Habilitation Specialist 1

Responsibilities Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; develops, implements, and modifies habilitation plans to help individuals achieve their valued outcomes. Collaborates with individuals, family members, advocates, care managers, and service providers to determine strategies for service delivery, attends Life Plan meetings to assess the effectiveness of habilitation plans and services and establish objectives. Assesses individuals’ skill levels in relation to their valued outcomes and identifies appropriate methods to teach and assist individuals in acquiring, improving, and maintaining life skills. Communicates with treatment team members and gathers information to plan and/or modify services to meet individuals’ needs. Implements appropriate safeguards and protective oversight measures to ensure the health and welfare of individuals while participating in programs and services. Monitors, records, and measures individuals’ progress in reaching goals, including accomplishments and challenges; modifies habilitation plans to ensure continual progress, prevent regression, and meet needs. Schedules, transports, and assists individuals in participating in community activities. Minimum Qualifications Must be on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title. Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in a human services field (including disciplines such as audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, social work, speech/language pathology, therapeutic recreation, gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication, counseling/guidance, education, human development). One year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and eligibility for lateral transfer, OR eligibility to transfer via Sections 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law (transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades). Transfer candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title or be eligible for lateral transfer via Sections 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades. Benefits Thirteen (13) paid holidays per year. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days of paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), may carry over. Up to three (3) professional leave days per year for professional development events. Health Care Coverage with affordable plans; family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave up to 12 weeks at full pay for qualifying events. Participation in NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Use of Public Service Training and Education resources. Equal Opportunity OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The organization values diversity in education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr