Community Habilitation Aide

Community Habilitation Aide

New increase starting pay Pay: $17.00 - $19.57 per hour! (depending on related experience)

Nature of Work: The Community Habilitation Aide staff is responsible for the implementation of each individual's Individualized Program Plan as determined by the individual and his/her Service Planning Team to work with individuals toward skill acquisition and gaining maximum independence. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting with teaching employment skills, community safety, travel training, personal hygiene, dining, ambulating, behavioral support, and overall health and well being of the individual. The Community Habilitation Aide meets regularly with their supervisor and confers with other members of the individual's Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs, likes and choices of the individual. This may include working as an Individual/Family Directed Option staff member, whose schedule and training is provided directly by the individual or family, in collaboration with Pathways, Inc.

Learn more about Community Habilitation Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED is preferred. Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position. One year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferred. A valid driver's license passing insurability guidelines. Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD.

Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together.