Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2-10001

Job Description

Job Description

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Program

• Westchester Community Habilitation

Location

• Tarrytown - 677 White Plains Road

Schedule

• Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

• Using effective communication skills & time management skills. 

• Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.

• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.

• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.

• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.

• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.

• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.

• Building Positive relationships.

• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.

• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.

• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.

• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.)

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Valid Driver's License.

• Personal vehicle, car insurance.

• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.

• Basic computer knowledge.

• Basic written and verbal communication.

• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

• Ability to travel in Westchester.

• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

• High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.

• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

• DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today !

• Tuition reimbursement

• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

• 403(b) retirement with employer match

• Life insurance and long-term disability

• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

Compensation

• $19.05/hour - $19.05/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.