Habilitation Specialist 1

Habilitation Specialist

Instructs and supports individuals in developing and/or enhancing life skills necessary to live more independently in home and community settings; and 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 (e.g., skill acquisition/retention, staff supports, and/or exploration of new experiences); and 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 their goals, including accomplishments and challenges; and modifies habilitation plans to ensure continual progress, prevent regression, and meet individuals' needs.

Schedules, transports, and assists individuals in participating in community.

Under the supervision of the Treatment Team Leader and the Day Program Supervisor, the incumbent will independently perform the following duties:

On a daily basis, implement and execute Provider Assigned Habilitative Goals that were identified in the Life Plan.

Attend all annual and semi-annual Life-Plan meetings for approximately 15-25 individuals in the Day Hab.

Review all Life Plans for completeness and accuracy as detailed in the Life Plan meeting. Any discrepancies, weekly due diligence must be adhered to and seek assistance from the Life Plan Gate Keeper when needed.

Develop Day Habilitation Plans/ Staff Action Plans for each individual based upon valued outcomes identified in the Life Plan. Ensure Gate Keeping form and Staff Action Plan Checklist are completed.

Submit all Staff Action Plans to TTL for approval then to the Care Manager within 60 days of the Life Plan Meeting Date.

Review Staff Action Plans at least twice annually in conjunction with the Life Plan and revised as frequently as necessary based upon the Individual's needs.

Will ensure all Day Hab. Plans Staff Action plans, Service Checklists are completed in the required time frame.

Ensure Monthly Service Checklists are available at the beginning of each month.

Upload accurate documents into EHR and appropriately secure and file hard copies of required documentation.

Write monthly summary notes detailing all services, support and individual's response to services.

Provide training to DSA Day Hab staff on all Day Hab. Staff Action Plans.

Will attend and participate in all mandatory in-servicing and staff meetings.

Will be up to date on all mandatory training.

Trains and monitors direct care staff in implementation of day program goals: and may provide a full range of supervisory duties over direct care staff.

Reviews and maintains data sheets and required documentation in accordance with ICF regulations.

Will ensure all data collection sheets are available at the beginning of the month.

Update goal plans as needed.

Prepare and implement structured program plans.

Prepare and implement recreational calendars.

Complete quarterly assessments.

Participate in daily rounds.