Day Habilitation Specialist - Violet Ave

Do you envision a career where you can help people learn new skills, discover new passions, and enjoy a better quality of life?

Become a Day Hab Specialist at Anderson Center for Autism!

As a Day Hab Specialist (DHS) in one of our four Day Habilitation Centers (located in Ulster and Dutchess Counties), you will place a crucial role in the lives of adults with autism by engaging in enriching activities that foster independence and the achievement of personal goals. Whether you are helping someone learn how to cook, use technology, engage in artistic expression, garden, or better communicate, you will play in instrumental role in cultivating the well-being of those we serve. You will even get to support individuals with autism as they practice new skills out in the community!

No prior experience is necessary; we seek reliable, compassionate individuals eager to assist others in attaining goals and independence. This job allows you to share your hobbies and interests, participating in vocational and recreational activities with those you support.

The tasks of a DHS during a shift include hands-on support and instruction, assisting individuals with vocational and recreation skills, providing transportation using agency vehicles, administering medication, and using our computer systems to document the work completed in enhancing independence and skills.

At Anderson Center for Autism, we understand the importance of investing in our employees' growth and development. As a DHS, you will receive comprehensive training and our mentoring program pairs you with experienced professionals who will provide guidance and support as you navigate your role. Additionally, we offer ongoing opportunities for learning and advancement. A position as a DHS can serve as a steppingstone to various careers such as Instructor, Supervisor, Manager, Program Specialist, Behavior Specialist, and more.  

Join us in making a positive impact today!  

Pay Range: $20.00 - $24.25 Hourly; Based on experience and education.
Monday - Friday:  7:30am-3:30pm

Responsibilities :

• Working with the team to develop and implement an ISP that meets the requirements of OPWDD for each participant in their service delivery area.
• The DHS will also assist in the residential home and transport to one of the Lifelong Learning Centers located in either Pleasant Valley, Poughkeepsie, or Saugerties.
• The Day Hab Specialist will attend to the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of residents, while assisting the team with the daily programming, data collection, supervision and safety of residents in an assigned service delivery area
• The Day Hab Specialist will work with all Anderson Center for Autism staff to ensure quality resident services are provided and supported at all times.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Valid NYS Driver's License
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must be capable at all times of initiating or assisting in all components of the crisis intervention of the agency

Benefits:

• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off your 1st year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.)
• Raises for completion of competencies at 12mths, and 18mths
• College partnerships that provide discounts
• Scholarships available!
• 403B with company match
• Agency Sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA
• And much more, see link below

Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package: 

This position description in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by his/her supervisor.

Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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