Day Habilitation Specialist (DHS)

Supervisor: Coordinator of Day Habilitation Services Department: Day Habilitation FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $16.50-$17.25hr Job Summary The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for assisting consumers with their daily programmatic responsibilities and providing the consumers with training that supports independent living skills. Duties and Responsibilities Receives and completes assignments as directed by the Coordinator of Day Habilitation Services. Provides direct supervision of assigned caseload. Assists the program participants, care manager, and advocate in creating an individualized Life Plan. Attends meetings, completes daily billing requirements, weekly service notes, behavior data and any other documentation required. Ensure all work areas of site is cleaned and disinfected daily. Provides the program participants with the necessary training, support and opportunities to achieve outcomes such as: Increase sense of self-esteem Increase relationships with others Increase choice making skills Development of new skills Improvement of existing skills Community participation and integration Productive use of time Plan and implement person centered activities throughout the day. Increase self-advocacy skills Adheres to OPWDD and IGHL policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct; complete agency forms as required: time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint, non-reportable and incident reports; utilizes time system correctly. Enforces and adheres to all safety policies and procedures. All other duties assigned. Addendum for Employees Transporting Consumers Responsible for transporting consumers to and from programs and/or daily activities. Position Requirements and Qualifications High School Diploma/GED One year experience working with the disabled population preferred Valid NYS driver’s license Complete and maintain all certifications Experience or interest in instructing the developmentally disabled during real life experiences Must be able to lift 50 pounds #J-18808-Ljbffr IGHL Inc