Habilitator - Community Based Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

If you want to make a difference in the lives of others - we want YOU to join our team of caring professionals as a HABILITATOR in our Community Services team. Great population to work with, terrific opportunity for a second job!

Job Title: Habilitator - Community Based - Part Time

Location: CP Rochester – Monroe County, NY

Salary: $16.50 per hour

**This position is eligible for a $250 signing bonus!! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 50% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($125) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.**

Employment: Part Time up to 19 hours per week

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or education in Human Services.
• Valid and clean NYS Driver’s license, reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Monroe County.
• Ability to work independently and motivate others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to read and write English to a level of fluency and comprehension which enables the candidate to follow written direction on labels, charts and other sources of client care and/or production information as well as follow, comprehend and appropriately act upon same if transmitted orally.
• Act as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress.
• Must be able to meet all agency training requirements.

Summary/Job Purpose: In the Community Based Habilitator position you will provide support services to teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities. These services shall include the promotion of continuous learning and individual growth opportunities within the community. Opportunities shall be based upon the participants interest areas.

Responsibilities:

• Imparts agency philosophy of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence to individuals, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy
• Meet individuals in their home and in the community/identified on the individuals Community Habilitation plan.
• Implementation of the individual’s habilitation plan.
• Provide meaningful and functional activity-based programming consistent with individual program/support plans.
• Serve as an appropriate role model and engage in interactions which promote and insure the dignity and rights of the individual.
• Accurately communicate and complete all documentation for individual program plans, reportable events and incidents within established periods.
• Ensure necessary resources are available as needed to complete scheduled activities.
• Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
• Act as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress.
• Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Competency Requirements:

• Individual Focus.
• Ethical Conduct. 
• Flexibility. 
• Initiative. 
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.  

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. 

Work Environment: This job operates mainly out in the community

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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement:  The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.