Lead Day Habilitation Specialist

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Lead Day Habilitation Specialist Bethpage, NY, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 5188 Salary Range: $23.00 To $24.00 Hourly Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER ! When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support. We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day habilitation setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field! Responsibilities Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals; Provide structure and emotional support; Assist in resolving behavioral issues; Help people supported with personal hygiene; Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required One year experience in OPWDD field required. Two (2) years of experience preferred Complete (within 90 days of hire) and maintain required training in SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) Restrictive Certification, CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aird, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) The Ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing Clean valid NYS Driver's License Apply online at or text us for more information at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACLD