Habilitation Specialist 1

Duties and Responsibilities Consideration will be given to interest, demonstrated skills in curriculum development and implementation, experience or success in establishing linkages with the community to promote individuals’ inclusion, and expertise relevant to the population to be served. Day Habilitation offers several activities to choose from, and the selected candidate should be able to instruct those in gardening, cooking/baking, music appreciation, self‑advocacy, social skills, fitness, pet care, budgeting, work skills development, arts and crafts, reading, clothing, sensory activities, and activities of daily living. It is the philosophy of Day Habilitation that courses offered will be integrated in the least restrictive environment and in the community setting as much as possible. Therefore, the majority of the Day Habilitation will not occur “within the walls” of the program. Persons will be responsible for scheduling outings, Day Hab paperwork, ensuring the safety and welfare of the individuals, completing Day Hab billing and documents in a timely manner, and engaging individuals in activities and work‑related activities. Completion of other assigned tasks based on the operational needs of the site location. Develops and updates Individuals Safeguard Summary Plans (SSP). Develops and updates residential Staff Action Plans (SAP) with the individual, family/advocate, Program Planning Team, Care Coordinator and service providers. Provide weekly/monthly review of service notes documentation for Medicaid Compliance Billing. Participate in the development and review of Support and Risk Accountability Plans (SRA). Present at SRA meetings. Train residential staff on the implementation of Staff Action Plan outcomes and documentation of individual’s response to services. Monitor the implementation of Safeguard Summary Plan (SSP), Staff Action Plan (SAP) and Support and Risk Accountability Plan (SRA). Review all documentation, assess status and progress of the Staff Action Plan (SAP), Support and Risk Accountability Plan (SRA) and Safeguard Summary Plan (SSP). Revise as needed to assure that plans continue to reflect the individual’s abilities and need for protective oversight and supports. Review billing documentation monthly. Submit and Present information for the Behavioral Intervention Rights Committee (BIRC). Submit Clinic Referrals; Disseminate copies of completed clinic reports. Participate in the Life Plan review meetings, House and Team Meetings, Special Meetings and take minutes. Participate in Programmatic Self‑Assessment and Regulatory Plans of Corrective Action (POCA) development, implementation and monitoring as relevant to the QIDP role. Participate with other team members in a variety of individual, team and continuous improvement meetings and forums as scheduled to promote comprehensive and individualized services. Must have the ability to adjust work hours to meet operational/supervisory needs including but limited to Life Plan Meetings, trainings, and off‑shift visits to the houses on the team. Complete additional tasks, as assigned by the TTL including, but not limited to, investigations. Minimum Qualifications Competitive Minimum Qualifications: Must be on the Civil Service eligible list for this location. Transfer Qualifications: Must be in title or eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 in a designated title determined by the New York State Department of Civil Service. For eligible 70.1 information, visit the Career Mobility Office at . When doing this search use your current title to see the titles you can transfer to. Non‑Competitive Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s or higher‑level degree in a human services field* For the purpose of these qualifications, a degree in a human service field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, vocational counseling, social work, speech/language pathology and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative art, dance, drama, music, or physical education). Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); or human skills development (e.g., counseling/guidance, education, human development.) Examples of non‑qualifying degrees include but are not limited to: criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business. Preferred Qualifications Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) Status. Preferred qualifications are at least one year’s experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities and either: A master’s degree in a field of psychology; A bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline; A psychology license currently registered with the NYS Education Department; A nursing (or licensed practical nursing) license currently registered with the NYS Education Department; A master’s degree in social work with current certification and registration with the NYS Education Department as a social worker. Benefits Paid Holidays – Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year. Paid Vacation – Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Personal Leave – Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Sick Leave – Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA). Professional Leave – Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage – Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. Paid Parental Leave – Allowed up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. Retirement Program – Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS). Professional Development – NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees. Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) – Offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits toward maintaining professional licensure. Other Savings Programs – U.S. Savings Bond, College Savings Plan, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Advantage Account. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Assessment and referral service to address personal needs. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance. New York State Deferred Compensation Plan – A voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest part of their salaries for retirement on a tax‑deferred basis. Equal Opportunity Statement OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self‑expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr