Habilitation Specialist 1

Responsibilities Provide services in a classroom and alternate community settings with developmentally disabled adults to promote basic learning, self‑help skills, communication, and pre‑vocational skills. Facilitate programming, community inclusion, and meaningful activities to support Day Hab Staff Action Plans. Provide and oversee services at the day program and alternate community locations. Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of Day Habilitation Staff Action Plans. Ensure completion and quality review of monthly notes to document progress toward goals. Coordinate with the interdisciplinary residential team to develop, review, and revise Safeguard Summary Plans. Provide direct care staff with ongoing training and support regarding goal implementation, documentation, and safeguard summary plans. Schedule and attend annual and semi‑annual Life Plan meetings and special meetings as needed. Establish working relationships with Care Managers, clinicians, and residential programs to ensure Life Plan meetings are conducted and services are coordinated. Follow up on billing discrepancies, prepare documents for audits and claims reviews. Caseload may change based on operational need. Conduct on‑site reviews of documentation to monitor billing compliance. Additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. Travel required. Qualifications Must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service Eligible List for this title. Open Competitive Qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher‑level degree in a recognized human services field (e.g., nursing, social work, counseling, occupational therapy, speech/language pathology, rehabilitation counseling). Transfer: One year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status in the posted title and eligibility for lateral transfer; or eligibility to transfer via Section 70.1, 70.4, or 52.6 of Civil Service Law. Equal Opportunity Statement OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr