Creative LifeStyles, Inc.
Community Habilitation Specialist
13 days ago
The Bronx, Bronx County
Job description
Community Habilitation Specialists support and assist the participants in achieving their daily living goals, skills and other activities such as, activity development and training in social interaction and helping then live as independently as possible.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Habilitation Plan (Community Habilitation Plan)
Other related tasks that may be assigned
Assist consumer with needs identified in Individualized Service Plan such as, self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and ensure proper hygiene
Assist consumer with proper eating and drinking skills and table manners as identified in Individualized Service Plan
Assist consumer in attaining skills needed for daily living and socialization according to their abilities
Safely accompany consumer to community resources (stores, places of worship, recreation, and health facilities, etc.) to promote the use of available ordinary community resources
Must be able to perform SCIP-R physical intervention techniques (i.e., core techniques; specialized and restrictive)
Report any emergency (regardless of nature) directly to supervisor
Participate in meetings relevant to Individualized Service Plan
Attend staff meetings and in-service training
Become a consistent role model and help in the consumer’s lives
Secure permission and money for all recreational trips
Other related tasks that may be assigned
Qualification/Requirements
Participation in OPWDD community-based training program perferred
Ability to lift, push, pull 60 pounds without assistance and climb stairs
Verbal and written communication skills essential to perform function of position
Case note writing experience
Education
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent degree preferred
Preferred Training/Certification
SCIP-R
CPR/First Aid
Benefits:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
403(B) Retirement Plan
Supplemental Benefits (AFLAC)
Commuter Benefits
PFL/FMLA
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Schedule:
After school
Day shift
Evening shift
Weekends as needed
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