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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 Work Location: In person
JOB DESCRIPTION: Direct Support Professionals work with individuals and/or small groups of Developmentally Disabled (DD) and/ or Intellectual Disabilities (DI) individuals. Provide instruction, supervision and direct assistance in facilitating services as outlined in individual’s Habilitative/ Staff Action Plan. Provide training and supervision in various activity of daily living, including: self-help, communications, interpersonal relations, leisure activities, etc. Transport program participants to and from their house and activities. Ensure that the vehicle is maintained clean and in proper working condition. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the development of the individual’s Habilitative/ Staff Action Plan, Safeguards and in meeting that the objectives are in their plan of services. Assistance may be required in the following areas: cleaning, preparing snacks, social skills, budgeting, reading, math, computer skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteering, recreational and physical fitness activities. Staff may need to provide hands on demonstration, modeling, prompting, and instruction in the use of these (and other) skills. Completes all required Services billing documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Submit daily service notes accurately and contemporaneously. Report and document all incidents. Ensures that individuals’ goals are person centered and promote independence, inclusion and/or integration into the community. Transport program participants to and from their houses and activities. Ensure that everyone in the vehicle is wearing their seatbelt. Ensure that the vehicle is maintained clean and in proper working condition. Maintain all transportation records required by the program. Maintain all transportation records required by the program. Inspect the vehicle on a daily basis to ensure that safe to transport staff and program participants. Serve as a liaison between the parents and the program. Other duties may be assigned with or without prior notice.