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Community Habilitation Specialist- DSP 2

Part-time

YAI

Rockland County, NYPart-time$18.31/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$18.31/hr
Location
Rockland County, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

YAI is hiring a Community Habilitation Specialist- DSP 2. YAI is seeking a highly motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) for Community Habilitation services in Rockland/Orange County and surrounding areas. This role provides one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, teaching life skills and offering recreational opportunities to promote community integration. The goal is to empower individuals to achieve greater independence.

Key focus areas include Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations, Use effective communication and time management skills, and Provide one-to-one supports in community and home settings.

Successful candidates bring Tuberculosis Test. Important skills include Adhering To Policies, Procedures And Regulations, Effective Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, AMAP, CPR/First Aid, and SCIP-R. Preferred (not required): Ability To Support People With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, Basic Written Communication, Basic Verbal Communication, and Basic Computer Knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adhering to Policies, Procedures and RegulationsEffective Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsAMAPCPR/First AidSCIP-RDefensive DrivingApplying SkillsOPWDD Core CompetenciesManaging Crisis SituationsProviding Appropriate SupervisionWillingness to Assist People With ADLsBuilding Positive RelationshipsPersonal Outcome MeasuresPerson Centered ThinkingInformed Decision MakingEnsuring Person Centered Plans Are ImplementedCompleting DocumentationEMOETask AnalysisEssential SkillsSupports and ModificationsAbility to Support People With Intellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesBasic Written CommunicationBasic Verbal CommunicationBasic Computer KnowledgeInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWilling to Take Initiative

Qualifications

Tuberculosis TestHigh School Diploma or GEDWork or Life Experience Within the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities FieldValid Driver's License

Benefits

Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

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About the Position:

YAI is seeking a highly motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Community Habilitation services in Rockland/Orange County and its surrounding areas.

As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will provide one-on-one support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You play an integral role in teaching various life skills while providing recreational opportunities to promote community integration. The goal of this program is to empower the people we support to obtain greater independence.

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Key Responsibilities:

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Using effective communication skills & time management skills

  • Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.

  • Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.

  • Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.

  • Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support .

  • Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs .

  • Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.

  • Building Positive relationships.

  • Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.

  • Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.

  • Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing .

  • Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED a plus, not required.

  • Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus * Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

  • Basic written and verbal communication.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position.

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

  • Willing to take initiative

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Schedule:

  • Part-Time

Benefits:

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical/Dental, and Vision

  • Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time

  • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution

  • Life Insurance

  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!

Compensation:

  • $18.31/hour- $18.31/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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