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Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2

YAI

Rockland County, NYJob$19.05/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19.05/hr
Location
Rockland County, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AMAPCPR/First AidSCIP-RDefensive DrivingValid Driver's License

Job overview

YAI is hiring a Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2. The Community Habilitation Specialist provides one-to-one support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in community and home settings. This role involves adhering to policies, using effective communication and time management skills, and ensuring the health, wellness, and safety of the people supported. The specialist also transports individuals for various activities and maintains a therapeutic environment.

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

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver's License, Personal Vehicle, and Tuberculosis Test. Important skills include Adhering To Policies, Procedures And Regulations, Effective Communication Skills, Time Management Skills, Providing One-To-One Supports, Applying Skills, and Meeting And Demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies. Preferred (not required): Work Or Life Experience Supporting People With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Adhering to Policies, Procedures and RegulationsEffective Communication SkillsTime Management SkillsProviding One-to-One SupportsApplying SkillsMeeting and Demonstrating OPWDD Core CompetenciesManaging Crisis SituationsAppropriate SupervisionWillingness to Assist People With ADLsTransporting and Escorting PeopleBuilding Positive RelationshipsMaintaining a Therapeutic EnvironmentPersonal Outcome MeasuresPerson Centered ThinkingInformed Decision MakingEnsuring Person Centered Plans Are ImplementedCompleting DocumentationFoundational Teaching SkillsEMOETask AnalysisEssential SkillsSupports and ModificationsBasic Computer KnowledgeBasic Written CommunicationBasic Verbal CommunicationAbility to Support People With Intellectual/Developmental DisabilitiesAbility to Travel in RocklandWork or Life Experience Supporting People With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Qualifications

AMAPCPR/First AidSCIP-RDefensive DrivingValid Driver's LicensePersonal VehicleCar InsuranceTuberculosis TestHigh School Diploma or Its Educational Equivalent

Benefits

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

Full job description

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Program

  • Rockland Community Habilitation

Location

  • New City - 345 N. Main Street

Schedule

  • Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Using effective communication skills and 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.

  • Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Valid Driver's License.

  • Personal vehicle, car insurance.

  • Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Basic written and verbal communication.

  • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

  • Ability to travel in Rockland.

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

  • High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.

  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

  • 403(b) retirement with employer match

  • Life insurance and long-term disability

  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

Compensation

  • $19.05/hour - $19.05/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.

To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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