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Day Habilitation Specialist - Golden Opportunities

ACLD

Bethpage, NYFull-time$21–22/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–22/hr
Location
Bethpage, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

AMAP And SCIP TrainingValid NYS Driver's License

Job overview

ACLD seeks a Day Habilitation Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day habilitation setting. The role helps participants build independence and achieve personal goals, provides structure and emotional support, and supports volunteer and pre-vocational activities. The position includes weekday daytime hours and requires a valid New York State driver’s license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and required trainings within six months of hire.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Goal SupportEmotional SupportBehavioral Issue ResolutionPersonal Hygiene AssistanceDocumentationAdult Lifting and TransferringEnglish Communication

Qualifications

Valid NYS Driver's LicenseHigh School Diploma or EquivalentAMAP and SCIP TrainingCaregiving ExperienceEnglish Proficiency

Full job description

Regular Full-Time

Bethpage, NY, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Day Habilitation Specialist - Day Habilitation Program

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!

In this position, you will:

  • Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals;

  • Provide structure and emotional support;

  • Assist in resolving behavioral issues;

  • Help people supported with personal hygiene;

  • Complete detailed, accurate documentation

  • Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles.

We require:

  • Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license

  • High School diploma or equivalent

  • Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train.

  • Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).

  • The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person.

  • Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus.

  • Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516 732-3979..

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Req #5261

Schedule Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm

40 hours

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