Description

Rate of Pay : $17.00 - $17.00 per hour

Community Habilitation Specialist

Part Time - Flexible days and hours - afternoons and early evenings,10 hours per week

Located throughout Erie County.

Valid New York State Driver's License in good standing and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.

Mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to:

Community integration

Community travel and transportation

Money management and budgeting

Appropriate socialization/interactions

Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise

Medical appointments and understanding doctor's orders

Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible

Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Possess good time management skills

Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team

Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services

Moderate level of written and oral communication skills

High level of interpersonal skills

Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services

Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs

Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Preferred: One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities

Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent

Key words: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Human Services, Social Work

Qualifications

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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