Overview

?At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.The New York Foundling has served people with developmental disabilities since 1974, beginning with children and gradually expanding services to all ages, including the growing population of elders with developmental disabilities. The Developmental Division strives to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live as they choose, actively engaged in the community, pursuing their goals and interests through a choice of supported residential options, health services, meaningful activities, and employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

Position Description: The Community Habilitation Specialist (CHS) will provide social skills training to children/adult with Developmental Disabilities as classified by the OPWDD. Sessions take place in the community or in the home depending on the need of the child/adult. a. The Community Habilitation Specialist displays a congenial, warm acceptance for all individuals.b. The Community Habilitation Specialist will primarily be responsible for the assessment and observation of the person's skills development.c. Is alert to the expressions of attitudes, feelings and relationships of each individual. Develops an awareness of the individual's needs, not only through the observation and interaction but through a study of the individual's case history and by appropriate consultation with other members of the staff.d. Support the person in navigating the program and identifying incentives in learning new skills and behaviors.e. Community Habilitation Specialist meet with the assigned children/adult for 1-2 times per week depending on the child/adult's needs. Community Habilitation Specialist will have 5 or more clients on their caseload.f. Community Habilitation Specialist will travel to various different locations throughout New York City.g. Community Habilitation Specialist attends supervision and training as required.h. It is essential that Community Habilitation Specialist know and protect individual's rights.i. Community Habilitation Specialists will create plans indicating goals the person would like to work on and the steps on how to achieve it.j. Community Habilitation Specialist will document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.k. The Community Habilitation Specialist will receive consultation and supervision from the Coordinator of Residential and Community Services.Please specify area of study:High School Diploma/GEDBSW or Bachelors in related field preferred. Bilingual a plus.Other Requirements: �?Familiarity of IRA regulations relative to residential habilitation�?Proficient in computer applications�?A clean and valid NYS driver's license required.�?Maintain all certifications. Including but not limited to the following: First Aid, CPR, and SCIP.� Demonstrate conceptual understanding of developmentally appropriate behavior for children/adults in the home and community.� Ability to establish a strong relationship with a child/adult that combines warmth and humor with effective skills

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or higher

Education Required