Description

Responsibilities

 The Assistant Habilitation Specialist assists with the operation of the classroom

Responsible for ensuring that all unit activities enhance and support each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth

Implement goals designed to maximize each participant’s level of independence, as determined by the IDT

In addition to providing training in activities of daily living, the Assistant Habilitation Specialist may be required to perform these activities for individuals requiring total support

Specifically, staff may need to perform all aspects of the task (shaving, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.)

Monitor participants’ progress by collecting and documenting performance data

Serve as a positive role model for participants in a variety of program and community settings

Provide behavioral interventions when necessary, following the least restrictive OPWDD approved techniques, required by the situation

Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aid

Implement the established activity schedule for each consumer

Must have an understanding of all paperwork required and be able to complete all paperwork in the absence of the Habilitation Specialist

This may only occur with direct support from the Supervising Habilitation Specialist

Ensure that the unit is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriately decorated at all times

Supervise participant’s lunch periods

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, feeding participants, assisting in the unwrapping of food items, opening containers, and providing verbal and physical support

Participate in various appointments (medical, psychiatric, etc.) for assigned participants as required

Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR, AMAP, and/or first aid techniques and fire drills

Qualifications

Responsibilities

 The Assistant Habilitation Specialist assists with the operation of the classroom

Responsible for ensuring that all unit activities enhance and support each person’s social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth

Implement goals designed to maximize each participant’s level of independence, as determined by the IDT

In addition to providing training in activities of daily living, the Assistant Habilitation Specialist may be required to perform these activities for individuals requiring total support

Specifically, staff may need to perform all aspects of the task (shaving, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.)

Monitor participants’ progress by collecting and documenting performance data

Serve as a positive role model for participants in a variety of program and community settings

Provide behavioral interventions when necessary, following the least restrictive OPWDD approved techniques, required by the situation

Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aid

Implement the established activity schedule for each consumer

Must have an understanding of all paperwork required and be able to complete all paperwork in the absence of the Habilitation Specialist

This may only occur with direct support from the Supervising Habilitation Specialist

Ensure that the unit is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriately decorated at all times

Supervise participant’s lunch periods

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, feeding participants, assisting in the unwrapping of food items, opening containers, and providing verbal and physical support

Participate in various appointments (medical, psychiatric, etc.) for assigned participants as required

Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR, AMAP, and/or first aid techniques and fire drills

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