Job Description

Position Summary: The Assistant Habilitation Specialist assists with the operation of the classroom

Essential Accountabilities:

• 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
• Maintain Confidentiality at all times
• Caseload and location are subject to change
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications

Valid NYS driver’s license, High School Diploma/GED required and experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.