What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSA Helen Kaplan Day program Plainview location Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30p 35 hours per week position at AHRC Career Opportunities?
HSA Helen Kaplan Day program
Plainview location
Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30p 35 hours per week
Family Friendly Daytime Hours
Starting pay scale is $15.00, with experience up to $16.00
AHRC Nassau provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County. We provide no cost door-to door transportation, medical oversight by registered nurses and an engaged staff who provide meaningful and person-centered experiences each and every day.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Min. one year experience supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities preferred
- Qualified NYS driver’s license required
- Good Oral and written communication skills
- CPR/First Aid and defensive driving training preferred.
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Responsible for implementation of daily activities of individuals in his/her charge on and off the dayhab site.
- Implement habilitation plans for participants by reviewing records, observing and providing feedback to improve participants’ skills. Responsible for documentation of site and community based activities
- Assists and supports participants in developing and maintaining their independent functioning. This may include all areas of personal hygiene (i.e. toileting, handwashing, showering, tooth brushing, hair care, nail care, dressing and eating)
- Implements appropriate community based activities for participants
- Trains and supports participants as they perform volunteer activities in the community to the satisfaction of staff at the community site
- Ensures protection of participants as they perform volunteer activities in the community to the satisfaction of staff at the community site
- Responsible for overseeing the safe arrival and departure of participants to and from the Day Habilitation site
Salary : $15 - $16