What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Specialist position at CP Unlimited?
Position Duties:
- Assist participant with needs identified in the Individualized Life Plan such as, self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and ensure proper hygiene
- Assist participant with proper eating and drinking skills and table manners as identified in Individualized Service Plan
- Assist participant in attaining skills needed for daily living and socialization according to their abilities
- Safely accompany participant to community resources (stores, places of worship, recreation, and health facilities, etc.) to promote the use of available ordinary community resources
- Must be able to perform SCIP-R physical intervention techniques (i.e., core techniques; specialized and restrictive)
- Report any emergency (regardless of nature) directly to supervisor
- Participate in meetings relevant to Individualized Service Plan
- Attend staff meetings and in-service training
- Become a consistent role model and help in the participant’s lives
- Secure permission and money for all recreational trips
- Other related tasks that may be assigned
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
- Participation in OPWDD community-based training program.
- Ability to lift, push, pull 60 pounds without assistance and climb stairs
- Verbal and written communication skills essential to perform function of position.
- Case note writing experience.
- SCIP-R Certification/Training
- CPR/First Aid