Habilitation Specialist - Level 1

Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as adults with mental illness. Gateway’s mission is to enhance the lives of others through our program services, which are designed to increase independence and functioning through person-centered and goal-based care. Our programs operate 7-days a week and the agency provides to-and-from transportation to our service recipients, at no cost to them so that services are accessible for those who may benefit from our care.

Gateway is seeking Habilitation Specialists to join our team, who will be assigned to our programs providing services to those with developmental disabilities.

Some of your specific responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining and updating electronic health documentation in Individual files.
• Review services provided and goals of the Individual with their external Care Manager, advocates and the individual periodically and update goals based on progress and ensure services received align with discussed goals.
• Participate in establishing new goals for individuals.
• Provide hands-on programming for the individuals in the Group Day and Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Programs with full understanding that it is a dually diagnosed population, which is prone to extreme behavioral problems and outbursts.
• Responsible for creating group activities and assisting with lesson plans that incorporate the individuals’ goals and staff actions.
• Ensure that all individuals are supervised at all times/report all untoward events/incidents to supervisors at the time of occurrence.

Education and/or Experience

• Associate’s degree required. or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Health or Human Services or related field from accredited College or university preferred.
• Ability to follow trainings related to the service recipient population required. Previous experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.
• Must demonstrate a caring, courteous, and compassionate attitude while working with integrity serving those who may be ill, disabled, and/or emotionally upset.
• Ability to work the schedule offered at the time of hire and be reasonably flexible and responsive to changes. Open availability preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and/or assist service recipients as well as sitting, bending, turning, stretching, or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Fluent in English. Bilingual capabilities preferred.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plans available
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Paid time off
• Tuition and continuing education assistance
• Hours worked count towards Federal Loan Forgiveness

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm?
• This position requires fingerprinting and background checks as part of the pre-employment screening process. Do you currently possess a valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID that can be presented for these screenings?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working with individuals with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25