Day Habilitation Staff

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Guide consumers to be self-directed and independent by ensuring their active involvement in the activities at the facility and in the community.
• Communicate/coordinate with consumers, parents/guardians, outside agencies and staff regarding needs for further consumer training & support.
• Assist consumers in daily activities which include changing clothes, feeding, changing diapers and help in the bathroom.
• Coordinate & implement consumer community interactions through the participation in community events & activities.
• Supervise the implementation of approved behavior-building programs per consumer’s team agreement. Document in Consumer Charts daily and accurately.
• Implement & document individual program plan training including both formal & incidental learning objectives.
• Notify administrative staff immediately of unusual incidents. Submit written incident reports as required by company policy.
• Attend in-service training sessions as scheduled.
• Complete data collection, observation notes & daily reports as instructed.
• Assess the development of the consumer’s abilities & interests to provide information for their Personal Support/Habilitation Plan. Must engage with consumers in scheduled classroom with daily activities.
• Promote effective & professional relationships with consumers, their families/guardians, advocates and community members.
• Promote independence, choice and empowerment of consumers.
• Must remain calm in stressful situations.
• Exercise judgment & initiative in providing services to consumers.
• Follow oral & written direction.
• Provide support for persons with potentially aggressive behaviors.
• Communicate effectively, clearly and concisely with consumer, consumer families, supervisor, co-workers, and administrative staff.
• Project a positive image at all times.
• Transport consumers in company vehicle to and from homes, appointments, or as needed.
• Work with co-workers as a team to ensure success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of job skills
• Valid Texas Driver License preferred
• CPR and Safety Care Training preferred

Physical Demands:

• Physically lift 40-100 pounds unassisted
• Physically lift 100 pounds or more assisted
• Reach above head and below knees
• Endure repetitive motions with right and left hands
• Reach out as to pull and push a wheelchair

Shift Hours: 9:00 AM -3:00 PM

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $8.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

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