What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habilitation Specialist position at PA Connecting Communities?
FT & PT positions open in Allegheny, Butler, Beaver, Clearfield, Jefferson & Elk Counties
Flexible Schedules, Competitive Pay Rates, & Benefit Opportunities available
PA Connecting Communities is seeking compassionate and caring Habilitation Specialists to assist individuals having intellectual disabilities with their daily living skills and social outings to enrich the quality of their lives. The Habilitation Specialist works individually or with a small group to develop skills as identified in the individual’s ISP. PA Connecting Communities offers a wide and varied calendar of day programming and community-based activities to assist the individual in skill acquisition and to cultivate their natural supports. Be part of our innovative and growing team, start a fun and rewarding career as a Habilitation Specialist! The mission of PA Connecting Communities is Empowering individuals with special needs and/or needing accommodations, with information and opportunities to improve their quality of life. PACC accomplishes this by developing social programs to develop friendships, promoting the arts, participating in community programs, promoting inclusion, and developing competitive employment opportunities. The vision of PA Connecting Communities is to create social change through this mission by providing, vocational (on the job) training programs, programs that focus on social/cultural activities, recreational/ fitness opportunities, and remedial/academic classes to the disability community. PACC follows the principle of “Everyday Lives”.
The ideal candidate:
It is preferred that the Habilitation Specialist has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work or related field (equivalent education and experience) plus experience in adult education, mental health or Intellectual Disabilities service system.
Applicants must:
- The Habilitation Specialist must be 18 years or older.
- The Habilitation Specialist must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- The Habilitation Specialist must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle available for daily use to take individuals out into the community for daily skill development.
- The Habilitation Specialist must be able to pass a Criminal Background check and Child Abuse Clearances.
- Full-Time applicants must have flexible schedules, including some evening and weekend availability.
- Flexible part-time positions are available days, evening and weekends.
Salary : $32,452 - $41,557