DayHab Counselor

Organization Profile:
Hawthorne Foundation Inc. serves children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our educational, vocational and life skills programs are only a few of the programs available. We also offer parent training, recreational activities and crisis intervention.

To be a regional leader in advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities through innovative instruction and support grounded in applied behavior analysis and person-centered practices.

Advancing opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities through person-centered, evidence-based practices that strengthen skills, promote autonomy, and support meaningful participation in their communities.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Work experience in driving routes.
• Experience with driving children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred
• Sensitivity to the needs of all consumers
• Certification by the Department of Motor Vehicle, State of New York as to an acceptable driving record and valid driving credentials- valid driver's license
• Strong command of verbal and written communication (English)
• Approval, without restrictions, by the facility's insurance
• Responsible for implantation and collection of data of daily and weekly programs as assigned by Specialist for each consumer in assigned group
• Assists in any clerical work (i.e. daily attendance, requisitions, trip lists, graphing data)

Implements weekly and daily programs to assist each consumer in attaining their individual goals.

• Documents consumers progress in increase and decrease programs on a daily basis (collects and graphs data)
• Responsible for participating in behavior analysis training program
• Directly responsible for transporting consumers as assigned by Transportation Coordinator
• Responsible for transporting consumers from home to day program, and home again in safe, efficient manner
• Responsible for driving consumers on all planned trips to community outings.
• Promotes the safety and well being of adults and staff while transporting
• Oversees all maintenance responsibilities for Day Habilitation vehicle(s) as assigned:
• makes sure vehicle registration, inspection and insurance are current and necessary sticker, copies are on/in vehicle
• First Aid and Roadside Assistance kits in vehicle(s) and properly stocked
• remove any garbage from vehicle following each trip, clean any soiling (vomit, spills etc.)
• once a week, or more often if necessary, wash outside vehicle, wash all seats, interior walls, dashboard, railing and interior windows of vehicle(s)
• Inspect vehicle before first scheduled departure and complete a Daily Vehicle Inspection Sheet and hand in to the Transportation Coordinator
• Ensures Day Habilitation vehicles are in safe, operable, clean condition by ensuring proper maintenance.
• Complete and submit daily, weekly and monthly reports in a timely manner.
• Assist with training new drivers.
• Assists in training new driving staff on Agency Vehicle Policy & Procedures
• Implements on-going preventative maintenance programs on agency vehicles
• Attends on-going vehicle safety education/training
• Coordinate the vehicle(s) repairs/maintenance visits with Transportation Coordinator and Repair Shop.
• Participates in training sessions and in-service meetings
• Insures that program areas are kept in order
• Assumes additional responsibility when assigned to maintain the quality of care for all individuals
• Follows established Hawthorne Foundation Inc. policies and procedures
• Participates in all recreational programs
• Assures the health, safety and welfare of all individuals
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned
• Sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during work hours
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met
• Must function independently, have personal integrity, be flexible and able to work effectively with other personnel
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability