Community Habilitation Worker
Job in
City of Rochester, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14602, USA
Listing for:
Coordinated Care Services, Inc.
Full Time, Per diem
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
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Social Work
Community Health, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 USD Hourly
USD
15.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of RochesterOrganization: Charles Settlement House/Community Place of Greater Rochester
Posting Start: 09/25/2024
Job Title: Community Habilitation Worker
Posting End: 12/19/2024
A Brief
Job Description:Title: Community Habilitation Worker
Classification: Full or Part-Time
Pay Rate: $15.00/hr (flexible days, evenings and some weekend hours)
SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Disability Service Program Manager, the Community Habilitation Worker provides education, instruction, direct services, and support. The Community Habilitation Worker promotes consumer choice and individualized outcomes that empower consumers to achieve their goals and live as optimally as possible. The Community Habilitation Worker and the consumer work together to achieve the goals stated in each individual’s plan.
Job Duties
Ensure a person-centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery.Assist with the development of the consumers’ Community Habilitation Plans.Ensure goals reflected in the consumers’ plans are addressed and worked on with the consumer.Act as an advocate for consumers and encourage self-advocacy and choices.Assist individuals in performing daily living activities with as much independence as possible.Assist in the development of social skills by providing education, training, and role modeling.Assist individuals in community integration and developing relationships.Provide training and education in health-related issues, including specialized dietary needs.Assist individuals with finances and budgeting such as paying bills and shopping.Attend meetings and individual service plan (ISP) reviews for consumers.Complete weekly schedule of appointments and required documentation.Ensure the safety and well-being of consumers at all times.Attend program, training, and staff meetings as scheduled.Transport clients as required by their service plan.Other job duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Maintain professional relationships with consumers, co-workers, and other agencies.Ability to interact with staff and consumers of diverse cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.Must possess good record-keeping and reporting skills, with excellent attention to detail.Possess effective communication skills, oral and written.Maintain a general working knowledge of community resources.Familiarity with computers and Microsoft applications such as Outlook and Word.Must be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours.Physical Elements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to physically perform stooping, kneeling, walking, lifting, grasping, pulling, standing, talking, hearing.Must be able to perform light work exerting up to pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.Qualifications
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience working in a related field.Requires a valid NYS driver’s license, must have reliable transportation, and pass a driving background check.Must complete Employee Criminal History review (fingerprinting) and training mandated by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc. is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA.
Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran
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