Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP

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• Rockland Community Habilitation

• New City - 345 N. Main Street

• Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

• Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
• Using effective communication skills and time management skills.
• Providing one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
• Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
• Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.
• Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
• Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Building Positive relationships.
• Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods:
  Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
• Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.
• Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
• Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned.

including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

• Valid Driver's License.
• Personal vehicle, car insurance.
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic written and verbal communication.
• Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Ability to travel in Rockland.
• Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

desired requirements beyond MQRs above

• High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

• Daily Pay available
  - Work today, get paid today
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• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!

• $19.05/hour - $19.05/hour

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.