Day Habilitation Specialist

Job Summary

The Habilitation Specialist provides direct support to individuals with acquired brain injury, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in WCI’s Day Habilitation Services program. This role focuses on implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP), supporting independence, and promoting community inclusion.

• Implement DHSP and ISP objectives to help individuals build skills and participate in meaningful activities.
• Assist individuals in making choices and engaging in community-based experiences.
• Document daily progress, incidents, and therapeutic goals accurately.
• Provide physical assistance as needed, including transfers, mobility, hygiene, and eating.
• Respond to behavioral incidents following established plans and guidelines.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.
• Ensure and safeguard individuals’ dignity, rights, and liberties
• Transport individuals during community activities.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods throughout the day, including stairs. Must be able to physically complete the evacuation plan while supporting Individuals.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 lbs (e.g., files, supplies, groceries)
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs (e.g., assisting with transfers, repositioning individuals, crisis prevention, pushing individuals in wheelchairs, using Hoyer lifts)
• Ability to provide hands‑on support for personal care as needed per individual support plans (e.g., showering, toileting, assistance with eating)
• Ability to perform basic household tasks related to program operations (e.g., meal preparation, laundry, routine household cleaning, snow shoveling)
• Ability to operate or ride in a vehicle; driving is a requirement for most positions and includes driving agency vans, including wheelchair vans, or personal vehicles
• Ability to secure wheelchairs and assistive devices as needed.

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least one year’s experience and/or training in working with Individuals with intellectual, developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury.
• Valid driver’s licence and satisfactory driving record required.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• First Aid, CPR, PABC certifications required.