Assistant Habilitation Specialist Relief - Flushing, United States - WellLife Network

Description

Assistant Habilitation Specialist Relief - STA04- On-Call

Job Details

Job Location

Station Road Day Hab - Flushing, NY

Position Type

Per Diem (Relief)

Education Level

High School

Salary Range

$ $17.91 Hourly

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Per Diem/On-Call/Relief

Job Description


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Habilitation Specialist assists with the operation of the classroom.


ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Responsible for ensuring that all unit activities enhance and support each person's social responsibility, independence, dignity, and continued growth.

Implement goals designed to maximize each participant's level of independence, as determined by the IDT.

In addition to providing training in activities of daily living, the Assistant Habilitation Specialist may be required to perform these activities for individuals requiring total support.

Specifically, staff may need to perform all aspects of the task (shaving, toileting, hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.).

Monitor participants' progress by collecting and documenting performance data.

Serve as a positive role model for participants in a variety of program and community settings.

Provide behavioral interventions when necessary, following the least restrictive OPWDD approved techniques, required by the situation.

Must successfully complete and perform all techniques required in AMAP, SCIP, CPR, First Aid.

Implement the established activity schedule for each consumer.

Must have an understanding of all paperwork required and be able to complete all paperwork in the absence of the Habilitation Specialist.

This may only occur with direct support from the Supervising Habilitation Specialist.

Ensure that the unit is clean, safe, stimulating, and appropriately decorated at all times.

Supervise participant's lunch periods.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, feeding participants, assisting in the unwrapping of food items, opening containers, and providing verbal and physical support.

Participate in various appointments (medical, psychiatric, etc.) for assigned participants as required.

Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR, AMAP, and/or first aid techniques and fire drills.

Maintain Confidentiality at all times

Caseload and location are subject to change

Other duties as requested.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required and experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred