- Adhere to ethical principles including the Agency's mission statement and the standards of conduct.
- Provide support to participant in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills activities based on participant desires, parameters of the program, and their individualized Community Habilitation Plan.
- Assess participants' interests, abilities, strengths and limitations.
- Follow dietary guidelines as directed in habilitation plan.
- Provide personal care consistent with participants skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, laundry, etc.).
- Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to participants.
- Work with supervisors and co-workers to meet program needs.
- Develop an appropriate rapport and work effectively with participants' circle of support.
- Keep written and verbal information shared with team members regarding a participant confidential in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
- Work with other service providers within the community in a professional manner.
- Participate in regular staff meetings and required trainings.
- Carry out responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager (i.e., doctor's appointments, religious observances, banking, budgeting, session notes, goal plans, etc.).
- Utilize pro-active approach to avert crisis situations.
- Utilize on-call supervisor to receive instruction and report emergency situations.
- Provide opportunity and advocacy in the area of continuing education, technology access, communication systems and emotional well-being.
- Research community resources and provide linkage to increase inclusion within the participants' community.
- Foster independence and autonomy.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Computer literacy at a level that will accommodate training in and utilization of Electronic Medical Record software
- Ability to implement a prompting hierarchy and write observant and detailed notes for each session performed by employee.
- Flexible schedule to meet participants needs.
- Willing to travel to participants' homes or meet them in the community.
- Successful completion of required in-service training.
- Must participate and meet established requirements in a date base check through the Division of Criminal Justice Services as defined by the State of New York, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, and Chapter 575 of the Laws of 2004.
- Must participate in successful database checks through the State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, HHS Office of Inspector General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals.
- High school diploma required.
- Some college and experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
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Description
Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.
NOTE: This is a part-time position (less than 20 hrs weekly) and open locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Community Habilitation Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following:
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
COMPENSATION : $20.25/hour
ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.