Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn 11233
Hours: Part time - 20 - 25 hours per week
Salary Range: $16.50 -17.00/hour
Position Summary
Provide Individualized services both in the community and in the Individuals home as prescribed by OPWDD Community Habilitation Plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands on training to Individuals
- Maintain Documentation and submit within established time guidelines
- Input in development and revision of Individualized Community Habilitation Plan
- Travel in Individual’s neighborhood and community
- Maintain Communication with families/caregivers
- Encourage community participation and socialization
- Assessment, training and assistance in developing appropriate social behaviors and community skills
- Training and assistance in developing basic skills in safety, housekeeping, personal care, health care and money management
- Other tasks as may be required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience or training working with Individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or experience and/or knowledge in the I/DD field a plus
- Must have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Must take direction well and be receptive to feedback
- Must be computer literate and respond well to supervision
- This position requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check
- Experience or training working with Individuals in a community or home setting preferred
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
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