Community Habilitation Worker ( Part Time-Orange County, Rockland County, Westch
Bridges, New York, NY, United States
Community Habilitation Workers
Under the direct supervision of the Disability Service Program Manager, the Community Habilitation Worker is responsible to provide education, instruction, direct services, and support that promote consumer choice, individualized outcomes that empower and enable consumers to achieve their stated goals and to live as optimally as possible. The Community Habilitation Worker along with the consumer will work together to achieve the goals as stated in each individual’s plan.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensure a person centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery.
Assist with the development of the consumers’ Community Habilitation Plans.
Ensure goals reflected in the consumers’ plans are addressed and worked on with the individual.
Act as advocate for consumers and encourage self-advocacy and choices.
Assist individuals in performing activities of daily living with as much independence as possible.
Assist in development of social skills by providing education, training, and role modeling.
Assist individuals in community integration and developing relationships.
Maintain professional relationships with consumers, co-worker, and representatives from other agencies.
Attend meetings and Life plan reviews for individuals.
Complete required documentation.
Ensure safety and well-being of the individual at all times.
Attend program, training and staff meetings as scheduled.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. In order to fulfill the essential job functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
Physically assist non-ambulatory individuals and must be able to lift without medical restrictions.
Walk and stand, climb.
Bend forward, kneel down, reach and grasp, push and pull objects.
Repetitive bending and lifting of items and repetitive arm movement.
Lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent with one year experience working in a related field preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Requires a valid NYS driver’s license, must have reliable transportation and pass a driving background check.
Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, oral and written; must maintain a general working knowledge of community resources. Must be computer literate.
Must complete Employee Criminal History review (fingerprinting) and trainings mandated by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to receive clearance from the New York State Central Registry, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the Medicaid Exclusion Registry.
Must have an up-to-date PPD and medical certified by a Physician, Physician’s Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner.
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Under the direct supervision of the Disability Service Program Manager, the Community Habilitation Worker is responsible to provide education, instruction, direct services, and support that promote consumer choice, individualized outcomes that empower and enable consumers to achieve their stated goals and to live as optimally as possible. The Community Habilitation Worker along with the consumer will work together to achieve the goals as stated in each individual’s plan.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensure a person centered approach is used in all aspects of service delivery.
Assist with the development of the consumers’ Community Habilitation Plans.
Ensure goals reflected in the consumers’ plans are addressed and worked on with the individual.
Act as advocate for consumers and encourage self-advocacy and choices.
Assist individuals in performing activities of daily living with as much independence as possible.
Assist in development of social skills by providing education, training, and role modeling.
Assist individuals in community integration and developing relationships.
Maintain professional relationships with consumers, co-worker, and representatives from other agencies.
Attend meetings and Life plan reviews for individuals.
Complete required documentation.
Ensure safety and well-being of the individual at all times.
Attend program, training and staff meetings as scheduled.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties. In order to fulfill the essential job functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
Physically assist non-ambulatory individuals and must be able to lift without medical restrictions.
Walk and stand, climb.
Bend forward, kneel down, reach and grasp, push and pull objects.
Repetitive bending and lifting of items and repetitive arm movement.
Lift and/or move up to 40 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent with one year experience working in a related field preferred. Must be able to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
Requires a valid NYS driver’s license, must have reliable transportation and pass a driving background check.
Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, oral and written; must maintain a general working knowledge of community resources. Must be computer literate.
Must complete Employee Criminal History review (fingerprinting) and trainings mandated by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to receive clearance from the New York State Central Registry, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the Medicaid Exclusion Registry.
Must have an up-to-date PPD and medical certified by a Physician, Physician’s Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner.
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