What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Specialist position at Access: Supports For Living?
Job Summary
Access: Supports For Living is seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist to provide skill building training and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Sullivan County area. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with related populations and strong interpersonal skills.
About Us
Our mission is to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. We are dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote personal outcomes and growth. As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping our clients achieve their goals and aspirations.
Responsibilities
Provide mentoring and teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them develop daily living skills such as money handling, socialization, and cooking.
Teach skills identified in the individual's plan, including money management and budgeting, setting personal and professional boundaries, and attending medical and behavioral health appointments.
Assist individuals with hygiene functions and travel to locations assigned for service provision.
Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report progress and barriers with each client.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or mental health backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, ability to document services, and understanding of regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Access: Supports For Living offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Access: Supports For Living is seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist to provide skill building training and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities in the Sullivan County area. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with related populations and strong interpersonal skills.
About Us
Our mission is to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. We are dedicated to providing high-quality services that promote personal outcomes and growth. As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will play a critical role in helping our clients achieve their goals and aspirations.
Responsibilities
Provide mentoring and teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them develop daily living skills such as money handling, socialization, and cooking.
Teach skills identified in the individual's plan, including money management and budgeting, setting personal and professional boundaries, and attending medical and behavioral health appointments.
Assist individuals with hygiene functions and travel to locations assigned for service provision.
Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report progress and barriers with each client.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, or mental health backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, ability to document services, and understanding of regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Benefits
Access: Supports For Living offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package.
