What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Community Habilitation Specialist - Chautauqua County position at Beyond Support Network?
Community Habilitation Specialist
Rate of Pay : $17.00 - $18.70 (depending on experience)
Full Time, Part Time and Per diem positions available, located Chautauqua County - Jamestown area.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to:
- Community integration
- Community travel and transportation
- Money management and budgeting
- Appropriate socialization/interactions
- Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise
- Medical appointments and understanding doctor’s orders
- Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible
- Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Possess good time management skills
- Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services
- Moderate level of written and oral communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services
- Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs
- Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Preferred: One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
Valid New York State Driver’s License in good standing and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.
Key words: Direct Support Professional, DSP, Human Services, Social Work
Salary : $17 - $19
