What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Specialist position at Happiness House CP Rochester?
About the Organization
CP Rochester and Happiness House are private nonprofit health, educational, residential and human service organizations that have been serving communities in the Finger Lakes Region since 1969 and the Greater Rochester Area since 1946. Today with sites in Rochester, Canandaigua, Geneva, Gorham, Midlakes and Waterloo, our agencies offer an array of educational, therapeutic, recreational, residential and family support programs and services for children and adults with and without disabilities. On average, our agencies serve 3,650 families each year and employ approximately 600 people.
Our staff consists of dedicated and knowledgeable professionals and clinicians with expertise in the areas of Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Physical, Occupational, Speech and Music Therapies, Psychology, Service Coordination, Nursing, Dental Services, and Developmental Disabilities.
Committed to serving individuals with autism, traumatic brain injury, neurological impairments, as well as a wide variety of developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome, our staff partners with individuals and their families to support them in meeting their goals.
EOE Statement
CP Rochester and Happiness House are an equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Description
Job Title : Community Habilitation Specialist
Pay Rate : $20.00 per hour
Reports to : Supervisor of Home & Community Services
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work : This may be a part-time or full-time position. Days and hours of work may vary depending on need. Evening and weekend work may be required as determined by program / individual needs.
We currently have a need in the following areas :
- Naples (6 hours per week)
- Canandaigua (12 hours per week)
- Macedon (8 hours per week)
- Geneva (15 hours per week)
Essential Functions
Other Duties : This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Education and Experience
Competency Requirements
Work Environment : This job operates in a home environment as well as in the community.
Physical Demands : 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and / or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move objects up to 30 pounds.
Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
EEO Statement
The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Position Requirements
Location
Happiness House-Canandaigua Site
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time and / or Part-Time
Shift
Various Shifts
Category
Operations
Number of Openings
Req Number
OPE-23-00010
This position is currently accepting applications.
Salary : $20
