Day Habilitation Specialist

Day Habilitation Specialist JobID : 243 Position Type : Community / Day Hab Specialist Date Posted : 10 / 23 / 2023 Location : Day Hab JOB DESCRIPTION Day Habilitation - Habilitation Specialist Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field, Special Education, Psychology, or an Associate's Degree with a minimum of 5 years' experience in DD / OMRDD Work Experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities / OMRDD An ability to supervise and train staff in the appropriate programs and the behavioral techniques used for training individuals with developmental disabilities. Sensitivity to the needs of the consumers. Certification in CPR, SCIP, First Aid and Medication Administration. Valid driver's license Strong verbal command of verbal written communication skills (English) programming Accountability : Directly accountable to Classroom Teacher, Senior Teacher & Coordinator of Program Responsibilities : Programming Participates in the development, writing, and implementation of the consumer ISP / day habilitation plan Implements weekly and daily programs to assist each consumer in attaining their individual goals. Accurately documents consumer progress in attaining their valued outcomes on a daily and monthly basis. Accurately documents consumer progress in behavioral programs. Supervision Train direct care staff to implement and accurately document daily progress towards valued outcomes Ensures that the individual's valued outcomes that have been developed are followed, and that the daily programs are meeting the needs of the consumers and the group. Participates in and ensures implementation and recording of progress towards valued outcomes on a daily basis Evaluates staff performance continuously and provides feedback to the Program Supervisor. Ensures staff and consumers are seated in van according to policy to ensure safety. Maintains a professional and respectful relationship with Program Supervisor and Direct Care Staff. Work with the Program Supervisor, to ensure that specific consumers are assigned to specific staff throughout the program day. Ensures that all consumers are properly identified (bracelet / shirts, etc.) whenever leaving the Program for any reason. Ensures that all consumers are properly accounted for when transitioning to and from various locations Writes monthly service note for each consumer in cohort and accurately notes progress toward valued outcomes and response to the service provided. Ensures that the consumer's day habilitation is accurate General Responsibilities : Participates in In-Service training Implements all consumer valued outcomes, and oversees the implementation of these outcomes by Direct Care Staff. Follows all Hawthorne Foundation, Inc. Policies and Procedures. Directly responsible for all consumers health, safety, and welfare. Assumes additional responsibilities when assigned and reports to the Program Supervisor. Physical Responsibilities : Sitting, standing, bending, lifting furniture and consumers as necessary. Must be able to effectively use skills required as part of this position, i.e., CPR, First Aid, Physical Intervention Techniques, Medication Administration, etc. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position Must be able to function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability Must possess sight, hearing, and smell senses, or use a prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be met. I have read the above job profile and fully understand the requirements set forth there in. I hereby accept the position of Teacher Assistant / Para-professional and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability. _____________________________________ __________________ Print Name Date _____________________________________ Signature