What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Habilitiation Specialist position at Mercy Home for Children Inc.?
Work directly with consumers, following their Day Habilitation Plan which is aimed toward assisting the consumers in developing competence in functioning as independently as possible.
To relate to the consumers in a manner that ensures their rights to privacy, personal choice, and to a life of dignity and purpose.
To follow dietary, medical or behavioral plans for each individual.
Support consumers in personal hygiene, toileting, showering / bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc. as determined by each one's ability.
To complete recording requirements such as data for valued outcomes as identified in the consumer's Day Habilitation plan, incident / accident reports, daily communications logs, baseline data, and reports for habilitation meetings as assigned.
Implement daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities, and community inclusion, as directed by supervisor or written in the plan.
Ability to encourage self-advocacy or to advocate as needed for the consumers.
Ensure client health and safety, while assisting consumers to achieve increased independence.
Perform job-related tasks as assigned, to include attendance and participation at meetings and training as necessary.
Salary up to $16.50 per hour and benefits after 30 days.
Requirements
One year experience working with OPWDD population is preferred, potential to be certified in Driver Safety, SCIP-R, CPR / First Aid & AMAP
High School Diploma / GED Must have a Valid / Unrestricted N.Y.S Driver's License.
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