What are the responsibilities and job description for the Habilitation Specialist position at Upstate Caring Partners?
Upstate Caring Partners provides programs and services for children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioral differences, and dual diagnoses.
The Habilitation Specialist position collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals who share a passion for helping individuals supported by Upstate Caring Partners. They work closely with some of the most vulnerable people in our community, to build on their strengths and truly make a contribution to improving their lives. Habilitation Specialists work in a fast paced and supportive environment with opportunities to learn and grow in the fields of Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Healthcare. Habilitation Specialists are part of an interactive team that includes; nursing, education professionals, therapists and psychology professionals and they provide input and influence individual's treatment plans and teach individuals valuable life skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required; degree must be in one of the following areas: Psychology, Sociology, or Social Work.
- Up to 1 years experience.
- This position requires responsible and reliable individuals with good judgement.
- This position is responsible for a significant amount of documentation related to the people we support and program operations.
- Travel and transport is required. Must have or acquire and maintain a valid NYS Driver's license.
BENEFITS
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
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Behaviors
Preferred- Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
