What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Specialist position at YAI?
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About the Position :
YAI is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly motivated professional for our Community Habilitation services in Long Island .
As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will be providing one-on-one supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ( I / DD ). You will play an integral role in teaching various life skills while providing recreational opportunities to promote community integration. The goal of this program is to empower the people we support to maximize independence and live fulfilling lives.
YAI's Mission :
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Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you!
Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org / careers .
Key Responsibilities :
- Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
- Using effective communication skills & time management skills
- Regularly providing one-to-one supports in community and in-home settings.
- Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR / First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills.
- Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies.
- Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support.
- Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs.
- Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
- Building Positive relationships.
- Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods : Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making.
- Ensuring person centered plans are implemented.
- Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
- Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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