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Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2

YAI
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Tarrytown, NY, US

Salary

$19.05 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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  • The position is for the Westchester Community Habilitation program located in Tarrytown, offering full-time and part-time schedules including mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
  • Key responsibilities include providing one-to-one support in community and home settings, managing crisis situations, and ensuring health and safety for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
  • Candidates must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle, and basic computer and communication skills, with a preference for those with experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
  • The compensation for this role is $19.05 per hour, with additional benefits such as medical insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • A high school diploma is preferred, and a tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

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Program

  • Westchester Community Habilitation

Location

  • Tarrytown - 677 White Plains Road

Schedule

  • Full time, Part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning, afternoon, and evening schedules.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.

  • Using effective communication skills & time management skills.Ā 

  • Providing one-to-one supports in community and 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.)

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Valid Driver's License.

  • Personal vehicle, car insurance.

  • Willingness to use personal vehicle for work.

  • Basic computer knowledge.

  • Basic written and verbal communication.

  • Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

  • Ability to travel in Westchester.

  • Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

  • High School diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.

  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is a plus.

Benefits for Eligible Employees:

  • DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

  • 403(b) retirement with employer match

  • Life insurance and long-term disability

  • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefitsĀ page to learn more!

Compensation

  • $19.05/hour - $19.05/hour

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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