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Day Habilitation Specialist Summary
Schedule: Full Time; schedule may include daytime hours with occasional evenings or community-based activities
Pay: $20.50 - $21.75/hr
Location: Chenango County, NY
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, company-paid life and disability insurance, optional voluntary benefits, and generous PTO for eligible full-time employees
Why Join ACHIEVE
At ACHIEVE, you’ll do more than just a job, you’ll build a meaningful career while making a real impact on your community. Join a mission-driven team where you can support individuals in achieving independence, foster community inclusion, and grow within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Position Overview
The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for delivering person-centered services within the Day Habilitation program. This role focuses on implementing individualized service plans, supporting skill development, and promoting community integration while ensuring compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency standards. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
- Implement individualized goal plans based on each person’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and valued outcomes
- Collect data, monitor progress, and maintain accurate documentation, including monthly progress notesÂ
- Provide supervision, training, and support to individuals during program and community-based activities
- Coordinate and schedule community and recreational activities to promote integration and engagementÂ
- Transport individuals to community activities and appointments as neededÂ
- Supervise and provide guidance to Day Habilitation Trainers, including ongoing evaluationÂ
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support individualized care and program complianceÂ
- Participate in team meetings, including initial, semi-annual, annual, and special reviewsÂ
- Ensure compliance with all OPWDD regulations (including Parts 624 and 633) and agency policiesÂ
- Identify and report incidents, safety concerns, or issues impacting participant well-beingÂ
- Maintain a clean, safe, and structured program environment that promotes skill development and independenceÂ
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene
- Provide support during behavioral situations, including de-escalation and intervention as neededÂ
- Maintain accurate records including logs, charts, and progress documentationÂ
- Assist with program operations such as ordering supplies, transportation duties, and coverage as neededÂ
- Participate in agency committees, projects, and training initiativesÂ
- Serve as a transportation aide as assignedÂ
- Complete all required OPWDD and agency training, including First Aid, CPR, SCIP, and Medication AdministrationÂ
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program ManagerÂ
Requirements
- An associate's degree in human services, Special Education or a related field and previous experience working with the Developmentally Disabled. - OR - A combination of education (High School Diploma/GED) and experience that meets the needs of the reviewing agencies.
- A driver's license and driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier.
- Candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds and not have any lifting restrictions which would prohibit him/her from assisting with toileting, transfers, physical intervention, lifting, etc.
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