Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities
Day Habilitation Specialist - Hauppauge
Adults and Children with Learning Disabilities, Hauppauge, New York, United States, 11788
Day Habilitation Specialist
Help Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Become Self‑Sufficient and Self‑Actualized. In This Position, You Will
Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals. Provide structure and emotional support. Assist in resolving behavioral issues. Help people supported with personal hygiene. Complete detailed, accurate documentation. Transport people supported to and from volunteer and pre‑vocational activities using Agency vehicles. Qualifications
Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license. High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/DD experience OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years related experience. Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; training provided. Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention). Ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person. Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing. Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus. Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed. Schedule
Mon‑Fri 8:00 am‑4:30 pm (40 hours) EEO Statement
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Help Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Become Self‑Sufficient and Self‑Actualized. In This Position, You Will
Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals. Provide structure and emotional support. Assist in resolving behavioral issues. Help people supported with personal hygiene. Complete detailed, accurate documentation. Transport people supported to and from volunteer and pre‑vocational activities using Agency vehicles. Qualifications
Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license. High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/DD experience OR Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years related experience. Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; training provided. Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention). Ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person. Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing. Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus. Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed. Schedule
Mon‑Fri 8:00 am‑4:30 pm (40 hours) EEO Statement
An EOE m/f/d/v.
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