Anderson Center For Autism Inc
Day Habilitation Specialist - West Rd.
Anderson Center For Autism Inc, Pleasant Valley, New York, United States, 12938
Overview
Do you envision a career where you can help people learn new skills, discover new passions, and enjoy a better quality of life? Become a Day Hab Specialist at Anderson Center for Autism! As a Day Hab Specialist (DHS) in one of our four Day Habilitation Centers (located in Ulster and Dutchess Counties), you will play a crucial role in the lives of adults with autism by engaging in enriching activities that foster independence and the achievement of personal goals. Whether you are helping someone learn how to cook, use technology, engage in artistic expression, garden, or communicate, you will plan and implement instructional activities that cultivate the well-being of those we serve. You will even support individuals with autism as they practice new skills out in the community. No prior experience is necessary; we seek reliable, compassionate individuals eager to assist others in attaining goals and independence. This job allows you to share your hobbies and interests, participating in vocational and recreational activities with those you support. Responsibilities
Work with the team to develop and implement an ISP that meets the requirements of OPWDD for each participant in their service delivery area. Assist in residential homes and provide transportation using Anderson vehicles. Attend to the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of residents, while assisting the team with daily programming, data collection, supervision and safety of residents in an assigned service delivery area. Collaborate with all Anderson Center for Autism staff to ensure high-quality resident services are provided and supported at all times. Requirements
High School Diploma/ GED Valid NYS Driver’s License Must be 21 years or older Must be capable at all times of initiating or assisting in all components of the agency’s crisis intervention Benefits
Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in the 1st year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.) Raises for completion of competencies at 12 and 18 months College partnerships that provide discounts Scholarships available 403B with company match Agency-sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.) Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA And much more—see link below Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package:
https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits Pay Range:
$18.50 - $22.17 hourly; Based on experience and education. Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm Additional Information
Family-friendly culture, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement This position description does not state or imply that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by the supervisor. Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE
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Do you envision a career where you can help people learn new skills, discover new passions, and enjoy a better quality of life? Become a Day Hab Specialist at Anderson Center for Autism! As a Day Hab Specialist (DHS) in one of our four Day Habilitation Centers (located in Ulster and Dutchess Counties), you will play a crucial role in the lives of adults with autism by engaging in enriching activities that foster independence and the achievement of personal goals. Whether you are helping someone learn how to cook, use technology, engage in artistic expression, garden, or communicate, you will plan and implement instructional activities that cultivate the well-being of those we serve. You will even support individuals with autism as they practice new skills out in the community. No prior experience is necessary; we seek reliable, compassionate individuals eager to assist others in attaining goals and independence. This job allows you to share your hobbies and interests, participating in vocational and recreational activities with those you support. Responsibilities
Work with the team to develop and implement an ISP that meets the requirements of OPWDD for each participant in their service delivery area. Assist in residential homes and provide transportation using Anderson vehicles. Attend to the educational, physical, social, and emotional needs of residents, while assisting the team with daily programming, data collection, supervision and safety of residents in an assigned service delivery area. Collaborate with all Anderson Center for Autism staff to ensure high-quality resident services are provided and supported at all times. Requirements
High School Diploma/ GED Valid NYS Driver’s License Must be 21 years or older Must be capable at all times of initiating or assisting in all components of the agency’s crisis intervention Benefits
Up to 6 weeks of paid time off in the 1st year (vacation, sick, holiday, etc.) Raises for completion of competencies at 12 and 18 months College partnerships that provide discounts Scholarships available 403B with company match Agency-sponsored activities (Volleyball, Bowling, etc.) Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA And much more—see link below Anderson Center for Autism offers our Employees a generous benefits package:
https://www.andersoncenterforautism.org/benefits Pay Range:
$18.50 - $22.17 hourly; Based on experience and education. Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 7:30am-3:30pm Additional Information
Family-friendly culture, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement This position description does not state or imply that the responsibilities listed are the only duties to be performed by the person filling this position. The person in the position may be required to perform other duties as necessitated by the situation or requested by the supervisor. Anderson Center for Autism is committed to providing a diverse workforce by ensuring that discrimination barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes a person in one of these protected groups. Anderson Center for Autism is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE
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