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Upstate Cerebral Palsy

Vocational Habilitation Specialist

Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Utica, New York, United States

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Pay $24.22/hr

The Vocational Habilitation Specialist (VHS) serves as a role model, creating and sustaining positive relationships with staff and the people that we support. The VHS trains and supervises staff to ensure the delivery of high quality services. The VHS will facilitate a process of continuous improvement related to the agency strategic plan. The VHS will communicate in a manner that energizes the work force, promotes retention, encourages team excellence and reinforces positive partnerships throughout the organization and in the community.

Core Responsibilities

Model, promote and support the organizational performance values as a member of the leadership team.

Implement a continuous improvement process that enhances the quality of support provided for individuals and families.

Ensure opportunities and full participation of individuals or teams in staff development activities.

Maintain a work environment conducive to performance excellence aimed at promoting valued relationships and meaningful lives.

Maintain positive with people we support, their families, community organizations, regulatory representatives and referral sources.

Supervise daily program operations including budget monitoring, scheduling and coverage, orientation, training staff meetings and discipline.

Implement and ensure compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations of the agency and external regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

One year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities

Valid NYS Driver’s License required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision

Direct Deposit

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)

Tuition Reimbursement

Service Awards

Employee Appreciation Events

Employee Discounts

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