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Beyond Support Network / Cantalician Community Habilitation Specialist in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown. Beyond Support Network. Community Habilitation Specialist.
Description Community Habilitation Specialist
Full Time, Part Time and Per diem positions available. $16.32/hour SUMMARY OF DUTIES
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will work directly with individuals with developmental/learning disabilities, providing services to the people we support so they can live independently and thrive in their communities. This could include, but is not limited to: * Community integration * Community travel and transportation * Money management and budgeting * Appropriate socialization/interactions * Healthy lifestyle skills/exercise * Medical appointments and understanding doctor's orders * Additional skills needed to enable the individual to access the community and remain as independent as possible * Other instruction, services and supports as indicated by your supervisor.
SKILLS & ABILITIES * Possess good time management skills * Ability and desire to work as part of an interdisciplinary team * Ability to work 1-1 with an individual receiving services * Moderate level of written and oral communication skills * High level of interpersonal skills * Knowledge of behavioral techniques and developmental disabilities to assist in the care of individuals receiving services * Knowledge of computer and ability to utilize various software programs * Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.
EDUCATION & TRAINING Preferred: One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities.
Minimum: High school diploma or equivalent
Valid New York State Driver's License in good standing and reliable vehicle, mileage reimbursement and use of personal vehicle for transporting individuals receiving services.
Qualifications * Skills * Preferred * Behavior Mgt Skills * Knowledge of DD Pop * Commitment to Ind
Behaviors Preferred * Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity * Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Education Required High School or better. Flexible Schedule, days evenings.
Follow link to apply online: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CAN1003CANTC/JobBoard/0366f2da-ba02-4088-9bac-d6d82bd2d43c/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8e33497f-ceb0-400f-9b20-4d362325347e