Habilitation Specialist Community Participation Direct Staff

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The individual occupying this position will support developmentally disabled individuals in their development of basic living and social skills with the primary goal of integrating them into the community to the best of their ability.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1.      Develops consumer’s basic living skills (e.g. social, domestic, hygiene) through instruction and encouragement.
2.      Assists in the development and implementation of long-term and short-term goals for the consumer, as developed by the Interdisciplinary Team under the supervisor or the direction of the Program Coordinator.
3.      Develops and maintains a positive and effective relationship with the consumers, families, staff, administration , case management, and other service providers and assists in coordinating with any and all their needs concerning consumers.
4.      Teaches, prompts and/or assists the consumer with personal hygiene as needed (e.g., bathing, brushing teeth, shaving, nail clipping, dressing, bodily functions and consumer appearance.
5.      Teaches, prompts and/or assists consumers in basic domestic duties as needed such as cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping.
6.      Coordinates and maintains consumer’s schedule (e.g. doctor’s appointments, job).
7.      Coordinates consumer’s participation in leisure and recreational activities.
8.      Maintains records and completes paperwork as required.
9.      Adheres to consumer’s behavior and health management plan and collects data (e.g. use of behavior modification techniques, dietary restrictions).
10.     Maintains a safe environment for the consumer; prevents harm to consumer, self and others.
11.     Accompanies consumer to and from work, scheduled appointments and recreational activities in a safe and timely manner.
12.     Serves as a good role model to the consumer.
13.     Maintains current certification as required by WES and as outlined in Title 55 PA CH. 51 relative to the provision of HCBS.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred

1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities

Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance

FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements