Community Habilitation Specialist Position Available In Chautauqua, New York

Jamestown and Fredonia. Beyond Support Network. Community Habilitation Specialist. DescriptionCommunity Habilitation Specialist Full Time, Part Time and Per diem positions available. $17.00/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

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TRAININGPreferred:

One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience with individuals with disabilities.

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalentValid 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 IndBehaviors Preferred

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestEducation RequiredHigh School or better.

Flexible Schedule, days evenings.

Apply by email:

jmckissock@beyondwny.org