Habilitation Specialist Job at IGHL/ Angelas House

IGHL/ Angelas House Stony Brook, NY

From $16 an hour

$1,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Monday - Friday 7:30a-3:30p

The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for assisting consumers with their daily programmatic responsibilities and providing the consumers with training that supports independent living skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
E- Connotes Essential Functions

E-1 Receives and completes assignments as directed by the Coordinator of Opts Day Hab Services.

E-2 Provides direct supervision of assigned caseload.

E-3 Assists the program participants, Service Coordinator and advocate in creating an individualized service.

E-4 Attends meetings, completes Day Hab plans, documentation records, PPO’s, monthly notes, daily summaries and any other documentation required.

E-5 Provides the program participants with the necessary training in the area of maintenance and cleanliness of the facility’s work areas and the safe use and care of facility’s equipment.

E-6 Provides the program participants with the necessary training, support and opportunities to achieve outcomes such as:
A. Increase sense of self-esteem
B. Increase relationships with others
C. Exercise of choice
D. Development of new skills
E. Improvement of existing skills
F. Community participation and integration
G. Personal enrichment
H. Productive use of time

E-7 Adheres to OPWDD and IGHL policy, including Safety and Code of Conduct; complete agency forms as required: time off requests, tuition reimbursement, physical complaint, non-reportable and incident reports; utilizes time system correctly.

8- Enforces and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.

9- All other duties as assigned.

E-1 Responsible for transporting consumers to and from programs and/or daily activities.

REQUIREMENTS
A. High School Diploma/GED
B. One year experience working with the developmentally disabled population
C. Valid NYS driver’s license
D. Complete and maintain AMAP certification
E. Experience or interest in instructing the developmentally disabled during real life experiences
F. Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Benefits and Perks:

  • Health Insurance Coverage
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance Coverage
  • Long and Short Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • $1,000.00 Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • P.A.T Employee Rewards Program
  • Safety Awareness Program - Safety Bingo Prizes Awarded!
  • Free State of the Art Wellness Program
  • Free Gym Use and Classes (Pilates, Zumba, Yoga)
  • Employee Discount at Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram
  • Plum Benefits - Discounts to Shows, Parks, etc.
  • Health Advocate
  • Retirement Plans with an Employer Contribution
  • Financial Wellness and Planning Services
  • 20% Discount at Smile Farms
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • First Time Home Buyers Assistance Program
  • Paid Training (Orientation, CPR, AMAP, SCIP, Defensive Driving)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Verizon Cellphone Discount
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Aflac, Whole Life Insurance, and College 529

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Work Location: In person




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