Community Habilitation Specialist

Position Duties:

1. Assist participant with needs identified in the Individualized Life Plan such as, self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and ensure proper hygiene
2. Assist participant with proper eating and drinking skills and table manners as identified in Individualized Service Plan
3. Assist participant in attaining skills needed for daily living and socialization according to their abilities
4. Safely accompany participant to community resources (stores, places of worship, recreation, and health facilities, etc.) to promote the use of available ordinary community resources
5. Must be able to perform SCIP-R physical intervention techniques (i.e., core techniques; specialized and restrictive)
6. Report any emergency (regardless of nature) directly to supervisor
7. Participate in meetings relevant to Individualized Service Plan
8. Attend staff meetings and in-service training
9. Become a consistent role model and help in the participant’s lives
10. Secure permission and money for all recreational trips
11. Other related tasks that may be assigned

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
2. Participation in OPWDD community-based training program.
3. Ability to lift, push, pull 60 pounds without assistance and climb stairs
4. Verbal and written communication skills essential to perform function of position.
5. Case note writing experience.
6. SCIP-R Certification/Training
7. CPR/First Aid