Community Habilitation Worker - Astoria, Queens NY

About the role

At Access: Supports for Living and our Access: Network partners, we help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible - and we support our staff in doing the same. Across our family of organizations, team members work in mental health, substance use, disability, employment, housing, and family services, doing meaningful work in a collaborative and respectful environment. We offer supportive leadership, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive benefits, and the chance to build a career with purpose. If you’re looking for work that matters and a team that values what you bring, the Access Network is a great place to be.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to persons served in their home and community according to their written Habilitation Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Document Habilitation services contemporaneously in accordance with the Agency, OPWDD, Medicaid and other requirements.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the Staff Action Plan in accordance with the person’s Life Plan as developed by each person receiving services, family, advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Monitor the safety and welfare of people served, take corrective actions as necessary and immediately notify supervisor of concerns.
• Provide the required level of supervision as stated in the Staff Action Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Aid and support people served to build positive relationships in their community.
• Support and encourage people served to advocate for their needs and rights.
• Encourage people served to ensure good personal health care as needed.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with persons receiving services, families, team members and the community.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation on a daily basis, as needed, including checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, attendance records etc.
• Complete Monthly Summary Notes on time as required.
• Encourage community integration with an emphasis on inclusion, access, community awareness and safety.
• If traveling in an agency vehicle, follow transportation protocol and ensure that attendance checks are done each time individuals board and vacate the vehicle.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in supervision for professional growth and development.
• Complete all required initial and annual training as well as ongoing training to increase knowledge.
• Conduct fire drills, where applicable, and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions.
• Report to work promptly and adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Work overtime, where applicable, to ensure proper adherence to staffing ratios.
• Adhere to and implement the NADSP Code of Ethics, Justice Center Code of Conduct and NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Adhere to all Agency and Program Policies and Procedures, including HIPAA, Confidentiality and implementing the Corporate Compliance Plan and related policies and procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, communication and motivational skills.
• Good analytical ability with problem-solving and follow up.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to operate an agency vehicle if needed.
• Prefers English/Bengali speaking.

Physical Demands

Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the job including but not limited to the ability to stoop, lift, kneel, push, pull, reach, stand, walk, hear, listen and communicate appropriately.

Work Environment

Program and community-based environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New York Families for Autistic Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer. New York Families for Autistic Children does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, unemployment status or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.