Enhanced Community Habilitation Worker - Middletown, NY

Job Description

We have a mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible and we are currently seeking Community Habilitation Workers (CHW) for an individual living in the Sullivan County Area. The CHW will provide skill building training and supports to this Individual with Developmental Disabilities. Supports take place in the community and or in the home depending on the need of the Individual.

• Provide mentoring / teaching services to this individual with developmental disabilities to help them achieve personal outcomes and growth.
• Teach daily living skills such as (money handling, socialization, cooking, job search, etc.).
• Teach any other skills as identified in the person’s individual plan.
• Focus on specific goal areas where the individual needs a higher level of attention and supports, particularly in the areas of money management and budgeting skills, setting personal and professional boundaries, attending medical and behavioral health appointments, and providing transportation and assistance in understanding provider’s orders/notes.
• Work on the person’s valued outcomes with the steps on how to achieve it based on caregivers / community supports and behaviors observed along with the individual’s strengths and needs.
• Meet with the assigned individual several times per week depending on coordinated hours.
• Travel to the location assigned.
• Attend trainings as required.
• Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.
• Receive supervision from the Community Habilitation Supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, mental health background.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Able to document services and understand regulations.
• Proficiency in ASL required.

Company Information

ALL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, FINGERPRINTING AND MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT CHECK. EEO Employer An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans.