Habilitation Services Assistant Helen Kaplan (Day Hab)

Responsibilities

• Implement habilitation plans for participants by reviewing records, observing and providing feedback to improve participants’ skills.
• Document site and community based activities.
• Assists and supports participants in developing and maintaining their independent functioning (including personal hygiene).
• Utilizes Protective Oversights to provide support to participants.
• Implements appropriate community based activities for participants.
• Trains and supports participants in performing volunteer activities in the community.
• Affords protection to participants during volunteer activities in the community.
• Oversees the safe arrival and departure of participants to and from the Day Habilitation site.
• Maintains an orderly work environment and keeps equipment and supplies in good condition.
• May act as an advocate to address concerns on behalf of participants’ rights.
• Transports participants to and from community outings and ensures their safety.
• Reports changes in participants’ physical condition to Day Habilitation nurses and supervisor.
• Performs additional duties as requested by supervisor.
• Ensures adherence to work-related safety procedures.
• Immediately reports unsafe acts or hazardous work environments to supervisor and/or safety committee.

Qualifications

• H.S. or Equivalent preferred.
• One year working with the developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Valid and qualified NYS driver’s license required.
• Good Oral and written communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid and defensive driving training preferred.