Residential Habilitation Specialist - 100BN - Mon-Wed 3PM-7PM

About the role

Make an Impact. At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day. The Residential Habilitation Specialist implements in-home training programs for developmentally disabled persons who reside in their own home, or in other individual service environments. The Residential Habilitation Specialist may be called upon to perform activities of daily living for individuals who require total support. Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families. A collaborative team that values your contributions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and developing of goals and service plans.
• Implement teaching strategies designed to maximize each individual’s level of independence, including activities of daily living (hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, shaving, etc.), independent living (cooking, housekeeping, clothing care), use of community resources (public transportation, stores, museums, libraries, parks, etc.), language and communication, motor development/mobility, social and emotional development, functional academics (money usage, telling time, measurement, reading, writing, math).
• Monitor individuals’ progress by documenting performance in progress notes.
• Provide behavioral interventions when necessary following OMRDD approved techniques.
• Participate in and attend staff meetings and in-service training at various sites.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing to the individuals’ service coordinator, supervisor and to other staff as necessary.
• Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR and/or first aid techniques and fire drills.
• Always maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some experience working with developmentally disabled persons preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with matching.
• Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Schedule

Caseloads and work schedules are subject to change, based on consumer need/choice.