Residential Habilitation Specialist - 100H2 - Mon, Wed, Fri 3PM-7PM

About the role

Position Summary: 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.

Essential Accountabilities

• Assist in the planning and developing of goals and service plans.
• Implementation of teaching strategies designed to maximize each individual’s level of independence, including:
  • Activities of daily living and self-care (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; duties may require physical intervention.
• 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.
• Caseloads and work schedules are subject to change, based on consumer need/choice.
• 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Job Qualifications

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

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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

Schedule

Work schedules are subject to change based on consumer need and choice.