Community Habilitation Specialist - Staten Island

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

Provide on-going training and personal assistance to Community Habilitation participants with disabilities with the intent of promoting independence and community inclusion. Work with minimal supervision, provide training, role modeling, structured routines and specialized assistance as outlined in each participant’s habilitation plan. As much as possible, routines will be individualized, based on the participant’s choice of activities and aimed at empowerment and inclusion in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Community Habilitation Specialist will include but are not limited to the following:

• Adhere to ethical principles including the agency’s mission statement and the standards of conduct.
• Provide support to participant in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills activities based on participant desires, parameters of the program, and their individualized community habilitation plan.
• Assess the interests, abilities, strengths and limitations of the people we support.
• Follow dietary guidelines as directed in habilitation plan.
• Provide personal care consistent with participants skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, laundry, etc.).
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to the people we support.
• Work with supervisors and co-workers to meet program needs.
• Develop an appropriate rapport and work effectively with the circle of support of the people we support.
• Keep written and verbal information shared with team members regarding a participant confidential in accordance with HIPPA regulations.
• Work with other service providers within the community in a professional manner.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and required trainings.
• Carry out responsibilities as assigned by the program manager (i.e., doctor’s appointments, religious observances, banking, budgeting, session notes, goal plans, etc.).
• Utilize pro-active approach to avert crisis situations.
• Utilize on-call supervisor to receive instruction and report emergency situations.
• Provide opportunity and advocacy in the areas of continuing education, technology access, communication systems and emotional well-being.
• Research community resources and provide linkage to increase inclusion within the community of the people we support.
• Foster independence and autonomy.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Computer literacy at a level that will accommodate training in and utilization of Electronic Medical Record software.
• Ability to implement a prompting hierarchy and write observant and detailed notes for each session performed by employee.
• Flexible schedule to meet participants needs.
• Willing to travel to the homes of the people we support or meet them in the community.
• Successful completion of required in-service training.
• Must participate and meet established requirements in a date base check through the Division of Criminal Justice Services as defined by the State of New York, Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, and Chapter 575 of the Laws of 2004.
• Must participate in successful database checks through the State Central Registry of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, HHS Office of Inspector General, Excluded Parties List System, New York Office of Medicaid Inspector General and Specially Designated Nationals.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma required.
• Some college and experience working with people with disabilities preferred.

COMPENSATION: $20.25/hour (after probation) + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.