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$21/hr–$22/hr
Full-time
high school, associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 9d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Day Habilitation Specialist provides structure, emotional support, and assistance with personal hygiene to adults with developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for documenting progress and transporting participants to various activities using agency vehicles.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree. A clean, valid NYS driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and transferring adults are required.
Full job description
Day Habilitation Specialist - Day Habilitation Program
Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!
When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.
We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!
In this position, you will:
Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals;
Provide structure and emotional support;
Assist in resolving behavioral issues;
Help people supported with personal hygiene;
Complete detailed, accurate documentation
Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles.
We require:
Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license
High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/DD experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3 years related experience
Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train.
Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).
The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person.
Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing
Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus.
Must have flexibility to be reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p
Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516 732-3979.
An EOE m/f/d/v
Req 5252
Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm 40 hours
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To provide opportunities for children & adults w/ autism, learning & developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1957
Headquarters
Bethpage, NY
LinkedIn followers
2,284
Total funding
$121K
ACLD For an Enviable Life
We provide opportunities through a wide variety of support and services
Adults and Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities (ACLD), founded in 1957, is a leading not-for-profit agency on Long Island that proudly supports the needs of people with autism, learning and developmental disabilities, and their families. ACLD’s mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote their independence and foster supportive relationships within the community.
ACLD provides these opportunities through a wide variety of supports and services, beginning at 3 years old with Special Education Preschools and continuing throughout one’s lifespan with programs such as Day Habilitation, Vocational, and Residential Services.
What does an enviable life mean? It is ultimately defined differently by each person, because each person is different. ACLD uses this person-centered approach to listen and find out what matters most to each person.
ACLD is accredited by The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).
Offices: 807 S Oyster Bay Rd, Bethpage, NY 11714, US
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