FT-DAY HABILITIATION SPECIALIST -35 HOURS WEEKLY, MONDAYS-FRIDAYS 8AM-3PM - Mercy Home for Children : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPosition Summary: Maintain an appropriate, caring relationship with the consumers, characterized by consistency, and understanding of the needs and goals of each person by acting as role models to assure and improve quality of life. Represent the Agency by promoting and modeling the mission and core values of the Sisters of Mercy and Mercy Home.Position Responsibilities: Work directly with individuals, following their day habilitation plan which is aimed toward assisting the individuals in developing competence in functioning as independently as possible. To relate to the individuals in a manner that ensures their rights to privacy, personal choice, and to a lifeof dignity and purpose. To follow dietary, medical, or behavioral plans for each individual. Support individuals in personal hygiene, toileting, showering/bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, etc.as determined by each one's ability. To complete recording requirements such as data for valued outcomes as identified in the Individual's day habilitation plan, incident/accident reports, and reports for habilitation meetings as assigned. Implement daily schedules, including all routines and life skills activities, and community inclusion, as directed by supervisor or written in the plan. Ensure client health and safety while assisting consumers to achieve increased independence. Perform job-related tasks as assigned, including attendance and participation at meetings and training as necessary. Assist individuals with learning skills that will assist them with being successful in volunteer/work opportunities. Travel to volunteer/worksites with individuals, monitor, support and work with them to develop skills and independence in various environments. Develop and maintain volunteer sites and community venues Develop and document daily community activities Assist individuals with developing and maintaining essential skills, independent living, health, and safety,personal care, travel training, money management, appropriate workplace etiquette, and dress code. Provide input and ensure compliance with Habilitation outcomes and life goals/interests of the individual. RequirementsAbility to read, write and properly record for behavior and goal programs accurately as outlined in the consumer plans. High School Diploma or a GED. Valid and Unrestricted, NYS Driver's License. Acquire and maintain all appropriate certifications necessary for the position through internal training such as SCIP-R, AMAP, First Aid, and CPR. Must be creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a positive attitude.Salary Description $16 per hour