Weekend Community Habilitation Specialist - Brooklyn

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Weekend Community Habilitation Specialist - Brooklyn

Weekend Community Habilitation Specialist - Brooklyn
Community Habilitation

Part-time

Description

We are currently seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist to assist with a female person supported in Brooklyn. This is a part-time opportunity, on Saturdays and Sundays.

Human First, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving the developmentally disabled communities of New York City. Founded in 2001, our multicultural agency is committed to creating positive relationships and safe environments across New York communities.

Our Mission is to provide enhanced opportunities for individuals with special needs to reach their personal goals. Through the development of effective support systems for previously underserved populations, Human First impacts the lives of more than 1,400 families across New York City.

Our culturally trained, multilingual staff deliver a range of person-centered services, including Community Habilitation, Day Habilitation and Residential Services. Known for serving individuals who are emotionally challenged and medically frail, Human First has been recognized by the city and state for our outstanding contributions to high quality care.

Human First, Inc. is a subsidiary of ADAPT Community Network.

Under general supervision, the Community Habilitation Specialist provides individualized training and personal assistance to participants with developmental and/or physical disabilities in their homes and communities. The goal of this position is to promote meaningful independence, personal growth, and full community inclusion. Specialists work with minimal supervision to deliver skills training, role modeling, structured routines, and specialized supports as outlined in each participant’s Community Habilitation Plan.

Activities and routines are individualized and based on participant choice, emphasizing empowerment, dignity, and self-determination.

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

• Provide habilitation supports in accordance with each participant’s Community Habilitation Plan, focusing on daily living skills, socialization, recreation, vocational exploration, and community integration.
• Assist participants in identifying personal goals, preferences, strengths, and learning needs.
• Support participants in choosing and participating in meaningful activities that reflect person-centered practices.
• Promote independence through teaching, modeling, structured routines, and least-restrictive prompting strategies.
• Provide personal care as needed and appropriate to the participant’s skill level, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and laundry.
• Follow dietary guidelines, medical recommendations, and risk management strategies outlined in the habilitation plan.
• Maintain a respectful, supportive, and empathetic approach in all interactions.
• Use proactive strategies and crisis-prevention techniques to ensure participant safety and well-being.
• Utilize on-call supervisory support to report or respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Complete accurate, timely, and detailed session notes, progress summaries, and all required documentation in the Electronic Medical Record system.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, coworkers, families, and members of each participant’s circle of support.
• Collaborate with community service providers, clinicians, and other professionals involved in supporting the participant.
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Research and identify community resources to promote inclusion, independence, education, employment readiness, and social opportunities.
• Support participants in accessing community-based services such as banking, shopping, transportation training, medical appointments, and educational or religious activities.
• Encourage and facilitate the use of technology, communication systems, and assistive devices to enhance independence.
• Carry out responsibilities assigned by the…