Day Habilitation Specialist Direct Support Professional - No Nights or Weekends

Overview

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services—are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. If you’re ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

The Day Habilitation Specialist (Day Hab Specialist) will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community. The Day Hab Specialist provides direct care support and assists in the implementation and documentation of each individual’s program plan. Day Habilitation Specialists for designated programs may be expected to support other programs based on staffing and attendance.

Floating Day Hab Specialists will be assigned based on need. The following position standards apply to both regular and floating Day Hab Specialists.

Full time schedule: Monday – Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm

Day Hab Specialists I (drivers) - $17.90 to $19.90 per hour

Day Hab Specialists II (drivers) - $18.41-$20.41 per hour

Note:

The rates outlined above are contingent upon being deemed eligible to drive by our insurance carrier. If you are deemed ineligible to drive and the program is able to make a non-driver accommodation, a lower rate of pay will apply.

• Delivers and documents the services, supports, safeguards, behavioral documentation and activities identified by ISP/CFA and the Day Habilitation plan. Completes the monthly note and ensures it covers the individual’s response to service within seven days of the following month for assigned individuals.
• Performs individual-specific personal care as required, including assistance with toileting, transferring, changing needs, handwashing and oral care. Documents any findings on appropriate forms including skin integrity, bowel and repositioning charts.
• Ensures active engagement and appropriate communication with staff and individuals.
• Assumes responsibility for medication administration and appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develops a trusting and friendly rapport with individuals served while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Fulfills mandated reporter role by interrupting and reporting suspected abuse to administration immediately.
• Ensures the center is kept safe, clean and decorated in an age-appropriate and comfortable manner and that it is kept in good repair inside and out.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all goals and skillsets outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies, on which performance will be evaluated.
• Responsible for providing transportation to individuals receiving services using agency vehicles with a capacity up to 14 passengers.
• Ensures all required trainings and certifications are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.
• Consistently exhibits the qualities of a committed and professional employee including respect toward others, strive for excellence, teamwork and unity.
• Supports agency vision and mission.
• Adheres to the agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, requiring ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law.
• Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others.
• Contributes reports of observations of individual’s progress and behavior, unusual incidents, or other relevant information.
• Performs other appropriate job-related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant.

• Time to Recharge – Vacation, personal,…