Community Habilitation Coordinator

Overview

Full-time Habilitation Coordinator in Onondaga County

Exceptional Family Resources (EFR), a growing Syracuse-based not-for-profit agency, is currently seeking a full-time Community Habilitation Coordinator to support people with developmental disabilities and oversee services from our Syracuse office.

Oversee the development and implementation of community habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities in Onondaga County. Supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) providing community-based supports. Provide minimum of 15 hours/week of direct 1:1 or 1:2 support in the community.

• Oversee community habilitation services, work closely with service recipients and their teams to ensure services meet the needs of the person
• Develop and maintain Staff Action Plans and safeguards, train staff, ensure plans and safeguards are effectively implemented
• Teach life skills, build natural relationships and explore new activities with the people receiving services
• Support the growth of independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, healthy living, safety, and transportation
• Promote and encourage social connections and community participation for the people we support by attending fitness classes, visiting local parks and festivals, joining a local organization or team, and more
• Provide behavioral support, communication support, and/or personal care assistance as needed
• Follow and maintain scheduled days and times of service
• Provide safe transportation in your personal vehicle as needed and requested
• Follow guidance for staff supports and safeguards
• Maintain a minimum billing requirement of 15 hours/week
• Supervise and monitor the work of staff through on-site visits, feedback from service recipients and families served, and daily documentation
• Facilitate introductions between potential staff and service recipients
• Recruit, train, and develop 1:1 support staff
• Ensure all services and documentation comply with Medicaid billing standards

• 1-2 years related experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred
• Familiarity with OPWDD requirements and oversight of disability services preferred
• Reliable transportation required
• Current auto insurance, valid NYS driver's license, and acceptable driving record required
• Knowledge of computer systems and usage preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher)
• Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by EFR's technology policy.

Starting Salary: $43,040 (based on experience and education)

Primary Office

Location:

Syracuse, NY

Benefits are offered to employees working full-time hours each week:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching up to 4%
• Flexible spending account
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Established in 1976, EFR is a family oriented organization that provides services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. EFR is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency.