THE JEWISH BOARD
Habilitation Support Professional
THE JEWISH BOARD, New York, New York, us, 10261
For nearly 150 years, The Jewish Board has been delivering innovative, best-in-class mental and behavioral health services. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. That adds up to countless opportunities to use your skills, training, and compassion to make a difference in the lives of over 45,000 New Yorkers each year.LOCATION1358 56th StBrooklyn, NY 11219, USMake a bigger difference
Habilitation Support Professional - Driver's LicenseAt The Jewish Board, we don’t just make a difference – we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that’s been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.The Habilitation Support Professional (HSP) supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Home and Community Based Setting (HCBS) and the Day Habilitation programs. The HSP is required to follow the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and/or the Day Habilitation Plan promoting independence and person-centered decision making.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for clients in the home or day habilitation setting ensuring safety of the clients, promoting independence, and working in a person-centered manner to meet the needs and choices of the client.Responsible to tend to personal hygiene needs of the client(s).Work with client, guardian/advocate and supervisor to help identify valued outcomes for the individualized habilitation plan.Implements the valued outcomes on a daily basis using agency documentation procedures.Develop and implement activities with clients and their primary care givers.Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervises activities.Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team at treatment planning meetings to review progress and plan valued outcomes for the next six months.Shares and documents experiences and observation of the client(s) with treatment team during in person supervision, phone calls, and utilizing the electronic health record, including contacting supervisor for any medical or behavioral occurrence that is outside the baseline of the client.Understand all safeguards listed in the individuals’ treatment plan and follow accordingly.May be called upon to dispense medications (specific to Day Habilitation) should medication administration be needed during these hours.Complete OPWDD documentation requirements including monthly checklist and summary on a monthly basis.Follow agency guidelines for timekeeping through Dayforce, as well as completing mandatory agency trainings.Complete ongoing OPWDD and other trainings as required.EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
High School diploma or a minimum of 1 year experience working with the IDD population and must be at least 18 years of age. AMAP certification required for the Day Habilitation setting during probationary period.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities preferred.COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Basic computer skills required including agency software programs and Electronic Health Record. A current Motor vehicle license in good standing.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The position may entail lifting clients using a mechanical device, positioning of client, pushing client in wheelchair, and transferring client physically where prescribed.BENEFITS:
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunitiesFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceWho we are:
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.Our
Values:
Treat every person with dignityStrive to be outstandingEmbrace each other’s differencesEngage individuals and families as our partners
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Habilitation Support Professional - Driver's LicenseAt The Jewish Board, we don’t just make a difference – we make a bigger difference as we serve 45,000 New Yorkers every year. Join our dedicated team that’s been helping communities across New York City for almost 150 years and see just how big of a difference you can make.The Habilitation Support Professional (HSP) supports individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the Home and Community Based Setting (HCBS) and the Day Habilitation programs. The HSP is required to follow the Individualized Service Plan (ISP) and/or the Day Habilitation Plan promoting independence and person-centered decision making.KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for clients in the home or day habilitation setting ensuring safety of the clients, promoting independence, and working in a person-centered manner to meet the needs and choices of the client.Responsible to tend to personal hygiene needs of the client(s).Work with client, guardian/advocate and supervisor to help identify valued outcomes for the individualized habilitation plan.Implements the valued outcomes on a daily basis using agency documentation procedures.Develop and implement activities with clients and their primary care givers.Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervises activities.Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team at treatment planning meetings to review progress and plan valued outcomes for the next six months.Shares and documents experiences and observation of the client(s) with treatment team during in person supervision, phone calls, and utilizing the electronic health record, including contacting supervisor for any medical or behavioral occurrence that is outside the baseline of the client.Understand all safeguards listed in the individuals’ treatment plan and follow accordingly.May be called upon to dispense medications (specific to Day Habilitation) should medication administration be needed during these hours.Complete OPWDD documentation requirements including monthly checklist and summary on a monthly basis.Follow agency guidelines for timekeeping through Dayforce, as well as completing mandatory agency trainings.Complete ongoing OPWDD and other trainings as required.EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:
High School diploma or a minimum of 1 year experience working with the IDD population and must be at least 18 years of age. AMAP certification required for the Day Habilitation setting during probationary period.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:
Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities preferred.COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED:
Basic computer skills required including agency software programs and Electronic Health Record. A current Motor vehicle license in good standing.WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The position may entail lifting clients using a mechanical device, positioning of client, pushing client in wheelchair, and transferring client physically where prescribed.BENEFITS:
Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunitiesFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceWho we are:
The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children, teens, and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions, races, cultural backgrounds, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to help support our mission, and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with us.Our
Values:
Treat every person with dignityStrive to be outstandingEmbrace each other’s differencesEngage individuals and families as our partners
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