6356A | Habilitation Support Professional
The Jewish Board - New York, New York, us, 10261
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Pay Competitive Location Brooklyn/New York Employment type Other Job Description
Req#: 1724 POSITION OVERVIEW: 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. Implement the valued outcomes on a daily basis using agency documentation procedures. Develop and implement activities with clients and their primary caregivers. Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise 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. Share and document experiences and observations of the client(s) with the treatment team during in-person supervision, phone calls, and utilizing the electronic health record, including contacting the 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 the probationary period. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED / LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Experience working with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities preferred. Other details
Job Family Direct Care [200s] Job Function Paraprofessionals Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator 8854 - Health Care - Professional Svcs - Traveling Required Education High School The Jewish Board provides health and human services for all New Yorkers, helping individuals realize their potential and live as independently as possible.
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