Residential Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional

High School Diploma/GED plus 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities OR Associate’s degree in a Human Services Related Field with 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities
CPR/First Aid Certification, agency/individual specific training to provide appropriate services
Valid New York State driver’s license acceptable to Agency Insurance standards (valid Insurance card if using own vehicle)
Knowledge, skills and abilities to provide required services
Effective, positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, organizational skills, reliability in decision making
Computer skills needed

To implement the goals as written in the Community Habilitation Plan documenting the individual’s current status in each goal area
To engage the individual in recreational and leisure time activities
To assure the continuous overall safety of the individual and environment in accordance with any documented plan of protective oversight
To adhere to accepted practices and standards of AIM and in the field of developmental disabilities
Implement/supervise/document action plan for recreational goals with the individual, and as applicable, behavior guidelines
To attend and demonstrate competency in all required in-service training
To attend all on-going trainings offered on an as needed basis
To have a working knowledge of emergency procedure, including incident reporting, as outlined by AIM and the primary care provider
To provide and record receipts for expenditures and adhere to procedures regarding agency/individual monies
Enhance and promote social interactions and community participation
Relate to individual with respect and dignity, providing a positive example/role model
To accompany and coordinate for the transportation of the individual as applicable
Work only those hours authorized by the agency
To coordinate and implement the activities of the Community Habilitation program, including the development of volunteer sites and recreational activities
Flexibility of schedule to ensure individual care and services are being met

No preferred qualifications provided.