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DSP Community Hab Counselor (Community Habilitation)
Location:
Rochester, NY
Description:
Responsibilities Provides services to individuals with development disabilities in the Community Habilitation Program. Apply the principles of self-direction and Person Centered Planning; Work with individuals with developmental disabilities and receive training and instruction from the individuals who are co-managing their services; Provide all services as outlined in the Staff Action Plan; Provide support, education and life skills training to individuals receiving services in the program; Educate individuals with developmental disabilities on the importance of attending and following up on all medical appointments pertaining to health and safety; Train individuals with developmental disabilities on identifying any type of abuse and resources to seek help if they are endangered; Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with obtaining alternative housing when necessary due to evictions, moving to avoid at risk neighborhoods or any type of homelessness; Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in maintaining a safe home environment including methods to avoid home rodents and other infestations that are harmful to them; Assist individuals with developmental disabilities with school related concerns including attending their CSE meetings alongside their parents and/or guardian(s); Maintain contact with the service providers involved with all assigned individuals with developmental disabilities; Conduct weekly in home visits as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plans; Accurately complete monthly summaries and daily documentation and submit by the deadline as specified by the Community Services Department; Complete all monthly units of service as indicated in the Life Plans per assigned caseload; Complete and submit accurate weekly and monthly billing documentation and all necessary paperwork as specified by OPWDD and Lifetime Assistance. Must have a valid New York State Driver's License, a reliable and properly insured vehicle to transport service recipients as required. Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalency required. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the abilities and knowledge for successful performance will be considered. Must possess the ability to: read, analyze and interpret policies, procedure and regulations; write reports, business correspondence; effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of individuals, their families, employees, other service providers and the general public; define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive instructions and deal with a variety of complicated options. While performing the responsibilities of the DSP Community Hab Counselor, the employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys and a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May be required to lift up to 35 pounds. Must successfully complete all required training including but not limited to First Aid/CPR, SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) and Medication Administration. Must be able to lift, move and transfer up to 35 pounds. Subject to background checks including but not limited to being fingerprinted/criminal history record check, NYS Child Abuse Registry, OPWDD Staff Exclusion List and Mental Health Law 16.34. Must meet LAI Vehicle Operator Requirements. Salary Commensurate with experience. Location Rochester, NY - Community Habilitation Hours Both full-time & part-time available Schedule Schedule is TBD Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Lifetime Assistance
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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DSP Community Hab Counselor (Community Habilitation) is a Social Services Counselor Job at Lifetime Assistance located in Rochester NY. Find other listings like DSP Community Hab Counselor (Community Habilitation) by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.
DSP Community Hab Counselor (Community Habilitation) is a Social Services Counselor Job at Lifetime Assistance located in Rochester NY. Find other listings like DSP Community Hab Counselor (Community Habilitation) by searching Oodle for Social Services Counselor Jobs.