Habilitation Assistant

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It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

Summary

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in a wide variety of program areas as assigned by Program Director or designee. Implements program plans (goals, on-going services, special needs) under direct supervision of Habilitation Specialist and provides personal care to the persons receiving services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Habilitation Assistant will include, but are not limited to the following :

• Provides physical and programmatic aid to the people we support where assigned.
• Aids in daily operation of assigned program areas.
• Assists with supervision of the people we support in assigned areas.
• Assists the people we support out into community on a regular basis and while out there, maintains close supervision of them.
• Drives agency vehicles for transportation of the people we support, pickups, deliveries, community outings and medical appointments, or emergencies as required.
• Performs clerical work for assigned areas, i.e. collating, folding, typing and answering telephones.
• Participates in case conferences as needed.
• Serves as member of interdisciplinary plan.
• Collects data for written program plans as assigned, i.e. behavior plans, treatment plans.
• Provides necessary program support / coverage.
• Writes case notes and provides information on incidents as required.
• Follows established classroom activity schedules.
• Assists Habilitation Specialist in maintaining a clean and organized program rooms.
• Assists with toileting and feeding of persons receiving services.
• Assists with outer clothing of persons receiving services as needed.
• Participates in activities outside of activity room, i.e. trips, pool, gym. Enters swimming pool with program participants as required.
• Dispenses prescribed medications to the people we support after successful completion of medication administration course and in line with agency protocol. AMAP's are supervised by a nurse in all areas related to medication administration.
• Attends periodic supervisory conferences and with the program director and required staff meetings.
• Participates in in-service training programs within the department.
• Initiates precautions within established framework to assure that own work is completed in a manner free from recognized hazards.
• Substitutes in other groups as requested.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Compensation

$18.54 - $19.06 / hour + Industry-Leading Benefits for all full-time employees.

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported with leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.