Job Description
Job Location: Elmont - Elmont, NY 11003Education
Level: High School
Salary Range: $19.46 - $19.46 Hourly
Make an Impact.
At WellLife Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence — helping individuals and families thrive every day.
Position Summary: The Residential Habilitation Specialist implements in-home training programs for developmentally disabled persons who reside in their own home, or in other individual service environments. The Residential Habilitation Specialist may be called upon to perform activities of daily living for individuals who require total support.
Essential Accountabilities
1. Assist in the planning and developing of goals and service plans. Implementation of teaching strategies designed to maximize each individual’s level of independence. Such training includes, but is not limited to:
a) Activities of daily living self-care (hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, shaving, etc.)
b) independent living (cooking, housekeeping, clothing care)
c) Use of community resources (public transportation, stores, museums, libraries, parks, etc.)
d) Language and communication
e) Motor development/mobility
f) Social and emotional development
g) Functional academics (money usage, telling time, measurement, reading, writing, math)
2. Monitor individuals’ progress by documenting performance in progress notes.
3. Provide behavioral interventions when necessary following OMRDD approved techniques. Duties may require the Residential Habilitation Specialist to physically intervene.
4. Participate in and attend staff meetings and in-service training at various sites.
5. Communicate information verbally and in writing to the individuals’ service coordinator, supervisor and to other staff as necessary.
6. Caseloads and work schedules are subject to change, based on consumer need/choice.
7. Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR and or first aid techniques and fire drills.
8. Always maintain confidentially.
9. Other duties as requested.
Job
QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED, some experience in working with developmentally disabled persons preferred.
What You’ll Gain
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Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Robust Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
- Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
- Wellness Program: Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
- Training & Growth: Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Meaningful Work: Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
- Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions
