Position Summary

The Community Habilitation Specialist will provide high-quality habilitation services to individuals in their residences or within community settings. The role supports individuals in achieving their personal goals, fostering independence, and enhancing their community integration through person-centered services. The Community Hab Specialist will work closely with people receiving services to ensure a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to their individual needs. Services should primarily be provided in the community but can also take place in residences as needed.

 

Job Responsibilities

Under supervision, provide support and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding, and teaching individuals in expressing personal choice, ensuring community integration, assisting individuals with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation. You would help individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage individuals to develop daily living skills; and provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. You would collaborate with other staff to implement and record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions, you may administer medication. These positions are physically demanding. You would need to be prepared to act to ensure the health and safety of individuals in emergency situations. You will participate in staff meetings, in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attending external training and workshops in the direction of direct supervisor or program management. You must be able to stand for extended periods of time, bend, stretch, and lift bedridden and/or incapacitated individuals. You will help to promote and support the inclusion of individuals in their community according to their unique needs, interests, and desires. Model and encourage interaction between individuals and community members. Help foster individuals’ personal growth by assisting in forming and maintaining friendships with neighbors, co-workers, and peers. You will help with transporting individuals or assist them in taking public transportation. You will assist in maintaining positive communications with family members, advocates, and service providers as per program needs.