Day Habilitation Specialist - Queens Centers for Progress
Queens, NY 11426
About the Job
Queens Centers for Progress, a not-for-profit agency in Queens, NY, providing person-centered services for adults and children with developmental and intellectual disabilities is seeking a Day Habilitation Specialist for our Bellerose Campus.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Facilitates day habilitation programming that fosters respect, safety and mutual growth for both the individual and staff.
DUTIES:
Structure and implement programming and meaningful activities for assigned group rooms. Ensure individuals’ day habilitation plans are implemented and that OPWDD regulations are followed. Instruct and model tasks and activities to group room staff. Monitor and review completion of all group room documentation.
Summarize individual’s response and progress on monthly note in a timely manner. Provide feedback to coordinator and supervisor concerning the individual’s wellbeing, programming and staff performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS Degree in Human Service field such as education, social work, psychology, etc. from an accredited College/University or an Associate degree from an accredited college with at least one year of experience in the field and knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail current resume to hr@queenscp.org
Salary: $19.00 to $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
403(b)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Dependent health insurance coverage
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Family leave
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Free parking
Life insurance
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Parental leave
Prescription drug insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
1 year of experience in the field and knowledge of OPWDD regulations.
Work Location: In person
Queens Centers for Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer