Day Habilitation Specialist - Queens Centers for Progress

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