Day Habilitation Specialist

When you work for Gateway Hudson Valley, you make a difference in people's lives.

Our Vision: To be a leader in supporting individuals as they strive to achieve a hopeful, satisfying, active, and contributing life.

We offer Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement, Holidays, and generous PTO

POSITION SUMMARY

The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for the direct provision of community and site-based Day Habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Day Habilitation Specialist provides direct community and site-based Day Habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting their personal goals and fostering independence through meaningful activities.

• Collaborate with team members to develop, plan, and implement daily activities that promote person-centered goals, community integration, and independent living skills through volunteerism, educational experiences, and other meaningful activities.
• Prepare and submit a weekly activity plan to the Manager of Waiver Services prior to the start of each service week and promptly communicate any changes to the Manager and team.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of each participant's Habilitation Plan, goals, safeguards, and support needs. Structure daily activities to address skill acquisition and personal choice in alignment with their valued outcomes.
• Provide safe transportation of individuals to and from scheduled activities.
• Always provide supervision and monitoring of individuals while in the community. Model appropriate behaviors and use real-life situations to teach safety and social skills. Remain familiar with emergency procedures and policies.
• Represent Gateway Hudson Valley professionally when interacting with individuals, families, and community partners.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner, including progress notes and activity records.
• Serve as a crisis intervener when necessary, following established protocols.
• Develop and implement engaging and educational craft projects, ensuring materials are prepared and ready by 9:00 a.m.

Health, Safety, & Compliance

• Maintain a work environment in a clean, organized, and safe manner. Conduct daily inspections of work areas to look for unsafe conditions
• Use all required safety devices and personal protective equipment.
• Ensure all accidents are reported to supervisor and Human Resources.
• Be familiar with the Health & Safety Program and abide by all safety and health rules, work practices, and regulations.

Agency Standards

• Demonstrate positive work attitudes and habits.
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance consistent with agency standards and act as a role model at all times.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings
• Participate in training programs for professional growth as scheduled and approved.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to Gateway Hudson Valley Corporate Compliance Policy and Standards of Conduct as well as all applicable program rules, regulations and policies. Keep abreast of any changes or modifications to policies or regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED with two years of related experience accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in human services related field and 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Licenses / Certifications (Gateway Hudson Valley provides trainings):

• CPR/First Aid
• Medication Administration (AMAP)
• SCIP/Promote

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to Sit or stand for 8 hours/day
• Must be able to bend down or kneel occasionally (1-2 times/week)
• Must be able to perform CPR in emergency situations and for regular recertification.

REGULATORY CLEARANCES REQUIRED:

• Must have a valid NYS Driver's License and maintain a driving record which meets the insurable criteria of the Agency's automobile insurance carrier
  
  
  
  • Driver's License Abstract
  
  
  
  
• Must have a favorable result from all state, federal, and agency mandated background checks
  
  
  
  • New York State Justice Center Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check
  • OWPDD MHL Abuse/Neglect History Check
  • Statewide Central Registry Check
  
  
  
  

Affirmative Action & EEO Statement: It is the policy of Gateway Hudson Valley to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Gateway Hudson Valley will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.