Full-time Habilitation Coordinator
ARISE/Exceptional Family Resources, a growing Syracuse-based not-for-profit agency, is currently seeking a full-time Community Habilitation Coordinator to support people with developmental disabilities and oversee services from our Syracuse office.
Position Summary: Oversee the development and implementation of community habilitation services for people with developmental disabilities in Onondaga County. Supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide community-based supports. Provide minimum of 15 hours/week of direct 1:1 or 1:2 support in the community.
Main Position Responsibilities:
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Oversee community habilitation services, work closely with service recipients and their teams to ensure services meet the needs of the person
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Develop and maintain Staff Action Plans and safeguards, train staff, ensure plans and safeguards are effectively implemented
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Teach life skills, build natural relationships and explore new activities with the people receiving services
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Support the growth of independent living skills such as cooking, shopping, healthy living, safety, and transportation
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Promote and encourage social connections and community participation for the people we support by attending fitness classes, visiting local parks and festivals, joining a local organization or team, and more!
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Provide behavioral support, communication support, and/or personal care assistance as needed
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Follow and maintain scheduled days and times of service
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Provide safe transportation in your personal vehicle as needed and requested
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Follow guidance for staff support and safeguards
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Maintain a minimum billing requirement of 15 hours/week
- Supervise and monitor the work of staff through on-site visits, feedback from service recipients and families served, and daily documentation
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Facilitate introductions between potential staff and service recipients
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Recruit, train, and develop 1:1 support staff
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Ensure all services and documentation comply with Medicaid billing standards
Education, Experience, and Other Requirements:
- 1-2 years related experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities preferred
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Familiarity with OPWDD requirements and oversight of disability services preferred
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Reliable transportation required
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Current auto insurance, valid NYS driver's license, and acceptable driving record required
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Knowledge of computer systems and usage preferred (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher)
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Must have technology available to download multiple apps for use in the community and abide by Agency's technology policy.
