Day Habilitation Specialist - Hauppauge - Adults & Children with Learning Disabilities : Job Details

Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals;Provide structure and emotional support; Assist in resolving behavioral issues; Help people supported with personal hygiene; Complete detailed, accurate documentation Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles. We require: Clean, valid NYS Driver's license High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/ DD experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3 years related experience. Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train. Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention). The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person. Ability to communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing. Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistan...Specialist, Healthcare