Order#: NY1499140
Habilitator - Community Based - Full Time

This position is eligible for a $500 signing bonus!! This bonus is earned and payable as follows: 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 3-month anniversary of your employment; 25% ($125) in the pay period following the 6-month anniversary of your employment; and 50% ($250) in the pay period following the one-year anniversary of your employment.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED. One year experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities and/or education in Human Services. Valid and clean NYS Driver's license, reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout Monroe County. Ability to work independently and motivate others. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to read and write English to a level of fluency and comprehension which enables the candidate to follow written direction on labels, charts and other sources of client care and/or production information as well as follow, comprehend and appropriately act upon same if transmitted orally. Act as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress. Must be able to meet all agency training requirements.

Summary/Job Purpose: In the Community Based Habilitator position you will provide support services to teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities. These services shall include the promotion of continuous learning and individual growth opportunities within the community. Opportunities shall be based upon the participants interest areas.

Responsibilities: Imparts agency philosophy of Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence to individuals, families, program staff and community resources. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy Meet individuals in their home and in the community/identified on the individuals Community Habilitation plan. Implementation of the individual's habilitation plan. Provide meaningful and functional activity-based programming consistent with individual program/support plans. Serve as an appropriate role model and engage in interactions which promote and insure the dignity and rights of the individual. Accurately communicate and complete all documentation for individual program plans, reportable events and incidents within established periods. Ensure necessary resources are available as needed to complete scheduled activities. Adheres to the agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines. Act as a professional representative of CP Rochester in regards to appearance, behavior, temperament, communication, language and dress. Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.