Gateway Counseling Center
Job Title: Community Habilitation Worker
Department: OPWDD
Reports To: Director of Community Habilitation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary Assists in providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities based on their individualized service plans and valued outcomes by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides individualized care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and in the field.
Helps individuals with activities of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, time management and organizational skills.
Helps individuals with their academic skills, which include math, money management, reading, and comprehension.
Helps assist individuals with learning how to travel independently within their community.
Guides and supervises individuals in leisure activities, which are both fun and educational to help foster their goals.
Follows a designated shift routine and assignments as outlined by the Director of Community Habilitation.
Supervises individual at all times when in their care.
Performs work in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the Director of Community Habilitation.
Completes all necessary billable checklists and encounter forms attesting that appropriate services were conducted with assigned individual.
Responsible for completing monthly budget calendar.
Maintains a case load of individuals and general binders.
Completes Community Habilitation Program “Monthly Progress Summary” in Individuals’ general binder.
Completes monthly case notes in the “Case Note” section of the individual general binder.
Reviews with Care Manager, advocate and individual the Community Habilitation Plan every 6 months and complete Community Habilitation plan based on valued outcomes identified at review every 6 months. Address valued outcomes, and ensures that monthly progress notes and checklists match. Addresses Community Habilitation plans outcomes and progress as described in the Life Plan and outlined in the Community Habilitation Plan, and assures the checklists reflect that services were rendered as described in the Community Habilitation Plan and that progress from those services are mentioned in the monthly progress notes.
Coordinates and attends all individuals’ LifePlan meetings, Community Habilitation and/or Special Team meetings.
Participates in establishing new goals for individuals.
Provide hand-on programming for the individuals in the Community Habilitation Program with full understanding that it is a dually diagnosed population which is prone to extreme behavioral problems and outbursts.
Responsible for completing Daily Notes and Behavior Data Sheets, where applicable.
Provides needed programmatic information at all program meetings, both in and out of the Community Habilitation Program.
Maintains constant communication with Director of Community Habilitation as program services are rendered completely in the field. This communication includes both email and phone conversations.
Reports accidents and suspected abuse to the New York State Justice Center as required by law.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Habilitation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; Shares hobbies and skills that could benefit and enrich the program.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professional (NADSP) Competency List
Individual Empowerment- Enhances the ability of the individual to lead a self-determining life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness and to make decision.
Communication- Knowledgeable about the range of effective communication strategies and skills necessary to establish a collaborative relationship with the individual.
Assessment- Knowledgeable about formal and informal assessment practices in order to respond to the needs, desires and interests of the individuals.
Community and Service Networking- Knowledgeable about the formal and informal supports available in the community and skilled in assisting the individual to identify and gain access to such supports.
Facilitation of Services- Knowledgeable about a range of participatory planning techniques and is skilled in implementing plans in a collaborative and expeditious manner.
Community Living Skills & Supports- Matches specific supports and interventions to the unique needs to individuals and recognizes the importance of friends, family and community relationships.
Education, Training & Self-Development- Identifies areas for self-improvement, pursues necessary educational/training resources and shares knowledge with others.
Advocacy- Knowledgeable about the diverse challenging facing individuals (human rights, legal, administrative and financial) and is able to identify and use effective advocacy strategies to overcome such challenges.
Vocational, Education & Career Support- Knowledgeable about the career and education related concerns of the individual and is able to mobilize the resources and support necessary to assist the individual to reach his or her goals.
Crisis Prevention & Intervention- Knowledge about crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques and can match such techniques to particular circumstances and individuals.
Organizational Participation- Familiar with the mission and practices of the support organization and participates in the life of the organization.
Documentation- Aware of the requirements for documentation in the organization and is able to manage these requirements efficiently.
Building and Maintaining Friendships & Relationships- Supports the individual in the development of friendships and other relationships.
Person Centered Supports- Ensures that support programs and interventions are person-centered and is knowledgeable about person-centered techniques.
Supporting Health & Wellness- Promotes the health and wellness of all individuals.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Health or Human Services or related field from accredited College or university; 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, coworkers, individuals, and other employees of the organization.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities
Interest in working with the Developmentally Disabled population.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally need to handle an individual who is more than 100 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: This document lists the major and most typical duties/requirements of the position as of the effective date of this document and it is not all-inclusive. Further, the essential functions of this job may vary greatly from time to time consistent with business needs and work location. Employees may be expected to perform additional essential and non-essential job-related tasks in addition to those contained in this document as directed and/or may be required to have or gain additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. In addition, given the nature of our business, including the financial realities and difficulties specific to Nonprofit entities, Gateway retains the absolute right to modify the essential functions of this position at any time.
***Please Answer “Yes” or “No” to the following questions.
Have you read the above Job Description? ______
Do you understand the above Job Description? ______
Can you perform all of the duties described in this Job Description? ______
Do you need any special accommodations to perform the above job description? ______
By signing below, I am attesting to the fact that I read, understand, and can perform all of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities described above. I understand Gateway Counseling Center, Inc.’s expectations in the performance of my duties.
____________________________ _____________________________ __________
Print Name Staff Signature Date
Supervisor:
____________________________ _____________________________ __________
Print Name
Job Title: Community Habilitation Worker
Department: OPWDD
Reports To: Director of Community Habilitation
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Summary Assists in providing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities based on their individualized service plans and valued outcomes by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Provides individualized care to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in their home and in the field.
Helps individuals with activities of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, time management and organizational skills.
Helps individuals with their academic skills, which include math, money management, reading, and comprehension.
Helps assist individuals with learning how to travel independently within their community.
Guides and supervises individuals in leisure activities, which are both fun and educational to help foster their goals.
Follows a designated shift routine and assignments as outlined by the Director of Community Habilitation.
Supervises individual at all times when in their care.
Performs work in accordance with appropriate procedures under the supervision of the Director of Community Habilitation.
Completes all necessary billable checklists and encounter forms attesting that appropriate services were conducted with assigned individual.
Responsible for completing monthly budget calendar.
Maintains a case load of individuals and general binders.
Completes Community Habilitation Program “Monthly Progress Summary” in Individuals’ general binder.
Completes monthly case notes in the “Case Note” section of the individual general binder.
Reviews with Care Manager, advocate and individual the Community Habilitation Plan every 6 months and complete Community Habilitation plan based on valued outcomes identified at review every 6 months. Address valued outcomes, and ensures that monthly progress notes and checklists match. Addresses Community Habilitation plans outcomes and progress as described in the Life Plan and outlined in the Community Habilitation Plan, and assures the checklists reflect that services were rendered as described in the Community Habilitation Plan and that progress from those services are mentioned in the monthly progress notes.
Coordinates and attends all individuals’ LifePlan meetings, Community Habilitation and/or Special Team meetings.
Participates in establishing new goals for individuals.
Provide hand-on programming for the individuals in the Community Habilitation Program with full understanding that it is a dually diagnosed population which is prone to extreme behavioral problems and outbursts.
Responsible for completing Daily Notes and Behavior Data Sheets, where applicable.
Provides needed programmatic information at all program meetings, both in and out of the Community Habilitation Program.
Maintains constant communication with Director of Community Habilitation as program services are rendered completely in the field. This communication includes both email and phone conversations.
Reports accidents and suspected abuse to the New York State Justice Center as required by law.
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Community Habilitation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; Shares hobbies and skills that could benefit and enrich the program.
National Alliance for Direct Support Professional (NADSP) Competency List
Individual Empowerment- Enhances the ability of the individual to lead a self-determining life by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem, assertiveness and to make decision.
Communication- Knowledgeable about the range of effective communication strategies and skills necessary to establish a collaborative relationship with the individual.
Assessment- Knowledgeable about formal and informal assessment practices in order to respond to the needs, desires and interests of the individuals.
Community and Service Networking- Knowledgeable about the formal and informal supports available in the community and skilled in assisting the individual to identify and gain access to such supports.
Facilitation of Services- Knowledgeable about a range of participatory planning techniques and is skilled in implementing plans in a collaborative and expeditious manner.
Community Living Skills & Supports- Matches specific supports and interventions to the unique needs to individuals and recognizes the importance of friends, family and community relationships.
Education, Training & Self-Development- Identifies areas for self-improvement, pursues necessary educational/training resources and shares knowledge with others.
Advocacy- Knowledgeable about the diverse challenging facing individuals (human rights, legal, administrative and financial) and is able to identify and use effective advocacy strategies to overcome such challenges.
Vocational, Education & Career Support- Knowledgeable about the career and education related concerns of the individual and is able to mobilize the resources and support necessary to assist the individual to reach his or her goals.
Crisis Prevention & Intervention- Knowledge about crisis prevention, intervention and resolution techniques and can match such techniques to particular circumstances and individuals.
Organizational Participation- Familiar with the mission and practices of the support organization and participates in the life of the organization.
Documentation- Aware of the requirements for documentation in the organization and is able to manage these requirements efficiently.
Building and Maintaining Friendships & Relationships- Supports the individual in the development of friendships and other relationships.
Person Centered Supports- Ensures that support programs and interventions are person-centered and is knowledgeable about person-centered techniques.
Supporting Health & Wellness- Promotes the health and wellness of all individuals.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Health or Human Services or related field from accredited College or university; 6 months to 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors, coworkers, individuals, and other employees of the organization.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities
Interest in working with the Developmentally Disabled population.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally need to handle an individual who is more than 100 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Note: This document lists the major and most typical duties/requirements of the position as of the effective date of this document and it is not all-inclusive. Further, the essential functions of this job may vary greatly from time to time consistent with business needs and work location. Employees may be expected to perform additional essential and non-essential job-related tasks in addition to those contained in this document as directed and/or may be required to have or gain additional specific job-related knowledge and skills. In addition, given the nature of our business, including the financial realities and difficulties specific to Nonprofit entities, Gateway retains the absolute right to modify the essential functions of this position at any time.
***Please Answer “Yes” or “No” to the following questions.
Have you read the above Job Description? ______
Do you understand the above Job Description? ______
Can you perform all of the duties described in this Job Description? ______
Do you need any special accommodations to perform the above job description? ______
By signing below, I am attesting to the fact that I read, understand, and can perform all of the duties, tasks, and responsibilities described above. I understand Gateway Counseling Center, Inc.’s expectations in the performance of my duties.
____________________________ _____________________________ __________
Print Name Staff Signature Date
Supervisor:
____________________________ _____________________________ __________
Print Name
