Habilitation Specialist 1
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups. 2. Serve as instructor for assigned individuals. 3. Maintain all necessary records. 4. Interpret the individual's needs into the individual program plan. 5. Assure smooth operation of daily program routines. 6. Monitor programs and revise as necessary. 7. Provide all needed documentation. 8. Transport individuals to community activities as needed. 9. Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned. 10. Personal care of individuals attending the day habilitation site may be required. NOTE:
Travel will be required.
Job Function
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop program and plan activities for assigned groups. 2. Serve as instructor for assigned individuals. 3. Maintain all necessary records. 4. Interpret the individual's needs into the individual program plan. 5. Assure smooth operation of daily program routines. 6. Monitor programs and revise as necessary. 7. Provide all needed documentation. 8. Transport individuals to community activities as needed. 9. Other duties to be discussed at time of interview and as assigned. 10. Personal care of individuals attending the day habilitation site may be required. NOTE:
Travel will be required.
Salary Range:
From $49202 to $62806 Annually
Minimum Qualification
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
1. Must currently be a permanent Habilitation Specialist 1, grade 14:
OR 2. Must be active and reachable on the current Civil Service Eligible List for Habilitation Specialist 1:
OR 3. Qualified for a provisional appointment to Habilitation Specialist 1. Minimum qualifications for current New York State Employee:
A bachelor's degree in a human services field and one-year permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a clinical or direct care position. Minimum qualifications for outside applicant:
You must have a bachelor's or higher- level degree in a human services field AND one year of direct care or clinical experience where your primary focus is providing services to people with developmental disabilities. Substitution:
A master's degree in a human services field may be substituted for the degree and experience described above. For the purpose of these examinations, a degree in a human services field includes the professional disciplines of audiology, community mental health, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, social work, speech/language pathology, and therapeutic recreation (including concentrations in art, creative arts, dance, drama, music, or physical education.) Also included are related academic disciplines associated with the study of human behavior (e.g., gerontology, human services, sociology, speech communication); or human skills development (e.g., counseling, education, human development.) Examples of non-qualifying degrees include but are not limited to:
criminal justice, political science, liberal arts, and business. Valid unrestricted license to drive in New York State.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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