Day Habilitation Specialist (6305)

Position Overview

The Day Habilitation Specialist is responsible for implementing therapeutic objectives as outlined in members' Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP). This role provides direct supervision, training, and support to members in both program and community settings. The Habilitation Specialist serves as a resource for members, families, and team members, ensuring a safe, engaging, and person-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

Member Support & Program Implementation

• Implement members' therapeutic objectives based on their Day Habilitation Service Plan (DHSP) and ensure accurate data collection and documentation of progress.
• Support members in developing self-care, communication, self-direction, and daily living skills based on individual needs and learning styles.
• Assist in personal care tasks, including wheelchair transfers, toileting, showering, and vehicle transfers, while maintaining a dignified and supportive environment.
• Facilitate community inclusion activities aligned with members’ interests and therapeutic goals.
• Use Positive Behavioral Supports to encourage appropriate behaviors and promote skill development.

Safety, Crisis Intervention & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to Human Rights and Sexuality Policies, maintaining a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all members.
• Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism in dress, language, and behavior.
• Implement Health & Safety policies, including:
  • Familiarity with evacuation routes and emergency protocols.
  • Awareness of fire safety procedures and proper use of fire alarm pull stations.
  • Ensuring clean and accessible aisles and exits.
  • Supervising members during meals, breaks, and transportation to community sites.
  • Performing light housekeeping and training members in maintaining a clean and organized environment.
  • Using safe lifting and transferring techniques at all times.
• Participate in crisis intervention, including:
  • Consistently implementing behavioral support plans.
  • Responding effectively to crisis situations.
  • Executing Behavior Management and Emergency Restraint interventions appropriately.
  • Completing incident reports and related documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

Professional Expectations & Team Collaboration

• Foster positive relationships with members, families, and staff to support a team-oriented approach.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance, arriving punctually and adhering to program schedules.
• Demonstrate effective communication in both individual and group settings.
• Adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Uphold company policies and procedures, demonstrating professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Participate in meetings and required training sessions to maintain professional development.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Interpersonal Skills: Establishes positive relationships with members, families, and colleagues.
• Teamwork & Cooperation: Works collaboratively with staff and management to achieve program goals.
• Dependability: Completes assigned responsibilities accurately and consistently.
• Communication: Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Planning & Organization: Prioritizes tasks effectively and adapts to dynamic environments.
• Initiative & Problem-Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves challenges.
• Management & Leadership: Supports and enforces agency policies through professional conduct.