Employment
Part-time Habilitation Specialist
Smith Habilitation Services provides community-based and individual support to those with developmental disabilities. We teach a range of life skills which enhance an individual’s ability to achieve maximum self-efficiency and empowerment. We provide Specialized Habilitation and Staff/Family Consultation. We strive to provide services that adapt to the uniqueness of every individual.
Smith Habilitation Services has paused hiring for a part-time Habilitation Specialist for 20 hours a week.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Habilitation Specialist, you will provide Specialized Habilitation services or/and Staff/Family Consultation services.
Specialized Habilitation services must promote inclusion in the community and be individualized to the client participant. Supports shall be provided with the intent of reaching a habilitative goal identified in the PCSP and in compliance with the Specialized Habilitation Policy.
Staff and Family Consultation Services are directed to a client’s family or direct service providers to meet the client’s specific needs.
Requirements:
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A bachelor’s or master’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, education, child development, nursing, or gerontology. A certified life coach certificate is accepted. A related field and experience may be substituted. Must be able to provide unofficial transcripts.
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Minimum of 2 years or more working and teaching life skills to adults with developmental disabilities.
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Have experience teaching caregiver’s skills to help their client/child. This includes behavioral challenges, coping skills for in and out of the home, self-advocating skills, and other skills or methods that are needed.
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Be able to push a client in a wheelchair. Accommodations can be made if needed.
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Must be able to travel to at least two different locations a day to provide services.
Wage & Benefit:
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$40/hour
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Paid time off and paid sick leave
To apply please email resume to asmith@smithhabilitationservices.com