Habilitation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS)

$52,198 - $66,634/Yr

State of New York - Queens Village, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Queens Village, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Habilitation Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) position is responsible for coordinating residential habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves developing and reviewing individualized plans, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing training to staff. The specialist will work closely with treatment teams to support the needs and goals of individuals in various group homes.

Responsibilities

• Attend all annual and semi-annual ISP/lifeplan meetings for approximately 20-30 individuals in an assigned case load.
• Develop Residential Habilitation Plans/Staff Action Plans for each individual based upon valued outcomes and IPOP.
• Review and revise all 'Res Hab. Plans' or Staff action plans every six months or as needed.
• Write monthly progress notes based on each individual's response to interventions.
• Provide training to DSA Residential staff on all 'Res Hab. Plans' or Staff Action Plans.
• Conduct AM and PM observations to ensure implementation of 'Res Hab. Plans' and to ensure 'active engagement'.
• Ensure continuity between Res Hab. Plan/staff action plans and Day Hab. Plan.
• Review all ISP/Life-plans for accuracy and communicate in written form to the MSC/Care Coordinator to correct errors upon receipt of the ISP/Life Plan.

Requirements

• Permanent service as a Habilitation Specialist 1 OR a bachelor's or higher-level degree in a human services field.
• One year's experience working with people with a developmental disability AND a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a human services field for QIDP designation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in developing and implementing individualized service plans.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations related to developmental disabilities.

Benefits

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.
• Health care coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave for up to 12 weeks at full pay for qualifying events.
• Participation in the NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance and disability insurance.