Day Habilitation Supports Specialist

Overview Starting Rate: $18.50/hour $500 Sign-On Bonus (applicable for external candidates only) Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED Additional Shift Details Mon - Fri 8am-4pm Responsibilities * Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values. * Demonstrate respect for, and provide information to, individuals regarding human rights, privacy, and confidentiality. * Follow agency policies and procedures, including work schedule, use of time off and transportation schedule. * Interact verbally in a professional manner with the individuals supported, families, coworkers, supervisors and community members. * Demonstrate the ability to set a side personal prejudices and fears to support individual(s) in taking risks and making informed decisions. * Maintain agency standards of confidentiality. * Complete required documentation in a timely and professional manner. * Identify local community resources and ensure individual(s) access to needed local resources on a consistent basis. * Maintain a respectful manner and tone of voice with others. * Promote teamwork and open communication among staff members and individuals supported by the program. * Appropriately implement teaching strategies for ISP goals and behavior plan. * Encourage and support individuals in making independent choices to the greatest extent possible * Adequately maintain HMEA property and equipment * Complete required trainings and maintain certifications * Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned Competences: * Problem Solving- identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. * Respect -shows respect for self, coworkers and the individuals supported. * Interpersonal Skills- maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. * Oral communication- speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations demonstrates group presentation skills. * Written Communication- is able to read and write information to communicate. * Planning/organizing- prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. * Quality control- demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. * Adaptability- adapts to changes in the work environment and deals with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. * Dependability- is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. * Safety and security- actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. Qualifications * High School Diploma or equivalent. * One year experience in developmental services/behavioral health area preferred. * Valid driver's license along with an acceptable driving status. * Use of a reliable vehicle, which seats two passengers. * Additional specific experience may be required. HMEA, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of affirmative action.