The Community Habilitation Specialist will provide assessment, training and assistance to developmentally disabled individuals enrolled in the HCBS Waiver program and living in a home situation. The Community Habilitation Specialist will work with the consumers in their homes or community, as needed, based on the valued outcomes listed on their Community Habilitation Plan. The specific amount of hours to be worked on, is predetermined by the consumer’s Individualized Service Plan (ISP). The focus of this position is to facilitate an individual’s independence, individualization, productivity, and inclusion in their community. The Community Habilitation Specialist must maintain communication with their Supervisor(s) about their consumer(s), time off needed, job performance and must be an SCO Family of Services authorized driver and authorized to drive and other relevant issues at least once a month via telephone. The Community Habilitation Specialist is expected to communicate with their Supervisor(s) and consumer(s)/and family about changes in schedules, lateness, absences, and other issues that will affect working with the consumer. In addition, the following areas are required to maintain a position as a Community Habilitation Specialist.

 

High School Diploma (minimum) and proof of Valid NYS driver’s license REQUIRED.