Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional at Community Living Corporation – Mount Kisco, New York

​​​​​​​The Community Habilitation DSP provides direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their home or community. The goal is to promote independence, community inclusion, and personal development by helping individuals achieve goals outlined in their Habilitation Plan. This service is part of the OPWDD Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program. It is also expected that staff will maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding individual matters and keeping a safe, comfortable and clean environment for individuals.
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• Assist individuals in developing skills related to:
  • Daily living (e.g., cooking, cleaning, hygiene)
  • Money management
  • Travel training/public transportation
  • Communication and socialization
  • Community participation and recreation
  • Safety awareness
• Provide individualized support based on the client’s Life Plan
• Monitor and document behaviors, incidents and progress using agency protocols
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with all staff members including Administration, Accounting, Residential, Health Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, and Maintenance
• Provide mentoring and teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities promoting independence and choice
• Document all services and progress in daily note
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Communicate effectively with family members, caregivers and care team
• Respond appropriate in emergency situations, incident reporting, and/or health and safety concerns