Day Habilitation Group Leader

Summary:

This position provides pre-vocational and life skills training to adults with Developmental Disabilities consistent with each participants Person Centered Plan. This is done through verbal and physical direction, demonstration and setting a good example. Skills areas include self-help, daily living skills, safety skills, socialization, leisure, basic academics, motor skills, communication and behavior management. These skills will be taught in small groups at a variety of community settings.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support, teach and assist individuals of assigned group to meet his/ her goals, and provide line of sight supervision.

• Along with Program Manager, plan activities that address the goals set forth in the Person Centered Plan.

• Implement and record data pertaining to each participant's Person Centered Plan.

• Implement individual behavior programs.

• Complete required daily data entry and documentation.

• Ensure that the safety and health care practices are observed.

• Assist all program individuals in keeping work and training areas clean and orderly.

• Assist participants with community integration projects such as working in volunteer jobs and recreational activities.

• Assist participants with toileting and personal hygiene as needed.

• Follow correct lifting procedures when helping non-ambulatory individuals move to different locations.

• Maintain a positive and productive attitude.

• Assist individuals with advocating for and arranging transportation through MTA Mobility.

• Provide transportation and assistance to clients for community activities, including assistance with participants in wheelchairs using League vans.

• Complete transportation logs regarding daily mileage and inspection sheets.

• Obey all traffic laws and communicate all violations and malfunctions involving agency vehicles to the Transportation Coordinator.

• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings as scheduled

• Serve as an advocate for the program participants.

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Requirements:

• AA Degree in Human Services or related field/ and or 2 years direct staff experience working with people who have developmental disabilities

• Minimum education requirement is high school diploma or GED

• Possess verbal and written skills to meet job requirements

• Ability to complete training as required

• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently

• Current MD driver’s license and ability to drive up to 16 passenger vehicles with wheelchair lift

• Clean driving record (which includes no more than 2 points)

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.