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Candidate Info
2
years in workforce
2
years at this job
AA
Liberal Arts
Habilitation Specialist
- Applied the positive reinforcement method to direct negative behaviors.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Observed individuals to supply group leaders with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each individual, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
3
years at this job
AA
Liberal Arts
Day Habilitation Specialist
- Assisted individuals with the skills for job readiness.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management.
- Developed relationship to build trust and execute developmental and operational activities.
- Transported individuals on trips or community inclusion, as well as pick-up and drop offs.
- Documented progress on daily basis and work on goals designed to meet individual's needs.
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
Psychology
MA
Mental Health Counseling
Individual Habilitation Specialist (ihs)
- Worked closely with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in a residential setting.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of personal goals to enhance and maintain the optimum skill level of each individual. Ensured goals contributed to independence, individuality, productivity, and community inclusion.
- Assessed, evaluated and documented the effectiveness of goals.
- Developed community trips and recreational activity schedules.
- Collateral contact with the individuals' families, day programs and community providers to follow up on the effectiveness and progress of goals, behaviors and interactions both at residence and day programs.
- Provided counseling when needed. Attended semi-annual and annual day habilitation review meetings and staff trainings.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
1
year at this job
AS
Biology
BA
Sociology
MA
Public Administration
Habilitation Specialist
- Assisted with day-to-day activities of the Day Program with the MRDD population ensuring quality care
- Managed various inter-departmental projects and provided compliance related follow up
- Created and developed instructional material on independent living skills
- Measured clients progress to projected goals described in treatment plans and care plans
- Referred clients and family members to specialists and community resources as necessary
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
2
years at this job
MS
Education Counseling
Habilitation Specialist Counselor
Developed and provided social living skills, self-help skills, communication, and academics imitations skills to Disabled and Developmental People to promote educational, physical, social development behaviors management, recreation and vocational skills.
- Supervised and trained staff and overseeing group treatment goals for mental individuals. Designed, implemented, and monitored of behavioral programs using the Positive Approaches paradigm.
- Administered and interpreted participants' intellectual, motivational, and adaptive living skills. Participated in treatment planned and implementation ensured confidentiality and maintained concerning all Departments relating information. Followed ups on issues relating to service delivery and individual choice. Documented training in the assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development.
- Provided individual and group counseling in a variety of program types. Followed ups on issues related to service delivery and individual choice. Provided and maintained positive interpersonal relations with students and staff, understanding of meeting the needs of multicultural students.
- Helped individuals prepare for their transition to the next level. Participated in parent and clinical conference.
- Assisted during admissions, discharges and/or transfers of individuals. Assisted clinical and administrators team in carrying out treatment procedures including, but not limited to restraining individuals.
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
3
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
C
Certificate
Liberal Arts
Day Habilitation Specialist
- Assisted special needs individuals' ages 21 and older in the development of their independent skills.
- Involved the individuals in the community with the aim of increasing their integration skills.
- Completed daily documentation of goals and outcomes.
- Monitored the individuals' health and safety.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
Psychology
MA
Mental Health Counseling
Day Habilitation Specialist (per Diem)
- Advocated on clients behave for team to develop goals based on identified service needs
- Assisted clients with implementing individual service plans through supervising daily activities
- Facilitated and resolved of behavioral issues when it was deemed necessary
- Assist clients with identifying service needs.
- Documented daily activities based on interaction with the clients
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
1
year at this job
Early Childhood Education
Residential Habilitation Specialist
- Assisted in maintaining an inventory of individual clothing and personal effects on a routine basis in order to ensure that individuals are properly clothed
- Reported any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor in order to implement an appropriate plan of action
- Assisted in the resolution of crisis management and reports all incidents, both verbally and in writing to the program supervisor
- Dispensed prescribed medication to clients as scheduled
Candidate Info
18
years in workforce
3
years at this job
AS
Associate of Science
BS
Therapeutic Recreation
MA
Administration And Supervision
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
IDD Waiver experienced professional/ creating and implementing programs for clients/ billing for Therapeutic Consultant and Behavior Support Professional services/ managing a client caseload of 20
- Completion of the Positive Behavior Support Curriculum through the West Virginia University Center of Excellence in Disabilities
- Manager for the [company name]'s Day Habilitation Program overseeing staff/ scheduling and training for all Person Centered Support Staff
- Liaison Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist for the Division of Rehabilitation Services through the [company name]
- (ILS) Independent Living Specialist Certified through Daniel Memorial
Candidate Info
26
years in workforce
11
years at this job
BS
Psychology
MA
Human Services Counseling
Culinary Arts
Habilitation Specialist
- Taught individuals with developmental disabilities life and career skills
- Wrote plans comprised of goals and services that are implemented at the day program
- Assisted clients with daily routines such a toileting, feeding, and administering medication
Candidate Info
8
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Human Service
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist
- Facilitated groups daily, to assist clients in developing skills and access resources needed to increase their capacity to be successful and satisfied in living and working environment utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-education and Motivational Interviewing
- Conducted Psychosocial Rehabilitation assessments, safety plans, crisis intervention and treatment plans
- Assisted individuals in developing and practicing the skills defined in their psychosocial rehabilitation plan
- Linked individuals to community resources and peer supports to promote community integration
- Actively engaged individuals in services including outreach visits at the client's home, crisis center or outpatient facility
- Completed daily documentation in accordance to agency standards
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
5
months at this job
AS
Arts
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Worked at 4 hour time blocks with individuals with autism as assigned by supervisor.
- Provided quality care to consumers in a manner consistent with teaching socially appropriate behaviors, daily living skills, and recreation.
- Completed respite time sheets with a comprehensive description of the activities that occurred during the respite.
- Accessed the families' emergency contacts and/or agency contacts in the event of an emergency.
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BS
Biobehavioral Health
Habilitation Specialist - Supervisor
- Served as a liaison between Agency, residences and families.
- Served as an advocate and provider for all issues pertaining to individuals receiving services.
- Conducted ISP meetings, developed and implemented active treatment and day habilitation plans.
- Trained, evaluated and supervised work of and recommended hiring and disciplining of subordinate staff.
- Planned and supervised group/individual activities and assigned staff to implement during day program.
- Managed caseload, charts and completed monthly progress notes in a timely manner.
- Maintained knowledge of Medicaid and OPWDD regulations.
- Performed basic administrative tasks related to caseload and other duties requested.
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
5
years at this job
BA
Social Work
Day Habilitation Specialist
Assist ID/DD clients' ages 20-30 with getting involved in volunteer, recreational and educational activities.
- Help Case Manager match clients' with prospective volunteer sites
- Supervise and train 10 adult clients including bus supervision and travel
- Submit daily case notes, record clients 'work tasks, and daily goals achieved
- Identify skills that need to be strengthen for work place readiness and paid work opportunities
- Act as a professional role model for the clients
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
3
years at this job
BBA
Business Administration
Habilitation Specialist
- Maintained caseload of (20-30 adolescents adults individuals)
- Developed service plans for adolescents adults, conducted case conferences, behavior plan as needed
- Maintained effective professional relationships with clients, support system including not limited to families, outside agencies and institutions.
- Conducted Zumba and Kick boxing Classes
- Worked as a liaison with family and support members to ensure the best quality of services for the individual well-being.
- Encouraging the individual to live a wholesome lifestyle.
Candidate Info
29
years in workforce
5
years at this job
BA
Sociology / Psychology
MA
Human Services And Counseling
Habilitation Specialist/charge
Review program objectives with staff and formulates specific goals and objectives for the assigned program area
- Assign clients to staff and maintain workload balance, make changes in work procedures to meet program demands, present recommendations to management
- Ensure that policies, rules, and regulations are followed, monitor subordinate staff to ensure compliance with operational standards and established policies
- Complete and document reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Assist with feeding with pumps and G-Tubes
Candidate Info
13
years in workforce
5
years at this job
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Day Habilitation Specialist
- Worked as a day habilitation specialist providing one-on-one direct support to clients in the community.
- Provided mental, emotional and physical support to individuals with special needs.
- Helped clients with budgeting shopping and accessing needed resources.
- Utilized behavior management and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided transportation to developmentally disabled people to destinations of their choice within the community.
- Supervised and monitored developmentally disabled adults in the community and ensured their safety.
- Completed all documentation.
- Created art projects for students
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
2
years at this job
AS
Liberal Arts And Science
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Provided an individualized service plan for each client
- Maintained daily goals set by service plan for each client
- Reported to supervisor on progress of client
- Addressed client issues and concerns to supervisors
- Participated in mandatory staff training
- Submitted monthly documentation on client's progress
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
3
years at this job
AAS
Criminal Justice
Full Time Habilitation Specialist
- Provide quality support services to individuals residing in assigned homes with developmental disabilities
- Emphasizing their increased independence through programming and support
- Maintain a safe environment for the individuals without violating the individual rights
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Education
Habilitation Specialist
- Provided individualized services to adults with disabilities
- Assisted individuals with developing skills in areas such as self-advocacy, self-help, housekeeping, cooking, and community integration
- Assisted individuals with scheduling and attending medical appointments
- Planned activities based on ISP's
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
2
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Dayhabilitation Specialist
- Used good behavior management and crisis intervention strategies when needed.
- Provided transportation to developmentally disabled people to events
- Helped develop individualized day habilitation plans.
- Provided direct support to individuals in the day habilitation program.
- Supervised and monitored developmentally disabled adults in the community and ensured their safety.
- Provided transportation to clients to destinations of their choice within the community.
- Assisted clients with daily tasks, such as budgeting, grocery shopping and picking up medications from the pharmacy.
- Completed all documentation.
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
1
year at this job
Creative Writing And Basic
Habilitation Specialist
- Knowledge of various hospital departments (heart, cancer, out patient, finance office, surgery, and hospitality) and the ability to ease into each role as needed on a weekly or daily basis.
- Supporting children with disabilities in the community and home to lead more independent lives.
- Keeping daily and monthly logs to bill to Medicaid.
- Flexibility with schedule to optimize support needs.
- Maintaining a cool, calm, and optimistic attitude no matter the circumstance.
Candidate Info
11
years in workforce
10
months at this job
BA
English
MS
Rehabilitation Counseling
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Involvement in the prevention of escalation, crisis, intervention, decompensation and all necessary documentation following such events.
- Provide social services to children, adults and families.
- Participation in monthly multidisciplinary treatment teams and expectations of dissemination of information to clinical staff and direct care staff accordingly.
- Establish an environment conductive to needed services
- Maintain written records (i.e., progress notes)
- Make session plans compatible with treatment plan goals/objectives
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
6
months at this job
BBA
Management / Accounting
Day Habilitation Specialist
- Serve as teacher, bridge-builder and supporter to consumers by assisting in their participation in community living.
- Provide individual and group guidance to support the consumer's personal, social, vocational and other life activities.
- Tracked individual goals of consumers.
- Developed and implemented a voting group for consumers.
- Assisted in organizing a functional and productive classroom setting.
Candidate Info
15
years in workforce
1
year at this job
Habilitation Specialist
- Assist mentally disabled clients learn social skills and skills for living independently. Actively engage individuals in group with activities while people served are present.
- Utilize computer applications to document and/or track attendance, incident reports/health safety issues, daily notes, produce reports, and graph habilitation/vocational learning gain.
- Assist with teaching patients self-care skills, independent living skills, and social skills.
- Provide coaching and/or feedback to assist patients in learning skills.
- Assist patients receiving services with toileting which includes adult brief changes, cleaning up bowel or urine accidents, and other self-care activities.
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
1
year at this job
HS
Communication
AS
Applied Science
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Assist individuals in meeting their goals as identified in their community habilitation plan and maintain daily documentation.
- Offer appropriate encouragement and support to individuals in achieving their outcomes while ensuring their health and safety as outlined in their habilitation plans.
- Provide hands-on training to assist individuals to develop skills, partake in chosen activities, and participate in community activities.
- Engage in meaningful activities within the home environment, as well as travel with the consumers to off-site and community locations.
- Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to review consumer issues and recommend program improvements for quality services to the consumers
- Report all incidents to management as per OPWDD regulations
Candidate Info
14
years in workforce
4
years at this job
BA
Criminology
MA
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Habilitation Specialist II
Assisted individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting.
- Wrote and implement consumer's Individual Plans.
- Attended and facilitate consumer's annual IP meetings.
- Organized individual case files and document daily case notes.
Candidate Info
15
years in workforce
11
years at this job
BS
Speech Language Pathology & Audiology
MS
Special Education Childhood
Habilitation Specialist
- Providing person-centered support services that promote individuality, independence, community and social integration and productivity to children and adults with various disabilities ages 5-21.
- Furnishing one-on-one services to participants, working on individualized service plan goals.
- Creating programs to strengthen participants social, physical and motor skills.
- Participating on the planning team, collaborating, planning and reviewing the community
- Collaborating closely and working closely with the families, various related services, and home-based special education teachers.
- Responsible for writing social and physical goals for individuals based on their abilities and needs.
Candidate Info
20
years in workforce
18
years at this job
AS
Computer Science
Habilitation Specialist Assistant
Assist clients with all activities of daily living
- Support clients with managing and tracking their finances
- Monitor medical appointments and take clients to scheduled appointments
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Complete daily log and incident reports
Candidate Info
7
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BA
Psychology
Habilitation Specialist
- Providing clinical, casework and group work services to individuals with developmental disabilities during the group Day Habilitation and Supplemental programs
- Writing monthly progress notes that best reflect the individuals' progress as related to their valued outcomes
- Providing hands-on programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Meeting face-to-face with Medicaid Service Coordinators and individuals' caregivers/advocates biannually to discuss their progress in the program and establishing new valued outcomes
- Administrating and assisting individuals who require medication
Candidate Info
1
year in workforce
8
months at this job
AS
Occupational Therapy Assistant
AAS
Medical Administration
BS
Public Health
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Provide one-on-one support to adults with developmental disabilities
- Plan everyday activities that help in daily living, which includes social, educational, and recreational
- Help develop individualized plans with consideration of each person's needs and routine
- Supervise and monitor developmentally disabled adults in clients home and community while ensuring their safety
- Complete monthly documentation
- Follow regulations to maintain compliance and implement training objectives
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BA
Social Science
Habilitation Specialist
- Assist 13 males diagnosed with profound intellectual disability with personal hygiene care, toileting, lifts and transfers, dining, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Provide supports and services which involve advocating for, encouraging, guiding and teaching intellectually disabled individuals in expressing their personal choices and ensuring community integration.
- Assist and encourage the intellectually disabled individuals to participate in games and recreational programs; coach and encourage the individuals to develop daily living skills
- Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for them to live in.
- Record care plans and, in accordance with special instructions.
- Administer medication.
- Ensure the health and safety of the individuals in emergency situations.
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
4
months at this job
AS
Occupational Therapy Assistant
BS
Bachelor of Science
Habilitation Specialist
Work one-on-one with client with special needs
- Assist client with skill development to increase independence
- Skills addressed include ADLs, money management/ budgeting, community involvement, emotional & physical health, social skills, and other skills as needed
- Transport clients into community for shopping, medical appointments, community/ social events
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
4
years at this job
HS
High School Diploma
AS
Science
Day Habilitation Specialist / Behavioral Assistant/ Releif Aide
- Works with and provides support to adults and children with physical and mental developmental disabilities in day-habilitation and group home settings and assists/trains individuals towards becoming more self-sufficient and/or independent enhancing their daily living skills, including personal hygiene, nutrition, laundry processing, and more
- Teaches a wide range of daily living skills for up to 12 individuals each day
- Assisted individuals in purchasing groceries, preparing meals, and guiding individuals to develop better nutrition and exercise habits to improve overall health
- Keeps detailed logs/records of activities and progress with each individual on a daily basis
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
2
years at this job
BS
Biology
Habilitation Specialist
- Assist individuals in becoming self-sufficient
- Teach individuals self-care skills, independent living skills, and social skills
- Accompany individuals to community for recreation and volunteering sites
- Read, retain, implement, and document data regarding habilitation plans
- Used positive behavior supports to encourage and reinforce appropriate behavior
Candidate Info
18
years in workforce
1
year at this job
BS
Psychology
MS
Education
Community Habilitation Specialist
- Promote the growth and community interaction of teenagers with learning disabilities and autism.
- Implement 1:1 behavioral intervention programs to children with autism in their homes.
- Work closely with agency team, individuals and their families to create goals and schedules that support the child's needs.
- Keep detailed documentation of goals met and services performed.
- Attend Professional Development Trainings as required.
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
1
year at this job
AS
Liberal Arts
BA
Sociology
MA
Human Relations
Behavioral Rehabilitation Specialist
- Taught individuals with mental health challenges life skills classes towards independent living
- Provided case management, individual treatment plans, maintained progress notes
- Maintained all documentation paperwork on clients for continuity of care
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
10
months at this job
HS
High School Diploma
AS
Community Human Services
Community Habilitation Specialist for Self-direction
- Assisting an individual with developmental disabilities to promote their independence in their community and at home
- Carry out specific tasks outlined in the individual's service plan
- Provide safe one on one supervision and support in the home and community
- Communicate with the individual and family and adhere to a schedule based on the individuals needs
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
- Activities would include but, not limited to; attending community events, assist with cooking skills, money skills, life skills, promoting healthy lifestyle all while encouraging and supporting independence
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
8
months at this job
BA
Psychology
Substitute Day Habilitation Specialist
- Work inside a Day Habilitation Program providing services and care for developmentally challenged population
- Work with a wide range of individuals diagnosed with Autism, Bipolar and Behavior Disorders, Deafness, Seizure Disorder, and Impulse Control Disorder
- Assist with feeding, toileting, and meal preparation
- Assist with planning recreational activities based on the individuals likes and interest
- Assist with documentation of progress note, monthly progress notes, and Behavioral incidents reports
Candidate Info
12
years in workforce
2
months at this job
BS
Health Studies-community Health
Habilitation Specialist I
- Implements and monitors individualized habilitation plans
- Member of the behavior resource team providing positive behavior supports
- Member of an interdisciplinary treatment team that reports on individuals progress and makes recommendations concerning changes in the individuals habilitation plan
- Supervises and monitors the work of developmental assistants and other employees assigned
- Assists in the preparation of reports, annual staffing, and quarterly and monthly reviews
- Serves as a member of a behavior resource team providing positive behavior support for individuals living in community based residential settings
- Provides consultation and training to individuals, their families, other caretakers, and service providers, and implements behavior supports and monitors their effectiveness
Candidate Info
4
years in workforce
5
months at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Habilitation Specialist
- Worked as a day habilitation specialist one-on-one providing direct support to clients in the community.
- Helped clients with budgeting shopping and accessing needed resources.
- Used good behavior management and crisis intervention strategies when needed.
- Provided transportation to developmentally disabled people to events.
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
4
years at this job
AA
Behavioral Science
Habilitation Specialist
- Maintains a caseload of 10 dually diagnosed adults within a population prone to extreme behavioral problems and outbursts.
- Responds to Quality Management Auditors relating to changes needed in chart work.
- Conducts groups/activities and develop curricula for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Organizes semiannual reviews with Medicaid Service Coordinators, advocates, and clients.
Candidate Info
3
years in workforce
1
year at this job
GED
GED
Habilitation Specialist
- Assure health, safety, and welfare of individuals at all times.
- Transport residents in agency vehicles to and from day habilitation
- Assist individuals with daily living skills
- Motivate and encourage the individuals to engage in activities that promoted a level of independence
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
6
months at this job
BA
Criminal Justice
MA
Law Enforcement And Justice Administration
Habilitation Specialist
- Coordinate daily activities to children with physical and developmental disabilities.
- Provide effective medication management plan in accordance with patients' needs
- Promote goal oriented activities that emphasizes independent living skills
- Interact with children families and caseworkers by providing compliance/progress reports
Candidate Info
10
years in workforce
1
year at this job
AS
Human Services
Day Habilitation Specialist
- Day Habilitation for Individuals 21 and older
- Work on daily goals with consumers with different disabilities
- Go on outings and group trips with individuals
- Assist individuals with life skills such as mannerism, toileting and feeding
- Help build interaction and educational skills
- Document goals and monthlies to help monitor improvements and/or issues
Candidate Info
5
years in workforce
8
months at this job
HS
High School Diploma
Habilitation Specialist
- Help build confidence and independence
- Teach how to identify objects and figures
- Teach writing, reading, math, and numbers
- Support individuals with their ADLs
- Interact with individuals with activities in their homes and community
Candidate Info
6
years in workforce
2
years at this job
Habilitation Specialist
- Help a wide variety of individuals learn and conduct ADL skills
- Document progression of plans for persons served
- Matron of company vehicles for consumer transportation
- Prepares materials and help plan task for program activities
Candidate Info
9
years in workforce
7
months at this job
AS
Applied Science
BS
Special Education / Childhood Education
MS
Literacy Education
Habilitation Specialist
- Creating and implementing Day Habilitation Plans for individuals in a certified site based program setting.
- Attend semi-annual meetings for individuals, discussing individual's progress on goals.
- Write monthly auditable documentation summaries for individuals on their progress with their current goals.
- Create and implement daily plans/schedules for individuals to have a beneficial day program while working on their current goals.
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