Walk-in Interviews-Day Services (DSP) - No Nights, Holidays or Weekends!

Description

We are hosting a walk in interview event, Friday April 11, 2025 from 12:00pm-4:00pm for our Day Hab Programs in the Poughkeepsie, NY surrounding area. The interviews will be held at:

Abilities First

70 Overocker Rd

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Please join us for an interview, no appointment necessary!

Pay Rate:

Day Hab Specialists (drivers)- $17.55 to $19.55 per hour

Floating Day Hab Specialists- $18.23-$20.23 per hour

Assistant Coordinators- $18.93-$20.93 per hour

Day Hab Coordinators- $21.00-$23.00 per hour

*Please note that all positions require a valid drivers license and a driving record deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier. If it is determined that the candidate is not eligible to drive and an accommodation can be made (contingent on availability), a lower rate of pay will apply.

Full time schedule: Monday – Friday 7:45am – 3:30pm

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Abilities First is seeking a full time DSP’s to work in our Day Habilitation Program. Day Hab Specialists assist individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community. This position also supports and assists in the implementation and documentation of individual’s program plan.

Position Summary

The Day Habilitation Specialist (Day Hab Specialist) will assist individuals with developmental disabilities to maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community. The Day Hab Specialist provides direct care support and assists in the implementation and documentation of each individual’s program plan. Day Habilitation Specialists for designated programs may be expected to support other programs based on staffing and attendance. Floating Day Hab Specialists will be assigned based on need. The following position standards apply to both regular and floating Day Hab Specialists.

Position Standards

1. Delivers and documents the services, supports, safeguards, behavioral documentation and activities identified by ISP/CFA and the Day Habilitation plan. Completes the monthly note and ensure it covers the individual’s response to service within the seven days of the following month for assigned individuals.

2. Performs individual specific personal care as required, including but not limited to assistance with toileting, transferring, changing needs, handwashing and oral care. Documents any finding on appropriate forms including but not limited skin integrity, bowel and repositioning charts.

3. Ensures active engagement and appropriate communication with staff and individuals.

4. Assumes responsibility for medication administration and appropriate documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

5. Develops a trusting and friendly rapport with individuals served while maintaining professional boundaries.

6. Fulfills mandated reporter role by interrupting and reporting suspected abuse to administration immediately.

7. Ensures that the center is kept safe, clean and decorated in an age appropriate and comfortable manner and that is kept in good repair inside and out.

8. Demonstrates proficiency in all goals and skillsets outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies, on which performance will be evaluated.

9. Responsible for providing transportation to individuals receiving services driving agency vehicles with a capacity up to 14 passengers.

10. Ensures all required trainings and certifications are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.

11. Consistently exhibits the qualities of a committed and professional employee including but not limited to: respect toward others, strive for excellence, teamwork and unity.

12. Supports agency vision and mission.

13. Adhere to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibi