Community Habilitation Trainer

Location: 1825 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn 11233

Hours: Part time - 20 - 25 hours per week

Salary Range: $16.50 -17.00/hour

Position Summary:

Provide Individualized services both in the community and in the Individuals home as prescribed by OPWDD Community Habilitation Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Provide hands on training to Individuals

• Maintain Documentation and submit within established time guidelines

• Input in development and revision of Individualized Community Habilitation Plan

• Travel in Individual’s neighborhood and community

• Maintain Communication with families/caregivers

• Comprehensive Travel Training

• Encourage community participation and socialization

• Assessment, training and assistance in developing appropriate social behaviors and community skills

• Training and assistance in developing basic skills in safety, housekeeping, personal care, health care and money management

• Other tasks as may be required

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience or training working with Individuals with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or experience and/or knowledge in the I/DD field a plus

• Must have good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Must take direction well and be receptive to feedback

• Must be computer literate and respond well to supervision

• This position requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check

• Experience or training working with Individuals in a community or home setting preferred

BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities