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Individual Habilitation Specialist

A Very Special Place
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INDIVIDUAL HABILITATION SPECIALIST

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED for Supportive Apartments Setting

- FULL TIME - Sunday-Thursday 10:30a-06:00P - Supportive Apartments Setting

It takes someone special to join our team of over 650 qualified staff providing services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! The mission of AVSP, for more than 50 years, is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives through comprehensive programs and services offering guidance, support, and opportunities for achieving independence, self-fulfillment, and full community inclusion.

 

At AVSP, the rewards are high! Career opportunities that offer potential for growth, a supportive working environment, and innovative leadership styles make the difference. The following position is available:

Position Summary:

The Individual Habilitation Specialist (QIDP) will assess each individual’s skills and abilities in dealing with or adapting to living in the community and independently participating in community life.

Ø Develop and implement strategies to enhance, improve or maintain each individual’s optimum level of skills and orientation to enable him/her to participate in daily life in the community.

Ø As a member of the Habilitation Team, will participate in the development of staff action plans for individuals.

Ø Assist the individual in identifying valued outcomes related to community inclusion and living skills and implement or supervise the training opportunities to achieve such valued outcomes.

Ø Perform any other tasks related to the program, the Agency and its operations as directed by supervisor/designee.

  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Some experience preferred

A Very Special Place provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.