Habilitation Specialist

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Habilitation Specialist

Job type: Part-time

Wage: $40-$50 an hour

Location: Pierce County and Thurston County of Washington State. The work location is mostly in Pierce County. There are some positions in Thurston County.
Benefits: PTO. paid sick time, paid mental health day, paid floating holiday, 401k

Overview: Provide community-based and individual support to those with developmental disabilities. We teach a range of life skills which enhance an individuals ability to achieve maximum self-efficiency and empowerment.Description

As a Habilitation Specialist you will provide Specialized Habilitation Services, Staff and Family Consultation, Stabilization Services, and/or program consultant. Workdays are Monday – Friday.

Note: We are currently looking for someone who can mostly provide Program Consulting services. Specialized Habilitation and Staff and Family consult will be needed as well.

Programs and Descriptions:

Specialized Habilitation: Must promote inclusion in the community and be individualized to the client participant. Support shall be provided with the intent of reaching a habilitative goal identified in the PCSP and in compliance with the Specialized Habilitation Policy. You will create a plan of action which defines our customers goals, states it in measurable terms, tracks progress, and includes a progress and service report. You will be providing services in facilities and/or at the clients homes. You may work with adults and children.

Supports provided to customers fall under the following five Specialized Habilitation categories:

– Self-Empowerment – To take control of ones own life by setting goals and making positive choices to promote self-determination. Customers develop positive internal dialogue, build self-esteem, reflect on personal values, and be aware of their own strengths and weaknesses.
– Safety-Awareness and Self-Advocacy- The ability to recognize hazards and make safe informed choices. Customers learn safety awareness skills. With safety awareness skills, the customer will be able to identify and report possible neglect, exploitation, and/or abuse. We focus on ones ability to self-advocate and learning to say no.
– Interpersonal Effectiveness and Effective Social Communication- The development of social and emotional learning which leads to positive relationships and self-respect.
– Coping Strategies Regarding Everyday Life Challenges- To develop problem solving skills and stress reduction strategies to address stressful situations.
– Managing Daily Tasks and Acquiring Adaptive Skills- To develop necessary skills to thrive in the home and in the community. Skills may include money management and basic understanding, ordering food, and the general understanding of why we do tasks.

Staff and Family Consultation: Services are intended to help family members and staff to better provide care for the clients. You will be providing services in facilities and/or at the clients homes. You may work with adults and children.

Consultation may include:

Helping the family or direct service provider properly document medication side effects, changes in health, and behaviors which need to be reported to a prescribing physician.

Augmentative communication systems. We will help the direct service provider or family member better assist the client with communication by the use of assistive technology and/or PECS.

How to identify resources for the client such as mental health.

Helping the family or direct service provider follow a nutritional plan developed by a nutritionist or dietitian.

Information on disabilities and educating the family m