Habilitation Specialist II

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis, a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a Community Habilitation Specialist!

Lewis County

Our Community & Family Services Department is seeking to add a Habilitation Specialist II to their team! In this role you will provide individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities with training and supervision required by their LIFEPlan.

Responsibilities:

• One on One ratio
• Provide the necessary therapeutic assistance and/or training to individuals, living in a variety of settings, per their habilitation plan.
• Ensure the implementation of the individual's Habilitation Plan utilizing as many appropriate resources as possible in their community.
• Possess the ability to work effectively at various sites.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year documented experience with the population we support
• Valid NY State Driver's License

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.