Atlantic Achievers Day Habilitation Program/Community Supports for I
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Position: Sr. Day Habilitation Trainer Program/Department: Atlantic Achievers Day Habilitation Program/Community supports for Individuals with Intellectual Disability Reports to: Site Coordinator Work Location: 540 Atlantic Avenue 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, New York 11217 Hours: ☒ Full Time Position Summary: The responsibility of a Senior Dab Habilitation Trainer is to provide guidance for the without walls component of the program. Foster a person –centered approach while ensuring all individuals are engaging in community inclusive activities. Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising a group of 4-5 Day Habilitation consumers as they participate in BCS sponsored activities on and off site Develop innovative training/activities within the program and in the community Complete weekly outline of community activities and volunteer sites. Serve as a back-up team leader. Maintain communication with families for individuals with excessive absences. Develop new volunteer sites and community inclusive activities. Oversee operation program maintenance. Provide feedback for individuals transitioning from Group Day Hab to without walls. Review Dab Hab Trainer’s lunch schedule Responsible for the completion of daily checklists, monthly summary notes, and semi-annual and annual plans Other tasks as may be required. Qualifications Required Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Previous experience or knowledge of OPWDD programs. Previous experience or knowledge of developmentally disable or mental health population. Must be computer literate and respond well to supervision and be a team player. Driver’s license without any violations is required. This position requires fingerprinting and a criminal background check. Qualifications Preferred: BA preferred in Human services, psychology or Sociology. English/Spanish bi-lingual preferred. Contact: Email cover letter and resume to: La’Kisha Brooks [email protected] Equal Opportunity Employer .