Day Habilitation Specialist $24.00/HR. M-F

New England Village Location: Kingston, MA Hours: Monday through Friday day shift, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM No weekends! Salary: $24.00/hour at 40 hours Summary of Position: The Day Habilitation Specialist performs a variety of program support duties including implementation and documentation of Day Habilitation Service Plan objectives.

Essential Job Functions: Assist members to identify, develop and participate in a variety of activities designed to increase functional independence. Support and assist members to build upon their individual strengths and interests. Plan and follow established schedule and provide support for members to integrate into the community and incorporate each member’s therapeutic goals into routine on site and community activities within each person’s needs and interests.

Ensure that all assigned staff follow the learning style and implementation strategy as provided in each DHSP. Provide instruction and feedback to Paraprofessionals on implementation and data collection for all DHSP goals. Review all data collection for assigned paraprofessionals weekly to detect concerns or trends with data and report to Program Manager as needed.

Collect, tabulate and report on member DHSP progress monthly. Inform appropriate parties of medical, behavioral, social, or other relevant issues concerning members, document in log book, incident reports or tracking tools as indicated. Develop, facilitate, and assign curriculum-based offerings to provide meaningful, therapeutic, and interactive activities for members in collaboration with Program Manager and Paraprofessionals.

Provide assistance to participants during activities as appropriate. Ensure member’s safety and well-being when in attendance and maintain a clean and stimulating environment. Assist members to maintain hygiene. Ensure that members with specific diet plans are followed. Ensure all Paraprofessionals are using Universal Strategies and following Positive Behavior Support plans for all members.

Provide leadership, modeling and instruction as needed. Facilitate monthly meeting with assigned Paraprofessionals to communicate all programmatic and member concerns. Participate in additional meeting as appropriate. Remain current on all required trainings and certifications as defined by role and supervisor. Perform other similar duties as instructed or directed by supervisor.

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned. Reporting Relationship Reports to the designated supervisor. Knowledge and Experience Required HS Diploma (or equivalent) One to 3 years’ experience preferred Skills and Abilities Required Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedure manuals.

Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals served. Excellent personal communication skills. Ability to deal with problems involving known variables in standardized situations. Why work here? Do work that matters. Make a difference in the world. We offer training!

NEV values its employees and offers a comprehensive and generous benefit package that includes:

• 403b with company match
• Health, Vision, Dental with generous contribution toward medical insurance premiums
• Flexible Savings Account and HRA
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Tuition Remission Program and Tuition Reimbursement program
• Free on-site gym with pool, free wellness classes (yoga, Zumba, and more!)
• Generous Paid Time Off for work-life balance * Will need to be able to provide evidence of a TB Test within the past 12 months.