Day Hab Counselor

The role of the Day Habilitation Counselor is to teach adults with developmental
disabilities independent living skills and personal awareness, provide community
access, and serve as a liaison with the community and Vanderheyden.  Works with
adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings, assisting in
all areas of daily living and communication. Full-Time day shift, 8 a. m.- 4
p. m. 

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

* Implements and monitors each Day Habilitation Program with Walls.
* Ensures valued outcomes outlined in the Individualized Service Plan (ISP),
individual, and with treatment team input, follow the Residential
Habilitation Plan.
* Provides documentation regarding the implementation of each habilitation
plan.
* Obtains knowledge of the methodology of the plan to ensure correct
implementation.
* Evaluates feedback regarding habilitation plans in a timely manner.
* Collaborates with the Coordinator to ensure that all individuals’ needs are
addressed through the habilitation plan.
* Provides full-time supervision and habilitative services in a standalone
therapeutic program.
* Responsible for providing pre-employment training at the local volunteer site
and providing instruction in travel and/or community safety.
* Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, and Skills

* Associate's degree preferred.
* High school diploma/GED required.
* Must have at least 2 years’ experience in serving individuals with
developmental disabilities.

Abilities and Working Conditions

* Must be available to work an AWAKE day shift.
* Must have a valid NYS driver’s license with a clean MVR.
* Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable
accommodation.
* Willing to be flexible in terms of working autonomously in the community.
* Must have intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
* Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
* Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external
constituents. 

Pay: $20.00 an hour

Vanderheyden is committed to the National Sanctuary Model - a blueprint for
clinical and organizational change which, at its core, promotes safety and
recovery from adversity through the active creation of a trauma-informed
community.  The Sanctuary Model's focus is not only on the people who seek
services, but equally on the people and systems that provide those served.

 Vanderheyden Hall Inc., as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate
in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity,
color, national origin, religion, age, disability, military or marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, prior arrest or conviction
record or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local
laws.