Job description
8/2020
Strategies to Empower People
Community Habilitation Specialist
Department: Independent Living/Employment
Services
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: ILS/Employment Program Manager
Grade/Level: Instructor Amount of Travel Required: 30 - 50%
Job Type: Regular Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule:
This position requires a flexible schedule based on
the needs of the individual's supported and agency
need.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides instruction and support to adults with Developmental Disabilities in their homes and/or in
community settings, and on job sites, while using Person Centered Active Supports principles and
upholding the Supported Living Services principles and the agency philosophy, vision, and mission
statements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Teaching
- Assist in job development by making connections in the community with potential employers.
development, including but not limited to filling out applications, dressing appropriately for
interviews, resume preparation as other duties as needed. Support individuals in either Next STEP
or Extra STEP program for those individuals without vocational goals.
- Teach and support the client(s) in the Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) program and
as a liaison for the client, their direct supervisor and the community at large.
- Provide highly customized trainings to individuals in the areas of employment, volunteer
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Day Services program.
- Ensure community exposure for individual by choosing appropriate community volunteer
- Assists individuals enrolled in Project Search, depending on their employment choice, to ensure
District, Kaiser Permanente, ACRC, and Department of Rehabilitation specifically to take direction
and participate in all schedule trainings provided by Kaiser and Project Search teachers.
- Develop and follow individuals' job/activity schedule as set weekly/monthly.
- Learn and utilize new skills obtained through trainings, in-services, workshops, etc.
- Provide skills training for individuals (i.e., attendance, hygiene, specific job functions, money
- Follow and assist in development of various teaching techniques and methods.
- Promote and teach self-advocacy, personal, domestic, medical, financial, social/recreational,
- Teach and/or support in the management of client finances as described in the fiduciary policy,
payee disbursements.
- Provide client with instruction and/or support in accessing generic community resources, such as
- Develop and follow a consistent training schedule of independent living skills with individual as
- Will act as Vocational Support Professional (VSP) on job sites, volunteer sites, and in post-
skills to assist individual to perform their job to their best ability. Will be required to fully
understand individual's job expectations in order to assist them in meeting these expectations.
- Assess individual's job skills/job readiness to assist individual with job placement.
- Assist and support employer with health and medical needs (i.e., assisting with ordering
Medication Administration Records, ensuring needed adaptive equipment is ordered/maintained,
etc.).
- Assist and/or arrange transportation for individual, whether public or private, depending on
- Actively work with individual toward meeting PSP/ISP goals as well as personal goals in their
Health & Safety/Crisis Support
- Provide intervention and continuous support during crisis situations using Pro-Act principles and
- Utilize Universal Precautions at all times while in individual's home, in the community, or in the
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- Observe, identify, and report any decline in individual's health, problems with medications,
independently.
Collaboration
- Respect decisions or views of client that may differ from personal views.
- Actively seek out assistance and/or advice from appropriate persons as needed to avoid
- Actively participate and assist the individual in the hiring and supervision of IHSS staff, as
- Be an active participant in unit team.
- Attend all scheduled staff meetings, ISP/PSP meetings, Employment/ILS/Project Search
- Uphold by communication and action the company's Vision, Values, and Mission statement, and
- Include appropriate people in decision-making process.
- Ask for help when needed.
- Treat all persons you contact during work hours with respect and dignity.
- Maintain a professional demeanor during any situation.
- Participate in individuals' assessments, as requested.
Regulatory
- Understand and teach individuals, when applicable, to locate and participate in the utilization of
Communication/Reporting
- Will act as the liaison between the individual's place of work and S.T.E.P.'s Independent Living
- Complete all required reports, schedules, and other required narrative, numeric, and statistical
daily case notes, monthly progress notes, PSP/ISP reports, assessments, Special Incident
Reports, monthly financial/medical logs, APS reports, Live-In Direct Support Professional
Agreements, utilizing company database system, etc.
- Report to supervisor immediately any decline in individual's health, welfare, problems with
live as independently as possible.
- Communicate pertinent information to clients regarding situations that are occurring in their
- Adapt communication style to the needs of the individual (Including the use of ASL or adaptive
- Create and maintain Communication logs (also known as "blue books") for each assigned
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- Review and respond to voice mails, emails, and other means of messaging according to
- Communicate professionally, accurately, and consistently with individuals supported, staff,
and any other stakeholders.
- Communicate with others in a professional manner and maintain a positive work environment.
- Actively advocate for individuals' rights, requests, concerns, etc., by communicating effectively
- Respectfully communicate and explain all information and procedures with the individual(s)
- Respect and maintain confidentiality regarding individuals supported and employees.
- Report any individual's requests for new roommate, staff, Facilitator, or any other expressed
- Report workplace safety issues, needed repairs, threats to individual or employees, potential
- Report any suspected financial, physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse to any available
- Complete all necessary paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including special incident
- Communicate professionally with supervisors, through verbal, sign language, electronic or
with individuals or co-workers, and ideas for improvements.
- Communicate pertinent information to individuals (i.e., schedules, job functions, needed
information).
- Provide daily/weekly/monthly case notes by the appropriate due date.
- Provide information for ISP/PSP reports, as needed, by completing questionnaires and sharing
- Complete Special Incident Reports within 24 hours of incident, as necessary.
- Report denial of individual's rights within 24 hours of incident, to supervisor, as necessary.
- Communicate professionally with job site supervisors, managers, employees, and customers at
- Request any needed equipment (adaptive equipment, cleaning supplies, First Aid supplies, etc.)
- Respond to communication (email, text, written, verbal, in person, etc.) in a timely manner.
Agency Expectations
- Possess the willingness and ability to learn and utilize new skills and information gained during
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- Follow, adhere, and actively support S.T.E.P.’s principles and the agency Vision and Mission
- Maintain professional dress and appearance at all times while working.
- Report any work-related injury or illness to Supervisor and Human Resources Director
- Maintain a positive work environment.
- Follow agency's internal grievance policy.
- Report to work on time and as defined by the schedule consistently.
- Notify and obtain approval from supervisor for any changes in schedule.
- Use feedback to improve performance.
- Practice good problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions in the absence of a policy.
- Work with limited supervision.
- Be punctual, flexible, adaptable, reliable, creative, patient, and self-confident.
- Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the individuals supported, the team,
- Adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the S.T.E.P. employee handbook.
- Access company software system for clocking in/out and communication per company protocol,
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding individuals' and employee information.
- Analyze difficult situations and use good judgment as to the appropriate course of action.
- Manage multiple tasks (could include projects, duties, responsibilities depending on needs of
- Report any instances of suspected abuse of any type or denial of individuals' rights immediately.
- Follow all company policies as well as, if applicable, ensure that Direct Support
including required training.
- Communicate all pertinent information to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
- Treat all people contacted during work with respect and dignity.
- Carry and use communication device, provided by company, consistently and responsibly,
- Report any work related injury or illness to the Human Resources Director immediately,
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- Consistently utilize proper procedure for time off requests or when unable to attend work.
- Be punctual, flexible, reliable, adaptable, creative, patient, self-confident, and trustworthy.
- Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Experience: One year of Experience with Developmentally Disabled or related field, or college
degree in related field.
Computer Skills:
Computer knowledge/literacy required. Must be willing and able to learn new
computer programs as needed.
Certifications &
Licenses:
Possess valid California Drivers license, current auto insurance, and reliable
transportation, if applicable for the needs of the individual supported. Obtain
and maintain at all times while employed by this agency, current CPR/1st aid
certification, PROACT certification, and Person Centered Active Supports
certification.
Other Requirements:
Ability to read and write in English language and possess basic mathematical
skills in order to perform essential functions. Must successfully pass post-
employment drug screening and be cleared through HireRight background
screening. Must possess safe, reliable vehicle that is registered and has
current insurance. If applicable, possess American Sign Language skills in
order to communicate effectively depending on the individual supported.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand C
Walk C
10 lbs or less C
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Sit F
Manually Manipulate C
Reach Outward F
Reach Above Shoulder F
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel F
Bend F
11-20 lbs C
21-50 lbs F
51-100 lbs O
Over 100 lbs N
Push/Pull
12 lbs or less F
13-25 lbs F
26-40 lbs O
41-100 lbs N
Other Physical Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is done in a variety of settings, which could include the client's home, in the community,
in medical/hospital environments, or outdoors in all types of weather. There is significant time spent in
an automobile.
Work under extreme cold and heat, while working outdoors with individual(s). Work under conditions of
extreme noise, while working with individuals during landscaping jobs. Work indoors and/or outdoors,
dependent upon individual jobs. Work under mechanical/electrical hazards, while working with
individuals. Work under conditions of explosive/fume hazards, while working with landscaping
equipment, which requires gasoline. Work under conditions of chemical/toxic hazards, while working
with cleaning/laundry supplies.
Project Search: Instructional class times are provided in a classroom situated on the site of Kaiser
Permanente Hospital or at other locations, depending on each individual’s personal choice of
employment. Trainings may also be provided in the community as appropriate.
The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.
It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It
is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional
functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent
a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the
employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.
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