Job Description
Why Join ADAPT? It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES The duties and responsibilities of the Community Habilitation Specialist will include, but are not limited to the following: Adhere to ethical principles including the Agency's mission statement and the standards of conduct. Provide support to participant in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills activities based on participant desires, parameters of the program, and their individualized Community Habilitation Plan. Assess participants' interests, abilities, strengths and limitations. Follow dietary guidelines as directed in habilitation plan. Provide personal care consistent with participants skill level and as outlined in the habilitation plan (including; bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, laundry, etc.). Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to participants. Work with supervisors and co-workers to meet program ne