Day Habilitation Specialist - Staten Island

Job description

Overview At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.Day habilitation Specialist displays a congenial, warm acceptance for all individuals. They interact constantly with the individuals to develop a sense of security and belonging. Is responsible to support and supervise the individuals visiting the particular program assigned. Interprets the Agency policies and program to the individual, other Day Habilitation Specialist and the community. Is alert to the expressions...