PURPOSE: The Habilitation Support Specialist will offer support and training on effective Habilitation practices to Providers, Members, and their Families. They will collaborate closely with a team that includes Parents, Caregivers, Habilitation Providers, Support Coordinators, and Area Supervisors. The Specialist will help Families identify suitable goals for Members and provide guidance to ensure these goals are successfully reached, in compliance with all regulations and policies related to Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and other regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of
Satisfactory background
Able to acquire a DPS fingerprint clearance

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

A Bachelor's degree in education, special education, child development, psychology, behavior analysis, social work, or counseling.
Two (2) years of full-time experience in habilitation services, behavioral therapy, or behavior coaching
Bilingual - Spanish & English
Classroom training experience
Some commuting (as needed)

COMPETENCIES:
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication
Excellent time management skills
Excellent ability to problem solve
Cultivate and maintain relationships
Strong reliability
Self-driven professional
Approachable and professional demeanor, and open-mindedness to feedback
Ability to work with software applications, including Microsoft Office
Strong critical thinking skills and ability to generalize solutions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Teach habilitation training classes at various ACS office locations and/or via
Assist with planning document preparation, planning, and attendance including all follow up tasks, such as habilitation goal writing.
Coach habilitation providers and parents/caregivers in implementing habilitation program goals and the teaching of target skills as intended through the designated teaching
Review data on each program goal, as
Review all incoming Person-Centered Service Plan (PCSP) documents
Write member-specific goals and teaching strategies
Follow up with family if additional information is needed
Enter habilitation goals into SpokeChoice
Perform 90-day progress reviews, reaching out to families and providers to address any issues with
Follow all company and State policies and procedures including, but not limited to:
Reporting to work on time as
Refraining from excessive
Obtaining prior approval for desired time
Maintain all records, logs, spreadsheets, and other documentation as required by funding source, company rule, policy, and procedure.
Ensure clean and safe environment free from abuse, intimidation and harassment is
Maintain all training and certifications as required by funding source or Company policies and procedures.
Maintain professional demeanor and protect confidentiality of member, staff, and agency information.
Other duties as assigned