Community Habilitation Specialist

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a Community Habilitation Specialist to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing skills for independence and community integration. Services are delivered one-to-one in homes and the community.

This role suits recent graduates or those seeking flexible, part-time hours, with opportunities to work additional hours in the community and to gain experience in habilitation services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be able to travel to consumer homes and community locations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and well-being of individuals in all settings.
• Provide supportive companionship and positive role modeling.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals and families.
• Document service activities within 24 hours to support compliance and billing.
• Provide transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings.
• Support goal development and skill-building for independence.
• Communicate schedule changes, lateness, or absences promptly with supervisors and families.

Skills

Travel to homes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Community Habilitation Specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing skills that promote independence, confidence, and community integration. Services are delivered one-to-one in the individual’s home and community and are tailored to personal interests, goals, and strengths.

This role is ideal for recent graduates, individuals reentering the workforce, or those seeking part-time flexible work hours with the opportunity to support individuals in their community.

This position may also be an excellent fit for those who have worked as DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) or caregivers and are looking for additional hours.

Program Summary

The Community Habilitation Program provides personalized habilitative services that empower consumers to direct their own support. Specialists partner with individuals to strengthen life management skills, promote self-advocacy, and expand meaningful participation in the community.

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in all settings
• Providing supportive companionship and serving as a positive role model
• Building trusting relationships with individuals and families
• Using clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Completing all service documentation within twenty-four hours to support compliance and billing
• Providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed
• Supporting individuals to achieve their identified goals through skill development and encouragement
• Communicating promptly with supervisors, individuals, and families regarding schedule changes, lateness, or absences
• Supporting good personal care habits based on individual needs Identifying and reporting health or safety concerns to supervisors Participating in the development and implementation of service documentation and goal plans

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to travel to consumer homes and community locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or life-skills training
• Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, and responsibility in all interactions
• Demonstrated ability to promote physical and emotional well-being
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships

Salary Range

The pay for this role is $20 per hour.

Travel Requirements

This position offers a per diem, in the community schedule that requires travel throughout Suffolk County. It may require occasional work in our Wading River office.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.

Accessibility

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.