Community Habilitation Specialist: Empower Independence

Access: Supports for Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Queens, NY seeks a part-time Community Habilitation Worker. The role focuses on person-centered supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community integration. Tasks include guidance, training, and documentation of services.

Hourly pay is $19.00 with a 12-hour workweek. The position emphasizes compliance with health, safety, and privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to persons served in their home and community according to their Habilitation Plan and individual Safeguards.
• Document Habilitation services contemporaneously in accordance with requirements.
• Participate in the Staff Action Plan and Life Plan as developed with person, family, advocate, and Care Coordinator.
• Monitor safety and welfare of people served and notify supervisor of concerns.
• Provide the required level of supervision as stated in the Staff Action Plan and Safeguards.
• Assist and support people served to build positive relationships in the community.
• Provide training to promote good personal health care as needed.
• Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or administrator.
• Communicate professionally with persons served, families, team members and the community.
• Complete required paperwork daily and monthly notes on time.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Computer access

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Access: Supports for Living in Queens, NY seeks a part-time Community Habilitation Worker. The role focuses on person-centered supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting independence and community integration. Tasks include guidance, training, and documentation of services.

Hourly pay is $19.00 with a 12-hour workweek. The position emphasizes compliance with health, safety, and privacy requirements.