Community Habilitation Support Professional

People's Arc of Suffolk; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A community service organization in New York is seeking a Community Habilitation Support Professional to promote person-centered skills and independence for individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include developing programs, advocating for clients, and providing transportation. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, relevant experience, and must work a flexible schedule. The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in community habilitation or related fields.
• Knowledge of recreational resources and advocacy systems.
• Must carry at least the minimum required car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs for meaningful leisure skills.
• Advocate for service recipients' needs within the community.
• Provide transportation to leisure activities and medical appointments.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Understanding of needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities

Advocacy knowledge

Ability to work flexible schedule

Transportation provision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Higher educational degree preferred

Tools

Own vehicle

Valid NYSDL

Job description

Community Habilitation Support Professional

People's Arc of Suffolk provided pay range: $19.00/yr - $1,930.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Role Summary: The Community Habilitation Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promotes person‑centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building, advocacy and well‑being for people served and their families.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Role Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with people receiving services and their families to develop and implement programs that promote person‑centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building, and well‑being for people served.
• Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within People’s Arc, outside human services providers, and the broader community.
• Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.
• Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments, and other transportation as needed.
• Ensures the timely collection and high quality of Community Habilitation notes and other required documentation, including the timely submission of vehicle safety requirements, mileage, etc.
• Maintains all trainings and certifications.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices in service delivery.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Higher educational degree preferred.
• 1+ year’s experience in community habilitation, respite services, or related fields, with a strong understanding of the needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekend and evenings.
• Must have use of their own vehicle and carry at least the minimum required car insurance per agency policy.
• Valid NYSDL.

Benefits:

• Full‑time employees.
• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health insurance.Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.