Community Habilitation Worker - Jamaica, Queens NY

Access: Supports for Living; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living in Jamaica, NY is seeking a Community Habilitation Worker to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independent and connected lives. You will provide personalized support in home and community settings, guided by each person’s plan and goals.

This role emphasizes promoting independence, daily living skills, and community access while documenting services with digital tools and coordinating with families and care teams.

Qualifications

• Provide personalized support in home and community settings per person’s plan.
• Promote independence in daily living and community access.
• Foster relationships and encourage self-advocacy.
• Accurately document services using digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support in home and community settings based on each person’s plan.
• Promote independence in daily living, social skills, and community access.
• Foster relationships and encourage self-advocacy.
• Monitor safety and well-being; report concerns as needed.
• Accurately document services using digital tools.
• Communicate effectively with families, teams, and care coordinators.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Teach life skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technology use

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic documentation tools

Job description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll Be Part Of a Team That Is

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Jamaica, Queens NY

Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.

Hours: 6 hrs. per week

Make a Difference Every Day

As a Community Habilitation Worker, you’ll empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through personalized support and meaningful community involvement, you’ll help people build confidence, learn new skills, and advocate for themselves.

What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized support in home and community settings based on each person’s plan
• Promote independence in daily living, social skills, and community access
• Foster relationships and encourage self-advocacy
• Monitor safety and well-being; report concerns as needed
• Accurately document services using digital tools
• Communicate effectively with families, teams, and care coordinators
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training

What You Bring

• Compassion, patience, and dedication to helping others
• Ability to teach life or vocational skills clearly and supportively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable with basic technology and documentation
• High school diploma or GED

EEO Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans