Community Support & Independence Coach

Access: Supports for Living; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living is seeking a Community Habilitation Worker in Jamaica, Queens, NY. You will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independently and participate in meaningful community activities.

Responsibilities include in-home and community support, promoting daily living skills, documenting services digitally, and collaborating with families and care teams. Requires a high school diploma or GED and strong interpersonal abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Compassion, patience and dedication to helping others.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with basic technology and documentation.

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.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Dedication

Life skills teaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital documentation tools

Job description

Access: Supports for Living is seeking a Community Habilitation Worker in Jamaica, Queens, NY. You will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independently and participate in meaningful community activities.

Responsibilities include in-home and community support, promoting daily living skills, documenting services digitally, and collaborating with families and care teams. Requires a high school diploma or GED and strong interpersonal abilities.