Home-based Community Habilitation DSP

Ability Beyond; New York (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ability Beyond in Westchester County is seeking compassionate individuals to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities in day programs or in the community. You will help participants gain independence through one-to-one training and skill-building.

The schedule offers full-time weekday shifts or flexible weekend hours with a pay rate of $22.25 per hour. No experience is required, but a willingness to learn and a valid driver’s license with access to a personal vehicle are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Personal vehicle required for community-based assignments.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one training to adults with disabilities to develop independent living skills.
• Support individuals in activities of daily living and community participation.
• Assist with tasks such as laundry, housekeeping, and money management.
• Support clients in group homes, independently, or with families with tailored habilitation plans.
• Engage clients in group and solo activities to promote learning and social participation.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Personal vehicle

Job description

Location:

Westchester County

Schedule Options:

1. Monday-Friday – full-time (based on program needs)
2. Sunday-Saturday FLEX – part-time (based on program needs)

Pay Rate:

$22.25 / hour

At Ability Beyond, we’re looking for passionate individuals to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them live their best lives in our day programs or out in the community. Ability Beyond community habilitation program services individuals all over Westchester County with flexible hours and schedules. You can work part time, full time or even as a per diem staff with us. The individuals of the community habilitation program are eager to learn and want YOU to be a part of our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Community Habilitation is unique and one of the greatest programs here at Ability Beyond!
• Community Habilitation is a Medicaid-funded program whose sole purpose is to provide one-to-one training to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to develop or enhance the skills needed to live more independently in their homes and in the community.
• Our person-centered approach helps individuals to improve their independent living skills and participate in social and recreational activities.
• We support individuals who live in group homes, on their own independently, and or with their families. Whether they live with family or independently, every individual gets community habilitation support tailored to meet their unique needs.
• On a day-to-day basis, we help our individuals in gaining independence to do activities of daily living like but not limited to laundry, housekeeping, and money management.
• We often engage in fun group and solo activities, which include sports games, wrestling matches, plays, and dinner outings.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Personal vehicle
• Willingness to learn, no experience needed

Why This Job Matters:

You’ll make a real impact by helping adults with disabilities learn new skills, become more independent, and enjoy life. Every day is different, and you’ll feel great knowing you’re making a difference.

Curious about what it’s like to work here?

Check out our team in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro

Be part of a community that celebrates YOU and the work you do! Apply today and make a real difference at Ability Beyond.