Lead Habilitation Counselor — Direct Care Leader

The Arc Rockland; Valley Cottage (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Rockland is seeking a Lead Habilitation Counselor to oversee direct habilitative services and guide community staff in delivering customized supports in Pearl River, NY. You will assess needs, craft goals, and document progress to promote independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, supervising Community Specialists, and ensuring compliant billing and progress notes while maintaining ethical, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or related field is required.
• At least 1 year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license for at least 2 years and driver authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct habilitative services to individuals to foster growth, independence and wellbeing.
• Assess needs, and develop and implement personalized habilitative goals and objectives.
• Coordinate, plan scheduling and implement programs in Day Habilitation, Pre-vocational and Community Habilitation settings.
• Deliver direct supports and instructional services tailored to interests and support needs.
• Develop, implement and document habilitative goals and behavior support plans; supervise staff in delivering services.
• Document and verify service delivery, ensure accurate daily billing and write monthly progress notes; support program supervisors and Director.

Education

BA/BS in Counseling, Psychology, Sociology or related field

Job description

The Arc Rockland is seeking a Lead Habilitation Counselor to oversee direct habilitative services and guide community staff in delivering customized supports in Pearl River, NY. You will assess needs, craft goals, and document progress to promote independence and community participation.

Responsibilities include coordinating programs, supervising Community Specialists, and ensuring compliant billing and progress notes while maintaining ethical, person-centered care.