Support participants with activities of daily living and implement behavior guidelines to promote independence. Facilitate community engagement by accompanying participants to recreational activities and social outings.
We are looking for a proactive employee promote participant growth and independence while out in the community. Examples of some activities you will enjoy with our participants are: Going to the YMCA, Destiny USA Mall, state parks, bowling alleys, the zoo, and many more! Day to day, you will support our participants who enjoy exploring the community. Days are often spent participating in recreational activities like going to the movies, visiting libraries, parks, restaurants, and the mall. You will also support them with daily living activities such as grocery shopping, cooking, and laundry to help build independence and social interaction skills. We have various shifts available for this position such as: Monday-Thursday 4pm-8pm, and Saturday 12pm-8pm | Monday 9am-1pm, Tuesday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 1pm-5pm, Friday 9am-1pm | Monday 9am-1pm, Tuesday 12pm-5pm, Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 12pm-4pm. Our hours in community habilitation can be very flexible based on availability and participant needs!
Supporting participants with activities of daily living (ADL) Implementing participants behavior guidelines and goals as written in Staff Action Plan Monitoring health and safety, building advocacy, decision making, and community connections Teaching participants skills to promote independence Education/Experience: High school diploma/GED preferred. Experience working with people with disabilities preferred. Basic word processing and e-mail skills are required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation necessary to meet program needs. Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
A high school diploma or GED and experience working with people with disabilities are preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift 75 pounds.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in New York are often in steady demand, especially for clinicians who can support diverse age groups and handle assessments or admissions. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for independent licensure, while also considering associate-level candidates with clear growth toward full licensure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and assessment experience before applying.
