Community Habilitation Specialist - Mount Kisco, NY, US
Job Information
Job Order ID :
NY1494922
# of Positions :
1
Minimum Education Level :
High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required :
none
Salary :
$17.00 - $20.00 hourly
Duration :
Part Time Regular
Shift :
Hours per week:
20
Job Description
Community Habilitation Specialist Direct Support Professional DSP
A Community Habilitation Specialist position offers
Starting at 18 hourly if you are an eligible driver.
An attractive and flexible schedule that fits your life. Let us know your availability and we will find a match.
Work close to where you live in the Hudson Valley region of the New York State Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and short distance from Rockland Counties in NY and Fairfield County, CT.
Your hobbies and interests can be matched with an individual with disabilities to truly create a rewarding career.
Community Habilitation Specialist Job Description
Are you energetic, caring, positive, willing to share your hobbies and interests, and compassionate?
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will support people in recreational, social, and skill building activities within their homes to achieve their goals while encouraging independence and personal choice.
Community Based Services is a nonprofit organization providing supports to people in the Hudson Valley region since 1981.
Community Habilitation Specialist Duties and Responsibilities
Work mostly 1 on 1 with a person with developmental disabilities or autism to encourage independence as appropriate throughout daily routines and provide opportunities for people to participate in making choices as appropriate.
Engage participation in recreation, social, and skill building activities as appropriate.
Complete documentation electronically as required.
Community Habilitation Specialist Qualifications Skills
HS/GED
Valid driver's license preferred
Prior experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
Effective oral and written skills in English.
Must work positively within a team environment and be able to work independently.
Must have a personal computer device, such as smartphone, or tablet, and be able to perform required documentation on the personal device using company's software.
Work Location Multiple locations Work
Company Information
Name :
Community Based Services
Application Information
Email :
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