What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Worker - Jamaica, Queens NY position at Access: Supports for Living?
Description
Location: Jamaica, Queens NY
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
Hours: 6 hrs. per week
Make a Difference Every Day
As a Community Habilitation Worker, you’ll empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through personalized support and meaningful community involvement, you’ll help people build confidence, learn new skills, and advocate for themselves.
What You’ll Do
Location: Jamaica, Queens NY
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
Hours: 6 hrs. per week
Make a Difference Every Day
As a Community Habilitation Worker, you’ll empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through personalized support and meaningful community involvement, you’ll help people build confidence, learn new skills, and advocate for themselves.
What You’ll Do
- 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
- Compassion, patience, and dedication to helping others
- Ability to teach life or vocational skills clearly and supportively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with basic technology and documentation
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Bilingual in English/Bengali a plus
Salary : $19
