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Community Habilitation Instructor

Living Resources
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026
Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Join Our Team – Earn Up to $22.75 as a Fully Trained Community Habilitation Instructor!

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives? At Living Resources, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll be part of a compassionate team that works hand-in-hand with families to provide exceptional care and peace of mind.

Why Choose Living Resources?

  • Competitive Pay – Earn up to $22.75/hour (based on experience)
  • Rewarding Work – Be the reason someone thrives every day
  • Growth Opportunities – We invest in your professional development
  • Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values inclusion, innovation, mentorship, personal growth, self-determination, and collaboration


Who We’re Looking For:

Compassionate & Kind-Hearted – You Genuinely Care About Others

Team Player – You thrive in a collaborative environment

Patient & Adaptable – You can handle changing workdays with ease

Reliable & Attentive – You’re dependable and detail-oriented

Eager to Learn & Grow – You’re always looking to develop new skills

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and start your journey with Living Resources!

Would you enjoy working in an organization that encourages your personal development? How would you like the flexibility to create the work-life balance you desire?

These are just some of the things Living Resources can offer you!

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally. Ask our 150 employees who have been here more than 10 years!

The Community Habilitation Instructor provides supports as specified in the Life Plan and Staff Action Plan to people with developmental disabilities living either at home with family, in a residential setting, or independently in the community.

  • Provide support to the individual which will enable the person to participate in community and social activities
  • Support individual with building relationships, increase independence and make informed choices.
  • Explore new experiences (socialization, leisure time use, and self-improvement) for the individual to learn about life as a participating and contributing community member.
  • Ensure the individual’s health and safety. Assist with transportation to medical appointments as needed.
  • Act as a positive role model to the individual and to the community. Always treat the individual with dignity and respect.
  • Complete all appropriate documentation within the established timeframes
  • Participate in meetings as required. This may include meetings with Assistant Director of Community Living, team meetings, and upon request at Life Plan meetings.
  • Attend mandated trainings and yearly refreshers with Community Living administrative staff
  • Adhere to agency Personal Policies and Practices


Shifts: Part-time preferred, can build caseload up to Full-time hours - Afternoon, Evenings or Weekends preferred available.

Locations: Albany, Latham, Voorheesville and Schenectady

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Able to work with minimal supervision in the community
  • Proficient with use of technology, including use of laptops, tablets, cell phones, and various Electronic Health Record systems
  • A valid Driver’s License
  • Reliable Transportation - Must be willing to use personal vehicle to support our individuals - mileage reimbursement provided
  • Must be able to perform all tasks which require lifting, re-positioning and transferring without restriction


Benefits

We offer excellent benefits including Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Payment in lieu of Health insurance, Tuition Assistance and Retirement Programs. Opportunities to grow within the Agency!

Salary Description

$18.75 - $22.75/hour

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