Young Adult Support Specialist - Independent Living Skills (Part-Time)

Young Adult Support Specialist - Independent Living Skills (Part-Time)

We are seeking a reliable, supportive, and patient individual to provide one-on-one support to a young adult woman in her 20s who is attending college classes and working toward greater independence.

This is a Community Habilitation position funded through an OPWDD Self-Direction program. The employee will be hired and paid through AIM Services.

This position focuses on supporting independent living skills, individualized goals, organization, planning, and community participation while encouraging independence and decision-making.

The ideal candidate enjoys supporting young adults as they develop confidence, independence, and life skills. The individual may enjoy conversation at times and prefer quiet at other times. The right person will be comfortable following the individual’s lead and allowing communication to happen naturally while supporting her goals.

Transportation Location & Schedule Requirements

This position requires reliable transportation and availability primarily between Middle Island and Riverhead passing through Ridge, Manorville and Calverton. Candidates who live in or near these areas are strongly preferred due to the transportation schedule. Early morning availability is required one day per week.

Support is needed on the following schedule:

Wednesdays

• Transportation from the individual’s home to college. Departure time will be approximately 2:00 PM or earlier if needed to ensure arrival by 2:30 PM.
• If the individual participates in a scheduled community activity, music class, or planned outing in the area, transportation may be needed earlier.
• Pickup from college at approximately 8:30 PM and transportation back to the individual’s home (approximately a 30-minute drive).

Thursdays (Early Day)

• Morning transportation from the individual’s home at approximately 6:30 AM to arrive at college by 7:00 AM.
• Pickup from college at approximately 2:30 PM and transportation back to the individual’s home. If the individual chooses to remain in the community for an activity or interest, departure time may be later.

Additional hours may be available based on the individual’s goals, schedule, interests, and approved support needs.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing transportation support related to approved goals and community activities
• Supporting independent living skills and progress toward individualized goals
• Helping with planning, organization, and routines
• Supporting scheduling, problem-solving, and executive functioning skills
• Assisting the individual in exploring personal interests, hobbies, and future goals
• Supporting the development of skills related to researching, planning, and participating in interests such as music, fashion, apartment home planning, or other personal goals
• Providing encouragement while supporting independence and personal choices

Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation required
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Patient, dependable, and comfortable working one-on-one with a young adult
• Comfortable with different levels of interaction, including times when the individual may prefer quiet
• Able to encourage independence while providing support when needed
• Experience with disabilities, ASD, ADHD, anxiety, selective mutism, OPWDD, education, psychology, social work, mentoring, or related fields is a plus

Position Details:

• Part-time position
• Approximately 6–8 hours per week
• $30/hour
• Paid training provided
• Schedule based on the individual’s college schedule and approved support needs

Employment Requirements

• Completion of required New York State and agency background screenings

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30