Community Habilitation Specialist / Direct Support Professional / DSP

A Community Habilitation Specialist position offers:

• Starting at $17/h 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 & 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 & 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 non-profit organization providing supports to people in the Hudson Valley region since 1981.

Community Habilitation Specialist – Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work mostly 1:1 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 preferred.
• 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brewster, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person