Home-based Community Habilitation DSP

Ability Beyond • New York, NY

1d • Remote

About The Position

At Ability Beyond, we’re looking for passionate individuals to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them live their best lives in our day programs or out in the community. Ability Beyond community habilitation program services individuals all over Westchester County with flexible hours and schedules. You can work part time, full time or even as a per diem staff with us. The individuals of the community habilitation program are eager to learn and want YOU to be a part of our team! Community Habilitation is unique and one of the greatest programs here at Ability Beyond! Community Habilitation is a Medicaid-funded program whose sole purpose is to provide one-to-one training to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to develop or enhance the skills needed to live more independently in their homes and in the community. Our person-centered approach helps individuals to improve their independent living skills and participate in social and recreational activities. We support individuals who live in group homes, on their own independently, and or with their families. Whether they live with family or independently, every individual gets community habilitation support tailored to meet their unique needs. On a day-to-day basis, we help our individuals in gaining independence to do activities of daily living like but not limited to laundry, housekeeping, and money management. We often engage in fun group and solo activities, which include sports games, wrestling matches, plays, and dinner outings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License is required
• Personal vehicle
• Willingness to learn, no experience needed

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one training to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities to develop or enhance the skills needed to live more independently in their homes and in the community.
• Help individuals improve their independent living skills and participate in social and recreational activities.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as laundry, housekeeping, and money management.
• Engage individuals in fun group and solo activities, including sports games, wrestling matches, plays, and dinner outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED