Community Habilitation Mentor
Independent Living•Middletown, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
The Community Habilitation Mentor works closely with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized service plans while ensuring a safe, respectful, and empowering environment.
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (strongly preferred)
- Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record and proof of auto insurance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Dependability, flexibility, and a positive, person-centered approach
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) skills
- Experience with electronic documentation systems (e.g., AWARDS/Foothold)
- Familiarity with OPWDD services and regulations
Responsibilities
- Provide safe transportation for participants, including those who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices
- Implement each participant’s Staff Action Plan in collaboration with the individual, their family, and service team
- Support participants in achieving valued outcomes (goals) through structured and community-based activities
- Encourage active participation by adapting activities to meet individual needs and abilities
- Assist participants in building life skills and increasing independence in community settings
- Mediate and resolve issues that arise during daily activities in a professional and diplomatic manner
- Demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of participants and their families, responding appropriately
- Document services by entering progress notes in the AWARDS database in a timely and accurate manner
- Complete all required daily and monthly documentation in compliance with program regulations (OPWDD and HVDDSO)
- Participate in required trainings, including OPWDD and agency-specific training and annual refreshers
- Collaborate with the Community Habilitation Coordinator and team members to ensure services align with participant preferences and goals
- Provide input into the development and modification of participant goals and action plans
Benefits
- New York State Paid Sick Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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