Community Habilitation Specialist

YAI•Brentwood, NY

About The Position

YAI is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly motivated professional to provide Community Habilitation services in Long Island. The role provides one-on-one support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), teaching life skills and offering recreational opportunities that promote community integration. The program aims to empower people to maximize independence and live fulfilling lives. Staff provide support in community and in-home settings, assist with activities of daily living, and help people participate in recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits. The position also involves supporting health, wellness, and safety; implementing person-centered plans; maintaining a therapeutic environment; and completing documentation for compliance and billing. The schedule is flexible. Part-time positions are 16–20 hours per week, and full-time positions are 40 hours per week. Compensation is $19.55 per hour.

Requirements

Ability to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Basic written and verbal communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to take initiative.
Tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.
A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Work or life experience in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations.
Use effective communication and time-management skills.
Regularly provide one-to-one supports in community and in-home settings.
Complete mandatory training based on the program and position, including AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, and Defensive Driving, and apply the skills learned.
Meet and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
Promote health, wellness, and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision.
Assist people with activities of daily living.
Transport and escort people on recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits.
Build positive relationships.
Maintain a therapeutic environment using methods including Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, and Informed Decision Making.
Ensure person-centered plans are implemented.
Complete documentation to ensure compliance and billing.
Use foundational teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.