DAY HABILITATION SPECIALIST- (Direct Support Professional)

Community Mainstreaming Associates • Westbury, NY

149d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Day Habilitation Specialist and make a real difference in the lives of individuals we support. You'll provide essential care and guidance, helping them develop daily living skills, enhance their communication, and make informed decisions. Your dedication will ensure their health and safety, empowering them to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives within their communities. At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with at least 1 year of driving experience.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in roles such as Day Habilitation Specialist, Paraprofessional, Lead Teacher, Teacher’s Aide, or Home Health Aide.
• Comfortable operating an agency vehicle (caravan).
• Smartphone required.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Transport participants to various community and recreational activities that support skill-building and personal growth
• Ensuring safety and providing appropriate supervision of participant support in the community
• Lead group sessions where participants can learn practical skills for daily life in the community, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Actively engage participants in activities, encouraging participation and maintaining interest to create a positive and meaningful experience.
• Foster independence by assisting participants to develop work, recreational, and social skills
• Assist individuals in identifying and working towards life goals
• Serve as a positive role model, building trust and supportive relationships with participants.
• Supports the participants achieve their personal goals to improve their quality of life

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Dental Benefits: Employer-paid.
• Vision Plan
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
• Legal Services
• 403(B) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.
• Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid, coverage of 1x annual salary.
• Tuition Assistance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year, up to a maximum of 120 hours.
• Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Part-time employees are also eligible for the 403(B) retirement plan and New York State Sick Leave.

What This Job Offers

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