Self-Directed Community Habilitation Worker or DCW

Access: Supports for Living•New York, NY

7d•$16 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support. You’ll be part of a team that is clear about expectations, supportive and accountable, focused on outcomes that matter to people, and committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure our staff can do the same.

Requirements

Ability to advocate for the needs of others.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to teach life skills and document daily progress.
Flexibility to support consumers and meet their needs.
Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for long-periods of time.
Able to work in open space floor plan.
Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community.
Work alongside co-workers within 3 feet.
Must be able to move in tight spaces.
Occasional lifting of > 25+ pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Experienced Direct Care Workers to form relationships with our clients, utilizing shared interests to promote and facilitate community engagement and integration.
Strong and skilled staff that can perform lifting and other one-on-one functions for specific clients.

Responsibilities

Work with individuals by teaching daily living skills, as well as, other skills identified in the consumer’s goal plan.
Complete extensive documentation requiring the ability to articulate and document the consumer’s progress.
Direct care work that involves skill building services for the continued development and teaching of daily living skills.
Attend treatment meetings, and mandatory agency trainings.