Residential Habilitation Counselor (Per-Diem) All Five Boroughs

AHRC NYC is currently seeking Per-Diem Residential Habilitation Counselors (RHC) to work one on one with people in their private homes and communities  in all five boroughs . The RHC provides one to one services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the areas of Activities of daily living(ADL) Skills Training Development Socialization Recreation and Leisure Activities and Utilization of Community Resources.

The RHC position is a part-time/per-diem position with a pay rate of $20 per hour.

• Shifts are primarily in the afternoons evenings or weekend mornings or afternoons
• Shifts are usually 4-6 hours long. Typical Monday-Friday shifts are 2pm-7pm 3:30pm-8:30pm or 4pm-8pm etc. Monday to Friday
• Weekend shifts are typically 9am-2:00pm 10am-3pm 2pm-6pm etc.

Essential Responsibilities:

• We are seeking patient understanding and team oriented people to support people with I/DD in community participation advocacy and building meaningful relationships.
• Must be willing to teach provide counseling be capable of problem solving and willing to assist or complete Activities of Daily Living (i.e. preparing meals cleaning attending to hygiene needs).
• Must provide the oversight of all safety and health considerations for the person supported while promoting skill development and exploring the persons interest and hobbies.
• Must be willing to work with a person supported on a one to one basis or work with people supported in a group setting across a variety of environments.

Qualifications :

• Experience with the I/DD population is Preferred but not required .  AHRC NYC provides additional trainings for those starting or changing career paths.
• Professionalism; integrity; excellent communication skills; patience; sensitivity and commitment to working with the I/DD population.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent or completion of certification in the following areas: HHA CNA PCA.
• Willingness to support peoples preference for community activities work leisure activities the exercise of their rights various settings.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

AHRC New York City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age race color creed religion national origin alienage or citizenship status gender sex sexual orientation pregnancy disability marital status partnership status military status status as a victim of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking genetic information or unemployment or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time