Day Habilitation Specialist - Staten Island

Job Description

Job Description

Day Habilitation Specialist – Staten Island

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Staten Island, NY
Schedule: 40 hours per week | Day Shift | No Routine Weekends

HumanEdge Healthcare Staffing is seeking a compassionate, dependable Day Habilitation Specialist / Direct Support Professional (DSP) for a full-time opportunity supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a Day Habilitation program on Staten Island.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys helping individuals develop greater independence, participate in their community, build life skills, and achieve their personal goals.

• Monday–Friday

• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week

• Consistent daytime schedule

• Provide direct support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• Assist participants with daily living, socialization, communication, and independent living skills.

• Support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their individualized service plans.

• Lead and participate in recreational, educational, and community-based activities.

• Encourage independence, choice, self-advocacy, and community integration.

• Provide supervision and ensure participant health and safety throughout the program day.

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living when needed.

• Accompany participants on community outings and scheduled activities.

• Observe and document participant progress, behaviors, activities, and services provided.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, clinical staff, families, and other members of the support team.

• Follow all agency policies and OPWDD requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Experience working with individuals with I/DD, developmental disabilities, OPWDD programs, Day Habilitation, residential programs, or human services strongly preferred.

• Previous DSP, Day Hab, Direct Care, Teacher Assistant, HHA, PCA, CNA, or similar experience is a plus.

• Compassionate and patient with strong interpersonal skills.

• Dependable and able to maintain a consistent Monday–Friday schedule.

• Comfortable assisting participants with personal care when required.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, clearances, and training.

• Monday–Friday daytime schedule

• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

• Full-time hours

• No routine evening or overnight shifts

• Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities

• Opportunity to gain additional experience in an OPWDD/Day Habilitation environment

If you have a passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and are looking for a stable Monday–Friday Day Habilitation opportunity on Staten Island , we want to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration!