Community Habilitation Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary Job Description

The Community Habilitation Specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing skills that promote independence, confidence, and community integration. Services are delivered one-to-one in the individual’s home and community and are tailored to personal interests, goals, and strengths. 

This role is ideal for recent graduates, individuals reentering the workforce, or those seeking part-time flexible work hours with the opportunity to support individuals in their community. 

This position may also be an excellent fit for those who have worked as DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) or caregivers and are looking for additional hours. 

About Little Flower 

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929. 

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services. 

Program Summary 

The Community Habilitation Program provides personalized habilitative services that empower consumers to direct their own support. Specialists partner with individuals to strengthen life management skills, promote self-advocacy, and expand meaningful participation in the community. 

Principle Responsibilities 

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in all settings

• Providing supportive companionship and serving as a positive role model
• Building trusting relationships with individuals and families
• Using clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Completing all service documentation within twenty-four hours to support compliance and billing
• Providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed
• Supporting individuals to achieve their identified goals through skill development and encouragement
• Communicating promptly with supervisors, individuals, and families regarding schedule changes, lateness, or absences
• Supporting good personal care habits based on individual needs Identifying and reporting health or safety concerns to supervisors Participating in the development and implementation of service documentation and goal plans

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid New York State driver license
• Ability to travel to consumer homes and community locations

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or life-skills training
• Ability tomaintainprofessionalism, integrity, and responsibility in all interactions
• Demonstrated ability to promote physical and emotional well-being
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships

Salary Range 

The pay for this role is $20 per hour.

Travel Requirements 

This position offers a per diem, in the community schedule that requires travel throughout Suffolk County. It may require occasional work in our Wading River office. 

Disclaimer 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement 

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences. 

Accessibility 

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.