Community Habilitation Support Professional

Role Summary

The Community Habilitation Support Professional will ensure high-quality service delivery that promotes person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building, advocacy and well-being for people served and their families.

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Locations: Huntington, Riverhead, Commack, West Babylon

Pay

$20.40 per hour

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with people receiving services, their families to develop and implement programs that promote person centered, meaningful leisure skills, independence skill building and well-being for people served by People's Arc to enhance their quality of life.
• Advocates for the needs of people receiving services within People's Arc, outside human services providers and the broader community.
• Collaborates with community organizations, service providers, and stakeholders to enhance the network of support available to people on their caseload and their families.
• Provides transportation for the person served to leisure activities, medical appointments and other transportation as needed.
• Ensures the timely collection and high quality of Community Habilitation notes and other required documentation including the timely submission of vehicle safety requirements, mileage, etc.
• Maintains all trainings and certifications.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, organizational policies, and best practices in service delivery.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Higher educational degree preferred
• 1+ year's experience in community habilitation, respite services or related fields, with a strong understanding of the needs of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of advocacy and recreational resources and systems
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekend and evenings
• Must have use of their own vehicle and carry at least the minimum required car insurance per agency policy
• Valid NYS driver's license

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance