Direct Support Professional - Community Habilitation

About the role

Community Habilitation (Com Hab) staff support individuals in becoming more actively engaged in their communities by offering opportunities to build connections, develop independence, and enhance daily living skills. The role includes offering skill‑building activities such as cooking classes, assisting with medical appointments, managing finances, and improving cleaning and organizational abilities. Staff also plan recreational outings—such as trips to the zoo, museums, amusement parks, theater performances, movies, and other activities—to encourage social engagement and community participation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals to promote community involvement and independence.
• Facilitate skill‑building activities, including cooking classes for meal preparation.
• Assist participants with attending medical appointments and managing finances.
• Support cleaning, organization, and daily living tasks.
• Plan and accompany participants on recreational outings (e.g., zoo, museums, amusement parks, theater, movies).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, or an associate degree in human services or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

$18.00 – $19.00 per hour, plus additional compensation based on experience.

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week. Work 3 days a week, Monday‑Saturday, either 10 am–6 pm or 11 am–7 pm.

Benefits

• Work Today, Get Paid Today
• Eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 20 Paid Vacation Days and 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical & Dependent Care
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Pre‑Paid Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Comprehensive Training and Certification Programs
• Wellness Incentives

Why Choose Mozaic?

Mozaic is a not‑for‑profit organization in the Finger Lakes Region that provides services and residential facilities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization supports and advocates for over 2,000 individuals with disabilities and is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disabled employer.