SELF DIRECTED COMMUNITY HABILITATION INSTRUCTOR

About the role

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. The Self‑Directed Community Habilitation Instructor provides one‑on‑one assistance to the individual in the home and community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and activities of daily living.

Responsibilities

• Provides one‑on‑one assistance to the individual in the home and in the community to enhance a variety of life skills, including social, recreational and activities of daily living.
• Complete training to use Brightway billing software.
• Assists the individual in identifying social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access to increase skills and independence.
• Regularly ensures the submission of timesheets, mileage sheets, monthly expense reports, and service notes/documentation of the services provided are completed in a timely manner.
• Enhances and promotes social interaction and community participation.
• Provides transportation to the individual to and from community activities as needed.
• Facilitates a mentoring relationship/companionship to assist in building social and communal relationships.
• Assists, ensures and promotes necessary techniques/materials in order to teach the individual all aspects of daily skills that pertain to the individual's valued outcomes in the community habilitation plan.
• In cooperation with the individual, family, Circle of support, MSC, the community habilitation staff will assist in the identification and development of valued outcomes.
• Complete all trainings, in‑service workshops and recertification trainings as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must have own transportation for travel between work locations.
• Working knowledge of OPWDD services and supports.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma.

Skills

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient.
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic.
• Good communicator and team player.
• Passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.