What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Specialist position at Community Based Services?
Community Habilitation Specialist / Direct Support Professional / DSP
A Community Habilitation Specialist position offers:
- Starting at $19/hr if you are an eligible driver.
- An attractive and flexible schedule that fits your life. Let us know your availability and we will find a match!
- Work close to where you live in the Hudson Valley region of the New York State – Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster & short distance from Rockland Counties in NY and Fairfield County, CT.
- Your hobbies and interests can be matched with an individual with disabilities to truly create a rewarding career.
Community Habilitation Specialist Job Description:
- Are you energetic, caring, positive, willing to share your hobbies & interests, and compassionate?
- As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you will support people in recreational, social, and skill-building activities within their homes to achieve their goals while encouraging independence and personal choice.
- Community Based Services is a non-profit organization providing supports to people in the Hudson Valley and Capital Regions since 1981.
Community Habilitation Specialist – Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work mostly 1:1 with a person with developmental disabilities or autism to encourage independence as appropriate throughout daily routines and provide opportunities for people to participate in making choices as appropriate.
- Engage participation in recreation, social, and skill-building activities as appropriate.
- Complete documentation electronically as required.
Community Habilitation Specialist Qualifications/Skills:
- HS/GED preferred.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
- Prior experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred.
- Effective oral and written skills in English.
- Must work positively within a team environment and be able to work independently.
- Must have a personal computer device, such as smartphone, or tablet, and be able to perform required documentation on the personal device using company’s software.'
Work Location: Multiple locations Work
*** Respite DSP Positions are also available, Respite cases require less duties. Hourly pay is $19.00 per hour and do not require driving.
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Schenectady, NY 12301: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $22
