Community Habilitation Support Professional, New York

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.

Role 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.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described,

and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

SALARY 19.30 HR.

Requirements

Role 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 NYSDL

Benefits

full time employees

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