Day Habilitation Specialist - Strive

ACLD

Levittown, NYFull-time$21–22/hrTracked 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$21–22/hr

Location

Levittown, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Clean Valid NYS Driver’s License

Job overview

The organization seeks motivated individuals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day habilitation setting, providing structure, emotional support, personal care, documentation, and transportation while fostering independence and self‑actualization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Emotional SupportBehavioral Issue ResolutionPersonal Hygiene AssistanceDocumentationTransportationPhysical LiftingEnglish CommunicationWorking With Developmentally Disabled

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentClean Valid NYS Driver’s LicenseSome Experience Working With Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled PopulationPrior Experience as Caregiver or Similar RoleCompletion of AMAP and SCIP Trainings Within Six Months

Full job description

Regular Full-Time

Levittown - Strive & Day Hab Supp, Levittown, NY, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Day Habilitation Specialist - Day Habilitation Program

Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER!

When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact in the lives of the amazing people we support.

We have great opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an entry level career in the healthcare/education field!

In this position, you will:

Help program participants achieve/exceed their personal goals;
Provide structure and emotional support;
Assist in resolving behavioral issues;
Help people supported with personal hygiene;
Complete detailed, accurate documentation
Transport the people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using Agency vehicles.

We require:

Clean, valid NYS Driver’s license
High School diploma or equivalent
Some experience working with the intellectually and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train.
Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention).
The ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person.
Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus.
Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing.

Schedule: Thu/Fri 2:30p - 8:30p & Sat/Sun 8a - 3:45p

Apply online at www.acld.org or text us for more information at 516 732-3979..

An EOE m/f/d/v

Req #3860

Schedule:

Sat & Sun 8am-3:45pm; Thurs/Fri 2:30pm-8:30pm

27.5 hours

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