We have immediate part-time openings servicing the 5 boroughs.

Community Habilitation Specialist Job Description:

• Are you caring, positive, energetic, 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.

SKIP of New York is a not for profit organization transforming lives and providing services for medically fragile kids and families since 1983.

Community Habilitation Specialist – Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Work 1:1 with a person with developmental disabilities 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
• Prior experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities is preferred.
• Effective oral and written skills in English.
• Must work positively within a team environment and be able to work independently.

A Community Habilitation Specialist position offers:

• 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 New York City Area.

Benefits:

• Referral program