Location: Orange County, NY - Openings in Florida, Warwick, Monroe, Goshen or Middletown
Schedule: Part-time — afternoons, early evenings & weekends
Perfect for: College students, retirees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time work with flexible hours
Do you love helping and teaching others? Are you the kind of person who brings energy, creativity, and compassion wherever you go? If so, we'd love to meet you!
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you'll work one-on-one with children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—right in their homes or out in their local community. You'll be a mentor, a motivator, and a guide as they work toward personal goals and build life skills.
What You'll Do:
- Be a patient and compassionate positive role model
- Mentor individuals to achieve their goals and grow their independence
- Spark fun and skill-building activities in the home or community
- Provide supportive guidance using positive behavior strategies
- Encourage community involvement and social connections
- Assist with personal care tasks as needed, with training provided
What You'll Need:
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and your own vehicle (required for community-based activities)
- Stable work history
- A heart for helping others and a flexible schedule
- Comfort assisting with personal care when needed
- Comfort using technology including smartphones and web-based apps to complete daily job responsibilities
We Provide:
- A Career Ladder - a clear path for promotions and pay increases
- Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
- Activity fee reimbursement for outings and community activities
- Weekly payroll
- Responsive support
$500 Retention Bonus paid after 6 months of successful employment.
Qualifications.What You'll Need:
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and your own vehicle (required for community-based activities)
- Stable work history
- A heart for helping others and a flexible schedule
- Comfort assisting with personal care when needed
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation
- Stable work history
- Flexible schedule (afternoons, early evenings, weekends)
- Compassionate, able to mentor and use positive behavior strategies
What We Do
Greystone Programs, Inc. is a nonprofit human services agency dedicated to supporting children, adults, and families with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. By enriching lives one person at a time, they offer residential and non-residential services, including community-based programs and individualized residential alternatives. The agency utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help individuals enhance their communication, socialization, and vocational skills for increased independence.
