Community Support Specialist - Mentor, Orange County

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
19-19 Hourly
Entry level
Kids + Family • Social Impact
The Role
Provide one-on-one mentoring and support to children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and the community. Help clients build life skills, achieve personal goals, encourage community involvement, and use positive behavior strategies. Work afternoons, early evenings, and weekends; mileage reimbursed.
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🌟 Be a Champion for Change! Become a Community Support Specialist 🌟

Locations: Orange County, NY
Schedule: Afternoons, early evenings & weekends
Perks: Mileage reimbursement + meaningful impact!

Do you love making a difference in someone’s life? Are you the kind of person who brings energy, creativity, and compassion wherever you go? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

As a Community Support Specialist, you’ll work one-on-one with children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—right in their homes or out in the 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 positive role model and mentor
  • Help individuals 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
🎯 What You’ll Need:
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
  • Stable work history
  • A heart for helping others and a flexible schedule
🚗 Bonus Perks:
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible hours that fit your lifestyle
  • The chance to make a real difference—every single day!

$500 Retention Bonus paid after 6 months of successful employment.

Qualifications

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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
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The Company
450 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

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.

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