Yachad Community Habilitation Workers

Position Summary:

A Community Habilitation Worker works one-on-one with individuals with developmental disabilities to facilitate community inclusion and work towards personal goals. Part-time positions available in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, and Staten Island. Schedule is very flexible, with evening and weekend hours available.

Responsibilities:

Working directly with individuals in their home or out in the community
Planning and implementing activities that help foster independence and promote community involvement
Helping individuals develop social and relationship-building skills
Supporting individuals in developing and achieving personal goals
Completing paperwork to track an individual’s monthly progress and monitor their work towards specific goals
Modeling productive and appropriate behavior for the individuals you work with

Requirements:

A desire to work with adults with disabilities
Must be diligent and responsible
Ability to provide positive motivation to others
Must be caring, dedicated, and patient