Habilitation Assistant — Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Job overview

The Habilitation Assistant role is onsite in New York, NY, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is not specified in the posting. ADAPT Community Network provides services to people with developmental disabilities and supports fuller, healthier lives. The assistant provides direct support and personal care, implements individualized program plans under specialist guidance, and helps individuals build self-help, communication, and social skills. The role also supports safe participation in program and community activities through supervision, documentation, team coordination, and assistance with daily needs.

What you'll do

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities
• implement individualized program plans and behavior support strategies under a Habilitation Specialist’s guidance
• encourage self-help, communication, and social skills
• supervise classroom activities, outings, recreation, and skill-building
• drive agency vehicles as needed
• document progress and incidents
• participate in team meetings and training
• assist with medication after required AMAP training and certification under registered nurse supervision
• respond to emergencies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

habilitation assistant

developmental disabilities

direct support

personal care

individualized program plans

new york ny

adapt community network

monday–friday

9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

amap

community inclusion

agency vehicle

paid training

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training and competitive benefits for full-time employees
• the posting also describes learning, support, collaboration, and career growth.

Why this role

The listing specifies Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Six months of related experience is preferred but not required; AMAP approval is required at hire or within six months.

About the employer

ADAPT Community Network is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.