Day Habilitation Specialist

Job overview

The Day Habilitation Specialist role is an onsite, full-time position in Westbury, NY, with additional program locations listed in Bethpage, East Islip, Deer Park, Hauppauge, Levittown, and Glen Cove. The stated pay range is $21–$22 per hour. ACLD supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing greater independence. The specialist helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities work toward personal goals and greater self-sufficiency. The role provides structure and emotional support, assists with behavioral issues and personal hygiene, documents services, and transports participants to volunteer and pre-vocational activities.

What you'll do

• Help program participants achieve or exceed personal goals
• provide structure and emotional support
• assist in resolving behavioral issues
• help participants with personal hygiene
• complete detailed, accurate documentation
• transport participants to and from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using agency vehicles.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

day habilitation specialist

westbury ny

acld

day habilitation program

developmental disabilities

participant goals

emotional support

personal hygiene

documentation

volunteer activities

monday–friday

$21–$22/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting lists Monday–Friday hours of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m. It requires a valid New York State driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience is preferred, but training is offered.

About the employer

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