Community Habilitation Specialist

Company: YAI
Location: New York City
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position: YAI is seeking a creative, passionate, and highly motivated professional for our Community Habilitation services in New York City . As a Community Habilitation staff member, you will be providing one-on-one supports to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ( I/DD ). You will play an integral role in teaching various life skills while providing recreational opportunities to promote community integration. The goal of this program is to empower the people we support to maximize independence and live fulfilling lives. YAI's Mission: Ready to join our 4,000 employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers . Key Responsibilities: Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations. Using effective communication skills & time management skills Regularly providing one-to-one supports in community and in-home settings. Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position (AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, Defensive Driving, etc.), as well as applying skills. Meeting and demonstrating OPWDD Core Competencies. Ensuring health, wellness and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people we support. Demonstrating a willingness to assist people with ADLs. Transporting and escorting people we support on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc. Building Positive relationships. Maintaining a therapeutic environment through a variety of methods: Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, Informed Decision Making. Ensuring person centered plans are implemented. Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing. Using foundational Teaching skills (EMOE, Task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc. Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred Work or life experience within the intellectual/developmental disabilities field is a plus Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Basic written and verbal communication. Basic computer knowledge. Valid Driver's License may be required depending upon the position. Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Willingness to take initiative Schedule: Flexible; 16-20 hours/week for Part time positions 40 hours/week for Full time positions Benefits: DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today ! Tuition reimbursement Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full time positions) Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions Life insurance and long-term disability Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! Compensation: $19.05 hourly All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

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