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About the Role
Community Mainstreaming Associates supports individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives through comprehensive services that promote inclusion and empower them to thrive. Join our team to help individuals develop the skills, confidence, and connections needed for greater independence.
Responsibilities
- Provide meaningful instruction to develop and strengthen community living and independent living skills.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living, personal care, and health-related needs.
- Promote community inclusion by supporting individuals in accessing and participating in community activities.
- Support the development of positive relationships, social skills, communication skills, and leisure interests.
- Help individuals identify and access appropriate community services, resources, and opportunities.
- Facilitate the development of independent community travel skills.
- Meet with individuals to discuss behavioral concerns, challenges, and sensitive topics appropriately and respectfully.
- Encourage individuals to identify potential outcomes, make informed choices, and develop problem-solving skills.
- Assist individuals in communicating effectively with Care Coordinators, vendors, healthcare providers, landlords, and other external entities.
- Coordinate and support a variety of recreational, social, and community-based activities.
- Encourage individuals to work toward their personal goals and increase independence.
- Provide person-centered support based on individual needs, interests, abilities, and preferences.
- Maintain appropriate documentation of services, activities, and participant progress.
- Communicate relevant concerns, progress, and changes to the individual's support team.
- Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid and clean New York State Driver's License.
- Experience as a Community Habilitation Specialist, babysitter, Home Health Aide, caregiver, or in a related support role.
- Own vehicle with valid proof of insurance, registration, and inspection.
- Ability to travel with participants in a vehicle for at least 30 minutes.
- Ability to work independently with remote supervision.
- Ability to identify community resources and activities that align with participants' interests and goals.
- Personable, approachable, patient, and dependable demeanor.
- Proficiency with computers and smartphones.
- Must possess and maintain a personal cell phone for work-related communication.
- Smartphone required.
- Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) (Preferred).
- Experience providing direct support, community habilitation, respite, home health, childcare, or other human services (Preferred).
- Knowledge of community-based services and resources for individuals with developmental disabilities (Preferred).
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Smartphone proficiency
Location
- Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY
- Port Washington
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Community-based
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Experienced
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $20.50 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision Plan
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft & Fraud Protection
- Legal Services
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance: Employer-sponsored
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Section 125 Flexible Spending Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- New York State Sick Leave (Part-time employees)
About the Company
- Community Mainstreaming Associates' mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives.
- Services promote inclusion and empower those served to thrive within their communities.
- The organization is driven by compassion, innovation, and a commitment to making a difference.
Equal Opportunity
- Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.