Community Habilitation Specialist - Mentor, Dutchess County
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Greystone Programs
Hopewell Junction, NY, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one support to children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them build independence and life skills. Act as a positive role model while facilitating community involvement and social connections.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Hopewell Junction, NY 12533Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00 HourlyChange a Life. Change Your Own.
Become a Community Habilitation Specialist!
📍 Locations: Wappingers • Poughkeepsie
🕐 Schedule: Part-Time — Afternoons, Early Evenings & Weekends
Perfect for: College students, retirees, or anyone looking for flexible, meaningful part-time work!
Make a Difference Every Day
Do you love helping others learn, grow, and become more independent? Are you patient, creative, and compassionate?
As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you'll work one-on-one with children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You'll support individuals in their homes and communities while helping them reach personal goals, build life skills, and try new things.
What You'll Do
Be a patient, supportive, and positive role model
Help individuals reach their goals and build independence
Create fun and meaningful activities
Encourage community involvement and social connections
Provide support using positive behavior strategies
Assist with personal care when needed — training provided
What We Provide
Career Ladder — opportunities for promotions and pay increases
Mileage Reimbursement for approved travel
Activity Fee Reimbursement for community outings
Weekly Payroll
Responsive Support
Plus — $500 Retention Bonus!
Receive a $500 bonus after 6 months of successful employment.
Ready to make a difference? Join our team and help someone reach their goals while building a rewarding career of your own!
Qualifications⭐ What You'll Need
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and your own vehicle
Stable work history
A genuine heart for helping others
Flexible availability
Comfort assisting with personal care when needed
Comfort using smartphones and web-based apps
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
Greystone Programs provides exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities for children, adults, and families living with Autism and other developmental disabilities. As a recognized human services provider, we offer certified residential programs and community-based / non-residential programs that include habilitation services in a five-county region of the Hudson Valley, New York. Greystone prides itself on nurturing relationships that go beyond the commonplace. We work side-by-side with program participants-as-colleagues in celebration of the wonderful diversity of the human spirit. Through New York State OPWDD certified residential programs Greystone operates 14 group homes in three counties: Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster. We are dedicated to an “aging-in-place” approach for all who reside at Greystone. Our community based services encompass a variety of habilitation programs. We offer Community Habilitation, and Day Habilitation; as well as In-Home Behavior Therapy; Children’s Waiver Services and Family Education and Training. Additionally, we host social skills development groups, recreation programs, weekend respite, and after school and school break programs.
Founded
1979
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Hopewell Junction, NY
