Community Habilitation Worker - Jamaica, Queens NY
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Access: Supports for Living
NY
Summary
Empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently through personalized support in home and community settings. Responsibilities include promoting social skills, monitoring safety, and documenting services using digital tools.
Job Description
Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.
Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.
Why Access?
Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.
You’ll be part of a team that is:
- Clear about expectations
- Supportive and accountable
- Focused on outcomes that matter to people.
And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.
Location: Jamaica, Queens NY
Pay Rate: $19.00/hr.
Hours: 6 hrs. per week
Make a Difference Every Day
As a Community Habilitation Worker, you’ll empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live more independent, connected, and fulfilling lives. Through personalized support and meaningful community involvement, you’ll help people build confidence, learn new skills, and advocate for themselves.
What You’ll Do
- Provide individualized support in home and community settings based on each person’s plan
- Promote independence in daily living, social skills, and community access
- Foster relationships and encourage self-advocacy
- Monitor safety and well-being; report concerns as needed
- Accurately document services using digital tools
- Communicate effectively with families, teams, and care coordinators
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training
What You Bring
- Compassion, patience, and dedication to helping others
- Ability to teach life or vocational skills clearly and supportively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Comfortable with basic technology and documentation
- High school diploma or GED
EEO Employer
IND2024
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans
Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.
Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.
We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.
Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.
Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.
We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.
We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Middletown, NY
Rewarding Lives. Healthy Communities.
Welcome to an agency that is passionate about supporting the families and communities of the Hudson Valley.
We have been evolving services for people facing the challenges of disability and mental illness for over 58 years.
Today ...we offer a broad range of programs and touch thousands of lives every week. Yet we always work hard to focus on the needs and potentials of one person at a time.
Our many and varied services are all focused on one goal: helping people with challenges live the fullest life possible.
We believe each of us is entitled to a voice in establishing our own life goals and strive to treat each person we assist as a partner.
We are committed to making a positive difference in the communities where we live and work.
Founded
1963
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Middletown, NY