Recreation Specialist-CH565603
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ICL Inc.
New York, NY, US
Summary
The specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by fostering life skills, community engagement, and personal independence. Responsibilities include implementing individualized service plans, providing transportation, and maintaining accurate documentation of progress and activities.
Job Description
Community Habilitation Specialist
Schedule
Monday-Friday | 9am-3:30pm | 30 hours total
Minimum Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Certifications/Licenses: Valid NYS Driver’s License required; CPR, First Aid, and SCIP‑R certification or ability to become certified within 6 months.
Work Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Work Location Requirement: Community-based/onsite role.
Compensation
Hourly rate: $19.8077
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (HSA), Dental and Vision plans
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, Personal, Sick, Mental Health Days and 12 paid holidays
- Employee Wellness Programs: Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
- Learning & Development Opportunities: Educational Leave and Tuition Assistance, Training and Career Development Tracks
- Additional Perks: Commuter Benefits, recognition programs, discount programs, flexible spending plans, voluntary benefits including pet insurance, identity theft insurance, legal plans, and voluntary ancillary benefits
About the Role
The Community Habilitation Specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing life skills, community engagement, social connections, and personal independence. This role works one‑on‑one with individuals in their homes and community settings to help them achieve goals outlined in their Community Habilitation Plan and Individualized Service Plan (ISP).
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide transportation or accompany individuals to and from community activities.
- Follow goals and activities outlined in the Individualized Service Plan and Community Habilitation Plan.
- Document daily activities, progress, and observations in required service notes.
- Support individuals in developing social skills, recreational involvement, and community relationships.
- Assist individuals and families in identifying skills to build and develop plans to reach those goals.
- Help individuals access social, recreational, and community resources.
- Identify risks for social isolation and develop plans to enhance social connectedness.
- Negotiate schedules and daily activities with individuals and families.
- Submit accurate and timely service documentation and hours worked.
- Follow all action plans and behavioral plans as required.
- Apply knowledge of emergency procedures as outlined by the agency.
- Promote community participation, independence, and positive social interaction.
- Serve as a positive role model.
- Report incidents, concerns, and updates to the Residence Manager.
- Maintain CPR, First Aid, and SCIP‑R certifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.
The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment.
The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations
ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines:
Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem.
Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment.
Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
International
ICL is a leading global specialty minerals company that creates impactful solutions for humanity’s sustainability challenges in the global food, agriculture, and industrial markets.
The company's unique set of natural resources, passionate team of talented employees, and technological ingenuity, create impact by scaling up food production, ensuring food quality, enabling sustainable agriculture and industrial production, and protecting the environment.
The Company employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide and operates 48 plants in 13 countries worldwide in strategic locations
ICL’s three main pillars that define and set its guidelines:
Ingenuity: our innovation is created by passionate employees, unparalleled R&D infrastructure, and multiple partners, all forming a unique ecosystem.
Care: we focus on doing what is right for our employees, business partners, shareholders, communities, and the environment.
Leadership: we are market leaders in innovation, cost management, and sustainability, thanks to a performance-driven, can-do mindset, and our winning spirit.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Climate Technology Product Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
International
