SELF DIRECTED COMMUNITY HABILITATION INSTRUCTOR

SELF DIRECTED COMMUNITY HABILITATION INSTRUTOR

Hourly, Per Diem 

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Rate of pay will be determined by the actual service budget set for each participating individual.

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

The Role: The Self-Directed Community Habilitation Instructor provides one-on-one assistance to the individual in the home and community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and activities of daily living. 

What You Need for the Role:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must have own transportation for travel between work locations
• Working Knowledge of OPWDD services and supports
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• High School Diploma

What You'll Do:

• Provides one-on-one assistance to the individual in the home and in the community to enhance a variety of life skills to include social, recreational and any other activities of daily living.
• Complete training to use Brightway billing software
• Assists the individual in identifying social, recreation and other community resources the individual may wish to access to increase skills and independence.
• Regularly ensuring the submission of timesheets, mileage sheets, monthly expense reports, and service notes/documentation of the services provided are completed in a timely manner.
• Enhances and promotes social interaction and community participation.
• Provides transportation to the individual to and from community activities as needed.
• Facilitate a mentoring relationship/companionship to assist in building social and communal relationship.
• Assists, ensures and promotes necessary techniques/materials in order to teach the individual all aspects of daily skills that pertain to the individuals valued outcomes in the community habilitation plan.
• In cooperation with the individual, family, Circle of support, MSC, the community habilitation staff will assist in the identification and development of valued outcomes.
• Complete all trainings, in-service workshops and recertification trainings as required.

Why You'll Love This Job: 

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You: 

• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

If You Are: 

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the Brightway Living & Learning team! 

When you join our team, you become part of the Brightway Living & Learning Family! Click here to watch our video to find out more about the Brightway Living & learning Family. 

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.