Community Habilitation Specialist

Summary Job Description

The Community Habilitation Specialist supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing skills that promote independence, confidence, and community integration. Services are delivered one-to-one in the individual’s home and community and are tailored to personal interests, goals, and strengths. This role is ideal for recent graduates, individuals reentering the workforce, or those seeking flexible work hours with purpose and impact. 

About Little Flower 

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929. 

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services. 

Program Summary 

The Community Habilitation Program provides personalized habilitative services that empower consumers to direct their own support. Specialists partner with individuals to strengthen life management skills, promote self-advocacy, and expand meaningful participation in the community. 

Principle Responsibilities 

• Ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in all settings
• Providing supportive companionship and serving as a positive role model
• Building trusting relationships with individuals and families
• Using clear, professional written and verbal communication
• Completing all service documentation within twenty-four hours to support compliance and billing
• Providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings as needed
• Supporting individuals to achieve their identified goals through skill development and encouragement
• Communicating promptly with supervisors, individuals, and families regarding schedule changes, lateness, or absences
• Supporting good personal care habits based on individual needs Identifying and reporting health or safety concerns to supervisors Participating in the development and implementation of service documentation and goal plans

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid New York State driver license
• Ability to travel to consumer homes and community locations

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience providing coaching, mentoring, or life-skills training
• Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, and responsibility in all interactions
• Demonstrated ability to promote physical and emotional well-being
• Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships

Salary Range 

The salary range for this role is $18-20 per hour and will be calculated based upon education and experience.   

Travel Requirements 

This position offers a per diem, in the community schedule that requires travel throughout Suffolk County. It may require occasional work in our Wading River office.