About this opportunity
Ohel Children's Home and Family Services lists this Community Habilitation Counselor- HCBS opportunity in corona, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Community Habilitation Counselor
Ohel is looking for Community Habilitation Counselors who are creative, dedicated, and responsible to work one-on-one with youth who have mental health challenges or who are medically fragile and live at home in the community. Community Habilitation covers in-person services and supports related to the youth's acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of skills necessary to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and/or Health-Related Tasks delivered in the community.
Responsibilities include addressing health and safety needs required during the delivery of the service, and the necessary staff actions to assist the youth in reaching their Community Habilitation outcome. The activities are designed to preserve or enhance independence or reduce the loss of independence.
Requirements:
Paraprofessionals with a high school diploma or GED and appropriate skills and training
Experience working with children/youth (preference given to those with experience working with children/youth with special needs)
Valid NY or NJ Driver's license preferred. Good English communication skills a must. Flexible part time, after school hours. Locations include Brooklyn, Queens, Far Rockaway and Long Island.
Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
corona, NY, 11368, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.