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Community Habilitation- Direct Support Professional $30/hr

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Spectrum Behavior Services, LLC

New York, NY (In Person)

$63,440 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/26/2026

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Job Description

Overview and Compensation:
Experienced Direct Support Professional needed for occasional day and evening Community Habilitation (Com Hab) shifts. The position involves working one-on-one with a young man with Autism in home and community-based settings and is an OPWDD Self Direction funded program. The selected candidate will join a well-established program and receive comprehensive initial training and ongoing guidance from clinical experts in a supportive and team-oriented atmosphere. Competitive hourly rate, and opportunities to expand to 30 hours per week guaranteed compensation after completing initial training! Benefits eligible at 30 hours per week. Door-to-door transportation is provided to and from all community classes and outings (no MTA). Meals or meal allowance provided during shifts. You would work on teaching these skills: independent living skills communication socialization behavior support Hours and location: Position requires daytime, evening and weekend availability. Family is located in Upper Manhattan.
Additional requirements:
Position is subject to OPWDD background check and requires minimum one-year prior experience working with individuals with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
Note to all applicants:
In order to be considered for this position (a) fully answer all application questions in your own words and (b) ensure your resume includes minimum two years of experience providing support to people with autism and/or developmental disabilities.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$30.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
Mileage reimbursement Paid orientation Paid time off Paid training Application Question(s): Are you available to work 4pm-9pm? Are you available to work weekends? Are you physically able to participate in active tasks like walking 4,000-5,000 steps, fitness routines, and general houskeeping? What makes you a good fit for this position? Please describe how your experience and strengths align with the role. Are you available to work Monday-Friday shifts?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
providing services for people with autism : 2 years (Required) providing services for people with
DD:
2 years (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person