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Mountain Lake Services

Community Habilitation Specialist - Community Services

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17–$23.30/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Port Henry, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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What they do

A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.

$51,718 / year median in New York

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Mountain Lakes Services' mission is to partner with people of all abilities to live their very best lives. Its vision is to be an inspirational model for advancing people's journey through excellence, innovation, and connections.

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $23.30 per hour

Hours Available:

Monday-Friday [8:00am-6:00pm] | Saturday-Sunday [OFF] Are you a compassionate and driven individual looking for more opportunities to get more involved with your local community as well as work with a company with a multitude of career opportunities? Then Mountain Lake Services might be the place for you! We are offering a flexible Monday through Friday schedule for our Community Habilitation Specialist position being offered in Port Henry, NY.

What you get to do:

Includes but is not limited to the following Provide direct support to children and adults with ID/DD living in the community. Plan and implement a variety of recreational activities/opportunities and play a lead role in developing meaningful in-house and community activities with an emphasis on age-appropriate activities and social experience. Actively network within the community to help develop friendships, natural supports, volunteer opportunities etc.

Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience:

Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred. Develop your skills in an environment rich with training opportunities and career advancement. Employees matter!

Benefits include:

Paid Time Off (a heavy focus on work life balance) Employee Emergency Grant Health, Dental, Vision, Agency funded Life Insurance at 4x annual salary Agency Paid Retirement Educational Assistance Eligible Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Opportunities for advancement and training Robust Employee Assistance Program Mentorship program