Job Description

Do Work That Matters. In a Culture That Means It.

Be part of a team that values connection, accountability, and real impact.

Why Access?

Because how we work matters just as much as what we do. At Access, our Culture Playbook isn’t a poster on the wall – it’s how we show up for each other and for the people we support.

You’ll be part of a team that is:

• Clear about expectations
• Supportive and accountable
• Focused on outcomes that matter to people.

And committed to helping people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible – while making sure out staff can do the same.

Location: Highland (Ulster County)

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour

Hours: PT, 5 hrs. per week.

Job Description

We have a mission to help people live the healthiest and fullest lives possible. The CHW will provide skill building training and supports to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Supports take place in the community and or in the home depending on the need of the Individual.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• The Community Habilitation Worker will provide mentoring / teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve personal outcomes and growth.
• The Community Habilitation worker will teach daily living skills such as (money handling, socialization, cooking, job search, etc.). As well as any other skills as identified in the person’s individual plan.
• The Community Habilitation Worker will possibly have to perform lifting or assisting with hygiene functions for selected individuals.
• Work on the persons valued outcomes with the steps on how to achieve it based on caregivers / community supports and behaviors observed along with the individual’s strengths and needs.
• Meet with the assigned individual several times per week depending on coordinated hours.
• Community Habilitation Worker will travel to the location assigned.
• Attend trainings as required.
• It is essential that Community Habilitation Worker know and protect individual’s rights.
• Document each training session in the appropriate databases and report the progress and barriers with each client.
• The Community Habilitation Worker will receive supervision from the Community Habilitation Supervisor.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Must meet electronic (computer) and real-time technological reporting requirements to be an eligible candidate.
• Prior experience with related populations, i.e. Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Ability to document services and understand regulations.
• Bilingual English and Spanish speaking a plus.
• A valid and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Access to your own vehicle.

EEO Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and Veterans