Residential Habilitation Specialist RSH- Mon-Thurs

Make an Impact.

At Well Life Network, every role plays a vital part in empowering people to live their best lives. As part of one of New York’s largest nonprofit health and human services organizations, you’ll join a team dedicated to compassion, inclusion, and excellence—helping individuals and families thrive every day.

The Residential Habilitation Specialist implements in‑home training programs for developmentally disabled persons who reside in their own homes or other individual service environments. The specialist may be called upon to perform activities of daily living for individuals who require total support.

• Assist in the planning and development of goals and service plans.
• Implementation of teaching strategies designed to maximize each individual’s level of independence.
• Activities of daily living (self‑care: hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, shaving, etc.).
• Independent living (cooking, housekeeping, clothing care).
• Use of community resources (public transportation, stores, museums, libraries, parks, etc.).
• Language and communication.
• Motor development/mobility.
• Social and emotional development.
• Functional academics (money usage, telling time, measurement, reading, writing, math).
• Monitor individuals’ progress by documenting performance in progress notes.
• Provide behavioral interventions when necessary following OMRDD approved techniques; duties may require physically intervening.
• Participate in and attend staff meetings and in‑service training at various sites.
• Communicate information verbally and in writing to the individuals’ service coordinator, supervisor and other staff as necessary.
• Caseloads and work schedules are subject to change, based on consumer need/choice.
• Must be able to physically interact with the program individuals, negotiate the environment independently including assisting in all SCIP interventions, emergency CPR and/or first aid techniques and fire drills.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as requested.

High School Diploma or GED; some experience in working with developmentally disabled persons preferred.

• Compensation:
  Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
• Robust Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan with matching.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
• Wellness Program:
  Free and low‑cost gym and wellness access and support.
• Training & Growth:
  Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Meaningful Work:
  Direct impact on the lives of youth and their families.
• Supportive Environment: A collaborative team that values your contributions.