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Special education school with integrated therapies

Community Habilitation Specialist - DSP 2

Residential & Direct SupportUpdated on Oct 31
Full-timeTarrytown, NY, USA$19.55 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • A personal vehicle and car insurance are required.
  • The employee must be willing to use a personal vehicle for work.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.
  • Basic written and verbal communication ability is required.
  • The employee must be able to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • The employee must be able to travel in Westchester.
  • A tuberculosis test is mandatory for most positions.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Provide one-to-one supports in community and home settings.
  • Complete mandatory trainings based on the program and position, including AMAP, CPR/First Aid, SCIP-R, and Defensive Driving, and apply the skills learned.
  • Meet and demonstrate OPWDD Core Competencies.
  • Ensure health, wellness, and safety by managing crisis situations and providing appropriate supervision of the people supported.
  • Assist people with activities of daily living.
  • Transport and escort people supported to recreational activities, medical appointments, and home visits.
  • Build positive relationships.
  • Maintain a therapeutic environment using methods such as Personal Outcome Measures, Person Centered Thinking, and Informed Decision Making.
  • Ensure person-centered plans are implemented.
  • Complete documentation for compliance and billing.
  • Use foundational teaching skills, including EMOE, task analysis, essential skills, supports, and modifications.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or its educational equivalent is preferred.
  • Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus.

About the Company

Yai

Special education school with integrated therapies

Manhattan Star Academy is a private, non-profit day school serving ages 3–21 with developmental needs, offering preschool through upper school under the YAI Network. It combines academics with comprehensive therapies (occupational, physical, speech-language, counseling) delivered during the school day, using a developmentally based, Montessori-inspired approach in small classes. The campus uses sensory-friendly facilities and technology such as smart boards and iPads to support learning and track progress, and it runs a transition program with vocational training and internships. Its differentiators are the integrated therapy model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental disabilities, and a clear path from early education to post-secondary readiness with individualized support.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Seed
Total funding
$330K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2023

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