Day Habilitation Specialist - Hauppauge
Company: Acld
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Day Habilitation Specialist -
Day Habilitation Program Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER ! When a
group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their
children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we
are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200 staff and
providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists
children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of
independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes,
dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few
exceptional people who have a passion to create a meaningful impact
in the lives of the amazing people we support. We have great
opportunities for positive, motivated individuals to work in a day
hab setting assisting adults diagnosed with
intellectual/developmental disabilities in becoming self-sufficient
and self-actualized. Get in on the ground floor and train for an
entry level career in the healthcare/education field! In this
position, you will: Help program participants achieve/exceed their
personal goals; Provide structure and emotional support; Assist in
resolving behavioral issues; Help people supported with personal
hygiene; Complete detailed, accurate documentation Transport the
people supported to and from volunteer and pre-vocational
activities using Agency vehicles. We require: Clean, valid NYS
Driver’s license High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years
MR/DD experience OR Associate's or Bachelor's degree OR 3 years
related experience Some experience working with the intellectually
and developmentally disabled population preferred; but will train.
Complete within 6 months of hire and maintain required trainings in
AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) and SCIP
(Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention). The ability to
assist with lifting and transferring an adult person. Ability to
communicate and understand English; both verbally and in writing
Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Personal Assistant,
Resident Assistant, Direct Care Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home
Care Aide or Companion is a plus. Must have flexibility to be
reassigned to other programs and/or locations as needed Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p Some programs/locations may have a differential in
addition to the hourly rate. Apply online at www.acld.org or text
us for more information at 516 732-3979. An EOE m/f/d/v Req 4587
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm 40 hours
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