Day Habilitation Specialist
Company: ACLD
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: January 15, 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 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. Prior experience as Caregiver,
Care Assistant, Personal Assistant, Resident Assistant, Direct Care
Worker, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide or Companion is a plus.
Locations: Bethpage, Commack, Deer Park, Hauppauge, Levittown, Glen
Cove and Westbury. Hours: Mon-Fri 8a - 4:30p or 8a - 3:45p Salary
Range:$20.00 - $22.00 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 3871
Keywords: ACLD, New York , Day Habilitation Specialist, Social Services , Hauppauge, New York
