Day Habilitation Specialist - PWW Commack
Company: ACLD
Location: Commack
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Day Habilitation Specialist -
PWW Commack 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. Schedule: Mon-Fri
8:30a-4:30p Salary Range: 17.00 - 18.00 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 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm 40 hours
Keywords: ACLD, Hempstead , Day Habilitation Specialist - PWW Commack, Social Services , Commack, New York
