Community Habilitation Specialist - Mentor, Orange County

## Mentor - Orange County

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**Be a Champion for Change! Become a Community Support Specialist 🌟**

**Location:** Orange County, NY

**Schedule:** Part-time — afternoons, early evenings & weekends

**Perfect for:** College students, retirees, and anyone looking for meaningful part-time work with flexible hours

Do you love making a difference in someone's life? Are you the kind of person who brings energy, creativity, and compassion wherever you go? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

As a Community Support Specialist, you'll work one-on-one with children, teens, or adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities—right in their homes or out in the community. You'll be a mentor, a motivator, and a guide as they work toward personal goals and build life skills.

**💪 What You'll Do:**

• Be a positive role model and mentor
• Help individuals achieve their goals and grow their independence
• Spark fun and skill-building activities in the home or community
• Provide supportive guidance using positive behavior strategies
• Encourage community involvement and social connections
• Assist with personal care tasks as needed, with training provided

**What You'll Need:**

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and your own vehicle (required for community-based activities)
• Stable work history
• A heart for helping others and a flexible schedule
• Comfort assisting with personal care when needed

**We Provide:**

• A Career Ladder - a clear path for promotions and pay increases
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel
• Activity fee reimbursement for outings and community activities
• Flexible hours that fit your schedule — great for students, retirees, or anyone seeking meaningful part-time work

**$500 Retention Bonus** paid after 6 months of successful employment.
## Qualifications
.**What You'll Need:**

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and your own vehicle (required for community-based activities)
• Stable work history
• A heart for helping others and a flexible schedule
• Comfort assisting with personal care when needed