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title: Community Habilitation Specialist
description: Cardinal McCloskey Community Services is hiring for the Community Habilitation
  Specialist role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-13T22:14:07Z
og_description: Join Cardinal McCloskey Community Services as Community Habilitation Specialist
  in North Salem, NY. Pays $19.25–$19.75 per hour.
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| **Company** | Cardinal McCloskey Community Services |
| **Location** | North Salem, NY |
| **Salary** | $19.25/hr - $19.75/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 11, 2026 |
| **History** | First seen 42 days ago (2026-10-02), reposted 2 times |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** Cardinal McCloskey Community Services sponsors H-1B visas.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Cardinal McCloskey Community Services.

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## Description

## **Morning Shift Availability Only**

**7 AM- 3 PM**

## **Be the Spark That Lights the Way - Join CMCS as an Integration Specialist!**

**Safe Children, Stable Families, Successful Lives.**

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to **protect**, **empower**, and **promote independence** for at-risk children and families, as well as individuals with developmental disabilities, through high-quality community-based services.

As a **Community Habilitation Specialist**, you won't just be clocking in - you'll be changing lives, building relationships, and helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities reach their goals. In this role, you will be teaching daily living skills, going on community outings, or simply being a supportive presence.

**Responsibilities:**

- Helping individuals build confidence and independence through daily routines and personal goals.
- Encouraging community participation - from fun outings to skill-building activities.
- Being a role model and mentor to both residents and teammates.
- Assisting with appointments, recreation, and personal care when needed.
- Keeping things organized with timely documentation.
- Creating a safe, respectful, and uplifting environment every day.
- Driving individuals to activities in agency vehicles.

**Requirements**:

- High school diploma or GED (college coursework or DSP certifications are a bonus!)
- A positive attitude, compassion, and a willingness to jump in and help
- Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
- Valid NYS driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
- Comfort with basic tech tools for documentation.
- Ability to maintain certifications like AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and PROMOTE.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Ability to safely lift and assist up to 70 lbs, to support individuals' mobility, personal care, transfers, and emergency needs with care and dignity.
- Join in on moderate physical activities - ***think walks in the park or dance parties in the living room!***

**CMCS Offers:**

- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Work Schedules

### **Ready to Join a Team That Makes a Difference?**

**Our locations are throughout Westchester and Rockland Counties, New York, including White Plains, North Salem, Peekskill, Valhalla, Ossining, Yonkers, Cortlandt Manor, West Nyack, Mount Vernon, Briarcliff Manor, and New Rochelle.**

**If you're ready to bring your heart, your energy, and your passion to a role that truly matters - apply today and start your journey with CMCS. Let's make every moment count, together.**

**#HR24B**
## Skills

- Compassion
- Teamwork
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Demand-Side Platform (Dsp)
- Personal Care
- Human Resources
- Driving
- Dance
- First Aid
- Communication
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- Other Retirement and Savings

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