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Community Habilitation Coordinator
The Kelberman Center
Utica, NY, USA
USD 23-26 / hour
Posted on Dec 20, 2025
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Community Habilitation Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting individuals receiving Community Habilitation services. This position provides oversight, guidance, and person-centered planning for individuals on an assigned caseload while supporting and supervising direct support professionals.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Program Support
o Promote the safety, well-being, and independence of individuals receiving services.
o Deliver direct support services that align with the individuals needs and ability, as needed to
ensure continuity of care
o Develop, implement, and document Staff Action Plans (SAPs) aligned with Life Plan outcomes
using a person-centered approach
o Maintain regular contact with individuals supported to ensure satisfaction with services
• Program Leadership
o Offer coaching, feedback, and performance support to enhance staff growth and efficiency of
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
o Complete as needed disciplinary follow up in collaboration with agency expectations and
processes.
o Complete 90-day and annual performance support for DSPs
o Provide daily support and guidance to DSPs in home and community settings
o Engage in hiring, onboarding, and training tasks to obtain and maintain quality DSPs
o Provide required and as needed training to DSPs so they can successfully fulfill their job
responsibilities
o Serve as a positive role model in all interactions
o Communicate expectations clearly and foster a supportive, collaborative team environment
• Community and Teamwork
o Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in other
areas as requested by supervisor
o Work collaboratively with participants, families, program staff, co-workers, and supervisors
o Conduct self in a professional manner
o Serve as a member of the Leadership Team
o Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor
o Participate in Agency-wide events, advocacy, and/or, community education
• Follows Agency Standards and Procedures
o Provide person-centered, quality, services
o Demonstrate effective time management skills
o Observe confidentiality and safeguards regarding all participant related information
o Maintain compliance with applicable program rules and regulations
o Contribute to department and Agency quality improvement initiatives
o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as
with company policies
o Review daily, weekly, and monthly documentation to ensure quality and compliance
o Complete scheduled and as needed reviews and audits to ensure quality and compliance.
o Maintain a comprehensive health record for each individual assigned and notify supervisor of
any concerns
o Report any incidents or documentation concerns to supervisor/supporting department
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in human services or related fields required. • 1–3 years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities required. • Minimum of three years’ supervisory experience required. • OPWDD QIDP certification preferred. • Valid NYS Driver’s License required; travel is necessary.
Salary Description
$23 - $26 per hour.