Habilitation Aide
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How this pay compares
This posting states $17.51–$20.08 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in New York post a median of $19.54 an hour, the middle half $19–$20, across 321 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in New York earn a median of $19.05 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
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About the job
NEW increased starting wage
Pay: $17.51 to $20.08 ( based on related experience )
Nature of Work:
The Habilitation Aide is responsible for the implementation of each individual’s Individualized Program Plan as determined by the individual and his/her Service Planning Team. This includes, but is not limited to: assisting with personal hygiene, dining, ambulating, transportation, behavioral support, and overall health and well being of the individual. The Habilitation Aide meets regularly with their supervisor and confers with other members of the individual’s Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs, likes, and choices of the individual.
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Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED is preferred. Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
- One year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferred.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Pathways insurability guidelines to operate agency-owned vehicles.
- Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD.
Pathways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, while we learn and grow together.
Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
From Pathways's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Pathways hires mental health staff, front-office staff and caregivers in Corning, Horseheads and other towns in New York.
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