Life Skills Instructor – Day Program

Chappaqua, New York
Ability Beyond
At Ability Beyond You Can Be Accepted, Celebrated, & Empowered to Make a Difference!
NEW INCREASED PAYRATE ! It’s 2025 time for YOU to make $20.25!

Location: Chappaqua, NY (Westchester County – conveniently located off the Saw Mill River Parkway)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shift – No weekends!

Pay Rate: $20.25 / hour

At Ability Beyond, we’re looking for passionate individuals to support adults with developmental and physical disabilities, helping them live their best lives in our day programs or out in the community.

What You’ll Do:

• Support individuals with disabilities in either site-based or community-based day programs.
• Help integrate individuals into the community through recreational, leisure, or volunteer activities.
• Be a role model, teaching valuable socialization and life skills.
• Provide assistance with daily living tasks, including personal care, as needed.
• Transport individuals to and from programs or activities.

What We’re Looking for:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• A valid driver’s license is required
• No experience? No problem! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.

Positions Open
Young Adult Programs:

• Without Walls (WoW) Program – Help young adults and transitioning students explore and engage in experiences in the community. This unique program operates “independent of walls” meaning that participants are not confined to a particular site-base. Time is spent in the community volunteering and having life experiences!
• Youth Development Program – Help prepare young adults who are interested in pursuing employment with the skills and knowledge necessary to successfully begin their careers. Days are split between classroom training to develop prevocational skills and being out in the community participating in volunteer work and preparatory training.
• Galaxy Program – Transitional day program that supports young adults who are transitioning out of high school and into the world of adult services. Individuals split their day between the classroom working on educational and social activities and community activities such as bowling, movies, music therapy, and outdoor recreation.

Adult Day Programs:

• Sensory Program – Supports individuals with total care needs and has a small staff to individual ratio. It is named the sensory program because the focus of learning is often on sensory based activities such as arts and crafts.
• ACCESS Program – An adult day program that supports our older population. The individuals’ needs in terms of the level of support needed. Days are spent either on site participating in programming or out interacting within the community engaged in a variety of social, educational and recreational activities.

Why should you join our team?

• Free Training – We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
• Great Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus pet insurance!
• Paid Time Off – Earn vacation days the longer you stay.
• Retirement Plan – Save for your future with our 403B plan.
• Loan Forgiveness – Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Career Growth – Learn and grow with leadership opportunities.
• Supportive Team – Join a group that appreciates and celebrates your hard work.

Why This Job Matters:
You’ll make a real impact by helping adults with disabilities learn new skills, become more independent, and enjoy life. Every day is different, and you’ll feel great knowing you’re making a difference.

Curious about what it’s like to work here?
Check out our team in action:
Join Ability Beyond’s Virtual Job Fair on December 9, 2025 from 9AM-4PM!
Walk-In’s Welcome OR APPLY HERE to get scheduled!
Job Fair Link:
Were you referred by a friend? Let us know in your application!

Be part of a community that celebrates YOU and the work you do! Apply today and make a real difference at Ability Beyond.
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