Associate Director of Career Development Center for Career and Community Engaged Learning

Join our team of difference makers!; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to supporting adults with mental illness as a Residential Rehabilitation Educator. This role provides an opportunity to teach essential daily living skills, implement treatment plans, and assist individuals in achieving independence. With a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we offer a supportive work environment and numerous career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Tuition remission program

Health/dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Various opportunities for career advancement

Quality training for staff

Group discounts on services

Retirement plan contributions

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the human services field or relevant coursework.
• Valid driver’s license required, personal vehicle access at some sites.
• CPR/FA and MAP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills.
• Implement treatment plans for goal achievement and symptom management.
• Administer medications and transport individuals to appointments.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in Psychology or related field preferred

Coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

**SCHEDULE IS:

Friday, Noon-7p**

Sat, 9a-7p

Sun, 9a-7p

Mon, Noon-7p

The Residential Rehabilitation Educator position is a great opportunity to work in the Human Services field. In this program, adults with mental illness share a home in the community. Our residential staff supports them to reach their goals by teaching them daily living skills to move them toward independence, assist in management of their psychiatric symptoms, ensure their physical health, and improve their quality of life!

Join our team and play an essential role in enabling adults with mental illness to live as actively and independently as possible!

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills
• Implementing treatment plans that assist with reaching goals or symptom management
• Administering medications
• Transporting to doctor's appointments and social activities

We offer a competitive salary and a great benefit package!

• Tuition remission program - 100% tuition for undergraduate coursework in a Massachusetts State College or University
• Health/dental insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Various opportunities for career advancement
• Commitment to provide quality training to our staff
• Group discounts on cell phones, movie tickets and various club memberships
• Company contributions to retirement plan
• Company paid life insurance
• Opportunities to attend in-service trainings and more…

Required Skills

• Patience and an understanding and ability to interact with individuals with disabilities
• Dependability, flexibility, and desire to help others
• Must have a valid driver’s license---access to a personal vehicle required at some sites, excellent driving record and experience

Required Experience

• Previous experience working in the human services field, or completed coursework in Psychology, Social Work, or related field
• CPR/FA and MAP certification will be required
• BA/BS in Psychology or related field preferred

Aspire Health Alliance is committed to and passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate, support and promote diversity of thought, culture, and backgrounds. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, we base all employment decisions on each individual’s capabilities and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic. Aspire Health Alliance strives to fully reflect the clients and communities we serve and believes that a diversity of interests and cultures leads to a stronger and more innovative organization.

Qualifications:

• Patience and an understanding and ability to interact with individuals with disabilities
• Dependability, flexibility, and desire to help others
• Must have a valid driver’s license---access to a personal vehicle required at some sites, excellent driving record and experience