Clinical Assistant

10 Center for Disability Svcs Inc; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in the Capital Region is seeking Clinical Assistants. Openings are at multiple locations; compensation depends on experience and program needs.

The role involves assisting individuals with daily treatment and promoting independence within a supportive team. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of relevant experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience with Developmental Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist and promote independence in daily treatment, care and services.
• Serve as a member of individuals’ planning, implementation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist in implementing individualized residential habilitation services while respecting personal choice and dignity.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

We are searching for Clinical Assistants to join our agency. Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region ! Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings.

Responsibilities

• Assisting, providing and promoting independence in the daily treatment, care and services of the people we support.
• Serve as members of the individuals’ planning, implementation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assisting in the implementation of individualized residential habilitation services Respect the individuals’ personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to take informed risks.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred At least 1 year of work experience with Developmental Disabilities required Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Must have a valid NYS driver’s license in good standing OPWDD Medication Administration Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and SCIP-R Certification must be completed within the first three months of employment (in addition to other program specific training required during first six months of employment)

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range: $18.69 - $19.80

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country.

We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date.

At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.

As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence.

Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.