Clinical Assistant

Talentify; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking Clinical Assistants for openings across the Capital Region. Compensation ranges from $18.69 to $19.80 per hour, with pay based on experience, program acuity, shift differentials, and training completed within the first months of employment.

Join a mission-driven agency committed to inclusive services and empowering individuals supported by the program. Applicants should have a HS diploma, valid NYS driver’s license, and relevant certifications as

Qualifications

• 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

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

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

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)