Clinical Assistant

The Center for Disability Services; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking Clinical Assistants to support individuals in residential settings across the Capital Region.

Responsibilities include promoting independence in daily treatment and services, and joining interdisciplinary teams for person-centered planning.

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.
• 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

• Assist, provide and promote independence in daily treatment, care and services of people we support.
• Serve as members of individuals’ planning, implementation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist in implementing individualized residential habilitation services.
• Respect the individuals’ personal choices, lifestyles and dignity to take informed risks.

Skills

Caregiving

Teamwork

Communication

Independence support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree preferred

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 servicesRespect the individuals’ personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to take informed risks.Requirements:High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferredAt least 1 year of work experience with Developmental Disabilities requiredMust be at least 18 years old to apply for this positionMust be able to lift a minimum of 50 poundsMust have a valid NYS driver’s license in good standingOPWDD 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 - $19.80Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEarly Access to Pay with RAINPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)