Clinical Assistant

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; Village of Scotia (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

Employee Assistance Program

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Talentify in the Capital Region of New York is seeking Clinical Assistants to support residents with developmental disabilities in residential programs. Rate of pay is commensurate with experience, program acuity, and training completions, with openings at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent (Associates preferred), at least 1 year of relevant experience, and be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• At least 1 year of work experience with Developmental Disabilities.
• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Must lift a minimum of 50 pounds and have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Certifications (OPWDD, First Aid/CPR, SCIP-R) must be completed within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist, provide and promote independence in daily treatment and services.
• Serve on planning, implementation and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assist in implementing individualized residential habilitation services.
• Respect personal choices, lifestyles and dignity while managing informed risk.

Skills

Physical stamina

Valid NYS driver’s license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree

OPWDD Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

SCIP-R Certification

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)