Community Service Professional

The Center for Disability Services; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Certification Training Opportunities

EAP

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in New York is seeking Community Service Professionals to support people with developmental disabilities in the Capital District, at home or in the community. You will help individuals engage in activities and learn life skills to gain independence.

This role offers a flexible schedule, the opportunity to work around education or childcare, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Must be 18+, valid NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to people of all ages with developmental disabilities in the Capital District, in the person’s private home, or out in the community.
• Engage in recreational and community-based activities such as shopping, exercise groups, restaurants & more.
• Provide learning opportunities to support their goal to achieve independence.
• CSP's support people with different abilities to learn and practice skills to gain greater independence, work towards achieving their dreams and be valued members of the community.

Skills

Driver's License

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 Community Service Professionals (CSP) to join our agency!Are you looking for a flexible schedule to work around your busy life? This position is perfect for anyone looking to work around their education, childcare, primary job, and more!Responsibilities:Provide individualized support to people of all ages with developmental disabilities, throughout the Capital District, in the person's private home, or out in the community.Engage in recreational and community-based activities such shopping, exercise groups, restaurants & more.Provide learning opportunities to support their goal to achieve independence.CSP's support people with different abilities to learn and practice skills to gain greater independence, work towards achieving their dreams and be valued members of the community.Requirements:Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable transportation.Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position.What We ProvideMedical/Dental/Vision*PTO*401K*Flexible scheduleCertification Training Opportunities*Dependent on hour statuesAt 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:$19.56 - $20.47Benefits: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)