Community Services Professional

The Center for Disability Services; Town of Queensbury (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

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Early Access to Pay with RAIN

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services is seeking Community Service Professionals to support individuals with developmental disabilities across the Capital District in private homes or community settings. Positions offer daytime, evening, and weekend flexibility with a minimum of 5 hours weekly and a structured schedule.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NYS driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to people with developmental disabilities in private homes or the community.
• Engage in recreational and community-based activities such as shopping, exercise groups, restaurants, and more.
• Provide learning opportunities to support independence goals.
• Help CSPs support learning and practice of skills for greater independence.

Skills

Valid NYS Driver’s License

Able to lift 50 pounds

Flexible schedule

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. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation, and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York's largest providers of programs and services to people in our communities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

What You’ll Do

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! We have Part-time and Full-time available positions throughout Capital District (including Warren and Washington counties) - offering flexible scheduling for daytime, evenings, and weekends! You will have a set schedule with only a minimum of 5 hours required every week.

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 Provide

• Medical/Dental/Vision*
• PTO*
• 401K*
• Flexible schedule
• Certification Training Opportunities *Dependent on hour statutes

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

$19.56 - $20.47

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)

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.