Community Support Staff - After School Hours Available

The Arc Lexington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid time off

After-school hours for teachers

Low-cost benefits package

Paid training

Job summary

The Arc Lexington is seeking Community Support Staff to guide and assist people with developmental disabilities, helping them become more independent in daily living within home and community settings.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and a valid NYS driver's license with 2 years of experience. The role offers supportive training and a chance to make a meaningful impact in local communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid NYS Driver's license with 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and care for individuals with developmental disabilities to improve independence and self-help skills in home, community, or group settings.

Skills

Driver's license

Experience requirement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TEACHERS WANTED! We can accommodate after school hours!

What does a Community Support Staff do?

A Community Support Staff provides guidance, direction and care as they assist people with developmental disabilities in becoming more independent by teaching techniques to improve their self-help skills within their home, community or a group setting.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Valid NYS Driver's license with 2 years of experience is required

What can The Arc Lexington offer you?

• Competitive starting wages
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Ability to accommodate after school hours for teachers
• A complete, very low-cost benefits package
• Paid training

Why work at The Arc Lexington?

The Arc Lexington always strives to be the best possible employer. This means going to great lengths to ensure it is a great place to work, a place where employees feel valued, nurtured and respected. Employees find fulfilling, meaningful careers at The Arc Lexington and enjoy being part of our family. The Arc Lexington employees have repeatedly voted us for several awards:

• 2013 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2014 - Voted #1 Large Workplace in the Capital District
• 2014 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award
• 2017 - Best Company to Work For in New York State
• 2022 - Albany Times Union Top Workplace Award & Times Union Meaningfulness Award
• 2023 - 10 Best Workplaces for Diversity

We hope you will join us in making a difference!

The Arc Lexington provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws (\"each a \"Protected Characteristic\")). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.