Day Program Counselor

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; Town of Queensbury (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Overnights

8 Paid Holidays

3 weeks PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Center for Disability Services, Inc. in Queensbury, NY is seeking Day Program Counselors to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through engaging activities and community outings. Paid on-the-job training is provided and prior experience is not required.

Roles include direct personal care and helping participants plan meaningful daily activities. The organization offers no overnight shifts, 8 paid holidays, 3 weeks of PTO, a comprehensive benefits package and a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• NYS Driver's License in good standing (some sites require this).
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage independence in all aspects of daily life.
• Collaborate with your team to plan, create and assist with activities and opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the people you support.
• Provide any necessary direct personal care to the people we support.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Day Program CounselorApply: Queensbury, NY: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: JR103437### **Where people get better at life!**Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.***We are hiring Day Program Counselors!***This is a great opportunity for those already in the human service field or anyone looking to start a new career! We offer paid on-the-job training! Prior experience is not required!Looking to make a difference? We are searching for Direct Support Professionals to join our Day Services Team. Together, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful and engaging opportunities and activities both onsite and in the community. Bowling, cooking, dance, crafts, volunteering, games, music, photography, exercising, shopping, and exploring the community are just some of what we do. Come share your interests and passions to provide new and enriching experiences.**We offer:*** No Overnights* Part-time and full-time opportunities* 8 Paid Holidays* 3 weeks PTO* Comprehensive benefits package**Responsibilities:*** Support and encourage independence in all aspects of daily life.* Collaborate with your team to plan, create and assist with activities and opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the people you support.* Provide any necessary direct personal care to the people we support.**Requirements:*** High School diploma or equivalent* NYS Driver's License in good standing (some sites require this)* Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds*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:**$18.15 - $19.25 **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)