Day Program Counselor: Empower Adults to Thrive (No Overnights)

The Center for Disability Services; Delmar (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Overnights

Part-time and full-time opportunities

8 Paid Holidays

3 weeks PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services in New York is hiring Day Program Counselors to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful activities both onsite and in the community.

We offer paid on-the-job training, no overnights, part-time and full-time opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work with a caring team to plan activities and support independence while providing direct personal care as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• NYS Driver's License in good standing (some sites require this).
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability 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.

Skills

NYS Driver's License

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Center for Disability Services in New York is hiring Day Program Counselors to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful activities both onsite and in the community.

We offer paid on-the-job training, no overnights, part-time and full-time opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will work with a caring team to plan activities and support independence while providing direct personal care as needed.