Direct Support Professional – Adult Day Program

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

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 OvernightsPart-time and full-time opportunities8 Paid Holidays3 weeks PTOComprehensive benefits packageResponsibilities: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 equivalentNYS 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 poundsAt 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:$18.88 - $20.02Benefits: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)