Lead Day Hab Counselor - Training & Impact

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Employer-paid vision and dental

Tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Opengate is seeking a Lead Counselor for the Day Hab WOW program in Hawthorne, NY. The role supports the program manager and directs Direct Support Professionals to maintain a safe, engaging environment for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Direct Support Professional experience. It offers paid training, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency is required.
• Minimum of one year experience as a Direct Support Professional is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, role modelling and feedback to DSPs and assist in day-to-day program operations including data collection, safety, and incident reporting.
• Know all program participants on caseload and provide staffing coverage as needed.
• Assist with training new and existing employees.
• Model professional ethics and core competencies in coaching DSPs.
• Ensure procedures and policies promote safety and well-being of participants.
• Manage petty cash with proper receipts and tax-exemption forms.
• Facilitate community inclusion and attend required meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention and coverage when required.
• Greet families and visitors professionally and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Follow regulatory guidelines for safe, healthy, and clean environments.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Minimum of one year experience as a Direct Support Professional

Job description

Opengate is seeking a Lead Counselor for the Day Hab WOW program in Hawthorne, NY. The role supports the program manager and directs Direct Support Professionals to maintain a safe, engaging environment for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of Direct Support Professional experience. It offers paid training, benefits, tuition reimbursement, and generous PTO.