Lunch Aide

Entertimeonline; Town of Woodbury (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition & certification assistance

Career growth through internal promos

NADSP credentialing rewards

Job summary

Center for Developmental Disabilities is seeking a part-time aide at 20 hours per week to support students with disabilities, assist with meals, and help with daily living activities in a classroom setting.

The role emphasizes safety, supportive interaction with students, and collaboration with teachers. A high school diploma is required; NYS driver’s license is preferred and opportunities for NADSP credentials may exist.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must be able to perform physical activities (twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing).
• Must be able to sit, walk, drive and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervision and preparation of student lunches.
• Support students with feeding protocols and encourage independence during meals.
• Monitor mealtime safety to prevent choking.
• Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene and toileting.
• Support classroom teacher during non-instructional activities.
• Interact with students in a consistent, supportive, and nurturing manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment and assist with materials.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the classroom team and follow agency policies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Location 72 South Woods Rd,Woodbury, NY, 11797,United States
• Base Pay $18.72 - $18.72 / Hour
• Employee Type Part Time 20 Hours
• Required Degree High school

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus of $1,000.

Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you!

At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication.

We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion.

Schedule:

Part-Time: Monday - Friday 10am-2pm

Some Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with the supervision and preparation of the student lunches.
• Supports students in the following individualized feeding protocols and encourages independence during meals.
• Monitors students closely to prevent choking and to ensure mealtime safety.
• Assists students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and toileting, using universal precautions.
• Supports the classroom teacher in supervising students during non-instructional activities.
• Interacts with students in a consistent, supportive, and nurturing manner.
• Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including care of materials and equipment.
• Collaborates effectively and professionally as part of the classroom team.
• Follows all agency policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED;
• Valid NYS Driver’s License preferred;
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred;
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as (but not limited to); twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing ;
• Must be able to sit, walk, drive, and stand for prolonged periods of time;
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What we offer:

• $5,000 per year for tuition & certification assistance
• Career growth:80% of our roles are filled through internal promotions
• NADSP credentialing with up to $3,250 in rewards

Social Media

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheCenterforDevelopmentalDisabilites/

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.