Resident Counselor - Flexible Scheduling & Impactful Care

Center for Disability Services, Inc.; Town of Guilderland (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling (FT, PT, Per Diem/

Weekend/Evening/Overnight availability

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Dental/Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance and LTD

Holidays

Retirement Matching

Job summary

The Center for Disability Services, Inc. is seeking a Resident Counselor to support individuals throughout the Capital Region.

Openings exist at multiple locations with compensation commensurate to experience and program acuity, plus shift differentials and trainings. Responsibilities include joining planning and interdisciplinary teams, promoting independence, and implementing personalized care plans while respecting residents' choices and dignity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of related experience preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the person’s planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Assisting, promoting, and providing independence in daily treatment, care, and services; respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and their dignity to take informed risks.
• Help implement personalized habilitation services, outlined in their personalized care plan.
• Assist in acquisition of skills, including basic activities of daily living, self-care and household management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Center for Disability Services, Inc. is seeking a Resident Counselor to support individuals throughout the Capital Region.

Openings exist at multiple locations with compensation commensurate to experience and program acuity, plus shift differentials and trainings. Responsibilities include joining planning and interdisciplinary teams, promoting independence, and implementing personalized care plans while respecting residents' choices and dignity.