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We are searching for Senior Day Program Counselors to join our agency.
Senior Day Program Counselors will provide full support to individuals including; dining, lifting, direct personal care, development and implementation of activities, supervision/oversight of individuals to ensure that they are carrying out their goals.
Responsibilities:
Senior Day Program Counselors will provide full support to individuals including; dining, lifting, direct personal care, development and implementation of activities, supervision/oversight of individuals to ensure that they are carrying out their goals.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for accurately documenting and providing services to the individuals they support
- Promote independence and community inclusion
- Responsible for the implementation of the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusion
- May function as a Team Leader for each individual assigned
- May be responsible for the direction of all staff assigned to that program area
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
- A minimum of one (1) year of job related experience is required, specifically working with people with developmental disabilities or related field
- A minimum of an Associate’s degree or two completed years of college may be considered in lieu of the 1 year experience
- Must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position
If you are employed by a U.S Federal, State, Local or Tribal Government or Not-for-Profit organization, you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program that is funded by New York State.
*To learn more about this program and New York State eligibility requirements, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
*To learn more about this program and New York State eligibility requirements, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
At 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:
$18.42 - $19.51Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Early Access to Pay with RAIN
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
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