Center for Disability Services

Direct Support Professional – Adult Services

Center for Disability Services  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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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:
  • Flexible Hours
  • No Weekends
  • No Overnights
  • Part-time and full-time opportunities
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits package
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.
Requirements:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • NYS 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 pounds
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
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:

$18.15 - $19.25

Center for Disability Services

About Center for Disability Services

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support.

For over 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

The Center for Disability Services provides comprehensive Health Care, residential services, education, adult programming, service coordination and skilled nursing care to individuals with disabilities. In addition, we have a commercial printing, inserting, and mailing operation that is supported by a workforce of over 200 individuals with disabilities.

Our annual budget is approximately $129 million dollars and we employ over 2,700 workers in over 80 locations. The Center also has a Foundation that supports many of the necessary services that are not funded by other sources.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
cfdsny.org
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