Senior Direct Support Professional

Senior Day Program CounselorJoin us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.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:Responsible for accurately documenting and providing services to the individuals they supportPromote independence and community inclusionResponsible for the implementation of the day program plans, opportunities for self-determination, independent activity, increased productivity and greater community inclusionMay function as a Team Leader for each individual assignedMay be responsible for the direction of all staff assigned to that program areaRequirements:High School diploma or equivalent is requiredA minimum of one (1) year of job related experience is required, specifically working with people with developmental disabilities or related fieldA minimum of an Associate's degree or two completed years of college may be considered in lieu of the 1 year experienceMust be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this positionIf 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. 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 InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Tuition ReimbursementEarly Access to Pay with RAINPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)