Camp Director

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 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.

We are searching for a Camp Director to join our agency. This position is based out of our program in: Glenville. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner.

Camp Directors supervise a summer camp and its functions, which include overseeing regulatory compliance, ensuring satisfaction of the individuals we support, communicating with families, keeping a positive community image, and adhering to program budgets. They are responsible for the operational and supervisory needs of the staff and individuals of the camp 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. Serve as the primary supervisor of all Direct Care Staff assigned to their program and ensure that performance appraisals, adequate staffing ratios, and services are delivered to the individuals with quality and excellence. Ensure that the program and related areas are operating well to meet the needs of individuals served. Responsible for maintaining financial records, and they ensure that the program and individuals have their needs, wants, and services provided in the highest quality and manner. Immediately responds, reports and notifies necessary parties, according to agency policy, of all incidents, allegations of abuse and sensitive situations involving residential individuals, and assures that any situation which is potentially harmful to the health, safety and welfare of an individual is responded to and reported according to agency policy To supervise staff according to agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required, associate’s degree preferred Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License in good standing Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience and one (1) year of related experience in Human Services Must be at least 18 years old Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

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:

$22.34 - $24.63

Benefits:

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)

For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country.

We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date.

At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence.

Whether you’re directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve.

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.