Float Day Program Counselor
Center for Disability Services · Albany, NY · 3 mo ago
Education$23.02/hrFull-time
Where People Get Better at Life!
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.
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.
Requirements
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- NYS Driver's License in good standing is required
- Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Qualifications
- Prior experience is not required
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and ability to build relationships with individuals and their families
Benefits
- Flexible weekday hours between 7 AM and 6 PM
- No weekends or overnights
Pay
- $23.02 per hour
Schedule
- Flexible weekday hours between 7 AM and 6 PM
- No weekends or overnights
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Professional development opportunities
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.