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Center for Disability Services Weekend Warrior Resident Counselor - Site Based in Albany, New York
Weekend Warrior Resident Counselor - Site Based
Direct Support Albany, New York
Salary: USD 20.00 Hourly
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Description
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 Weekend Warrior Resident Counselors (Site-Based) to support our Residential Programs at an enhanced compensation rate.
This position is responsible for assisting, providing and promoting independence in residential individuals’ daily treatment, care and services. In this role, you will work 32 hours on the weekend for additional bonus compensation contingent upon working scheduled hours. You will also be assigned to a specific location, based on program needs. Responsibilities:
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of all elements of staff action plans and completing associated documentation
Promoting independence, community inclusion, individualization and productivity while respecting the persons supported personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to take informed risks are critical functions of the job
Requirements:
Assigned to specific location
Weekend Coverage between Friday 3 pm to Monday 9 am
Must be have specialized training - First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R, OPWDD Medication Administration Certification, and CFDS Authorized Driver within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete additional program specific training requirements during first six months of employment. Employee must maintain certifications continuously to remain in this position
NYS Driver's License required
High School diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of job related experience, specifically in working with individuals with developmental disabilities or working in nursing home or home care settings required
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.
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