Day Program Coordinator

Direct Support Albany, New York

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Description

Day Program Coordinator: 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 looking for Day Program Coordinators to become part of our Adult Services Program. Responsibilities:

• The Day Program Coordinator has responsibility for the educational and vocational programming for assigned individuals, assist the day program supervisor in establishing programming and assigning staff

• Functions as the team leader for the interdisciplinary team servicing each individual on his/her caseload

• Participates in all aspects of direct care for assigned individuals as needed

• In addition to his/her caseload, is responsible for assisting the Directors/Day Program Administrators with the daily organizational needs of the program.

  Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required

• A minimum of (2) years of job related experience is required, specifically working with people with developmental disabilities or related field

• A minimum of an Associates degree or two completed years of college may be considered in lieu of 1 year experience

• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position

  The compensation range for this position is $18.92 to $19.97. Rate of pay is commensurate on experience.

  In this role, you may be eligible to receive the New York State funded Health Care Worker Bonus. **Please visit https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/providers/hwb_program/ to learn more.

  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.

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