Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.
We are searching for Clinical Assistants to join our agency. Openings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region !
Rate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting, providing and promoting independence in the daily treatment, care and services of the people we support.
- Serve as members of the individuals’ planning, implementation and interdisciplinary teams.
- Assisting in the implementation of individualized residential habilitation services
- Respect the individuals’ personal choice, lifestyles and their dignity to take informed risks.
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree preferred
- At least 1 year of work experience with Developmental Disabilities required
- Must be at least 18 years old to apply for this position
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Must have a valid NYS driver’s license in good standing
- OPWDD Medication Administration Certification, First Aid/CPR Certification and SCIP-R Certification must be completed within the first three months of employment (in addition to other program specific training required during first six months of employment)
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:
$18.69 - $19.80Benefits:
- 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)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree
- At least 1 year of work experience with developmental disabilities
- At least 18 years old
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Valid New York State driver's license in good standing
- OPWDD Medication Administration Certification within the first three months of employment
- First Aid/CPR Certification within the first three months of employment
- SCIP-R Certification within the first three months of employment
- Completion of other program-specific training during the first six months of employment
What We Do
The Center for Disability Services is a not-for-profit organization and one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Its mission is to enable and empower people to lead healthy and enriched lives through a comprehensive continuum of care, including medical, residential, dental, and mental health services, serving over 12,000 individuals across more than 80 locations.
