Resident Counselor

h3span class="emphasis"bWhere people get better at life!/b/span/h3pJoin us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future./pp/ppbr / /pdivbspanWhat We Are Looking For:/span/bspanspan /spanu Resident Counselor/u/spanspan /span /divdivspanOpenings are available at multiple locations throughout the Capital Region./span/divdivspanRate of pay is commensurate on experience, Residential Program acuity, shift differentials and completion of additional trainings. /spanbr /span /span  /divdivbspanBenefits:/span/b  /divullispan /spanspanFlexible scheduling options to include FT, PT and Per Diem/Relief in a 24/7 environment. /span/lilispanWeekend Only Positions Available/span/lilispanEvening and Overnight Availability a plus/span/lilispan /spanspanNo cost and low cost Health Insurance/span/lilispan /spanspanTuition Reimbursement/span/lilispan /spanspanGenerous Paid Time Off/span/lilispan /spanspanDental/Vision Insurance/span/lilispan /spanspanEmployee Referral Programs/span/lilispan /spanspanCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability/span/lilispan8 Company Paid Holidays/span/lilispan /spanspanRetirement Matching/span/li/uldiv/divdivbspanResponsibilities: /span/b  /divullispanServe as a member of the person’s planning, implementation, and interdisciplinary teams/span/lilispanAssisting, promoting, and providing independence in the daily treatment, care, and services of the people we support. Respect the person’s choices, lifestyle, and their dignity to take informed risks/span/lilispanHelp implement personalized habilitation services, which are outlined in their personalized care plan/span/lilispanAssist in acquisition of skills, including basic activities of daily living, self-care and household management for the people we support/span/li/uldivbspanRequirements:/span/b  /divullispanHigh School diploma or equivalent/span/lilispanOne (1) year of related experience preferred/span/lilispanMust be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to apply for this position/span/li/uldiv/divdivispanAt 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./span/ispan /span /divp/ppbCompensation Range:/b/p$17.15 - $18.22