Pay rate of $21/hr! At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: Westchester County (Various Programs!) Hours: 2nd Shift, 1 weekend day required Pay Rate: $21 / hour Responsibilities: In this position, our direct care staff will be responsible for providing reinforcement and relief to a designated group of programs that have been determined to require enhanced support. This is a position that will require rotating working shifts at a couple of different locations during the week and 1 full weekend day.
Working with people with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home
Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care
Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings
Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities
Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills
Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes
Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists
Benefits:
Extensive paid training and certification program
Generous benefit package (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance)
Paid time off (increases over years of service)
Self-directed retirement plan options (403B)
PSLF loan forgiveness eligibility
NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus eligibility
Flexible work schedules and overtime available that allow for work life balance
Access to an Employee Assistant Program including mental health resources
Ongoing diversity, equity, inclusion, & belonging initiatives
Accredited certification programs in direct care, leadership, and other specialties
Employee mentorship program
Opportunities for growth and advancement
A culture of appreciation, respect, and teamwork
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver’s License is required
Willingness to learn
Minimum of 1-year previous experience
To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro