Employment Opportunities

APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST:  Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work with 1 yr. experience in assessment of individuals with developmental disabilities & the development of behavior programs. Develop, implement, & supervise behavior programs for Day Treatment, community residence, workshop programs, & other vocational experiences. $31,258/yr

ASSISTANT RESIDENCE MANAGER:  Associates Degree in Human Services or related field and one year experience working with the developmentally disabled or High School Diploma with two years experience with the developmentally disabled.  Good oral and written communication skills required.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  $9.86/hr.

BUS DRIVERS (Floater):           Possess and maintain a clean CDL License with passenger and airbrake endorsements to comply with Agency requirements; High School Diploma; SCIP certified; one year experience preferred.  $12.13/hr.

CASE AID - DAY HAB:     High School Diploma.  One year experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  $7.54/hr.  Sign-on Bonus $300.

COOK/HOUSEKEEPER:  High School Diploma.  Experience/knowledge of food preparation, nutrition, menu planning and house cleaning techniques.  Acceptable/valid, NYS Driver’s License.  $8.40/hr.

CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT:  Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy.  Certified by the NYS Education Department as a COTA.  Experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.  $14.00/hr.  Sign on Bonus $1,500.

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:  Work in residential setting with persons with developmental disabilities providing direct care, assistance and coordination in daily living skills.  High School Diploma.  Driving/Non-Driving positions are available.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License and two (2) years experience needed for driving positions.  FT/PT RATES:  Earn up to $8.40/hr.  SUB RATES: Earn up to $7.90/hr. plus $.50/hr upon med certification.  Sign on Bonus $300.

PHYSICAL THERAPIST:  Licensed and currently registered by the NYS Department of Education $53,456/annual.  Sign on Bonus $2,000.

RESIDENCE MANAGER:  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and one (1) year experience working with the developmentally disabled; or Associates Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a supervisory position working with the developmentally disabled with two (2) years in a supervisory position and currently enrolled in a course curriculum related to the field through an accredited college or completion of the JRC Residence Manager curriculum.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  $10.97/hr.

RESIDENCE MANAGER AIDE:  Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field and one year experience working with the developmentally disabled or High School Diploma with two (2) years experience working with developmentally disabled.  Assist in coordination of individual’s total residence program, stressing independence, inclusion, individualization and productivity.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  $8.40/hr.

REGISTERED NURSE:  Current license and registration with NYS Education Department as a Registered Professional Nurse.  Experience with developmentally disabled and/or MH population is encouraged.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  $16.53 - $18.05/hr.  Sign on Bonus: $1,500.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT TEACHER: (School Age Program):  Certification in the Special Education field.  NYS Provisional or other degree as waived by NYS Education Department.  $20.68/hr.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST:  Licensed and registered by NYS Department of Education as Speech Pathologist.  Specialized training or one year experience in treatment of or working with developmentally disabled preferred.  $53,456/annual.  Sign on Bonus: $1,500.

SUPERVISOR OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES:  Master’s Degree in the field of Psychology.  At least five years experience in the provision of services to the developmentally disabled; at least two years supervisory experience. $33,759.00/annual

THERAPY AIDE:  Ensure active treatment is provided, promote community integration and meet self-care needs of individuals served.  Experience working with developmentally disabled preferred.  High School Diploma.  Valid/acceptable NYS Driver’s License.  Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly), flexible to the needs of the program. $7.54/hr.  Sign on Bonus: $300.

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