Classroom Aide/Without Walls Day Program Assistant

At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful!

Location: Chappaqua, NY (Westchester County, right off of the Saw Mill River Parkway)

Hours: M-F, day shift

Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour and $2000 sign/on retention bonus

Responsibilities:

• Assist adults w/ developmental and physical disabilities either in a classroom site based day program setting OR in an off site community based day program setting.

• Integrate people w/ disabilities into the community to participate in recreational, leisure, and/or volunteer activities.

• Role model socialization skills for people w/ disabilities

• Assist people w/ disabilities with daily living such as personal care as needed.

• Transport people w/ disabilities to and from day program and/or recreational outings.

• Help people w/ disabilities achieve their goals based on their preferences and abilities.

• Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes

• Collaborate 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, no experience needed

To see a day in the life our Ability Beyond workforce, check out this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk2TezhPHro