Driver Aide/Activity Coach

The Center’s mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support people with disabilities to live, work, learn and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice.

Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence and innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness and open communication.

Center for Developmental Disabilities Values:

• Everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
• People are supported to reach their unique and maximum potential.
• Individual choices are encouraged and incorporated into everyday life.

At the Center, we embrace diverse voices and value the seen and unseen qualities that make each person unique. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full inclusion and equity. Our commitment to DEI learning facilitates opportunities and growth for our employees so that the people we support may thrive.

This position receives a differential added to the base hourly rate, with the differential the pay rate for this position is $17.50 per hour to $18.25.

Some Job Responsibilities:

• Follows day habilitation program activities schedule as set by the Program Supervisor and/or Day Habilitation Coordinator. Follow alternate assignment in case of inclement weather.
• Implements and documents outcomes of each individual’s Day Habilitation program and clinical goals as developed by the Day Habilitation Coordinator and clinical staff.
• Assures safety of the individuals during all site and community based activities, including the protection from neglect/abuse.
• Trains the individuals to interact appropriately with peers, staff, and with persons in the community, and to perform volunteer job tasks to the satisfaction of the staff at the community site.
• Provides the individuals with the necessary training in the area of maintenance and cleanliness of the facility’s work areas and the safe use and care of facility’s equipment.
• Maintain the health, welfare, and safety of all individuals assigned assigned to the vehicle; Ensure that all individuals are wearing seatbelts and that all doors are locked and closed.
• Assist the driver in the loading and unloading of all individuals and in placing the individuals in seats most appropriate to their needs.
• Assist the driver in all emergencies.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs.

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We provide a robust benefit package and a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.

An employee's salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.28 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $18