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Day Program Counselor

Center for Disability Services·Guilderland, New York

$18 - $19/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Support and encourage independence in daily life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Collaborate with a team to plan and facilitate engaging onsite and community-based activities.

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

  • We are hiring Day Program Counselors! This is a great opportunity for those already in the human service field or anyone looking to start a new career! We offer paid on-the-job training! Prior experience is not required! Looking to make a difference? We are searching for Direct Support Professionals to join our Day Services Team. Together, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through meaningful and engaging opportunities and activities both onsite and in the community. Bowling, cooking, dance, crafts, volunteering, games, music, photography, exercising, shopping, and exploring the community are just some of what we do. Come share your interests and passions to provide new and enriching experiences. We offer:
  • No Overnights
  • Part-time and full-time opportunities
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Support and encourage independence in all aspects of daily life.
  • Collaborate with your team to plan, create and assist with activities and opportunities to meet the needs and interests of the people you support.
  • Provide any necessary direct personal care to the people we support.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • NYS Driver's License in good standing (some sites require this)
  • Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds

At 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.

Compensation Range

$18.15 - $19.25

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • 3 Weeks PTO
  • Paid On-the-job Training

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $19/hr
Location
Guilderland, New York
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Center for Disability Services

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For over 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Day program roles in New York

Day Program Counselor roles in New York often reflect steady demand in disability services, adult day programs, and community-based support settings. This type of position is competitive because employers usually look for reliable direct-care skills, physical ability to assist participants, and site-specific requirements such as a valid NYS Driver’s License; the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm lifting expectations and whether your preferred site requires driving.

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