Day Program Supervisor

Center for Disability Services • Albany, NY

1d • $23 - $24

About The Position

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. Day Program Supervisor The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 75 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 vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere We are searching for Day Program Supervisors to join our agency. This person will be joining the Day Programs, which are designed to increase independence for people with disabilities through community inclusion, volunteering, activities and daily life skills. 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. For over 80 years, the Center for Disability Services has served as a trusted community leader, providing innovative programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities here in the Capital Region and North Country. We are committed to empowering individuals to lead full, independent lives, and have served over 12,000 people to date. At the Center, we firmly believe that no job is too small when it comes to making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. As a team, every employee plays an integral part in our mission to empower individuals and promote independence. Whether you're directly involved in patient care, coordinating programs, managing operations, or providing essential support, your contribution is vital to creating a brighter and more accessible world for those we serve. Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• NYS Driving License in good standing.
• Must be at least 18 years old and be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• 3 years of job related experience is required, specifically working with people with developmental disabilities or related field.
• A minimum of an Associate’s degree or two completed years of college may be considered in lieu of 1 year job related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in field of Human Services or related field

Responsibilities

• Oversight and responsibility for the establishment and carry through of programming for people supported and supervision of assigned staff
• Ensures proper program coverage and oversight to the people supported
• He/she also functions as the consultant to Team Leaders for the Interdisciplinary Team
• Provide full support to people including dining, lifting and direct personal care when necessary
• Interviews, hires, evaluates and provides necessary feedback to assigned staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees