Education Assistant - College Experience Program

Living Resources Corp•Town of Guilderland, NY

2d•$18 - $19•Hybrid

About The Position

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. The College Experience program, a collaboration with Russell Sage College, provides young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to take classes, build friendships in a safe residential setting, and prepare for work and independent living. The Educational Assistant (EA) will be based in a student dorm and will assist students with independent living skills and integration into campus and community life. This role involves providing small group instruction on domestic skills such as meal preparation and household chores, as well as counseling students on self-advocacy and other aspects of independent living. The position may also involve work on The College of Saint Rose campus and in various community locations.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED
Valid NYS drivers license is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field
Some experience working with people with disabilities

Responsibilities

Assist each student in the areas of independent living.
Assist each student in campus and community integration/participation.
Provide small group instruction on all domestic components of independent living, including how to prepare a balanced meal, proper execution of household chores, and self-advocacy.
Counsel students on any and all aspects of independent living.