Medical Aide

Where people get better at life!

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

 

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 a Medical Aide to become part of our organization.

Responsibilities:

• Assists directly in the assigned classroom with activities of daily living including feeding, personal care and transition of students.
• Assist teacher and therapists with carrying out activities designed to address student goals.

Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus successful completion of a minimum of 18 college credits preferred
• This position will require completion of the teaching assistant certification.
• The employee must regularly lift and or move individuals - i.e., may be required to lift 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance of another staff , and use a mechanical lift device as assigned.

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:

$17.94 - $22.57

Benefits:

 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)