About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing Jobs.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a day habilitation setting. You will help participants reach personal goals, assist with daily living skills, provide behavioral support, and transport participants to activities using agency vehicles.

• Help participants achieve and exceed personal goals
• Provide structure, encouragement, and emotional support
• Assist in resolving behavioral issues using approved approaches
• Support personal hygiene and basic daily living tasks
• Complete detailed, accurate documentation and progress notes
• Transport participants to/from volunteer and pre-vocational activities using agency vehicles

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Qualifications & Requirements

To be considered for this position you must meet one of the education/experience combinations below and be able to meet licensing/training requirements.

• HS diploma or equivalent plus 2 years MR/DD experience OR Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years related experience
• Clean, valid New York State driver’s license
• Ability to assist with lifting and transferring an adult person as needed
• Willingness and flexibility to be reassigned to other programs/locations when required
• Complete required trainings (AMAP — Approved Medication Administration Personnel, and SCIP — Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) within 6 months of hire and maintain them thereafter
• Ability to understand and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Prior experience as Caregiver, Care Assistant, Direct Support Professional, Resident Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Home Care Aide, Personal Assistant, or Companion is a plus

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Schedule & Compensation

• Typical schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Full-time: 40 hours per week
• Estimated pay (from source): $29,038 per year — actual compensation may vary based on experience and program

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Working Conditions & Legal Notes

• This role involves hands-on support and may require physical activity, including lifting and transfers; reasonable accommodations will be considered where appropriate.
• The client may require background checks, driving record checks, and verification of training/certifications in accordance with New York law.
• Careertakes posts this listing as a third-party recruiter; the hiring organization (Confidential Client) makes final hiring decisions and will be the employer of record if you are selected.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.