Residence Counselor-Elmira, NY

**NEW increased starting wage**
Pay:$17.50$20.00 per hour! (depending on related experience) -shifts worked during 10:00 pm6:00 am receive an additional $2.00/hour

Sign-on Bonus for Eligible OPWDD IRA/ICF Direct Care Positions
Full time positions are now eligible for a $1500 or $2000 sign-on bonus $375/$500 every 3 months for one year. Part time positions are now eligible for a $1000 sign-on bonus $250 every 3 months for one year. New hires and rehires are eligible for this sign-on bonus. (ELIGIBLE POSITIONS: ICF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Residence Counselor)
Sign-on Bonus Amount Eligible Position(s)
$2000 Full Time ICF Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
$2000 Full Time Residence Counselor Overnights
$1500 Full Time Residence Counselor
$1000 Part Time Residence Counselor

Are you compassionate kind hardworking and looking for a job where you can help our communitys most vulnerable people Come work with us at Pathways Inc. as a Residence Counselor in one of our intermediate care facility residences for aging adults with developmental disabilities. You will work in a small homelike environment with 1012 beds.

Come work with us!

• Excellent Benefits including medical dental vision & 401K
• Generous Paid Time Off (28 days in the first year!)
• Multiple positions and shifts available
• Tuition Reimbursement

Nature of Work:
The Residence Counselor is responsible for the actual implementation of each individuals Individualized Program Plan as determined by the individual and his/her Service Planning Team. This includes but is not limited to; ongoing teaching/assisting with community integration social and recreational activities money management transportation behavioral needs and overall health and well being of the individual. The Residence Counselor meets regularly with the Shift Supervisor QIDP Residence Manager and confers with other members of the individuals Service Planning Team to ensure services are appropriate and meet with expressed (or implied) needs likes and choices of the individual. Will respect each individuals home belongings and Agency property.

Learn more about Residential Services

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred. Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Prefer at least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field of experience.
• A valid drivers license with driving record that meets insurability guidelines to operate Agency-owned vehicles.

Pathways Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and strives to employ individuals that are reflective of the communities that we serve. We are committed to creating and maintaining a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. Our goal is to advance Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging while we learn and grow together.