Lunch Aide

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus of $1,000. Looking for purpose in what you do? The Center is the perfect place for you! At the Center, our mission is to help children and adults with differing abilities achieve their dreams. We do this by offering programs that support individuals to live, work, learn, and enjoy recreational opportunities in the community of their choice. Our vision is to support people through teams that are dedicated to the achievement of excellence, innovation, embraced within a community based upon respect, kindness, and open communication. We are proud to foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging workplace where every voice is valued. We are committed to the advocacy for people with disabilities through the creation of a community based upon full equity and inclusion. Schedule: Part-Time: Monday Friday 10am-2pm (per diem hours also available) Some Job Responsibilities: Assists with the supervision and preparation of the student lunches. Supports students in the following individualized feeding protocols and encourages independence during meals. Monitors students closely to prevent choking and to ensure mealtime safety. Assists students with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene and toileting, using universal precautions. Supports the classroom teacher in supervising students during non-instructional activities. Interacts with students in a consistent, supportive, and nurturing manner. Helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including care of materials and equipment. Collaborates effectively and professionally as part of the classroom team. Follows all agency policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines. Job Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED; Valid NYS Drivers License preferred; Experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is preferred; Must be able to perform physical activities such as (but not limited to); twisting, bending, crouching, pulling, pushing; Must be able to sit, walk, drive, and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to lift 50 lbs. What we offer: Paid training & career development $5,000 per year for tuition & certification assistance Career growth:80% of our roles are filled through internal promotions NADSP credentialing with up to $3,250 in rewards