Education Assistant - College Experience Program at Living Resources Corp

Town of Guilderland, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

19.25

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Independent Living Instruction, Community Integration, Student Counseling, Meal Preparation, Household Management, Self-Advocacy, Disability Support, Small Group Instruction

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services. The College Experience, which takes place at the Russell Sage College in conjunction with Living Resources, offers young adults with intellectual disabilities the chance to take classes and make friends in a safe residential setting, and then transition to work and an independent life. The Educational Assistant (EA) will assist each student in the areas of independent living as well as campus and community integration/participation. The EA will be based in one of the student dorms and occasionally The College of Saint Rose campus and various community locations. The EA will provide small group instruction on all domestic components of independent living, including, but not limited to, how to prepare a balanced meal, proper execution of household chores, and self-advocacy. The EA will counsel our students to the best of their ability on any and all aspects of independent living. Shifts Available: Full-time, Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm Part-time, Monday - Friday 4pm-9pm Part-time, Weekends available Requirements HS Diploma or GED Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field and some experience working with people with disabilities, preferred. Valid NYS drivers license is required. Benefits: We offer full comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Payment In Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Retirement Programs and we have a Free On-Site Fitness Center in our main office in Albany! Opportunities to advance within the agency!

Responsibilities

The Education Assistant supports young adults with intellectual disabilities in developing independent living skills and integrating into campus and community life. Responsibilities include providing instruction on domestic tasks, meal preparation, and self-advocacy within a residential setting.