Education Assistant - College Experience Program

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Living Resources Corp

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Town of Guilderland, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Education Assistant will support students with intellectual disabilities in developing independent living skills and navigating campus and community life. They will provide small group instruction on domestic tasks and offer counseling to help students transition toward independence.

Qualifications

The Educational Assistant will support young adults with intellectual disabilities in developing independent living skills and integrating into campus and community life. Responsibilities include providing small group instruction on domestic tasks, self-advocacy, and offering counseling. A valid NYS driver's license is required.

Job 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.

Shift Available: Full-Time Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm

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!

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Living Resources Corp

Living Resources is dedicated to providing life enhancing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those with a brain injury in a safe and nurturing environment. Our more than 850 staff members assist and support people who are disabled due to birth trauma, accident, or illness. When individuals and families choose Living Resources, we make a promise to provide support for a lifetime.
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