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AccessCNY

Mental Health Housing Direct Care Specialist - Cortland County

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $41,205/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Cortland, NY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Caregiver or Personal Care Aide provides non-medical care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, typically in their own homes. Assists clients with daily tasks including bathing, medication reminders, and light housekeeping; may also provide transportation for appointments and errands. These roles do not always require formal certification.

$35,073 / year median in New York

+24% projected growth

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Job Description

Mental Health Housing Direct Care Specialist Reports to:

MH Residential Program Manager Location:

Cortland County Schedule:

Full-Time schedules available

Pay Rate:

$18.47 - $21.15 Hourly The people we care for come from all walks of life, and so do we. We strive to diversify our workforce, not because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our agency stronger! About Us With a history stretching back more than 70 years, AccessCNY is continually growing and expanding our reach. Offering person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential as part of our community. Our focus is supporting individuals by ways of residential housing, mental health and clinical services, and immersing our participants in community engagement. Working closely with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Mental Health, we support 27 housing locations and 3 administrative buildings. About the

Role:

We are looking for a proactive employee to provide needed ongoing supervision and support for persons who receive services in the community residence program.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, teaching, and evaluation of various skills of daily living that will enhance the independence and community integration of persons who receive program services Fostering an atmosphere in which skill teaching and role modeling occurs Responding to crisis situations using good judgement in accordance with agency guidelines and programmatic considerations Maintaining physical property of residential program in a manner that enhances the health and safety of persons who receive program services Education & Experience High school diploma/GED, required. Conditions of Employment Must possess a valid driver's license and transportation. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. May be subjected to outdoor conditions including extremely cold, hot, and wet weather. Did you know that AccessCNY offers great health, dental and vision insurance? Additionally, we provide a 401(k) match upon hire, PTO, and 11 paid holidays.