Direct Support Professional - Adult Day Program
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- A New York State driver's license in good standing is required at some sites.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- Support and encourage independence in all aspects of daily life.
- Collaborate with the team to plan, create, and assist with activities and opportunities that meet the needs and interests of the people supported.
- Provide necessary direct personal care to the people supported.
About the company
Center for Disability Services offers a wide range of supports for people with disabilities in upstate New York, including health care, residential services, education, adult programs, service coordination, and skilled nursing care. It runs a commercial printing, inserting, and mailing operation staffed by people with disabilities, leveraging this business to fund its services and provide employment. The organization distinguishes itself by delivering many services across multiple life domains within one region, maintaining a long-standing presence and using its own operations to create job opportunities. Its goal is to provide hope, achievement, and access to essential care and education while expanding meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.5M
Headquarters
Albany, New York
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026, Senator Schumer announced a $2 million federal grant for Center Health Care.
- October 2026 website says CFDS won telemedicine grant for residence-based urgent-care alternatives.
- CFDS still employs about 1,299 people and posted 109 openings in 2026.
What critics are saying
- February 2026, St. Margaret's paid $1.3 million for neglect and false claims.
- November 2025, CFDS stopped psychiatric care, exposing Medicaid rate pressure and staffing collapse.
- Chronic underpayment can erase specialty services and trigger a broader organizational contraction.
What makes Center for Disability Services unique
- CFDS runs 53 residences, education, day habilitation, and Center Health Care across Albany.
- CFDS serves developmental and intellectual disabilities with integrated, life-stage care continuity.
- CFDS combines housing, schooling, and medical services under one local nonprofit umbrella.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
5%1 year growth
5%2 year growth
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