Current Openings

Pathfinder Village, a dynamic, open-access residential community for children and adults with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, is seeking to fill the following positions in accordance with Pathfinder’s mission “that each life may find meaning.”

All positions may be applied for using the online pre-employment form. Applicants should also send Letters of Inquiry and employment histories to [email protected]. If you choose to send supporting documents through the mail, please address them to Human Resources, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY 13335. Pathfinder Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). See vacancies below.

**Eligible for up to $3,000 from the NYS Healthcare Worker Bonus Program**

**New pay scales with higher starting wages**

$15.50 - 19 an hour

$3 overnight differential

**Retention bonus every 6 months for the first 3 years of employment**

Pathfinder Village presently has 12-hour shift openings for Direct Support Professionals. Primary responsibilities include providing direct care and residential guidance/supports for individuals living with intellectual and other disabilities within an open-access community setting. Additional duties involve advocating and supporting informed choices of individuals within the greater community. Strong record keeping skills, local travel, flexibility, and a commitment to ongoing job training are required.

3 - 4 day work week.

No prior work experience is required. 

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate students' communication disorders and make thoughtful recommendations
• Develop and implement individualized education program (IEP) goals
• Consult with staff and parents to support each student's communication needs
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Assess the efficacy of augmentative communication systems in supporting meaningful interactions and encouraging independence

Qualifications:

• Hold a Master’s Degree in Speech Pathology or Communication Disorders
• ASHA CCC or CF eligible
• NYS licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or will be eligible following completion of a CFY
• Hold certification for TSSLD (Certificate for Teaching Students with Speech-Language Disabilities) or will be in pursuit of their TSSLD or TSHH (Certificate for Teaching of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped)

Clinical Fellows are welcome and encouraged to apply! Jump start your career with a comprehensive and rewarding experience working in the field of special education. At Pathfinder School, you will gain valuable skills on the journey to becoming a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Under the supervision of an ASHA-certified and State-license SLP, Clinical Fellows will screen, diagnose and provide treatment to children ages 5 to 21 with communication delays. After the successful completion of the fellowship, you will receive your ASHA CCCs and your New York State License.

Pathfinder Village is seeking a Community Hab Specialist. A Community Hab Specialist’s focus is to ensure the safety, well-being, and satisfaction of each individual enrolled and assist with day to day tasks based on individuals’ needs when living on their own, often for the first time. This can include teaching basic hygiene skills and management, establishing schedules/routines, teaching cooking skills, providing transportation, assisting with shopping, and maintaining a clean living environment. In this setting the Community Hab Specialist also works with highly confidential information such as banking, medications, hospital records etc. Detailed documentation is required to capture services provided. A high school or equivalency diploma is required, and experience in the OPWDD field preferred.

Available Schedules:

Sunday: 8am - 8pm, Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 9pm

Tuesday - Friday: 3 - 9pm, Saturday: 8am - 8pm

This position requires a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Starting: $15.50 an hour

Thank you for your interest in employment at Pathfinder Village.  All positions may be applied for using the online pre-employment form. Applicants should also send job histories and Letters of Inquiry to [email protected]. If you choose to send supporting documents through the mail, please address them to Human Resources, Pathfinder Village, 3 Chenango Road, Edmeston, NY 13335.

Pathfinder Village is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).