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.

Pathfinder School is seeking a classroom aide. The classroom aide provides direct instructional or residential support services to children individually and in small groups under the general supervision of the special education teacher during school hours, and to the house manager when working residentially. Classroom aides are a part of a team working to support children in their instructional and residential program. As such, they are expected to support and assist in the general operation of the classroom or house. The classroom aide supports students to become more independent in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, pre-vocational training, and other areas of daily living skills.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:00pm.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Hourly rate starts at $15.75 an hour and is commensurate with experience.

Under the direction of the Manager of Ancillary Service, this position is responsible for providing support in all areas of ancillary service (Central Kitchen, Bakery, Cooper Transport, Housekeeping). Daily tasks will be assigned as needed to cover immediate areas of need.

Assignments Will Include:

• Food deliveries
• Cleaning of dietary work areas
• Food prep, cooking, and baking of items to be sold in the Pathfinder Bakery
• Transportation of individuals to/from work locations and family meeting destinations
• Package deliveries on campus
• Housekeeping tasks
• Other duties as assigned

 Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver's license

Rate of pay is $15.75 an hour

**$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for fully certified BCBA**

At Pathfinder Village, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst - BCBA is responsible for the conducting functional assessments and/or functional analysis (as needed), develops, implements, monitors and evaluates behavior support plans, and designs supportive environments and conducts staff training to teach new skills and manage behaviors to maximize independence in activities of daily living.

The BCBA consults with parents, advocates, and Pathfinder staff on a variety of behavioral management issues and provides on-going behavioral intervention support in all settings.  The BCBA provides staff training and behavior plan reviews to ensure proper implementation of these plans.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in behavior analysis or similar
• Certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) or in the process of obtaining certification

Annual salary starts at $65,000 and is commensurate with experience.

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. 

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.

Starting hourly rate ranges from $15.75 to $19.00 an hour, commensurate with experience.

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).