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.

Part-Time Occupational Therapist
New Graduates Welcome! Pathfinder Village is seeking an Occupational Therapist for 3 days a week. The Occupational Therapist will work within our educational team Pathfinder School setting to provide quality and caring services to students with developmental disabilities. Inquire today to learn more about our supportive environment, team-based approach, and the diverse learners that we work with.

Qualifications

• Current license and registration to practice as an Occupational Therapist in NYS

• Bachelors or masters degree in Occupational Therapy from a program approved by the NY Department of Education, OR a graduate certificate in Occupational Therapy from a college or university whose program is registered with NYSED or accredited by a national accreditation agency.

Hourly rate: Starts at $50 an hour and is commensurate with experience.

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

At Pathfinder School, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) is responsible for conducting functional assessments and/or functional analysis (as needed), develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates behavior support plans. The BCBA will design 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:

• Required: Master's degree in behavior analysis or similar

• Certification in behavior analysis (BCBA) or in the process of obtaining certification

Annual salary: Starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

Be the driving force behind regulatory compliance, incident management, and quality assurance across our vibrant community. In this pivotal role, you'll lead audits, oversee investigations, and champion best practices to ensure the highest standards of care and safety. Collaborate with leadership, train staff, and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies--all while making a meaningful impact for people with developmental disabilities. If you're detail oriented, a strong communicator, and passionate about quality, this is your opportunity to shine!

Primary Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of compliance, ethical practice, and continuous improvement at all organizational levels.
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer in maintaining a formal Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) in partnership with agency leadership and programs to analyze and monitor progress towards quality improvement goals.
• Ensures the agency maintains an effective Incident Management Program that complies with NYS OPWDD, NYS Education Department, and New Jersey reporting requirements
• Serve as chair for the Human Rights Committee, maintaining meeting minutes and ensuring all incident records are accurate and complete.
• Trains staff on incident reporting, resident rights, and other safety/quality assurance topics as required.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree

Annual salary: Starting at $60,400, commensurate with experience

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

As a Registered Nurse Case Manager at Pathfinder Village, you will be joining a comprehensive team of RN’s, LPN’s, Clinical Office Assistants, and a Clinical Coordinator working in the rewarding field of developmental disabilities. At Pathfinder Village, we truly embrace “each life finding meaning”, and pride ourselves on offering both staff and residents opportunities that encourage camaraderie, new life experiences, and lasting friendships. You will work closely with our residents, their families, and clinical teams to assist and support them in making their healthcare decisions; provide staff support and education for assisting residents with their changing needs across their lifespan; and manage acute and routine healthcare needs. You will collaborate with the established relationships that we have with our local healthcare providers. In this position, you will provide telephone triage along with dedicated office and on-site hours coordinated by the Chief Clinical Officer. 

Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload consistent with OPWDD guidelines and specific individual needs

• Assist with attending appointments and communicating appointment results to residents, families, and staff

• Facilitate and maintain ongoing staff trainings and education regarding healthcare needs of the resident

• Work collaboratively with other department members to manage medications for residents

• Provide hands on care consistent with a home healthcare model

• Provide telephone triage services and on call rotation as assigned by the Director of Health Services

• Maintain CEU’s of approximately 6-10 per year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BSN) from an accredited four-year college or university, OR

• An Associate's degree (ASN) from an accredited two-year private vocational school or community college with related experience

Required Certifications:

• NYS Registered Professional Nurse License

• Valid NYS driver's license

• Current certification in CPR

Annual salary: Starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

This dynamic opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about helping individuals attain personal goals and achieve their dreams. Employment is one of life's biggest milestones. The role of the Vocational Services Professional (VSP) at Pathfinder Village is to deliver prevocational services to adults with I/DD who have expressed a desire to work and earn a paycheck. Vocational services not only provide individuals with opportunities to explore a variety of career paths and jobs, but also develop soft/hard skills that will prepare them for entering today's modern workforce. Working under the supervision of the Prevocational Site Supervisor, VSPs will have opportunities to work in a variety of setting both on and off campus, as well as network with our various community business partners.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license
• Preferred: 1 year+ experience working with individuals with developmental disability

The hourly rate of pay starts at $16.25 an hour and is commensurate with experience.

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

Pathfinder Village is seeking a qualified Plan Writer in our compliance department. The Plan Writer is responsible for the development and coordination of formal supports and services for individuals with disabilities receiving applicable services at Pathfinder Village. Upholding individual rights and promoting person-centered outcomes while ensuring personal safety are essential hallmarks of this position. As a member of an individual's interdisciplinary team, the Plan Writer writes formal habilitation plans, trains staff, attends meetings, ensures regulatory compliance, and acts as a liaison with care managers. If necessary, the Plan Writer will participate in meetings to address behavior and medical needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in the human services field

• Occasional travel is required, valid NYS driver's license is required.

• Excellent verbal and written communication is required.

• Proficiency or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and email applications, especially Microsoft products.

Preferred Qualification:

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

 Position starts at $20 an hour and is commensurate with experience

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

The Community Habilitation Specialist provides support in a home or community setting that promotes success at the highest level of independence possible In addition to program-specific functions, this will include, but not be limited to: teaching and reinforcing a wide range of daily living skills, promoting independence, preventing and responding to crisis situations appropriately, encouraging self-advocacy and facilitating the development of natural supports. All services will be provided in collaboration with program participants and their service plan, utilizing a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Required: Valid NYS license

• Preferred: 1 year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Hourly rate starts at $16.50 and is commensurate with experience.

Edmeston, NY, USA

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with diverse learning needs.

This position offers a competitive salary, with certified teachers starting at $58,000 for the 10-month school year. Those who choose to work the summer session can earn an additional $9,600, bringing the total potential earnings to $67,600. Candidates who are actively working toward their certification will be considered at a lower starting rate.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), providing differentiated instruction to meet the unique needs of each student, and fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment. Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills are essential.

Qualified candidates should have a strong commitment to supporting students with special needs. A Special Education certification is preferred, though those actively pursuing certification will also be considered. If you are ready to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Edmeston, NY, USA

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. 

Starting hourly rate ranges from $16.25 to $20.50 an hour, commensurate with experience. Overnight staff get an additional $3 an hour shift differential on top of their base rate when working an overnight shift.

Location: Edmeston, NY, USA

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).