Employment

Mountain Lake Services is always seeking energetic, motivated people who want to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, and who are interested in a flexible work schedule. We provide extremely competitive compensation.

Current Position Openings

As a result of expansion, the following career opportunities are available throughout Essex County.

Registered Nurse, Lewis, NY

Mountain Lake Services seeks a dynamic, results-oriented Registered Nurse for its homes in Lewis, NY. This is a stimulating management opportunity for an energetic, compassionate nurse to work with adults with developmental disabilities. The incumbent is responsible for assessing individual medical needs; coordinating medical services; providing staff training about health-related issues; and ensuring compliance with medication policies. More information is provided below.

RN license to practice in New York State is required. Experience with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable and preferred. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are required. Ability to work collaboratively with staff is a must. An excellent fringe benefits package is provided.

N.B. This position offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule.

Managers

Mountain Lake Services is seeking dynamic, results-oriented Managers. This is a stimulating management opportunity for energetic, compassionate professionals to manage our residential homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, coordinating, and monitoring all services related to the residents. Responsibilities also include managing and supervising staff and ensuring overall maintenance of the homes.

A Bachelor's degree in human services is required. Two years of experience in MR or a related field is preferred. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are required. Ability to work collaboratively with staff is a must. Salary is based on education and experience. An excellent fringe benefits package is provided.

Assistant Managers

Mountain Lake Services is seeking dynamic, results-oriented Assistant Managers. This is a stimulating entry-level management opportunity for energetic, compassionate professionals to assist in managing homes for adults with intellectual disabilities. The incumbent's major functions are ensuring implementation and documentation of service provision, supervising staff, and enhancing residents' quality of life. More information is provided below.

A Bachelor's degree in human services is required. At least one year of experience in MR or a related field is preferred. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are required. Ability to work collaboratively with staff is a must. An excellent fringe benefits package is provided.

Registered Nurses

Mountain Lake Services seeks dynamic, results-oriented Registered Nurses for its homes throughout Essex County, NY. This is a stimulating management opportunity for an energetic, compassionate nurse to work with adults with intellectual disabilities. The incumbent is responsible for assessing individual medical needs; coordinating medical services; providing staff training about health-related issues; and ensuring compliance with medication policies. More information is provided below.

RN license to practice in New York State is required. Experience with people with intellectual disabilities is desirable and preferred. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills are required. Ability to work collaboratively with staff is a must. An excellent fringe benefits package is provided.

N.B. This position offers a flexible Monday-Friday schedule.

Part-Time Production Workers, Essex Industries

Essex Industries is accepting part-time production worker applications. Production workers perform varied tasks that include operating woodworking machinery or assembling, packaging and finishing wood products. The ability to drive a 15-passenger van is a plus. Our starting part-time rate is $7.50/hour. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Employment Inquiries and Application Form

To inquire about the above positions via email, please fill out our employment inquiry form.

Click this link to download a printable PDF edition of our current employment application: mls_employment.pdf.

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Direct Support Professional Position Descriptions

New openings are frequently posted in local newspapers for all the positions described below.

We are always accepting applications for part-time relief staff for the Direct Support Professional position described in this section.

• Many people have found working as relief staff to be an excellent supplementary income or a path to eventual full-time employment with the agency.
• Volunteer and student intern opportunities are always available, too, and these have often led to subsequent employment with Mountain Lake Services.

Note: Additional information can be requested.

Required Minimum Qualifications: HS diploma or GED degree, lifting ability, and a clean driving record.

• Direct Support Professionals: Promote individualization by offering choices. Encourage people to be independent and actively involved in all aspects of their daily lives. Provide physical assistance, training, counseling, and emotional support as needed. Be actively involved in developing supports and services to each person served. Carry out specific strategies identified in the individualized service plan (ISP) and provide required documentation. Network within the community to help develop friendships and natural supports. Our minimum full-time starting rate is $10.50/hour.
• Job Coaches: Provide intensive on-the-job training, long term follow-along support, job development, and advocacy. Assist workers to become more independent in their job tasks. Maintain records in accordance with OMRDD, VESID and program requirements.
• Community Coaches: Help individuals develop valued social roles and a positive community presence. Assist individuals to participate in ongoing neighborhood activities that make a positive contribution. Develop strategies, in consultation with team members, to achieve outcomes that reflect participant choice. Search for ways to develop natural supports to sustain all outcomes.

Management Position Descriptions

Required Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA degree and/or equivalent licensure for RN/LPN positions, lifting ability, and a valid driver's license.

Note: Additional information can be requested.

• Assistant Managers: Manage daily operations of residences for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Supervise residential staff through ongoing support, feedback and training. Implement and document services and enhance residents' quality of life.
• Service Coordinators: Actively advocate for each person served and ensure the development of needed supports and services through person centered planning. Communicate with all relevant parties including the person, their advocate, family, service providers, and interested community members regarding achievement of outcomes and response to services. Plan and conduct team meetings annually, semi-annually, and as needed. Network as necessary to obtain adaptive technology, environmental modifications, clinical, and community services. Write and amend the individualized service plan (ISP) and complete the service coordinator contract. Maintain service coordination notes, quarterly observation reports, and all other necessary documentation.
• Registered Nurses: Assess individual medical needs and coordinate medical services. Present staff trainings on health related issues; and ensure compliance with medication policies. Provide prompt and proper medical attention to residents' routine and special medical needs. Ensure that accurate and complete records of medical and nursing services are entered into each resident's file. These positions follow a flexible Monday-Friday work schedule.

Employee Benefits

We provide these benefits to full-time staff:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible medical spending account
• Health reimbursement account
• Group life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement
• Paid training
• Educational assistance
• Liberal leave time

More Information

If you have HR or employment questions, please contact the Mountain Lake Services Human Resources Department, 10 St. Patrick's Place, Port Henry, NY 12974, 518-546-7721.

Alternatively, if you want to contact the HR Department via email, please fill out our employment inquiry form.