Design and implement a daycare program for each assigned child in coordination with other members of the Early Childhood Education team, which will promote learning and a positive self-image. Position available in the Cortland location, and with children between the ages of 3-5 years.    Pay Rate $ 17.50.  

Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a full-time Early Childhood Services Site Diretor to support our preschool special education and childcare programs in Ithaca. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience in early childhood education and special education, and early childhood programs. Position supports a program of five preschool special education classrooms and three infant and toddler childcare classrooms, and supervises a team of special education teachers, daycare teachers, teaching aides and assistants, while partnering with related services programs, both internally and externally.    Starting salary range is $58,000-$70,000, depending on experience. Racker offers a competitive rate and school program calendar. Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff.

  Join our team in the Community Services program as a Library Support Staff! This part-time position of 15-20 hours per week will assist in supporting Racker’s Lending Library in Cortland.  This position is for evenings and weekend coverage. Racker's Lending Libraries are open to individuals within the OPWDD programs, as well as their family, staff, and supports. The library is designed to support those living at home with their parent/caregivers to help find sensory items to meet their particular needs. Racker offers this service in 3 locations with open library hours, as well as an option to deliver items between locations and to participants’ homes, when needed. Library Support Staff will work collaboratively with the team to open the library to visitors and maintain a safe and accessible space for all.     Pay range begins at $17.25/hour.    

Come join our team! We are looking to hire a full time (30 hours per week) benefits eligible Floating Teacher Aide for the Racker Preschool. This position will work with the preschool children with a variety of disabilities in an intergrated classroom program. Individuals will receive training in strategies for working with childern with disabilities. Floating Teacher Aides will be responsible for working directly with children, facilitating participation in group activities throughout the day, keeping the classroom clean and organized, preparing classroom materials, and participating in staff meetings.  Racker's competitive benefits also include tuition assistance, a no premium individual health insurance plan option, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.    Starting wage: $16.65  

Positions at our Northwest Ithaca location may be eligible for a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus! Please reach out to the Recruiting Team for more information.   Join our Residential Program to support individuals with developmental disabilities with their daily living activities, creating opportunities to be full and engaged members of their communities. Our Direct Support Professional staff work as part of a team in a group home setting, supporting residents with household tasks such as meal planning and preparation, laundry and light housework, as well as assisting with personal care as required. In terms of work locations listed above, you will have the option of expressing your preferred locations at time of interview. Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff. Racker’s mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.   $17.25 per hour

Racker is looking for a Occupational Therapist to join our team in September 2024 to support our Special Education Preschool classrooms, our Early Intervention Team and School-Age programs in Cortland County.   Racker's Occupational Therapists have an opportunity to work on interdisciplinary teams, receive and provide mentoring, develop therapy plans, collaborate with teachers and provide evaluations and screenings.  We are committed to supporting growth and development of professional skills.   Our team is provided with the materials, technology and space for evidence-based treatment.  Schedules include individual and group therapy, collaborative team meetings, travel as needed, and time to complete required treatment documentation. Come join our dynamic team of experienced therapists in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.   Racker offers a competitive rate of $51,000-$61,000 annually and flexible schedules. Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.       Racker’s mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.      Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong."

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?  Racker is launching a new leadership structure where the Team Director and Assistant Team Director will collaborate with the full team to enhance the experience of those working and living within the home. Ideal candidates will be excited to support the goals of this structure, will listen to all team members as they provide feedback and will provide feedback on the successes and challenges of the new structure. Come lead and partner with a group of staff,  with families and residents, community members and other programs to further Racker’s vision where everyone knows that they belong.    Wage: $20/hr

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?  Racker is launching a new leadership structure where the Team Director and Assistant Team Director will collaborate with the full team to enhance the experience of those working and living within the home. Ideal candidates will be excited to support the goals of this structure, will listen to all team members as they provide feedback and will provide feedback on the successes and challenges of the new structure. Come lead and partner with a group of staff,  with families and residents, community members and other programs to further Racker’s vision where everyone knows that they belong.    Wage: $20/hr

Come join our team! Now hiring full-time 35 hour/week Teaching Assistant to work with preschool children with autism in a specialized classroom program. Will receive training in using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to support the strengths and needs of autistic students, and will be required to achieve a certain level of proficiency and independence. RBT welcome, supervison available. Will be responsible for working one-on-one with each of six children on a rotating basis, facilitating each child's participation in group activities throughout the day, working on self-help skills including potty training, participating in data collection and analysis, preparing classroom and instructional materials, troubleshooting with the teacher, leading classroom activities when teacher is absent, and participating in ongoing staff training and collaboration. Great opportunity for learning and advancement. No experience with autistic individuals required, but experience with ABA preferred. A love of children and an openness to learning are musts.        Racker offers a competitive rate and school program calendar. Our competitive benefits include health insurance, and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff  hours weekly.   Pay Rate $17.25. 

#LCSW #LMSW #BCBA #LBA   Racker is accepting applications for a Behavior Intervention Specialist for Supporting Success, located in Cortland, NY.   This position meets in person with participants and their families to better understand challenging behaviors, and to teach participants skills to improve the quality of their daily lives. The person in this position needs to understand behavioral principles, assessment, individualized goals, and implementation of strategies.  The focus is primarily in Cortland County, and works with people receiving OPWDD supports and services, from children to adults.   Racker offers a competitive rate. Our competitive benefits include health insurance, and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full-time staff 37.5 hours weekly.    Salary range is $50,000- $62,000  depending on experience. Position is also eligible for Public School Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!           Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."    

* Monday-Friday Work Week * No On Call Hours * 7.5 Hour Shift * New Opening!!! Are you looking for flexibility in your nursing career with a focus on work/life balance? Are you looking for autonomy, being able to work independently while having a dedicated team of nurses to collaborate with and share ideas? Are you looking to create long lasting relationships with the people you support?  Then Racker is looking for you! As a Registered Nurse you will provide medical/nursing intervention for program participants according to their individual needs. Typically will work Monday - Friday.    Who We Are: Racker, a Human Services agency, is dedicated to helping people with disabilities and their families to have good lives; with opportunities to learn, to be responsible, to feel cared for, to share, and to be connected with others. We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion in our community, celebrating the richness that diversity and interdependence bring.BENEFITS: Our competitive benefits package includes a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children of full time staff.Salary: $60,000 - $75,000 per year, or $30-$38.46/hour Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."

Would you like to grow, develop and be part of ongoing learning? If so, then Racker is the place for you! Racker is proud to have a thriving parent partner series and encourages staff development across disciplines within a cohesive and supportive environment.   Racker is looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist to support our Owego, NY Preschool classrooms, our Early Intervention Team and our highly respected Evaluation Team.  Racker is seeking candidates who are committed to improving the lives of children and families and who are looking to grow and thrive as a leader in their field.     Racker offers a competitive rate of $51,000-$61,000 annually and flexible schedules. Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.   Racker’s mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.        Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion - "A world where all people know they belong."

  Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a full-time Preschool Special Education Teacher to lead a classroom in our Owego location. Join our dynamic and innovative team.in a strength-based integrated preschool program. Our Special Education Teachers work in partnership with clinicians, daycare and educational staff to provide a cohesive environment where children learn through the most current best practices.    Racker offers a competitive rate and benefits include tuition assistance, health insurance, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children and grandchildren of full-time staff.   Starting salary range: $45,000-$50,000.  Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."  

Racker is excited to welcome applicants for a newly created part-time position in our mental health program. The Collaborative Solutions Network Coordinator is responsible for co-coordination of the Tompkins County System of Care – the Collaborative Solutions Network (CSN).  The mission of the CSN is to increase the effectiveness, interdependence and efficient use of existing resources that support children and youth with mental health challenges and their families.  A system of care is a spectrum of effective, community-based services and supports for children and youth with or at risk for mental health or other challenges and their families, that is organized into a coordinated network, builds meaningful partnerships with families and youth, and addresses their cultural and linguistic needs, to help them to function better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.   Rate of pay is $20-$24/hour, based on experience. The position is 20 hours per week and is flexible with both in person and remote hours.   If interested in additional information, please contact Sally Manning at sallymcss@racker.org.

Come join our Facilities team in a full-time, 37.5 hours per week custodial position! Current opportunity is in Ithaca,  providing services to preschool and office setting. Schedule is 12-8 or 3pm-11pm, depending on needs.    Position is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Rate of pay starts at $16.70 per hour and is fully benefits eligible. 

Come join our team of experienced teachers to support children with disabilities in an integrated preschool classroom! Our focus is helping children to learn and grow through play in a strength-based environment. Children in our classrooms are aged between 3-5 years old, and classroom support includes Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Teacher Aides, along with Daycare Teacher and clinical services, such as Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. This is a 12 month position, and follows the daycare calendar. The Floating Teacher Aide position spends time in each of the seven classrooms.   Position is 40 hours per week and pay rate is $17 per hour. This position is fully benefits eligible.   

Racker is excited to welcome contracted Speech-Language Pathologists to support our Preschool Classroom 1-2 days per week in Owego, NY. Join our Preschool Classroom Team and our Early Intervention Team and earn $75 per session when working 2 days per week! Racker is seeking candidates who are committed to improving the lives of children and families and who are looking to grow and thrive as a leader in their field.   Potential for full time employment is available.   Racker is currently accepting applications for our Cortland and Tompkins County locations.     Salary range: $40-$75/per session

Come join our Early Childhood services team, who support integrated classrooms with preschool-aged children.  We have two Daycare Teacher openings-one in our infant classroom, supporting children 6 weeks to 18 months, and one in our preschool classroom, supporting children 3-5 years old in an integrated setting.    Both positions are 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, and follow our daycare calendar. Rate of pay is $17.50 and are fully benefits eligible.    

Racker is looking for a Physical Therapist to support our Special Education Preschool classrooms, our Early Intervention Team and School-Age programs in local districts in Tompkins and Cortland Counties   Racker's Physical Therapists have an opportunity to work on interdisciplinary teams, receive and provide mentoring, develop therapy plans, collaborate with teachers and provide evaluations and screenings.  We are committed to supporting growth and development of professional skills.   Our team is provided with the materials, technology and space for evidence-based treatment.  Schedules include individual and group therapy, collaborative team meetings, travel as needed, and time to complete required treatment documentation. Come join our dynamic team of experienced therapists in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of Upstate New York.   Racker offers a competitive rate of $51,000-$61,000 annually and flexible schedules. Our competitive benefits include a continuum of health care options for families and individuals, funding and time for continuing education, retirement investment with employer match, paid vacation for school holidays and breaks, paid sick time, and a 20% discount on childcare services for children/grandchildren of full time staff.       Racker’s mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.      Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."

We are currently looking for a Physical Therapist in a contract position to support our Racker integrated preschool, early intervention and school-age programs in local districts in Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga Counties. Contracted physical therapists earn an extremely competitive rate up to  $75.00 per session depending on the program. Join our dynamic team of experienced therapists in beautiful upstate NY! Racker provides a strength-based integrated approach in all programs, and the opportunity to evaluate, plan and implement individualized therapeutic programs for each child. This position has the opportunity to grow.           Requirements: Master’s Degree, NYS Professional License, and NYS driver's license required. Pediatric experience required.     Racker’s mission is to support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.           Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion -"A world where all people know they belong."