Racker

For 70 years, Racker has provided strength-based support for individuals with disabilities and their families in Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga counties. Guided by the vision of a world where all people know they belong, Racker offers programs and services to more than 3,500 people, helping them to build lasting connections and lead fulfilling lives.

Mission:

We support people with disabilities and their families to lead fulfilling lives by providing opportunities to learn and be connected with others.

Vision:

We envision a world where all people know they belong.

For 70 years, Racker has provided strength-based support for individuals with disabilities and their families in Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga counties.

Racker is a voluntary not-for-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and their families. Throughout the organization’s history, our goal has always been to be responsive to the needs of individuals not only to provide services, but also to offer each person and family opportunities for growth and learning.

Our founding in 1948 was based on valuing diversity and on appreciating the many things all people have in common. Our mission and vision and our guiding principles as well as the Circle of Courage universally apply to all people, including those we serve and those in our employment. Racker currently serves over 3,000 individuals and their families with approximately 200,000 individual services from our main service areas: Early Childhood, Clinical, Mental Health, Community Support, Residential and our Learning Initiative. We have over 30 sites in Tompkins, Cortland, and Tioga Counties. We employ more than 900 people, making Racker one of the larger employers in our area. Licensed by five state agencies, Racker offers a range of services including: preschool special education, clinical therapies, mental health treatment programs, residential opportunities, and community support services. We serve people of all ages from newborns to senior citizens with diverse strengths and needs.

We're always looking for talented individuals to join our agency!

Residential Program at Racker

Racker supports people with disabilities in homes throughout Tompkins, Cortland and Tioga Counties, the people have a wide range of abilities and needs.

The goal of residential services is to provide people with disabilities a home where they can thrive. Participants receive nursing and nutritional services as well as services that help them identify and achieve their goals that reflect their dreams, wishes and desires.

“Racker staff is dedicated to helping our son do all the little things that make his life fulfilling.”

“The quality and caring programs that Racker provides is just one of the many reasons they have the respect of the community.”

Community Support Professional

Overview

We're looking for fun, creative and flexible staff to provide community based support services for individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages. Community Support Professionals work one on one with individuals on their caseload to implement unique services, to explore and build skills which support increased independence, inclusion, and community engagement. In terms of work locations listed above, you have the option of choosing the towns you prefer. This position can be part time or full time in the Tompkins County area.

Responsibilities

Provide in home and community based supports including modeling, teaching, skill development and respite for families.

Qualifications

-High school diploma or GED
-Ability to meet the agency's approved driver criteria