Registered Dental Hygienist

Where people get better at life!

Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future.

Job Description:

The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere.

Full-Time/Part-Time Dental Hygienist
New Graduates are welcome to apply!

Full-time Dental Hygienist hires are eligible for up to $5,000. Part-time hires are eligible for a prorated incentive based on their regularly scheduled FTE at the time of hire.

Payments are subject to the terms of the incentive program, including continued active employment and good standing.

The Center offers a rewarding work environment, competitive benefits and growth opportunities. Competitive pay with opportunity to earn up to $51 per hour!

This position is based in our Center Health Clinic, which is an integrated health care practice. We are known for our quality of care for individuals with disabilities, which is at the heart of our mission. Our Center Health Clinic offers expert dental care, primary care and specialty services to our community.

Responsibilities:

• Provides dental hygiene care to individuals, including dental scaling, polishing, sealants, fluoride treatment, education and radiographs.
• Ensures professional guidelines are met during dental care.
• Determines future recall appointments based on oral hygiene status.
• Presents x-ray and dental charting findings to dentist for treatment planning and appointments.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene.
• Licensed Dental Hygienist.

Why Join Us:

• Impact the health and well-being of your community.
• Education expense reimbursement available through a grant-funded program, helping eligible team members reduce the cost of their education.
• Flexible scheduling options available. We are committed to maintaining consistent patient care while offering schedules of 1, 2, 3, or 4 days per week to support work-life balance and meet the needs of our growing practice.
• Daytime hours only.
• No weekends or major holidays.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Competitive compensation.
• Supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Rewarding outpatient care environment.

At The Center for Disability Services, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and the people we support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our employment practices.

Compensation Range:

$49.00 - $51.00

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Early Access to Pay with RAIN
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)