Top 10 Reasons that CDSLT is the Best Company to Work for in NY
1| Making a Difference in your Community
CDSLT through its’ various affiliates serves adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities through residential, community habilitation, employment, housing, care coordination, social, and day programs; Veterans transitioning back to civilian life through care management, residential, employment, social, and housing programs; seniors through Medicare managed long term care and housing; many more members of our community through affordable housing creation. Check out this video to learn more about the services we provide in Rochester and throughout New York State
2| Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
A healthy company needs healthy employees, so CDSLT and its’ affiliates offer competitively-priced medical and dental plans, free vision coverage, as well as a multitude of health & wellness bonuses to employees. Our CDS Rx Pharmacy affiliate also assists in offering Flu Shot and Blood Pressure clinics throughout the year and can offer free medication delivery to employees.
3| Competitive Pay
Paying employees a fair wage is key to retaining good employees. CDSLT recognizes this and makes sure that cutting costs doesn’t come at the expense of employees’ paychecks. As a non-profit, the success of CDSLT is the success of its’ employees, and the individuals in the community now and in years to come.
4| Vacation, Sick & Personal Time
As part of ensuring a healthy work-life balance—and healthy employees—CDSLT and its’ affiliates provide a benefits package that includes a generous amount of sick, vacation, and personal time to new employees. The amount of paid time off available grows even more after employees’ first and second years with the company. This time is in addition to 9 paid holidays annually, including a flexible-use holiday.
5| Employee Longevity
Many of our employees have been with the company for years—even decades. Each month, we celebrate a number of anniversaries, from 1 year to 35 years! Hear from some of our employees about why they have stayed with CDSLT in the video below.
6| Supporting Career Goals & Development
Retaining and promoting employees from within requires a deep support for employee career growth and development, which CDSLT is proud to invest in heavily. The Allentoff Institute was formed for just this purpose, and provides trainings and educational opportunities to CDSLT employees. One of the more extensive trainings series offered to staff after their first year with CDSLT is the year-long LEAD Program, which encourages employees to understand, develop, and practice their leadership skills.
7| Diverse and Inclusive Environment
It is our vision to help support people in the pursuit of their personal dreams. It is for this reason that CDSLT is committed to building systems that effectively provide services to people of all cultures, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes values, affirms, and respects the worth of individuals and preserves the dignity of each. We believe that by addressing the cultural and linguistic needs of our individuals, quality services will improve and will ultimately help each individual reach their personal dreams and goals. Hear from employees themselves about how CDSLT and its’ employees inspire inclusion in this video from International Women’s Day 2024
8| Promoting from Within & Internally-hired Leaders
Much of CDSLT’s current leadership started with the company years ago, many in entry-level positions. Current CDSLT CEO Andrew Sewnauth worked as a Direct Support Professional when he first joined CDSLT, and Executive Vice President of Operations Kate Wagner began her career at CDSLT as a registered nurse. This proud history of investing in employees and promoting from within continues to keep CDSLT thriving.
9| Work/Life Balance
CDSLT is proud to foster a culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance and understanding that employees are also parents, caregivers, students, and most importantly, people. When surveyed for the “Best Companies to Work for in NY” award, 96% CDSLT Employees expressed being able to maintain a balance between work and personal life, 98% expressed that personal issues are handled satisfactorily
10| Flexibility within the Agency
With 10 affiliates providing diverse services within our communities, and over 1000 employees across New York State, there are so many options to explore should you reconsider your role, career path, or even where you live!
