Pay rate: $18/hour   This opportunity is available at our program located on Pinegrove Street in Jamaica     The Developmental Disabilities Division believes that our role in supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is to live meaningful lives as determined by the person. All persons shall live a life with dignity conforming to each personal value system. Our philosophy is for the people we serve to be part of the community, to live fulfilling lives driven by their choices and to be as independent as possible. Our mission is to accomplish this with well-trained staff, access to the quality health care, clinical supports, and a clean and safe home. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that people supported have the support and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within their respective program and communities. He/she/they will monitor and ensure active adherence to the all plans for each person supported with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Shift Supervisor will ensure proper supports are in place and necessary resources are made available to Direct Support Professionals to ensure proper adherence to person supported scheduled of activities.   The Shift Supervisor serves as a role model to staff and people supported and will help to develop best practices to support both the person supported and Direct Support Professional.  This opportunity is available at our program located on PineGrove Street  in Queens,NY .   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning • Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. • Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. • Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. • Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. • Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program. • Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes.   Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. Regulatory • Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in their service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan). • Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director. • In the absence of the Program Director, supervises and instructs all Direct Support Professionals on shift. • Responsible for people supported and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, recreation etc.). • Ensures coverage of a shift when a Direct Support Professional is absent. • Acts as a functioning member of the staff, meeting the needs of the people supported • Responsible for the physical condition of the program including agency vehicles; ensuring that they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. • Participates in staff meetings, supervisors’ workshops, interdisciplinary team (IDT) and committee meetings. • Channels approved information pertaining to staff and agency to Program Specialists. • Provides supervisory counseling and discipline to Direct Support Professionals as necessary • Identifies facility needs and makes the relevant staff aware. • Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies. Quality Improvement • Carries out policies and procedures of SUS, in accordance with OPWDD and other funding sources. • Reports all incidents, ensuring consistent adherence to OPWDD and agency policies • Assesses and monitors staff productivity on an ongoing basis. • Responds appropriately to community, family and agency contacts. • Maintains, develops and supports the person support to staff assignment • Meets with Program Director on a regular basis to discuss pertinent shift and Direct Support Professional’s issues and successes. • Monitors Direct Support Professional’s time sheets on an as-needed basis. • Ensure fire drill completion on shift.

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.     Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits and internal promotions organizational wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each individual as prescribed in that individual service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) • Assist each individual as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization • With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to individuals as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures • Ensure assigned individuals ’nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary • Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits and internal promotions organizational wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Metropolitan Ave in the Bronx.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each individual as prescribed in that individual service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) • Assist each individual as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization • With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to individuals as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures • Ensure assigned individuals ’nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary • Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Shift Supervisors to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located in Bushwick, Brooklyn, NY so you can work close to home. This position has a maxiuim salary of $18.00 per hour      The Shift Supervisor will monitor and ensure that active treatment is provided to individuals with developmental disabilities ensuring consumer safety and respect of consumer rights.   Responsibilities: - Supervise and instruct all Direct Support Specialists on shift - Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director. - Responsible for the physical condition of the residence including agency vehicles; ensuring they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition - Responsible for client and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, client monies, clothing monies, recreation etc.) - Ensure appropriate follow-up to medication administration during shifts and after client medical appointments Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays IND1

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   Pay rate: $17.68 /hour   This opportunity is available at our program located on Pinegrove Street in Jamaica, NY   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

  Pay rate: $18/hour   This opportunity is available at our program located on Pinegrove Street in Jamaica     The Developmental Disabilities Division believes that our role in supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is to live meaningful lives as determined by the person. All persons shall live a life with dignity conforming to each personal value system. Our philosophy is for the people we serve to be part of the community, to live fulfilling lives driven by their choices and to be as independent as possible. Our mission is to accomplish this with well-trained staff, access to the quality health care, clinical supports, and a clean and safe home. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that people supported have the support and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within their respective program and communities. He/she/they will monitor and ensure active adherence to the all plans for each person supported with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Shift Supervisor will ensure proper supports are in place and necessary resources are made available to Direct Support Professionals to ensure proper adherence to person supported scheduled of activities.   The Shift Supervisor serves as a role model to staff and people supported and will help to develop best practices to support both the person supported and Direct Support Professional.  This opportunity is available at our program located on PineGrove Street  in Queens,NY .   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning • Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. • Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. • Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. • Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. • Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program. • Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes.   Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. Regulatory • Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in their service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan). • Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director. • In the absence of the Program Director, supervises and instructs all Direct Support Professionals on shift. • Responsible for people supported and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, recreation etc.). • Ensures coverage of a shift when a Direct Support Professional is absent. • Acts as a functioning member of the staff, meeting the needs of the people supported • Responsible for the physical condition of the program including agency vehicles; ensuring that they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. • Participates in staff meetings, supervisors’ workshops, interdisciplinary team (IDT) and committee meetings. • Channels approved information pertaining to staff and agency to Program Specialists. • Provides supervisory counseling and discipline to Direct Support Professionals as necessary • Identifies facility needs and makes the relevant staff aware. • Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies. Quality Improvement • Carries out policies and procedures of SUS, in accordance with OPWDD and other funding sources. • Reports all incidents, ensuring consistent adherence to OPWDD and agency policies • Assesses and monitors staff productivity on an ongoing basis. • Responds appropriately to community, family and agency contacts. • Maintains, develops and supports the person support to staff assignment • Meets with Program Director on a regular basis to discuss pertinent shift and Direct Support Professional’s issues and successes. • Monitors Direct Support Professional’s time sheets on an as-needed basis. • Ensure fire drill completion on shift.

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$17.68/hr Maximum Salary: 17.68/hr   This opportunity is available at our program located on Rombouts Avenue in Bronx, NY.  Responsibilities: • Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) • Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization • With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures • Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary • Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Shift Supervisors to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.     The Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that people supported have the support and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within their respective program and communities. He/she/they will monitor and ensure active adherence to the all plans for each person supported with intellectual/developmental disabilities.    The Shift Supervisor will ensure proper supports are in place and necessary resources are made available to Direct Support Professionals to ensure proper adherence to person supported scheduled of activities.  The Shift Supervisor serves as a role model to staff and people supported and will help to develop best practices to support both the person supported and Direct Support Professional.  This opportunity is available at our program located on East 34th St in Brooklyn. The salary is $18 per hour.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Person Centered Planning - Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. - Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. - Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. - Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. - Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program. - Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes. - Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. - Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Vice President of Day Services or designee. - Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US.   Regulatory - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in their service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan). - Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director. - In the absence of the Program Director, supervises and instructs all Direct Support Professionals on shift.         - Responsible for people supported and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, recreation etc.). - Ensures coverage of a shift when a Direct Support Professional is absent. ·       Acts as a functioning member of the staff, meeting the needs of the people supported·       Responsible for the physical condition of the program including agency vehicles; ensuring that they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. - Participates in staff meetings, supervisors’ workshops, interdisciplinary team (IDT) and committee meetings. - Channels approved information pertaining to staff and agency to Program Specialists. - Provides supervisory counseling and discipline to Direct Support Professionals as necessary - Identifies facility needs and makes the relevant staff aware. - Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies.    Quality Improvement - Carries out policies and procedures of SUS, in accordance with OPWDD and other funding sources. - Reports all incidents, ensuring consistent adherence to OPWDD and agency policies - Assesses and monitors staff productivity on an ongoing basis. - Responds appropriately to community, family and agency contacts. - Maintains, develops and supports the person support to staff assignment - Meets with Program Director on a regular basis to discuss pertinent shift and Direct Support Professional’s issues and successes. - Monitors Direct Support Professional’s time sheets on an as-needed basis. - Ensure fire drill completion on shift.        

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.  The position has a salary of $17.68 per hour   *Weekend Availability Required*     Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour. This opportunity is available at our program located on Rosita Road in Ozone Park, NY .   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   The slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$17.68/hr Maximum Salary: 17.68/hr   This opportunity is available at our program located on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, NY.     Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays #CB

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This position has a miniuim an maximum salary of $17.68   This opportunity is available at our program located on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, NY.     Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays #CB

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide! The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.   This opportunity is available at our program located on Vernon Ave in Brooklyn NY.   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management   Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays    

TITLE: Assistant Program Director DIVISION/DEPT.: Developmental Disabilities Services REPORTS TO: Program Director SUPERVISES:  DSPs and Shift Supervisors FLSA:  Non-Exempt | Hourly The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for ensuring that our individuals have the supports and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within both their respective homes and communities. The APD is responsible for ensuring that the individuals’ wellness, nutritional, and healthcare needs are met. He/she will lead their assigned shift, providing hands-on coaching and role modeling best practices and behaviors for Direct Care Professionals (DSPs) as well as providing 24-hour assistance in periods of high demand.   In collaboration with a trans-disciplinary team member and under supervision of the Program Director, the APD is expected to promote an environment of respect, learning and independence for the individuals.  He/she will interact with individuals and colleagues in a manner that stems from dignity and with hopes of fostering a true home atmosphere for the individuals.  In addition, he/she will provide coaching to DSPs and Shift Supervisors so that their actions ensure the health and wellness of the individuals, support their independence, self-determination and right to take reasonable risks.  The APD will maintain operational efficiency of the residence, including fiscal, regulatory, policies & procedures, staff management, and quality improvement.   This position is located at our program on Buffalo Ave in Brooklyn and has a salary of $52,000.00 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. - Manage the holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness of individuals including tracking appointments, communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers. - Ensures the coordination of all recreation and other community activities that promotes the participation and independence of individuals. - Implement, evaluate, and provide feedback on all individual-specific care plans and protocols as written by the team. - Encourages the independence of individuals and promotes relationship building within the community and with natural supports. - Manages and directs the overall flow of the shift including assigning staff to appropriate individual ratios. - Supervise staff (DSPs and Shift Supervisors), while promoting learning and development by providing continual coaching and mentoring. - Role model the necessary behaviors that support independence and the aspirational desires of the individuals. - Informs DSPs of organizational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements including incident management reporting. - Works creatively and collaboratively with trans-disciplinary team members including RN, QIDPs, and PD to determine successful solutions in supporting the needs of the individuals. - Ensures that health and safety requirements are observed including maintaining a stimulating and comfortable physical environment. - To facilitate individuals’ participation in recreational activities and medical appointments, coordinates all transportation activities for the residence. - Manage the personal property of individuals and their ability to access personal items. - In collaboration with the clinical team, participates in admission and discharge reviews and makes recommendations to Program Director. - Conducts monthly fire evacuation drills to include all staff members at the residence. - Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies including managing the distribution and reconciliation of petty cash funds. - Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies within mandatory time frames. - Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US. - Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by Program Director or designee.     Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays   Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus.  If hired for one of our city sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire.      

The Developmental Disabilities Division believes that our role in supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is to live meaningful lives as determined by the person.  All persons shall live a life with dignity conforming to each personal value system.  Our philosophy is for the people we serv e to be part of the community,  to live fulfilling lives driven by their choices and to be as independent as possible. Our mission is to accomplish this with well-trained staff, access to the quality health care, clinical supports, and a clean and safe home.     The  Shift  Supervisor  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  people  supported  have  the  support  and resources necessary to live meaningful  lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within their respective program and communities. He/she/they will monitor and ensure active adherence to the all plans for each person supported with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Shift Supervisor will ensure proper supports are in place and necessary resources are made available   to  Direct  Support  Professionals   to  ensure  proper  adherence   to  person  supported scheduled of activities.  The Shift Supervisor serves as a role model to staff and people supported and will help to develop best practices to support both the person supported and Direct Support Professional.   This position is located Decatur Street IRA in Brooklyn, NY .   The slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$18.00/hr Maximum Salary: 18.00/hr     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning - Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. - Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. - Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. - Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. - Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program. - Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes.  - Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. - Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Vice President of Day Services or designee. - Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US.   Regulatory - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in their service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan). - Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director. - In the absence of the Program Director, supervises and instructs all Direct Support Professionals on shift. - Responsible for people supported and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, recreation etc.). - Ensures coverage of a shift when a Direct Support Professional is absent. - Acts as a functioning member of the staff, meeting the needs of the people supported - Responsible for the physical condition of the program including agency vehicles; ensuring that they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. - Participates in staff meetings, supervisors’ workshops, interdisciplinary team (IDT) and committee meetings. - Channels approved information pertaining to staff and agency to Program Specialists. - Provides supervisory counseling and discipline to Direct Support Professionals as necessary - Identifies facility needs and makes the relevant staff aware. - Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies.   Quality Improvement - Carries out policies and procedures of SUS, in accordance with OPWDD and other funding sources. - Reports all incidents, ensuring consistent adherence to OPWDD and agency policies - Assesses and monitors staff productivity on an ongoing basis. - Responds appropriately to community, family and agency contacts. - Maintains, develops and supports the person support to staff assignment - Monitors Direct Support Professional’s time sheets on an as-needed basis. - Ensure fire drill completion on shift.  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.  The position has a salary of $17.68 per hour     *Weekend Availability Required*   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide! The Salary is currently at $17.68 Overtime is eligible.   This opportunity is available at our program located on Northen Blvd in Douglaston NY .   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays #CB