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 Graff 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

Company Overview: As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support. Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees.   Position Summary: The START Coordinator will provide community-based crisis intervnetion and prevention services for individuals with intellectional and developmental disabilities and mental health needs.   Responsibilities: - Must work a designated number of hours each week - Participate in didactic trainings and additional trainings as required - Provide systemic consultation - Participate in National Center for START Services trainings and events - Prepare agendas and document outcomes for individual mentoring sessions held with Center for START Services - Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners - Assist with referrals for consultation and treatment as needed - Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plan development for individuals served through START - Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership, clinical team, and Resource Center program - Provide home visits and visits to day and vocational settings as needed - Develop Comprehensive Service Evaluations, Cross-System Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plans, intake/assessments, intervention and outcome plans for Resource Center admissions or inpatient hospital admissions and any other applicable documentation of services provided - Maintain an active caseload of individuals referred for START Services (variability occurs depending on activity level of cases and the project scope) - Provide on-call support on a rotational basis as part of a START Team Participate in the START Network, which brings together projects from across North America through an online resource center, conference calls, select study groups and a meeting at an annual conference as recommended 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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on St. Marks 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

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 Lefferts Blvd in South Ozone Park, NY.     The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Responsibilities: - Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living. - Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety. - Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community. - Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes. - Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed. - Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan. - Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan. 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

The Regional Director is responsible for ensuring the overall effective operation of the residential facilities for the Developmental Disabilities division by providing training and monitoring adherence to Federal and State regulations, agency policies and procedures and union contacts.   Responsibilities: - Coordinates services to ensured policies /procedures are implemented uniformly across residential program as applicable - Make recommendations on improvement to programming and operations of the facilities. - Reviews consumer personal allowance and banking ledgers - Conducts physical plant inspections and documenting findings - Reviews staffing patterns/schedules for appropriateness based on consumer need. - Reviews in-service binder for compliance to schedule and content - Reviews community inclusion documentation for appropriate frequency and content - Reviews recreation schedule and data for appropriate activities and documentation - Assists in problem solving for staffing issues - Participate interview process for all management staff - Reviews QIR’s for frequency and content - Provides training to new Program Managers on policies and procedures - Reviews Petty Cash, check requests, vacation proposals and Disciplinary actions   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

The Registered Nurse (P/T) will ensures the health and physical well-being of the consumers and will; - Participate as appropriate in the development, review and update of an Individual Program Plan as part of the Interdisciplinary Team process - Participate in pre-admission screening and evaluation of ICF-referred Consumers - Develop an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement at a facility - Develop a Nursing Service Plan based on a Nursing Assessment, Physical Exam Report, Evaluation of Consumers Ability to Self Medicate and ITT input, within 30 days of placement, and annually thereafter - Review and updates Nursing Service Plans semi-annually and as needed based on needs derived from completed nursing evaluations and quarterly nursing physical assessments - Ensure that nursing care, as prescribed by the physician or as identified by individual needs, is carried out - Participate in the development of discharge plans - Make referrals to appropriate community resources based on the completed medical portion of the consumer’s Community Service Plan - Assesse consumer’s health condition as needed, and determines the need for referral to physician or emergency room based on observation and/or staff provided information - Ensure control of communicable diseases and infections - Supervise medication administration periodically, ensuring adherence with OPWDD regulations and agency policy - Report all injuries to management immediately to ensure appropriate incident reporting procedures are followed - Complete quarterly Quality Improvement Reports and ensure resolution to any outstanding issues - Review and follow up on Quality Improvement Reports completed by the Medical Assistant - Complete semi-annual and annual nursing ITT report - Participate in annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meeting along with any special meetings within or outside the residence - Participate in the monthly review and reordering of consumers’ medication together with the primary psychiatrist and facility psychologist - Ensures proper storage of all medication and medical supplies, and the proper disposal of the same (in accordance with OPWDD regulations and/or agency policy) - Review and monitor, for the purpose of health maintenance bowel movement records, vital signs, seizure activity and records, menstrual records, and tardive dyskenesia records on an ongoing basis.  Reports irregularities or abnormalities to the consumer’s primary physician as needed - Ensure ongoing health care services are provided as needed and medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner - Supervise, assists and trains a qualified program specialist to become a Nursing Assistant - Supervise, assists and trains Licensed Practical Nurses to include a review and signing of all written reports for accuracy prior to being presented to ITT

The Registered Nurse ensures the health and physical well-being of the consumers and will; - Participate as appropriate in the development, review and update of an Individual Program Plan as part of the Interdisciplinary Team process - Participate in pre-admission screening and evaluation of ICF-referred Consumers - Develop an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement at a facility - Develop a Nursing Service Plan based on a Nursing Assessment, Physical Exam Report, Evaluation of Consumers Ability to Self Medicate and ITT input, within 30 days of placement, and annually thereafter - Review and updates Nursing Service Plans semi-annually and as needed based on needs derived from completed nursing evaluations and quarterly nursing physical assessments - Ensure that nursing care, as prescribed by the physician or as identified by individual needs, is carried out - Participate in the development of discharge plans - Make referrals to appropriate community resources based on the completed medical portion of the consumer’s Community Service Plan - Assesse consumer’s health condition as needed, and determines the need for referral to physician or emergency room based on observation and/or staff provided information - Ensure control of communicable diseases and infections - Supervise medication administration periodically, ensuring adherence with OPWDD regulations and agency policy - Report all injuries to management immediately to ensure appropriate incident reporting procedures are followed - Complete quarterly Quality Improvement Reports and ensure resolution to any outstanding issues - Review and follow up on Quality Improvement Reports completed by the Medical Assistant - Complete semi-annual and annual nursing ITT report - Participate in annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meeting along with any special meetings within or outside the residence - Participate in the monthly review and reordering of consumers’ medication together with the primary psychiatrist and facility psychologist - Ensures proper storage of all medication and medical supplies, and the proper disposal of the same (in accordance with OPWDD regulations and/or agency policy) - Review and monitor, for the purpose of health maintenance bowel movement records, vital signs, seizure activity and records, menstrual records, and tardive dyskenesia records on an ongoing basis.  Reports irregularities or abnormalities to the consumer’s primary physician as needed - Ensure ongoing health care services are provided as needed and medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner - Supervise, assists and trains a qualified program specialist to become a Nursing Assistant - Supervise, assists and trains Licensed Practical Nurses to include a review and signing of all written reports for accuracy prior to being presented to ITT

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 80th Road , Jamaica Estates , Queens.    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.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Van Buren Street in Brooklyn, NY.   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  

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 Avenue J in Brooklyn, NY so you can work close to home.     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  

The incumbent will provide and ensure nursing supervision to maintain medical/nursing standards as prescribed in Federal and State regulations and agency policy through nursing supervision.   Essential Job Functions: - Manage RN’s and LPN’s in nursing activities, including scheduling, training, evaluating effective work performance.   - Provide guidance to RN’s and LPN’s being visible in the residences and programs to engage and support staff.  - Provides orientation and continuous in-services training to RN’s and LPN’s as it relates to professional development, new-hire orientation facilitating trainings for health and safety modules, revised agency policies and/or revised agency policies and or OPWDD Regulations; leads training with staff via a variety of platforms: live training, virtual etc. - Monitor Pharmacy services – identified service issues; addresses issues as needed. - Monitor Nutritional services.  Ensures annual diet and consistency orders are signed by the health care practitioner.  - Choking prevention – ensures mealtime needs are assessed by a licensed clinician, plan changes added to plan of nursing services, ensures site nurses train program specialists and program/assistant directors.  - Interpret changes/revisions of all medical/nursing regulatory standards as they occur. - Develops and/or revises Plan of Nursing Services- RNs are responsible for the development of an individualized Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) for any individual who requires nursing care, including those who require medication administration for diagnosed medical conditions. - Serve as a clinical subject matter expert to address special medical / nursing needs.  Assesses the quality of care rendered and ensures sound nursing practices - Arrange specialty services and second opinions as needed for health concerns.  This includes arranging for physical therapy and speech therapy assessments and observations. - Educate site RN’s on Precision Care electronic health record utilization. - Ensure site RN’s are updating medical diagnosis and changes in plan of care into Precision Care electronic health record.  Ensures program upload of medical referrals on a weekly basis, update medical record changes, data collection completeness of multiple variables & health indicators (blood pressures, weights, medication usage, medication errors, ER use, hospitalization days, demographics, Infection Control, etc.) - Follows-up and/or processes individuals hospital admission and discharge from hospital/rehab.  Ensures ER or admitting hospital unit has medical history and current medication list.  Coordinates hospital discharges to ensure knowledge and implementation of medication changes, new diagnosis, plan of nursing services revisions, adaptive equipment, determine safe discharge status, review required medical follow-ups, contact with primary care practitioners with admission and discharge status.  Collaborates with the clinical team level of supervision when individual returns to the residence. - Gather data points for monthly, hospitalization, ER visits, new diagnosis, and infection control to the Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services. - Available 24 hrs. / 7 day via cell phone as per medical emergency procedure/protocol, Telephone Triage Protocol and for consultation as needed. - Conducts internal auditing independently through chart and precision care reviews. Submits report with any concerns Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.  Chart reviews must occur at least quarterly to ensure medical follow through and appointment compliance. - Collaborate with BIS and clinical management teams regarding the provision of individual services. - Ensure communication with changes in health status or plans with external providers of care.  - Attend state survey inspections and provides support to the nursing department and clinical team. - Communicate to supervisor any critical health concerns. - Anticipates change in schedule and case load to assist the division with critical health events.  Assists with day-to-day functions of the nursing department as needed. - Report nursing gaps in service and deficits immediately to Regional Director and Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.  - Reviews and ensures the integrity of medical and flow charts.  - Follows HIPAA laws and ensures health information is protected. - Any additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.

The incumbent will provide and ensure nursing supervision to maintain medical/nursing standards as prescribed in Federal and State regulations and agency policy through nursing supervision.   Essential Job Functions: - Manage RN’s and LPN’s in nursing activities, including scheduling, training, evaluating effective work performance.   - Provide guidance to RN’s and LPN’s being visible in the residences and programs to engage and support staff.  - Provides orientation and continuous in-services training to RN’s and LPN’s as it relates to professional development, new-hire orientation facilitating trainings for health and safety modules, revised agency policies and/or revised agency policies and or OPWDD Regulations; leads training with staff via a variety of platforms: live training, virtual etc. - Monitor Pharmacy services – identified service issues; addresses issues as needed. - Monitor Nutritional services.  Ensures annual diet and consistency orders are signed by the health care practitioner.  - Choking prevention – ensures mealtime needs are assessed by a licensed clinician, plan changes added to plan of nursing services, ensures site nurses train program specialists and program/assistant directors.  - Interpret changes/revisions of all medical/nursing regulatory standards as they occur. - Develops and/or revises Plan of Nursing Services- RNs are responsible for the development of an individualized Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) for any individual who requires nursing care, including those who require medication administration for diagnosed medical conditions. - Serve as a clinical subject matter expert to address special medical / nursing needs.  Assesses the quality of care rendered and ensures sound nursing practices - Arrange specialty services and second opinions as needed for health concerns.  This includes arranging for physical therapy and speech therapy assessments and observations. - Educate site RN’s on Precision Care electronic health record utilization. - Ensure site RN’s are updating medical diagnosis and changes in plan of care into Precision Care electronic health record.  Ensures program upload of medical referrals on a weekly basis, update medical record changes, data collection completeness of multiple variables & health indicators (blood pressures, weights, medication usage, medication errors, ER use, hospitalization days, demographics, Infection Control, etc.) - Follows-up and/or processes individuals hospital admission and discharge from hospital/rehab.  Ensures ER or admitting hospital unit has medical history and current medication list.  Coordinates hospital discharges to ensure knowledge and implementation of medication changes, new diagnosis, plan of nursing services revisions, adaptive equipment, determine safe discharge status, review required medical follow-ups, contact with primary care practitioners with admission and discharge status.  Collaborates with the clinical team level of supervision when individual returns to the residence. - Gather data points for monthly, hospitalization, ER visits, new diagnosis, and infection control to the Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services. - Available 24 hrs. / 7 day via cell phone as per medical emergency procedure/protocol, Telephone Triage Protocol and for consultation as needed. - Conducts internal auditing independently through chart and precision care reviews. Submits report with any concerns Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.  Chart reviews must occur at least quarterly to ensure medical follow through and appointment compliance. - Collaborate with BIS and clinical management teams regarding the provision of individual services. - Ensure communication with changes in health status or plans with external providers of care.  - Attend state survey inspections and provides support to the nursing department and clinical team. - Communicate to supervisor any critical health concerns. - Anticipates change in schedule and case load to assist the division with critical health events.  Assists with day-to-day functions of the nursing department as needed. - Report nursing gaps in service and deficits immediately to Regional Director and Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.  - Reviews and ensures the integrity of medical and flow charts.  - Follows HIPAA laws and ensures health information is protected. - Any additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Senior Vice President of DD Health and Clinical Services.

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 Hull Street in Brooklyn, NY so you can work close to home.   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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on 146th Avenue in Jamaica, NY so you can work close to home. 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

The Registered Nurse ensures the health and physical well-being of the consumers and will; - Participate as appropriate in the development, review and update of an Individual Program Plan as part of the Interdisciplinary Team process - Participate in pre-admission screening and evaluation of ICF-referred Consumers - Develop an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement at a facility - Develop a Nursing Service Plan based on a Nursing Assessment, Physical Exam Report, Evaluation of Consumers Ability to Self Medicate and ITT input, within 30 days of placement, and annually thereafter - Review and updates Nursing Service Plans semi-annually and as needed based on needs derived from completed nursing evaluations and quarterly nursing physical assessments - Ensure that nursing care, as prescribed by the physician or as identified by individual needs, is carried out - Participate in the development of discharge plans - Make referrals to appropriate community resources based on the completed medical portion of the consumer’s Community Service Plan - Assesse consumer’s health condition as needed, and determines the need for referral to physician or emergency room based on observation and/or staff provided information - Ensure control of communicable diseases and infections - Supervise medication administration periodically, ensuring adherence with OPWDD regulations and agency policy - Report all injuries to management immediately to ensure appropriate incident reporting procedures are followed - Complete quarterly Quality Improvement Reports and ensure resolution to any outstanding issues - Review and follow up on Quality Improvement Reports completed by the Medical Assistant - Complete semi-annual and annual nursing ITT report - Participate in annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meeting along with any special meetings within or outside the residence - Participate in the monthly review and reordering of consumers’ medication together with the primary psychiatrist and facility psychologist - Ensures proper storage of all medication and medical supplies, and the proper disposal of the same (in accordance with OPWDD regulations and/or agency policy) - Review and monitor, for the purpose of health maintenance bowel movement records, vital signs, seizure activity and records, menstrual records, and tardive dyskenesia records on an ongoing basis.  Reports irregularities or abnormalities to the consumer’s primary physician as needed - Ensure ongoing health care services are provided as needed and medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner - Supervise, assists and trains a qualified program specialist to become a Nursing Assistant - Supervise, assists and trains Licensed Practical Nurses to include a review and signing of all written reports for accuracy prior to being presented to ITT

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 123rd Avenue in Jamaica, NY so you can work close to home. 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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on 123rd Avenue in Jamaica, NY so you can work close to home.     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  

Company Overview: As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support. Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees.   Position Summary: The Assistant Program Director ensures that client needs are met and the effective day-to-day operation of the facility.   We are seeking to fill this position for our program located on Valentine Ave in the Bronx.   Responsibilities: - Prepares staff schedules of Supervisor and Program Specialists. Includes responsibility for vacation, personal, and sick leaves as well as maintaining coverage during any emergency periods of staff shortages - Ensures appropriate staffing pattern as per facility policy. - Conducts scheduled supervisor meetings to discuss programmatic and staffing issues - Evaluates individual work performance of all Supervisors through observations, and performance counseling. - Assist Program Manager in devising and executing relevant agency/program policy, in accordance with OMRDD and/or other funding agency guidelines. - Conducts frequent rounds on all shifts and submits report to Program Manager, to ensure that safety and health requirements are observed, that the physical environment is comfortable and stimulating and that quality consumer care and programming are provided. - Performs responsibilities of a medical assistant:Tracking appointments, Communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers, Ensures accuracy of medication inventory, records and orders refills when necessary, Track and follow up on medical appointments to ensure individuals’ good health, Complete medical referral forms, Complete monthly medical book reviews - Ensures coordination by supervisors of all transportation activities to assure maximum use of transportation services for day programming, recreation services, medical, and special requirements. - Ensures the timely receipt and ongoing availability of all consumers’ needs (toilet items, clothing, and personal effects). - Prepares Day Program progress reports at ITT reviews as assigned. - Distributes petty cash funds to the Supervisor or collects petty cash receipts and submits them to the Program Manager. - Conducts monthly fire evacuation drills including all staff members on all shifts. - Participates in admission and discharge reviews and makes recommendations to Program Manager. - Develops monthly recreation schedule in consult with Recreation Coordinator. - Implements and monitors in-house and community recreational activities, providing hand-on assistance as needed.   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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on St. Marks 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

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 45th Avenue in Flushing, NY so you can work close to home.     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