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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 Rosita Road in Ozone Park.
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
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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 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
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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 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
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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 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
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In-Home Therapeutic Coach
The position is responsible for administration and management of NY START Therapeutic In-Home Services.
In addition to center-based supports, NYSTART also offers in-home therapeutic supports. The goal of these supports are the same as that of the NYSTART center but are offered in the person's residence. In-home supports are designed to assess and stabilize an individual in his or her natural setting. This service is part of the mobile crisis capacity of NYSTART. In Home Support can be accessed in an emergency or planned way and are provided by trained counselors. In-home
Essential Job Functions:
- Implement person-centered therapeutic interventions within an individual’s home and support primary caregivers with also implementing these interventions.
- Conduct observational assessments and provide feedback to START team about biopsychosocial factors influencing current functioning, effects of interventions, and coaching outcomes.
- Offer consultation and hands-on education with entire family/support system to create a safe, nurturing, and meaningful home environment
- Assists individuals with daily activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, and health, wellness and leisure activities.
- Maintain professional boundaries with individuals and families receiving services and follow ethical and licensing guidelines.
- Participates in development and implementation of persons’ cross system crisis prevention and intervention plan.
- Plans, structures and prompts social and leisure time activities, including activities that build skills for positive supports, stress reduction, health and wellness, communication, adaptive living and daily living.
- Serves as a positive representative for the START Program with other professionals, families and the community.
- Maintains timely documentation, progress notes, and other data, including incident and accident reports.
- Responds to individual safety needs, including reporting significant changes in behavior and health.
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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 Crotona Ave 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
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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 Rosita Road in Ozone Park, 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
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Therapeutic Center Lead Counselor
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy, social work, psychology or counseling or related human service field; demonstrated ability to supervise and lead other staff
- Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and behavioral health needs
Primary Responsibilities:
- During the shift in which the lead counselor is scheduled to work, he/she provides oversight of the START center counselors
- Facilitate group and activities
- Assures that all necessary documentation is completed during the shift
- Facilitate admissions and discharges, assure inventory is completed, medication is counted, etc.
- Provide direct care to guests including assistance with ADLs as necessary
- Assist center guests with participation in scheduled daily activities
- Provide de-escalation and intervention supports for guests experiencing stress
- Assist guests with accomplishing goals and objectives during their stay
- Facilitates shift exchange and communication
- Communicate with the START clinical team regarding guest responses to interventions and what is learned about behaviors/signs/symptoms, setting events, triggers and effective interventions
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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
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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 in the Bronx (Throop Ave)
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
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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 full this position at our program located on 54th Street in Brooklyn, NY.
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
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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 Crescent Street in Long Island City, 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
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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 in the Bronx ( Graff St)
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
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The Registered Nurse ensures the health and physical well-being of the consumers.
- Participates as appropriate in the development, review and update of an Individual Program Plan as part of the Interdisciplinary Team process.
- Participates in pre-admission screening and evaluation of ICF-referred Consumers
- Develops an initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of placement at a facility
- Develops 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
- Reviews and updates Nursing Service Plans semi-annually and as needed based on needs derived from completed nursing evaluations and quarterly nursing physical assessments
- Ensures that nursing care, as prescribed by the physician or as identified by individual needs, is carried out
- Participates in the development of discharge plans
- Makes referrals to appropriate community resources based on the completed medical portion of the consumer’s Community Service Plan
- Assesses 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
- Ensures control of communicable diseases and infections
- Supervises medication administration periodically, ensuring adherence with OMRDD regulations and agency policy
- Report all injuries to management immediately to ensure appropriate incident reporting procedures are followed
- Completes quarterly Quality Improvement Reports and ensure resolution to any outstanding issues
- Reviews and follow up on Quality Improvement Reports completed by the Medical Assistant
- Completes semi-annual and annual nursing ITT report
- Participates in annual and semi-annual interdisciplinary team meeting along with any special meetings within or outside the residence
- Participates 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 OMRDD regulations and/or agency policy).
- Reviews and monitors, 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
- Ensures ongoing health care services are provided as needed and medical appointments are scheduled in a timely manner
- Supervises, assists and trains a qualified program specialist to become a Nursing Assistant.
- Supervises, assists and trains Licensed Practical Nurses to include a review and signing of all written reports for accuracy prior to being presented to ITT.
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
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Are you a person who has a passion for helping others? Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose. Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma.
We are seeking a Residential Team Leader who will be joining a dedicated workforce of 2,400 employees who are committed to providing support to transform the lives of over 35,000 individuals and families in New York City.
This opportunity is available at our program located on Avenue J in Brooklyn, NY
In this role, the Residential Team Leader is responsible for ensuring that our individuals have the support and resources necessary to live meaningful lives which align with their needs and aspirations within both their respective homes and communities. He/she will serve as a Team Leader on their assigned shift supervising DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) in conjunction with the Assistant Program Director. The incumbent is expected to promote an environment of respect, learning and independence. 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 individuals. In addition, he/she will provide coaching to DSPs so that their actions ensure the health and wellness of the individuals, support their independence, self-determination and right to take reasonable risks.
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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 Jefferson Avenue 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
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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 East 163rd St in the South Bronx you can work close to home.
The Direct Support Professional for our Day Habilitation Program 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
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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
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Join our Developmental Disabilities Team in Opening Doors to Independence. We are currently seeking a Program Director for our program located in Hollis , Queens .
The Program Director is responsible for ensuring the overall effective operation of the facility in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations, Agency policies and procedures, and union contracts.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day administrative functions within the facility relative to implementation of SUS policies and procedures, union contracts and regulatory requirements as set forth by funding agents
- Directly supervise the Assistant Program Manager on a weekly schedule or as needed.
- Monitor overall consumer care, ensuring needs are met as required/ prescribed through documented weekly observations of supervisors and program specialists’ implementation of active treatment and strict adherence to Part 633 - Client Rights.
- Execute agency, state and federal requirements pertaining to custodianship of consumer funds within the facility, including the preparation and submission of weekly account summaries.
- Complete all individual client ledger sheets for in-house accounts on a weekly basis, i.e. posting of deposits, withdrawals and receipts.
- Conduct at least monthly physical plant inspections with documentation of findings.
- Ensure strict adherence to OPWDD Part 624 - Incident Reporting Procedures, including reviewing all incidents, conducting any necessary investigations, and making necessary notifications
- Provide staff training in the areas of agency policy and procedure, OSHA regulations, physical plant issues and fire safety
- Attend all program surveys and, in conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor or senior management, formulate and prepare a written plan of corrective action for program audits and ensure follow-through
- Meet with clinical staff on a regular and timely basis to ensure that program objectives, treatment techniques and policy implementation are being carried out.
- Work with Central office Human Resources, Fiscal Department and Operations to ensure staffing, equipment, materials and supplies are appropriate and sufficient to guarantee the therapeutic and general well-being of the consumer population.
- Ensure that the facility and services provided adequately meet the physical, social and developmental needs of all clients and that there is adequate protection of each consumer’s health, safety, comfort, well-being, civil, human and legal rights.
- Be available twenty-four hours for emergencies, consultations etc. through assigned beeper
- Responsible for the quality of record keeping and charting and meeting standards as prescribed by agency, State and Federal guidelines.
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
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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 in the Brons (Throop Ave)
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