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  • Home Help Aide (HHA) and Personal Care Assistant
    Home Help Aide (HHA) and Personal Care Assistant
    9 days ago
    $19.65–$21 hourly
    Part-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    Home Health Aide/PCA Responsibilities: • Mobility Assistance, • Medication Reminder, • Personal Care, • Light Housekeeping, • Meal Preparation & Nutrition, • Companionship & Emotional Support, • Reporting & Communication 1. Benefits: Paid sick time, health insurance, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, signing and holiday bonuses., 2. Hourly, Live-in and Overnight Shifts., 3. Substantial Overtime - Many of our caregivers regularly earn overtime hours and greater pay., 4. Training - We provide initial and ongoing training to improve your technical and client-relation skills., 5. PTO - Paid Time Off, 6. Sign up Bonuses - $1250.00*, 7. Competitive Salaries - Highest Hourly Compensation Rate with Overtime Pay, 8. Medical, Dental & Vision, 9. Referral Bonuses - inquire within about how you can refer a friend, colleague, or loved one to I & Y Senior Care., 10. Flexible Hours - Our caregivers work a range of hours per week based on their needs., 11. Paid Weekly- Required Documents 1. U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or Valid Work Visa o If expired, please bring the extension letter or renewal documentation. 2. Social Security Card 3. State-Issued Photo ID 4. HHA or PCA Certificate 5. Two (2) Professional Reference Letters o Must be written in English only 6. Complete Physical Exam (Required) o Must be no older than one (1) year o Must be fully completed, signed, and stamped by the provider o Include the following lab results: • Rubella and Rubeola (Measles) Titers • Drug Screen • PPD (Tuberculosis Test) – must be no older than 3 months • If the PPD result is positive, a Chest X-Ray is required WE HAVE JOBS IN BRONX - MANHATTAN-BROOKLYN-QUEENS

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  • Social Worker
    Social Worker
    10 days ago
    $60000–$62000 yearly
    Full-time
    Staten Island, New York

    Job Title: Social Worker Schedule: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full-Time Department: Workforce/ CRED Pay Type/ FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt Effective Date: 2/2025 Reports To: Program Director of CRED, Assistant Director of Workforce and Director of Workforce Pay Range: $60,000 - $62,000 annually Note: Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances **Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources. ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: CRED is a cohort-based vocational training program for at-risk individuals between the ages of 18-40 years old. The program provides classroom instruction, case management services, internship opportunities, and job placement services designed to help clients earn a Commercial Driver’s License and obtain employment in the transportation industry. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management services including, but not limited to, mental health support, career counseling, personal guidance and development, life skills, and referrals. The Social Worker will work in both individual and group settings to help clients overcome personal and professional barriers. The individual selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the CRED Program Director, will conduct themselves in a professional manner, and will comply with all standards set forth by United Activities Unlimited and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): • Conduct intake interviews to understand each client’s individual needs, strengths, and goals., • Collect all required program documentation from clients, including enrollment, outcome, and follow-up paperwork., • Work with clients to develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that reflects SMART short-and-long-term goals., • Provide case management services including regular check-ins to assess progress towards personal and professional goals., • Provide individual and group counseling, including but not limited to, mental health, behavior management, and mediation services., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to conduct case planning and draft case notes according to DYCD requirements., • Refer clients in need of greater support to community based social service providers., • Maintain positive working relationships with social services agencies and other community partners to enrich programming, internship, and employment opportunities in alignment with client’s interests and ISS., • Assist other CRED staff members with conducting follow-up services, including obtaining compliance documentation from former clients., • Collect, maintain, and audit client files for completion and accuracy in accordance with DYCD and UAU policies., • Participate in team meetings, conferences, professional development trainings, and other program-related events and activities., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to ensure the program meets all DYCD goals, deliverables, and deadlines., • Assist with other departmental duties and projects as needed. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree, required, • Must possess either a valid LMSW, LMHC or LCSW, • 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience, required, • 2+ years of experience with mental health counseling, required, • Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, • Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the G-Suite platforms, • Ability to stay organized while managing multiple assignments simultaneously, • Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort, • Able to effectively deliver instruction to elevate client’s transferable skills, academic proficiency, and socioemotional capacity, • Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes, • Demonstrates understanding and value of individuals different capacities, cultures, and abilities, • Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. • Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need., • Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc., • Position is in a well-lighted office environment., • Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder., • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time., • May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations., • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)., • Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed., • May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures UAU has attempted to accurately describe this position but reserves the right to change the same, add or delete duties outlined within the sole discretion of UAU at any time, with or without notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties Including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    11 hours ago
    $21.63–$24.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. Job summary: Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours. Job Responsibilities: • Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;, • Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness;, • Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment;, • Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;, • Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment;, • Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports;, • Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services;, • Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants;, • Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;, • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;, • Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;, • Develop short-term person-centered treatment plans to assist participant towards achieving their goals;, • Monitor and record participant’s progress and modify plan according to needs and preference;, • Perform various needs assessment for essential ongoing community integration and support;, • Timely and accurate documentation of participant information within Health Information Technology platform, • Comply with all required in-service training and staff development;, • Perform other related duties as assigned; Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems, Mental health legislation and regulations, and health conditions ·Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed ·Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks ·Serves as a role model to staff and stakeholders ·Ability to work with all stakeholders: participants, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences ·Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to members and their families ·Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk, including crisis management techniques Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

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  • Substitute Daycare Assistant (Per Diem)
    Substitute Daycare Assistant (Per Diem)
    14 days ago
    $25–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    Woodside, Queens

    This position is for a Per-Diem Daycare substitute assistant* This a Home Based Licensed Group Family Daycare located in Woodside, Queens. We are seeking to hire a Daycare Substitute Assistant. The ideal candidate must be willing to provide child care to infants and toddlers as needed per-diem (based on the attendance/ratio of the children present) in the event additional coverage is needed within the program; commit to overseeing the daily functions of the program, provide a loving and professional environment, while providing leadership experience to both our children and parents. Responsibilities: • Monitor and play with children to ensure safety., • Ensure safety and oversight of all children at all times, • Keep the facility clean and well maintained., • Adhere to local and state child care laws and regulations., • Adhere to company policies and procedures., • Maintain the security of all records associated with the daycare, • Personal care to include diaper changing, toileting, meal preparation, etc., • Maintain cleanliness of toys, mats, tables and chairs, bathroom, sweeping, washing dishes, etc ., • Perform other duties as assigned by Program Provider, • Maintain and upkeep trainings as required by Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), • Be able to provide care and oversight from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 8:30 am -4:30 pm Monday-Friday as needed on a per-diem basis (on-call). Please be advised, due to mandated ratios regulations by Department of Health, this may change. MUST BE WILLING TO OBTAIN THE FOLLOWING WITH NO EXCEPTIONS: · Fingerprinting · A Current Medical and Immunization Records (due annually) · State Central Register (SCR) Clearance · First Aid and CPR Certification (Provided by the program upon hiring) · Provide 2 Professional or personal References *2 or more years of childcare experience is required. * As per Department of Health Regulation; candidates must be 18 years or older to provide childcare The ability to transfer from substitute to a regularly scheduled part time assistant is possible Please note: the program is located on the third floor of an apartment building; there is no elevator; the ideal candidate must be comfortable with walking stairs. Qualifications • Toddler care experience, • Infant care experience, • 2 years of childcare experience minimum Requirements Two or more years of childcare experience needed Ability to pass the SCR background check during employment is required ITIN or Social Security Number is required to complete the SCR Background check Annual Medical Examination Two references (Two Personal or Two Professional or One Personal and One Professional Reference). Job Type: Contract Work Location: In person

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  • House Cleaner
    House Cleaner
    16 days ago
    $17–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    ENGLISH If you’re a reliable house cleaner who wants steady hours, weekly pay, real benefits and the opportunity to keep 100% of your tips, Maid Marines could be a great fit. Maid Marines hires W-2 employees to clean homes and occasionally small offices throughout New York City. We provide the clients, cleaning supplies, equipment, uniforms and office support you need to succeed. What You Get • Weekly pay every Friday by direct deposit or check, • Starting base pay of $17–$19 per hour, plus tips, • Many of our established cleaners with steady routes average approximately $25–$30 per hour in total earnings, including base pay and tips, • You keep 100% of the tips you receive from clients, • Paid travel time between jobs, • MTA reimbursement for required subway and bus travel between jobs, • A weekly hours guarantee when you maintain the required availability and accept assigned jobs, • Overtime pay at 1.5 times your regular rate., • Premium pay when you work designated major holidays Tips and total earnings vary based on your schedule, routes and clients and are not guaranteed. Benefits • Up to 56 hours of paid safe and sick leave per year, beginning to accrue on your first day, • Paid vacation that increases the longer you stay with Maid Marines, • Paid prenatal leave, • New York Paid Family Leave for eligible employees, • Paid jury duty leave under company policy Your Schedule • You tell us which weekdays and weekend days you are available to work, • We build your routes within your agreed availability, • You can start part-time and open additional days when you want more hours, • Weekend availability, dependable attendance and strong client ratings can help you receive priority for better routes and additional hours, • Your schedule and job information are managed through our worker system, • We provide all required cleaning supplies, equipment and uniforms What You’ll Do • Clean homes and occasionally small offices according to Maid Marines standards, • Follow the cleaning checklist for each appointment, • Check in and out of each job using your phone, • Treat every client and home with respect, • Communicate with the office immediately if you are running late or something changes, • Report damages, safety concerns or unusual conditions promptly, • Travel between assigned jobs using the subway or bus Who This Position Is For You may be a great fit if: • You are extremely reliable and arrive on time, • Former clients or managers would describe you as one of the most dependable cleaners they have worked with, • You take pride in doing detailed, high-quality work, • You are comfortable following cleaning checklists and receiving feedback, • You communicate quickly when a problem or delay occurs, • You are comfortable traveling between jobs by subway and bus, • You are legally authorized to work in the United States, • You have a working phone House-cleaning experience is helpful, but it is not required. We train reliable people with the right attitude and work ethic. A car is not required. English is not required. Our employee-support team communicates in both English and Spanish. Applicants who speak other languages are also welcome, and additional language assistance may be available. This position will not be a good fit for someone who is regularly late, frequently cancels assignments at the last minute or does not want to follow cleaning checklists and company procedures. The Kind of Company We Are We put your pay, benefits, expectations and opportunities for advancement in writing. Better routes, additional hours and opportunities to move up are based on reliability, performance, availability and client feedback—not favoritism or who talks the loudest. Using protected sick leave will never be held against you. Maid Marines is an equal opportunity employer. ESPAÑOL Si eres una persona confiable que busca horas estables, pago semanal, beneficios reales y la oportunidad de conservar el 100% de tus propinas, Maid Marines podría ser una excelente opción para ti. Maid Marines contrata empleados W-2 para limpiar hogares y, ocasionalmente, oficinas pequeñas en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Nosotros proporcionamos los clientes, productos de limpieza, equipos, uniformes y el apoyo de la oficina que necesitas para tener éxito. Lo Que Recibes • Pago semanal todos los viernes por depósito directo o cheque, • Salario base inicial de $17 a $19 por hora, más propinas, • Muchos de nuestros empleados con experiencia y rutas estables ganan aproximadamente entre $25 y $30 por hora en ingresos totales, incluyendo el salario base y las propinas, • Conservas el 100% de las propinas que recibes de los clientes, • Tiempo de viaje pagado entre trabajos, • Reembolso de la MTA por los viajes necesarios en metro y autobús entre trabajos, • Garantía de horas semanales cuando mantienes la disponibilidad requerida y aceptas los trabajos asignados, • Pago de horas extras a 1.5 veces tu tarifa regular, • Pago adicional cuando trabajas ciertos días feriados importantes Las propinas y los ingresos totales pueden variar según tu horario, tus rutas y tus clientes y no están garantizados. Beneficios • Hasta 56 horas de licencia pagada por enfermedad y seguridad al año, comenzando a acumularse desde tu primer día, • Vacaciones pagadas que aumentan mientras más tiempo trabajes con Maid Marines, • Licencia prenatal pagada, • Licencia Familiar Pagada del Estado de Nueva York para empleados elegibles, • Licencia pagada por servicio de jurado según la política de la compañía Tu Horario • Tú nos dices qué días de semana y fines de semana estás disponible para trabajar, • Creamos tus rutas dentro del horario de disponibilidad acordado, • Puedes comenzar a tiempo parcial y agregar más días cuando quieras trabajar más horas, • La disponibilidad durante los fines de semana, la buena asistencia y las buenas calificaciones de los clientes pueden ayudarte a recibir mejores rutas y más horas, • Tu horario y la información de tus trabajos se administran a través de nuestro sistema para empleados, • Proporcionamos todos los productos de limpieza, equipos y uniformes necesarios Lo Que Harás • Limpiar hogares y, ocasionalmente, oficinas pequeñas de acuerdo con los estándares de Maid Marines, • Seguir la lista de tareas de limpieza de cada cita, • Registrar tu llegada y salida de cada trabajo usando tu teléfono, • Tratar a cada cliente y cada hogar con respeto, • Comunicarte inmediatamente con la oficina si estás retrasado o si ocurre algún cambio, • Informar rápidamente cualquier daño, preocupación de seguridad o situación inusual, • Viajar entre los trabajos asignados usando el metro o el autobús Para Quién Es Este Puesto Puedes ser una excelente opción si: • Eres una persona extremadamente confiable y puntual, • Tus antiguos clientes o supervisores dirían que eres una de las personas de limpieza más responsables con las que han trabajado, • Te enorgullece realizar un trabajo detallado y de alta calidad, • Te sientes cómodo siguiendo listas de limpieza y recibiendo comentarios sobre tu trabajo, • Te comunicas rápidamente cuando ocurre un problema o retraso, • Te sientes cómodo viajando entre trabajos en metro y autobús, • Tienes autorización legal para trabajar en los Estados Unidos, • Tienes un teléfono que funciona La experiencia en limpieza de hogares es una ventaja, pero no es obligatoria. Capacitamos a personas responsables que tengan una buena actitud y una sólida ética de trabajo. No necesitas tener automóvil. No es obligatorio hablar inglés. Nuestro equipo de apoyo para empleados habla inglés y español. También aceptamos solicitudes de personas que hablan otros idiomas, y es posible que podamos ofrecer asistencia adicional con el idioma. Este puesto no será una buena opción para alguien que llega tarde con frecuencia, cancela trabajos a última hora regularmente o no quiere seguir las listas de limpieza y los procedimientos de la compañía. El Tipo de Compañía Que Somos Ponemos por escrito tu salario, beneficios, expectativas y oportunidades de crecimiento. Las mejores rutas, las horas adicionales y las oportunidades para avanzar se basan en la confiabilidad, el desempeño, la disponibilidad y los comentarios de los clientes, no en favoritismos ni en quién habla más fuerte. Usar la licencia por enfermedad protegida nunca será utilizado en tu contra. Maid Marines ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo.

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  • Marketing Executive
    Marketing Executive
    17 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    West New York

    Pay: $20–$25 per hour + Performance Bonuses We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and self-motivated Community Outreach & Business Development Representative to help grow our business through community engagement and relationship building. In this field-based role, you will represent our company throughout the community by developing referral relationships, attending local events, and introducing our services to healthcare professionals, community organizations, seniors, and families. If you enjoy meeting people, networking, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities • Visit doctors' offices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, adult day care centers, assisted living communities, and other referral sources., • Build relationships with healthcare professionals, social workers, discharge planners, case managers, and community organizations., • Distribute brochures and marketing materials in approved locations., • Attend health fairs, senior expos, networking events, and community outreach programs., • Identify new referral sources and business opportunities., • Follow up with prospective partners and maintain ongoing relationships., • Track outreach activities and contacts using company systems or CRM., • Collaborate with management to develop outreach strategies and marketing initiatives., • Represent the company with professionalism and excellent customer service. Qualifications • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Friendly, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people., • Ability to work independently and manage a local territory., • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license., • Experience in community outreach, marketing, healthcare, customer service, or sales is preferred but not required., • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Preferred Experience • Home care, • Healthcare marketing, • Community outreach, • Business development, • Outside sales, • Senior services, • Public relations Benefits • Competitive hourly pay, • Performance bonuses, • Flexible schedule, • Paid training, • Opportunity for career growth If you are passionate about connecting with people, building community partnerships, and helping expand a growing organization, we enc

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  • Part-Time Daycare Assistant
    Part-Time Daycare Assistant
    17 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Part-time
    Brooklyn, New York

    Please Read: Must be approved to work in the United States, have CPR/First Aid Certification and be willing to go through NYS background check to qualify. . Safety First Daycare is a licensed home daycare program seeking a dependable, caring, and motivated Part-Time Daycare Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on childcare experience while working alongside an experienced provider and helping support a growing program.This position is primarily for Fridays, with opportunities for additional hours on an as-needed basis. Responsibilities • Open the DayCare on Fridays, • Provide attentive care for children ages 2–5, • Prepare meals and snacks for children, • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment through regular cleaning and sanitizing, • Assist with educational activities, curriculum, and daily routines, • Complete basic computer-based documentation (food program, attendance, timesheets, etc.), • Assist with administrative tasks as needed, • Pick up children from local after-school programs, • Support a positive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment Schedule • Typically Friday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM, • Additional shifts may be available based on program needs Qualifications • Comfortable working independently, • Active CPR and First Aid certification required, • Must successfully complete required OCFS fingerprinting and background checks before employment, • Valid authorization to work in the United States, • Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required for after-school pickups Compensation • Starting at $180 per day ($18 per hour) If you’re passionate about working with children and are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing childcare program, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out and tell us a little about your childcare experience and availability.

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  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    2 months ago
    $18–$19.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    Hudson Milestones is searching for reliable and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for *full-time employees* that may include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match after one year of employment, • Paid time off (vacation, sick days, & personal time), • Family Medical Leave Other Compensation (if applicable): • Bonuses and/ or incentives at the discretion of the Agency. Job Description: The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Responsibilities: • Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents to include contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual., • Completes and submits in a competent, and timely manner all reports, forms, and documentation as required by the agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities., • Understands basic developmental disabilities and learning styles, using motivation techniques to help clients improve in areas with behavioral or medical challenges., • Must complete all CDS trainings and refreshers as directed., • Attend staff meetings, all other relevant meetings and training as directed., • Assist clients with goal outcomes established on the Individual Service Plan (ISP)., • Responsible for reading the ISP and working within the documented expectation for client development., • Provides a consistent means of relaying accurate and complete information to direct supervisors., • Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors according to plans that are in place., • Provides training and supervision to clients in all aspects of community experience living., • Serves as a positive role model for clients and other staff., • Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for clients as necessary., • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with family members or group home staff, Support Coordinators and any outside agency personnel., • Maintains active, positive engagement with clients at all times., • Always ensures the safety and well-being of clients., • Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs., • Proactively accompany and support clients during medical appointments, ensuring relevant information is provided to the healthcare professional. Clearly and accurately communicate details from the appointment to the Residential Coordinator, Medical Compliance Officer, and/or designee., • Follow and demonstrate understanding of medication policy and procedures in the monitoring and administration of the client’s medications. Completes Medication Error Report when needed., • Ensures home, grounds, yard and van are maintained in clean, safe, and sanitary condition., • Ensures meals are prepared and planned based on clients’ individual diet, client input, and the planned menu for the month., • Ensures that the Recreation Calendar is carried out as per client input and as per the planned calendar completed each month., • Responsible for competing all required documentation to include but not limited to, daily logs, communication logs, and behavior reports., • Ensures line of sight for the individual(s) being supported is maintained and completes reports accordingly., • Responsible for adequately and completely cleaning the home during any shift worked., • Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way., • Responsible for reporting all emergencies or unusual incidents to direct supervisor., • Cooperates with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. Qualifications: • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, • High School Diploma or Equivalency, • Minimum 21 years of age Skills: • Experience with developmentally/intellectually disabled individuals, • American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Trained a plus Application Instructions: To apply, please submit your resume along with fully completing all fields of our job application form via www.hudsonmilestones.org Be sure to complete all sections of the application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Note: • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed servicemember status., • The salary range and benefits listed above follow New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications.

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