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Job Description ARE YOU READY TO TAKE YOUR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL! ANIBIC, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager of a 12 Bed IRA for highly independent adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.supportive and supervised (IRA's) apartments in Briarwood, Queens! • Our goal is to provide quality services to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities so that they live their best lives as independently as possible!, • Low-Cost, High Quality Healthcare Insurance PLUS a Supplemental Visa Cash Card to offset healthcare costs (ie. co-pays and prescriptions)., • Various Employee Discounts through our healthcare program for wellness and physical fitness programs (and others!), • Paid Time Off (Sick, Personal, Holidays) which advances work / life balance., • Life Insurance, • Dental / Vision Insurance, • Retirement, • Paid training and on-site certifications, • An inclusive and diverse team environment, • Support the Residential Manager in advancing residential operations and organizational goals., • Professionally represent the organization when interacting with all internal and external stakeholders (ie. employees, participant families, vocational programs, etc.) with a positive customer-service orientation., • Coach, mentor, train, and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSP), • Serve as the Interdisciplinary Team Leader and advocate, • Ensure the IRA is maintained and presents a safe and home-like environment, • Work with management on all continuous quality assurance and improvement initiatives (Quality assurance audits, implementation of systems to optimize operational efficiencies, etc.), • Role-model and perform all aspects of participant’s program plans and demonstrate techniques to residence staff., • Complete, maintain and submit accurate records (ie. payroll, incident reports, financial ledgers, performance data regarding participants), • Ensure compliance with OPWDD regulations and initiate corrective actions as needed., • Ensure adequate staffing and scheduling., • Successfully complete and ensure that all staff receive required trainings e.g. AMAP, CPR, First Aid, etc., • Experience providing services to people with Intellectual Disabilities in an OPWDD Certified Residential Program., • Knowledge and experience working within OPWDD regulations, • Must have and maintain a valid Drivers License, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Organizational and time-management skills., • A Bachelor's or Associates Degree (preferably in human services, psychology or other related field), • Current AMAP Certification or history of AMAP certification. • Must be able to climb and descend stairs. ANIBIC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, familial status, military status, disability and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Company DescriptionANIBIC, Inc. serves adults with intellectual disabilities services that help improve their qualify of life and independence in all areas of their lives: We provide the following services: • Residential Services (Queens), • Day Habilitation Services (Manhasset and Queens), • Vocational Services (Queens), • Family Support Services (Queens)ANIBIC, Inc. serves adults with intellectual disabilities services that help improve their qualify of life and independence in all areas of their lives: We provide the following services: \r\n* Residential Services (Queens)\r\n* Day Habilitation Services (Manhasset and Queens)\r\n* Vocational Services (Queens)\r\n* Family Support Services (Queens)

Job DescriptionSalary: Varies Blossoming Behavior is hiring for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated behavior technicians and Registered Behavior Technicians to work with our clients. Technicians will work with individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum and their families in the home, community, in Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan and/or our center setting in Oceanside, NY. We offer ongoing company-wide trainings, and weekly supervision by BCBAs. Responsibilities include: Utilizing Applied Behavior Analytic practices to teach skills Implementing behavior plans developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Collecting and recording behavioral data to monitor the individual's progress Engaging with clients in meaningful ways Working together with parents to teach a variety of skills to children and adolescents Acting as a team with other behavior technicians Requirements: A minimum of a associates degree in psychology, education, or a related field is required. Must have reliable transportation Experience working with children and adolescents with behavioral issues. Enthusiasm, energy, and reliability are required Other: We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) , Board Certified assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA) or a BCBA Candidate. Job Type: Part-time Fee Schedule: Behavior Technician: $18 - $30 per hour Benefits: • 401(k), • Adolescents, • After school, • Monday to Friday References: • 3 professional references will be required

Job DescriptionSalary: $90,000-$100,000 Program Director Summary: The Program Director is responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of social services for a single mens, womens or family shelter with the goal of expeditious placement of residents into permanent housing and providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient. Services include assessments, counseling, service planning, and developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. He/she will oversee the day-to-day operation of social services at the work site. He/she will need to work collaboratively with other on-site departments to facilitate effective methods of problem-solving and the alignment of strategies. Responsibilities: The Program Director is responsible for, but not limited to: Provide and ensure delivery of quality services to all clients through direct supervision of a team of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, Recreational Specialist, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator and Employment Specialists Coordinate all case management services, including assessments and development and implementation of service plans Ensures that staff appropriately identifies the needs of the clients, provides appropriate referrals and ensure case managers follow up with resources Ensure assessments, service plans, and interactions with the clients are appropriately documented. Act as the point person with subcontractors and/or service providers including, but not limited to, medical providers, mental health providers, substance abuse providers and employment services providers Identify changing program needs and program gaps and develop new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet client needs Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner Responsible for ensuring monthly housing targets are met Monitor demographic reports to ensure consistency with ILP compliance Ensure all employees in Social Services department receive all mandated training and any courses which are indicated for additional professional growth and development as a department or as individuals Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff Facilitate weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues and progress Ensure adherence to all requisite regulations and DHS policies and procedures Act as a liaison with other department directors Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed **This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Professional & Personal Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience Bachelors degree in Human Service, or related field with 4+ years of direct social service experience Associates degree with 6 plus years of direct social service experience Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed Excellent and demonstrated writing ability Fluent in English and Spanish a plus Strong assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership and program development experience preferred Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and database management skills. Knowledge of community resources Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment

Job DescriptionSalary: $70k-85K DOE Director of Social Services Summary: The Director of Social Services is responsible for the overall management and direction of a comprehensive program of social services for a single mens, womens or family shelter with the goal of expeditious placement of residents into permanent housing and providing assistance in becoming self-sufficient. Services include assessments, counseling, service planning, and developing and monitoring linkages with programs that provide entitlements and medical, educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. educational, substance abuse, employment, and mental health services. He/she will oversee the day-to-day operation of social services at the work site. He/she will need to work collaboratively with other on-site departments to facilitate effective methods of problem-solving and the alignment of strategies. Responsibilities: The Director of Social Services is responsible for, but not limited to: Provide and ensure delivery of quality services to all clients through direct supervision of a team of Case Managers, Housing Specialists, Recreational Specialist, Social Service Supervisors, Program Coordinator and Employment Specialists Coordinate all case management services, including assessments and development and implementation of service plans Ensures that staff appropriately identifies the needs of the clients, provides appropriate referrals and ensure case managers follow up with resources Ensure assessments, service plans, and interactions with the clients are appropriately documented. Act as the point person with subcontractors and/or service providers including, but not limited to, medical providers, mental health providers, substance abuse providers and employment services providers Identify changing program needs and program gaps and develop new services, service directions, and/or programs to meet client needs Ensure all reports are submitted accurately and in a timely manner Responsible for ensuring monthly housing targets are met Monitor demographic reports to ensure consistency with ILP compliance Ensure all employees in Social Services department receive all mandated training and any courses which are indicated for additional professional growth and development as a department or as individuals Organize onsite and offsite training opportunities for professional development of staff Facilitate weekly meetings with social service staff to address client issues and progress Ensure adherence to all requisite regulations and DHS policies and procedures Act as a liaison with other department directors Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed **This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Professional & Personal Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field with 2+ years of direct social service experience Bachelors degree in Human Service, or related field with 4+ years of direct social service experience Associates degree with 6 plus years of direct social service experience Ability to work some evenings and occasional weekends as needed Excellent and demonstrated writing ability Fluent in English and Spanish a plus Strong assessment, direct practice, counseling, supervision, community outreach, group leadership and program development experience preferred Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel and database management skills. Knowledge of community resources Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts and listen Ability to deal calmly in crisis situations Proven ability to work collaboratively well with diverse groups Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively under pressure Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and efficient Maturity, integrity, and sound judgment