The Direct Support Professional is responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or other impairments to live as independently as possible within the community. The position is required to maintain a professional and positive attitude while encouraging people we support to pursue their personal interests at home and in the community. Due to the Direct Support Professional’s involvement in all aspects of people we support daily living, this role requires confidentiality of the individuals’ personal information in accordance with HIPAA regulations; strong communication skills to work effectively with the people we support, families, co-workers and within the community; ability to problem-solve and evidence good judgment in implementing plans of service. This position requires current IRI driving authorization, AMAP, SCIP-R and Standard First Aid/CPR certification. RESPONSIBILITIES: ❖ Be familiar with individual resident’s ISP, Res Hab Plan, Goal Plans, Behavior Modification Plan, etc. ❖ Assist individuals with ADL and other independent living skills in accordance with plan documents. This assistance may take the form of full support, partial support or verbal prompting, as well as behavioral interventions as indicated in the behavior management plan. These tasks may include grooming, housekeeping, budgeting, shopping, etc. according to support needs of the individual. ❖ Promote and advocate for individualized services and implementation according to the plan. Document service provision as indicated in plans and regulations including but not limited to res hab goals, behavior data, sleep charts, logbooks, etc. ❖ Ensure protective oversight is provided to the people we support in accordance with their Plan of Protective Oversight. ❖ Accompany the people we support on community outings. ❖ Communicate with other program staff via the communications logbook and attendance at staff meetings. ❖ Work collaboratively with other members of staff in maintaining a positive, encouraging environment to support the people we support. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to assist in the development of a person-centered plan. ❖ Adhere to all federal, state and city regulations regarding service provision and documentation. ❖ Report all incidents as per IRI policies and procedures. ❖ Conduct fire drills and document results in accordance with supervisor’s instructions. ❖ Attend staff meetings and trainings on an on-going basis to increase knowledge for the individuals we support and best practices. ❖ Maintain certifications and driving authorization. ❖ Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. ❖ Often the requirement to work overtime is mandatory to ensure that proper personnel coverage is maintained at IRI facilities. ❖ Ensure that proper staff ratio is maintained at all times which may necessitate a change in your work schedule, and or location. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED Minimum Experience: - Good interpersonal skills and commitment to assisting individuals with disabilities. - At least 6 months experience working in an environment with people. - Ability to become certified in AMAP, SCIP-R, Standard First Aid /CPR. Valid NYS driver’s license with less than 6 points. Preferred Education: Associate's degree Preferred Experience: - One year experience in a Human Services, preferably in an OPWDD setting. - Experience assisting individuals in areas of ADL skills, community inclusion, and goal implementation. - All required certifications and driving authorization.
Since 2002, Mason Technologies has been a leader in technology integration, proudly certified as a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) both in NYC and nationally. With headquarters and a fully equipped warehouse in Deer Park, NY, an additional office in downtown NYC, and resources across the nation, we design, implement, and service innovative solutions in low-voltage structured cabling, audio visual systems, data centers, and unified security. We serve a variety of industries including healthcare, government, higher education, finance, and business (both big and small). We're always aiming to build lasting relationships based on trust, respect, and a shared vision for a better future. Our founder, Jennifer Mason, has cultivated a family-like environment that emphasizes deep care and commitment to our people and the clients and communities we serve, forming the foundation of everything we do. At Mason Technologies, diversity and inclusion drive our hiring, ensuring we bring together the most talented individuals regardless of race, age, religion, gender identification, or sexual orientation. If you want to have a career of unparalleled growth, a team with a family-strong bond, and an unmatched atmosphere of motivated and caring professionals, apply to Mason today! Let’s craft a future together that's built upon integrity, equality, professional pride, the authentic spirit of our family, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Our Comprehensive Employee Benefit and Perk Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: We provide comprehensive healthcare benefits to keep you and your family healthy and secure. 401k with Matching: Plan for your future with our 401k program, featuring competitive company matching. Paid Time Off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick/Personal): Generous PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance and time for relaxation and personal needs. Unlimited Growth Opportunities: We believe in fostering talent and providing opportunities for continuous professional growth. Family-Friendly Company Events & Outings: We host regular events and outings to foster a family-friendly atmosphere and build team camaraderie, like our Warehouse Jam Sessions and Holiday Parties! Bagel Thursdays & Tuesday Lunch Catering: Enjoy weekly treats with Bagel Thursdays and Tuesday Lunch catering at our offices! Caring Ownership: We believe in mutual dedication. If you're committed to Mason Technologies, we are equally committed to you. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and their families, ensuring a supportive and caring work environment. Position Overview: Mason Technologies is seeking a skilled and experienced Low Voltage Field Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, testing, and troubleshooting of various low voltage systems in commercial environments. This includes (but is not limited to) Structured Cabling Systems, Paging/Telephone Systems, and Security Systems. You will work alongside other technicians, lead techs, and project managers to ensure all work meets the Mason standard of quality. We’re looking for candidates with a strong background in field installation, who take pride in their craftsmanship and are capable of working independently in fast-paced job site environments. Core Responsibilities: Install, terminate, and test structured cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, and fiber optics Perform rack-and-stack, patch panel terminations, and head-end wiring Conduct fiber optic terminations and splicing (fusion splicing experience is a plus) Interpret and work from floor plans, line diagrams, riser diagrams, and rack elevations Build and configure IDF, MDF, and Data Center environments Maintain a clean, organized job site daily; ensure quality and workmanship at every phase Submit detailed daily reports outlining job progress and work completed Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and onsite personnel, always representing Mason Technologies with integrity Ensure all work aligns with project specifications, timelines, and safety requirements Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with low voltage system installations Strong troubleshooting skills across voice/data, fiber, and security platforms Reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites across NYC, Long Island, and New Jersey Clean driving record required Physically able to lift 50+ lbs and perform tasks involving bending, crouching, climbing, and standing for extended periods Must possess current OSHA 30 and SST 10 cards (physical copies required) Professional demeanor, punctual, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team Salary: $25.00-$40.00 hourly Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Expected hours: 30 – 50 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Compensation Package: Hourly pay Overtime pay Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Year round work Work Location: In person
WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance Please apply.
Malikah Safety Partnerships Coordinator ***please send us a chat of your resume Job Title: Malikah Safety Partnerships Coordinator (summer contract) / *must have martial arts background * Location: Astoria, Queens, New York (Fully In-Person) Start Date: ASAP Compensation: $30/hour, 20-40 hours per week Duration: Contract role for four months (Specific end date to be determined) About Malikah Malikah is a grassroots organization building safety and power with women and girls through self-defense, healing justice, organizing, and financial literacy. Centered in Queens and rooted in Muslim, SWANA and immigrant communities, Malikah works to create safer, more just communities through education, mutual aid, and movement building. About the Role We are seeking a highly organized, mission-driven individual to join our team for a short-term contract supporting Malikah’s self-defense programming, events, and partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safety and empowerment work in immigrant a Muslim-majority communities, and to develop key skills in nonprofit event planning, partnership cultivation, and grassroots organizing. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support the planning and execution of 15-20 self-defense trainings and flagship, brand visibility events reaching 200 people during four months in Inwood and Washington Heights. Cultivate and pitch new partnership and brand collaboration opportunities. Assist in maintaining and growing relationships with current and prospective community partners. Support with outreach, scheduling, and logistics for self-defense workshops and public events. Attend community events to represent Malikah and support in-person coordination. Assist with data tracking, documentation, and reporting related to events and partnerships. Be open to receiving additional training in Malikah’s signature self-defense methodology. Provide administrative and communications support as needed related to programs and events. Preferred Qualifications Experience in martial arts, self-defense instruction, or related fields (strongly preferred). Arabic and/or Spanish speaking (preferred). Experience working with Muslim-majority, SWANA (South West Asian and North African), immigrant, and/or Black and Brown communities. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and timelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively. Comfort with public speaking and community engagement. Enthusiasm for community empowerment, safety, and justice work. Commitment to Malikah’s mission, vision, and values. Additional Information In-person work is required; events may occasionally be held on evenings or weekends. Malikah will provide training and support for the successful candidate in self-defense facilitation if needed. This role is short-term but may open up opportunities for longer-term engagement depending on performance, budget and organizational needs. To Apply: Please submit your resume and a short statement of interest with the subject line "Safety Partnerships Coordinator Application.” via chat here at Job Today for further instructions.
Job Title: Malikah Safety Partnerships Coordinator (summer contract) / *must have martial arts background * Location: Astoria, Queens, New York (Fully In-Person) Start Date: ASAP Compensation: $30/hour, 20-40 hours per week Duration: Contract role for four months (Specific end date to be determined) About Malikah Malikah is a grassroots organization building safety and power with women and girls through self-defense, healing justice, organizing, and financial literacy. Centered in Queens and rooted in Muslim, SWANA and immigrant communities, Malikah works to create safer, more just communities through education, mutual aid, and movement building. About the Role We are seeking a highly organized, mission-driven individual to join our team for a short-term contract supporting Malikah’s self-defense programming, events, and partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safety and empowerment work in immigrant a Muslim-majority communities, and to develop key skills in nonprofit event planning, partnership cultivation, and grassroots organizing. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and support the planning and execution of 15-20 self-defense trainings and flagship, brand visibility events reaching 200 people during four months in Inwood and Washington Heights. Cultivate and pitch new partnership and brand collaboration opportunities. Assist in maintaining and growing relationships with current and prospective community partners. Support with outreach, scheduling, and logistics for self-defense workshops and public events. Attend community events to represent Malikah and support in-person coordination. Assist with data tracking, documentation, and reporting related to events and partnerships. Be open to receiving additional training in Malikah’s signature self-defense methodology. Provide administrative and communications support as needed related to programs and events. Preferred Qualifications Experience in martial arts, self-defense instruction, or related fields (strongly preferred). Arabic and/or Spanish speaking (preferred). Experience working with Muslim-majority, SWANA (South West Asian and North African), immigrant, and/or Black and Brown communities. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and timelines. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively. Comfort with public speaking and community engagement. Enthusiasm for community empowerment, safety, and justice work. Commitment to Malikah’s mission, vision, and values. Additional Information In-person work is required; events may occasionally be held on evenings or weekends. Malikah will provide training and support for the successful candidate in self-defense facilitation if needed. This role is short-term but may open up opportunities for longer-term engagement depending on performance, budget and organizational needs.