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  • Cosmetologist (Hair and Nail Tech)
    Cosmetologist (Hair and Nail Tech)
    17 days ago
    $17 hourly
    Full-time
    Parkchester, The Bronx

    We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and patient Licensed Cosmetologist to join our social adult daycare team. In this role, you will provide essential grooming and beauty services—including hair styling, basic manicures, and skin care—to our elderly participants. Your goal is to not only help our seniors look their best but also to boost their self-esteem, provide a therapeutic and relaxing experience, and bring joy to their daily routine.Key ResponsibilitiesHair Care Services: Provide safe and comfortable hair services including washing, cutting, setting, rollers, blow-drying, and styling tailored to senior preferences and hair types.Nail & Skin Care: Perform basic, non-medical manicures (nail shaping, cuticle care, light hand massage, and polishing) and gentle facial grooming/skin care.Client Safety & Comfort: Adapt techniques to accommodate clients with limited mobility, arthritis, or cognitive differences (such as dementia or Alzheimer's). Ensure safe transfers to and from the styling chair.Sanitation & Compliance: Maintain a spotlessly clean, sanitized, and organized salon station. Strictly adhere to state cosmetology board regulations and facility health and safety protocols.Social Engagement: Build warm, trusting relationships with participants. Act as an active listener, offering a friendly and uplifting environment during their services.Collaboration: Coordinate scheduling with the program director and activities team to ensure services fit smoothly into the daily activities calendar.Qualifications & SkillsLicense: Active and valid State Board of Cosmetology license (New York).Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of experience as a practicing cosmetologist. Experience working with seniors or in a healthcare/daycare setting is highly preferred.Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods and safely assist seniors with minor mobility adjustments.Key Soft Skills: Exceptional patience, empathy, and strong communication skills. A warm, upbeat personality that resonates well with older adults.

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  • Intake Coordinator
    Intake Coordinator
    24 days ago
    $19–$21 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and results-driven Intake Coordinator to serve as the primary face and voice of our Social Adult Daycare community. In this role, you will guide seniors and their families through the enrollment process from their very first inquiry. You will be responsible for managing leads, conducting assessments, navigating Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) insurance or Medicaid eligibility, and ensuring a warm, seamless transition for new participants into our daily programming. Key Responsibilities Lead Management & Enrollment: Serve as the initial point of contact for all inquiries (phone, walk-ins, web leads, and community referrals). Conduct tours of the facility and present our program's value to prospective participants and their families. Intake & Assessment: Complete comprehensive initial intake paperwork, gathering essential social, medical, and functional histories to ensure the program is a safe and enriching fit for the applicant. Insurance & Compliance Navigation: Coordinate closely with Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) plans, Medicaid representatives, and local social services to verify eligibility, obtain authorizations, and facilitate enrollment approvals. Community Outreach: Build and maintain strong referral relationships with local senior centers, medical offices, hospitals, and community organizations to drive steady enrollment growth. Data & Documentation: Maintain meticulous, HIPAA-compliant electronic records of all prospects, pending enrollments, and active client data. Track conversion metrics and pipeline updates for management review. Onboarding Support: Collaborate with the activities and nursing/care staff to smoothly transition new participants into active daily attendance, ensuring their specific dietary, language, or social preferences are communicated. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 1–3 years of experience in healthcare intake. Experience specifically within an adult daycare, home care agency, or MLTC network is highly preferred. Language Skills: Bi-lingual capabilities in Spanish and English. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills. You must be able to discuss sensitive care needs with families experiencing high stress, offering both deep empathy and clear administrative guidance. Administrative Tech: Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) software and standard office suites (Microsoft Office / Google Workspace). Knowledge Base: Familiarity with local Department of Health regulations, Medicaid eligibility rules, and long-term care insurance navigation. We offer Opportunities for professional growth within a fast-growing care network.

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  • Music Therapist
    Music Therapist
    1 month ago
    $75–$100 hourly
    Part-time
    Hackensack

    Music Therapist (MT-BC) – School-Based Position About Music Makers International Music Makers International is a leading provider of music therapy and music-based educational services throughout New Jersey. We partner with daycares, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and community organizations to support the cognitive, social-emotional, communication, and developmental growth of neurodivergent learners and students with special needs. Position Overview We are seeking a Licensed Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) to provide school-based music therapy services in daycare, elementary, middle school, and high school settings throughout Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey. This is a one-year contract position offering a consistent schedule, a set number of weekly sessions, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within school communities. Responsibilities • Plan and facilitate engaging, evidence-based music therapy sessions for neurodivergent learners and students receiving special education services., • Support student goals related to communication, social-emotional development, self-regulation, behavior, motor skills, and academic engagement., • Collaborate with teachers, administrators, therapists, and support staff., • Maintain session notes, documentation, and data collection as required., • Utilize IEP goals and objectives to guide intervention planning and measure student progress. Qualifications • Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) required., • Experience working with neurodivergent learners and special education populations preferred., • Familiarity with IEPs, goal tracking, progress monitoring, and data collection is strongly preferred., • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills., • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to assigned school locations. Why Join Music Makers International? • Consistent, school-year-based opportunities with a set number of sessions., • Supportive and collaborative clinical team., • Meaningful work that creates lasting impact for students and school communities., • Opportunities to serve a variety of educational settings and age groups throughout New Jersey. Join our team and help transform lives through the power of music.

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