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Job Description "Urgently Hiring!! Looking to fill as soon as possible!!” Job Summary QSAC is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Director of Nursing who has experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. If you are a compassionate registered nurse with supervisory experience looking for a rewarding opportunity, then consider us and joining then apply today and join our team! The salary range for this position is $90,000-$100,000 annually. The Assistant Director of Nursing will be responsible for overseeing all day to day operations regarding the medical well-being of the people receiving supports. This position will be responsible for site visits to multiple locations throughout, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens and Long Island. Responsibilities Medical Administration/Compliance • Conduct random audits of medical policies & procedures to ensure compliance, • Maintains compliance with OPWDD regulations at all times, • Respond to all emergent situations, • Administer PPD's to staff and individuals, • Assist with medical policy development, • Consult with MD's to ensure optimal medical treatments are provided to people being supported, • Work closely with clinicians to plan best course of treatment for maximum health of people being supported, • Ensure certifications are up to date for all medical staff, • Provide telephone triage as needed, • Be available 24/7 for on-call support via QSAC phone Training & Management • Provide training and in services for Nurses and Medical Coordinators, • Supervise Nursing Staff and Medical Coordinators, • Conduct monthly staff meetings and attend all meetings, committee/specialty, and provide feedback to staff, • Provide AMAP, CPI 2, enteral feeding training to AMAP staff, • Travel to different locations throughout NYC and Long Island is required Qualifications & Work Experience • Bachelor's Degree or Associate's with 3- 5 years RN experience required, • Valid driver's license is required to conduct site visits to multiple sites/Residences, • 1-3 years of staff management experience required, • 1-3 years of staff training experience highly preferred, • Maintains a cooperative relationship among teams by communicating information; responding to requests, building rapport & participating in team problem-solving methods, • In-depth knowledge of OPWDD/legal regulations and best practices in healthcare, • Excellent team management skills are essential Mission QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services. QSAC pursues this mission through direct services that provide a supportive and individualized setting for children and adults with autism to improve their communication, socialization, academic, and functional skills Benefits QSAC benefits are some of the best and go beyond health and retirement. You will be joining a passionate community of professionals and staff who support each other in a challenging and rewarding work culture. • Competitive salary, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance have very low out of pocket costs (for FT staff), • Medical can be as low as $1 dollar per paycheck / $26 dollars a year for full medical coverage ( for FT staff), • Generous Paid Time Off policy (for full time staff) Start with 24 days annually, • Group Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (for FT staff), • Flexible Spending Accounts (for FT staff), • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, • 403(b) Retirement with Employer Match, • Opportunities for career advancement Qualifications are subject to change in accordance with government regulations. QSAC is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Mission-Oriented. Results-Driven. Collaborative. Passionate. We Are QSAC. INDCLINIC For quick apply: Please send your resume to

Job Description Nursing Administrator Help Others to ASPIRE HIGHER! The Nursing Administrator is an integral part of the Residential Program’s team which strives to provide opportunities for our adult group home residents with developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives and increase their independence. When a group of families came together in 1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support. Requirements • RN certification, currently licensed by the New York State Department of Education; including all mandated certifications., • The ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person, including supporting another person’s body with their own., • General knowledge of medications and their interactions., • Five years RN experience, one year developmentally disabled experience preferred., • Supervisory experience preferred., • Knowledge of OPWDD regulations. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability • Substantial reasoning skills required including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously., • Ability to apply principles of logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems and to identify problems, interpret data and draw conclusions., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to coach, aid counsel, interpret and advise, and the ability to professionally develop and report problems., • Ability to work independently., • Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings/late nights and on call for weekends and recognize and respond to emergency situations., • Supervise the residential nurses in order to ensure that all medical services meet the guidelines as established by OPWDD regulations and ACLD best practices., • Participate in the interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation of all assigned nursing staff., • Design and establish monitoring systems which promote organizational efficiencies, as well as compliance with ACLD policies. These systems should focus on individual health and safety, staff development and training in health management areas., • Participate in the nursing on-call and weekend on-call systems., • Participate and collaborate in clinical team meetings and ensure all recommendations are implemented in a timely manner., • Attend residential nursing meetings, and ensure all trainings/certifications are current., • Obtain and maintain the ability to teach AMAP course curriculum as assigned under the auspices of the Center for Learning., • Conduct site visits as assigned in order to assess compliance with OPWDD regulations and ACLD best practices., • Ensure that all nursing plans of care are current and implemented in a timely manner for all new and existing medical diagnoses., • Participate in internal self-surveys and OPWDD certification surveys of residential programs and act as a liaison between the auditors and residential nurse/manager., • Participate in the development and implementation of all plans of corrective actions and ensure their ongoing regulatory compliance., • Participate and facilitate in the admissions and discharge process., • Ensure proper diet orders are prescribed and are implemented consistently., • Ensure necessary informed consents are in place as per OPWDD regulations., • Ensure coordination of all medical oversight, including but not limited to hospitalizations (admissions and discharges), surgeries and significant medical procedures, including ensuring that proper consents are in place., • Provide direct nursing oversight when vacancies occur in the residential nursing structure., • Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration., • Other duties, as assigned. Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (Flex) 35 Hours

Job Description Residential Operations Specialist ACLD has exceptional high-growth full time opportunities for seasoned Residential Operations Specialist. ACLD1957 to find services for their children with developmental disabilities, ACLD was born. Today, we are a leading not-for-profit agency employing 1200+ staff and providing over 70 program sites in Nassau and Suffolk. ACLD assists children, teens and adults in reaching the highest level of independence with the freedom to ASPIRE HIGHER in their hopes, dreams and accomplishments. We are currently seeking a few exceptional people who have a passion to make a meaningful impact by facilitating the lives of the amazing people we support. As a Residential Operations Specialist, you will act as a support to the Associate Director to ensure that all programs provide services of the highest quality. Ensure that all assigned programs meet all regulatory requirements. Assist in training of residential staff as needed. Ensure that all agency policies, initiatives, and operational performance goals are met. Specifically, as a Residential Operations Specialist you will: • Assist the Residential Associate Director with the day to day operations of all assigned programs, • Complete internal audits of all assigned programs as scheduled., • Review and ensure all staff trainings are in compliance with agency requirements and conduct trainings as assigned., • Assist in the training of all new management level staff to ensure consistency in training and orientation of new managers/supervisors., • Assist in the training of all medical coordination specialists., • Ensure quality services are provided to each individual through person-centered planning and maximize opportunities for integration within the community., • Coordinate with residential management teams to ensure all programs meet departmental standards., • Ensure all clinical records for each person supported are maintained as per regulatory requirements., • Conduct regular reviews of all plans for protective oversight to ensure they are accurate, person-centered and contain all required information., • Conduct regular physical plant inspections of all assigned programs and submit work requests as necessary to address deficiencies., • Ensure all observed drills and overnight checks for assigned programs are completed twice annually., • Ensure coordination of nurse and residential managers and/or medical coordination specialist through the review of weekly nursing coordination forms., • Assist in all residential admissions, transfers, and discharges as assigned., • Conduct regular financial reviews of all assigned programs to ensure all asset limits for people supported are maintained, asset ledgers are reconciled to bank statements, and that all required documentation is uploaded to the shared drives., • Assist in the monitoring of staff allocations in ADP for example transportation and day allocations., • Monitor and address all internal statements of deficiencies and ensure all plans of protective action are submitted in a timely manner., • Act as a liaison ACLD’s Regulatory Affairs to ensure timely and accurate submissions of all Corrective Action Plans., • Ensure that all assigned programs complete special projects as assigned., • Attend staff and/or clinical team meetings as assigned., • Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration. We require: • High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s Degree in the field of Human Services preferred., • Three years of experience working in the field of human services; one year of experience working with developmentally disabled population., • Two years of management/supervisory experience., • Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and systems preferred, • The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) Certification., • The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire), maintain and perform SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention Certification) which may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground and supporting another person's body weight with their own. Staff may be required to attend the SCIP Restrictive course based on program need. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V 4972 Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Flexible based on Program needs.

Job Description Job Title: Medical Coordination Specialist Reports To: Residential Manager Primary Purpose of Job A Medical Coordination Specialist is responsible for providing medical coordination, support, guidance and assistance to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within a Residential site. In this role will play an integral part in enabling people supported at ACLD to have a quality life, an enviable life. An advocate for the people supported in communicating their needs and goals. Will actively promote the health, safety and well-being of the people supported by providing hands-on assistance, mentoring and teaching independent living skills and providing services as directed in their Life Plan. Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Clean, valid New York State driver’s license., • Ability to communicate and understand in English; both verbally and in writing., • The ability to obtain (within 90 days of hire) and maintain AMAP (Approved Medication Administration Personnel) Certification., • The ability to obtain (within 180 days of hire) and maintain SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) Core Certification, CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Certification., • One (1) year experience with developmentally disabled population preferred., • The ability to assist with lifting and transferring a person. The ability to lift up to 15 lbs., • The ability to reach, bend, twist, kneel, and squat as you assist people with physical activities., • The ability to perform SCIP maneuvers which may require bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, lying on the ground, and supporting another person’s body weight., • The need for SCIP and/or AMAP certification will depend on program needs. Some staff may be required to attend the SCIP Restrictive course instead of the SCIP Core course. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Ability -Substantial reasoning skills required including the ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete issues simultaneously; the ability to identify problems, interpret data and draw conclusions; and the ability to apply principles of logic or theoretical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and the ability to professionally assess and resolve problems. -Ability to perform basic computer skills preferred. Ability to provide clear and legible documentation on records. Essential Functions -Oversee the dispensing and documentation of medication in accordance with AMAP procedures and follow all AMAP guidelines with regards to conducting medical appointments as assigned. -Maintain appropriate stock of medications for each person supported, including OTC, etc. -Meet with the residential nurse to conduct weekly nursing coordination. -Schedule all medical appointment follow ups as directed. Job Title: Direct Support Professional Essential Functions cont’d -Attend medical appointments with people supported, schedule follow up, collect all paperwork, submit to nurse for review. -Communicate with families regarding medical appointments as needed. -Prepare the MARs on a monthly basis. -Review all MARs and corresponding documents for accuracy. -Ensure refills of medications are ordered in a timely manner to prevent out of stock issues. -Ensure new prescriptions are obtained in a timely manner as per procedure -Ensure all documents are prepared and accompany person supported on medical appointments (medical treatment summaries, diet orders, prescriptions requests, lab orders, Nurse’s notes, etc.) -Complete medication administration error reports as needed -Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the people you support. Recognize each person you support is valuable and advocate their value to others. -Implement and document the delivery of all Residential Habilitation services which may include but is not limited to: person supported skill development training in a variety of areas including: medical concerns, vocational concerns and recreational services. -Implementation of all person supported behavioral support plans/strategies and documentation of person supported behaviors. Interact positively with families, Care Managers and other outside providers while assisting the people you support in developing and maintaining relationships. Represent ACLD in a positive manner. -Assist the people supported with transportation utilizing agency vehicles. -Implement SCIP (Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention) maneuvers when necessary. -Attend required staff meetings, supervision sessions and training programs as assigned. -Maintain collaborative relationships with other ACLD programs and departments to maximize service coordination and integration. -All other duties as assigned. Non-Essential Functions -Participate in Agency committees as assigned Mon- Fri 7am -3pm 40

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? FlexStaff is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to work for our external client, a compassionate community services non-profit organization, at their adu

ACLD's Residential Registered Nurse is an integral part of the Residential Program's team which strives to provide opportunities for our adult group home residents with developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives and increase their independence. When a group of families came together in 1957

Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State. Three years experience with children with disabilities, preferred. DDI's Children's Day Program is looking for a Leave Replacement School Nurse for our Huntington location.