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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 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.

YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning. Join Our Team as a Community Habilitation Specialist! As a Community Habilitation Specialist, you’ll be a guide, mentor, and advocate, helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives via skills training, fostering independence, and creating enriching experiences. You will empower the people you support to pursue their dreams and live more fully, both at home and in the community. What You’ll Be Doing: As part of our Community Habilitation team, you will provide personalized, one-on-one support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, both in the comfort of their homes and out in the community. Your role will be to create a positive, safe environment where individuals can thrive, build essential life skills, and experience a greater sense of independence. You’ll focus on: • Promoting independence in daily life activities like household chores, personal care, learning, and recreational pursuits., • Facilitating meaningful community involvement by helping individuals participate in social, work, and leisure activities., • Providing individualized skills training to support growth in key areas like decision-making, advocacy, and self-expression., • Creating an empowering, positive environment that meets the unique needs of each individual while nurturing their personal aspirations., • Monitoring health and safety to ensure the well-being of those you support, while always following proper guidelines and instructions. This position allows you to directly impact someone’s journey toward greater independence, all while having fun and creating memorable moments along the way! The Schedule: This is a part-time position. The role typically requires flexibility with hours, working between 16-40 hours per week, with shifts starting around 3/4pm and ending around 7/8pm. We currently have some day shifts available but there are no overnight shifts involved in this role. What We’re Looking For: Education: A High School Diploma or GED is preferred. We highly value continued education in fields like Psychology, Social Work, Art Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, or any other related fields. Skills: You should display excellent communication skills (reading, writing, speaking) and have basic technology skills to document observations and monitor progress. Comfort with Daily Living Skills (ADLs): You should feel comfortable assisting individuals with ADLs (activities of daily living) like bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, and traveling. Training: You must be able to participate in the 5 day NYS Mandated OPWDD initial training during normal business hours (9am-5pm) upon hire. Other Requirements: A tuberculosis test is required before the start date. Benefits of working with YAI: DailyPay - Work today, get paid today! • Medical/Dental coverage for some part-time and all full-time positions, • Tuition reimbursement, • Paid Vacation/Holidays and Sick Time, • 403(b) retirement with employer matching contribution, • Life Insurance, • Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Compensation: $19.05 hourly Why Join Us: At YAI, our vision is to help individuals live their fullest, most independent lives. If you’re someone who’s passionate about making a real difference and empowering others to thrive, this is the job for you! How to Apply: 1️⃣ Apply here on Job Today. 2️⃣ Visit our Careers Page: Yai.org/careers YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location: 250 West 18th Street Summary: This position is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the service delivery of the internship piece under the Learning to Work contract. Delivery of contractual services such as facilitating seminars; preparation of lessons and materials, development of worksites and partnerships, and data keeping, to strengthen participants exposure to job readiness and career exploration. This position will serve as liaison between internship sites, the program and students. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Develop and maintain internship partners Conduct internship sites visits once a month. Maintain contact with worksites once a week via telephone or email Create and update internship site list and contact information. Monitor worksites to ensure interns are having positive, safe, and age-appropriate work experiences. Place 90 students in subsidized internships during the academic year Assist students to complete applications and any necessary paperwork for internship placement. Monitor students’ performance and completion of evaluation. Assist students with completion and submission of timesheets. Log interns’ work hours on digital workforce platform. Create and maintain all interns’ files. Interns at placement Create and maintain a working-alliance with all interns. Conduct site visits to monitor interns’ work performance and check-in with supervisors. Track students' academic progress using report cards and attendance reports. Monitor attendance patterns and provide outreach to students via phone calls/meetings; conferences with student’s advocate counselor and guidance counselor as needed. Responsible of inputting all internship related services in tracker: worksite information, job descriptions, intern number of hours work, and seminar attendance. Facilitate LTW Weekly Seminar Create curriculum/lesson for seminar on topics of Work Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Career Exploration. Track interns' attendance in seminar. Assist students with non-paid community service opportunities throughout the academic year; assist with any paperwork required; track students volunteering and hours completed. Provide job shadowing placements to students not participating in subsidized internships. Build partnerships with local companies to plan industry visits. Prepares community service letters upon completion. Assist in the process of outreach, recruitment and admission Assist in the admissions process (open houses, orientation, etc.) Graduate Students Aid graduating students with search for employment after graduation. Assist in resume & cover letters writing. Qualifications: Education and/or experience required: Bachelor's degree in related field required. Prior experience in the social service field. At least 2 years of experience working in the field of youth development. Proficient in Microsoft, Word and Excel. Pay: $30.00 Hourly Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Days and hours are generally Monday to Friday 8am-4pm. This is a full-time position will require evening and occasional Saturday hours to monitor after school and summer programs and attend special events. Skills and Competencies required: Strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Bilingual, English and Spanish/Arabic/French/Chinese preferred. Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities Community Services. Demonstrate leadership ability.

JMF Construction Inc., a growing Design-Build, General Contracting firm, is seeking dedicated Project Manager that can lead multiple project in various location in the North East in a fast-paced environment and who is ready to jumpstart their career in the construction industry. The individual will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in all NE Regions and working closely with seasoned professionals. JMF has become a leader in Public & Private EV Charging, Green Energy Infrastructure, Institutional and Warehouse Fit-out construction projects. Our work environment is fast-paced, challenging and laser focused on client satisfaction. The successful candidate should have Site/Civil or Utility-Scale Electrical experience as well as 5 plus years of experience in the construction industry. Job Description: A JMF Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day development of new construction residential project, work for government agencies, not for profit organizations, commercial clients and private owners. His/her goal is to ensure that the project is built safely, in high quality, on time, on budget, all while ensuring short- and long-term satisfaction of the client. The Project Manager will be essential in developing and coordinating the full life cycle of the project. The JMF Project Manager must be a strong leader, an exceptional communicator, an advocate for team collaboration and innovation, and must have the ability to lead, manage, cultivate and mentor team members to promote their professional growth. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for leading the project team through Pre-Construction phase development through Construction Start Up through Temporary Certificate of Occupancy to Final Close-Out Responsible for successful organization and management of the project to ensure safe, timely, quality and profitable project completion Interpret and review proposed designs, architectural drawings and building specifications for appropriateness Interface with Client, Architect, Owner, Consultants, and Agency Representative Reviewing and managing subcontracts, bid documents, and proposals Verify and approve the issuance of changes order and contractor invoices for payment Oversee schedule, budget and document management Ability to executes the project schedule Maintain relations to exceed Client satisfaction Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent written and communication skills Proficiency with programs from Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) The ability to work independently as well as part of a team Able to read architectural plans proficiently o Proactive and must have problem solving skills Professional and be able to work with all trades, architects and clients o Great organization skill Resolves issues effectively and in a timely manner Procore experience preferred Experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including but not limited to estimating, bidding, preparing and administering purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, cost control, etc. Must have strong people skills and the ability to interact with Owner, Financing and Design teams. Must be able to maintain relationships with Subcontractors and Consultants on and off the job site. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the JMF culture is a must. Architect, Engineer, Construction Manager or equivalent in work experience background with a minimum of 5 years in the construction industry. JMF offers benefits for full time positions. These benefits include medical, 401K, per-diem & travel reimbursement and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 10 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is 100,000 - $180,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, project and location.

Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC has access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through the doors of one of our 57 schools in NYC a fair shot at reaching his or her potential. Leadership Resident (Aspiring Assistant Principal/Principal) Location: NYC Start Date: September 15th, 2025 About SA: Success Academy is redefining what’s possible in public education. Every day our students prove that children from all demographics can achieve in school and life when educators believe that their kids are capable and hold them to a high standard. We are unrivaled in our standards and rigor, and are creating college preparedness and access to exceptional careers as a result. Our dual mission is to build world-class K-12 public schools in NYC while impacting the larger education landscape. We believe we owe it to our country to go big, be bold, and test the ceiling for what we can accomplish for kids. We are the fourth largest school district in NY state, the highest performing charter school in NYC, and have a 100% college acceptance rate. We have grown to 57 schools since opening our first school in 2006 and will continue to grow and expand our impact nationwide. Be a part of this monumental time in our journey as an organization and get a once in a lifetime career advancement opportunity. Position Summary: The Leadership Resident position is part of an exclusive and intensive leadership development program designed to cultivate the next generation of exemplary school leaders. This Leadership Residency Program provides aspiring Assistant Principals and Principals with comprehensive, practical training focused on developing advanced management and leadership skills within high-performing educational environments. Participants will join a select cohort of peers and receive specialized training, practical experience, and targeted professional development to prepare them for successful careers in school administration and leadership. Advancement within the leadership structure is contingent upon successful completion of program requirements and demonstrated leadership capabilities. Core Responsibilities: Become a high-performing principal as quickly as possible. Hold scholars responsible for basic behavioral and academic expectations, and develop strong habits. Hold adults accountable for performance, and develop and change thinking. Establish and communicate clearly defined standards for student responsibilities, including behavior and active listening, scholar work product, and learning readiness. Establish and communicate clearly defined standards for teacher responsibilities pertaining to instruction, insistence, and professionalism. Observe and notice grade-team and schoolwide culture, and be able to build Success Academy Winning Culture. Own development and growth through the training process. Drive and monitor progress toward organizational priorities and outcomes, including attendance data, daily scholar work outcomes, assessment outcomes, teacher development outcomes, grade-wide and school-wide performance outcomes. Format Intensive Leadership Training & Development: Actively participate in a comprehensive training around mastery of teacher expectations and school management practices. Engage in regular one-on-one coaching and sessions with school leaders. Attend and contribute to exclusive leadership workshops, seminars, and professional learning opportunities tailored for the leadership resident cohort. School-Based Immersion & Practice: Get on-the-ground experience teaching and leading as part of the training process. Try out key aspects of the school leadership position, including holding scholars and adults accountable and making changes in thinking and behavior. Support the implementation of school-wide policies, procedures, and instructional programs. Education: Bachelor’s Degree Qualifications: A minimum of 2 years of work experience. Prior experience working in a high intensity, excellent, rigorous, fast paced environment. Skills & Attributes: Exceptional leadership potential with a strong desire to become an Assistant Principal and then Principal. Grit- Resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset Capacity to change FAST- Eager to receive and implement feedback immediately Strong problem-solving and judgement skills Insistent and likes holding kids and adults accountable to meeting expectations and achieving excellence Ambitious and competitive Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment. Ownership over development, performance, and outcomes Ability to think about people, strategize, develop culture Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. Compensation Range $80,000—$100,000 USD Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Current Success Academies Employees: Please apply through the Internal Job Board via Greenhouse. You will be asked to log in through your Okta Profile. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and team at our Working Here page. Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.