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Job DescriptionDescription: The candidate will support the electrical design and test of Rate and Rate Integrating Gyroscopes. This will include the design of electrical gyroscope components such as motors, pickoffs and torquers, as well as custom built test fixtures and test harnesses. In addition, the candidate will assist in the design of tests and provide analytical support for testing Rate and Rate Integrating Gyroscopes, including Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), scale factor, transfer function, drift, alignment, and 1st and 2nd order system stability characteristics (gain/phase analysis), etc. EDUCATION: Minimum 4-year degree in electrical or electronics engineering, or other technical degree with appropriate work history or background. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years dealing with four or more of the following: Electronic product or component design and/or analysis Basic understanding of 1st or 2nd order control systems (servo systems, spring/mass/damper) Electronics systems (amplifiers, power supplies, demodulators, signal conditioning, filters) Electromechanical, mechanical, or electromagnetic systems Engineered (specialized) products to customer/government specifications Custom (product specific) Test systems Environmental testing (temperature, shock, vibration as a minimum) Hands-on design, test, and troubleshooting experience required SKILLS: Required skill set shall include as a minimum: Can interpret, digest, and produce technical specifications and procedures Computer literacy Excellent communications, presentation, and written skills, including customer facing Analytical (math) modeling capability, 1st and 2nd order systems Electrical test equipment operation skills, e.g.; DVM, oscilloscope, signal generator PC Board design Analog circuit design and component selection Servo (control system) analysis, and system design (1st and 2nd order systems), gain/phase analysis Additional skills desirable: Advanced test equipment operation skills, e.g.; spectrum analyzer, distortion meter, EMI analysis equipment Microcontroller/microprocessor based digital and/or mixed signal circuit and system design Magnetic circuit analysis and design capability Basic mechanical instruments skills, e.g.; micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, precision levels An outstanding self-starter with a can-do attitude willing to go above and beyond the normal Requirements:

Job Description If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. About the Position We are hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for our Port Washington, Manhasset, Glen Cove and Williston Park locations. DSPs work closely with people of all ages who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Depending on the supports needed, DSPs may work in a person’s home, in their family’s home, in a YAI residence, at a day habilitation center, or out in the community. YAI's Mission Ready to join our 4,000+ employees in a career at YAI? Working at YAI means effecting real change in people's lives. It means going home at the end of the day knowing you have helped someone accomplish a goal. If you want a career supporting others, creatively finding solutions to life's challenges, and building a more inclusive community, YAI is the place for you! Join us in our mission to create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, love, work, and learn in their communities. Learn more at yai.org/careers. Program * Residential Services Location * Northern Nassau County Schedule * Full time, part time, weekday and/or weekend positions available - including morning , evening, and overnight schedules. Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities * Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships. * Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community. * Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others. * Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations. * Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies. * Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans. * Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment. * Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols. * Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including: * Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping. * Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines. * Teaching/developing skills. * Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals. * Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals. * Facilitating ethical decision making. * Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies. * Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc. * Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided. * Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs). * Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). * Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior. * Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team. * Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts. * Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills. * Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR). * Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents). * Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching. * Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation. * Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). * Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee. * Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings. * Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others. * Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program. * May participate in the development of treatment plans. * For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) * Must be at least 18 years of age. * Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff. * Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes. * Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions. * Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids. * Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks. * Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment. * Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment. * Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision. * Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment. * Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized. * For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program). Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) * HS diploma or its educational equivalent * Work or life experience in the I/DD field is a plus, but not mandatory (for DSP 1 positions) * For elevated DSP positions, must have at least three (3) years of direct support professional experience with the I/DD population and must obtain (and maintain) required YAI certifications based on setting within six (6) months of appointment. Compensation * $18.00/hour - $19.05/hour* *depending on qualifications and experience Benefits * DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today! * Tuition reimbursement * Medical and dental insurance - with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision (for Full time positions) * Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time (depending on time type) * 403(b) retirement with employer matching contributions * Life insurance and long-term disability * Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Job Description DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Resident Experience & Service Excellence • Lead the move-in and first 30-day programs, including personal welcome receptions, post-move tours, introductions to residents, and structured check-ins at 10-day, 30-day, 60-day, and biannual intervals., • Manage communications with residents and families throughout the resident lifecycle (pre-admission, admission, maintenance, crisis, discharge), coordinating with ED and Case Manager to review service delivery failures., • Develop, implement, and enforce signature service standards covering greeting procedures, response times (24-hour non-urgent, 2-hour priority), complaint escalation, and resolution processes., • Establish service recovery protocols to ensure 95%+ resident satisfaction scores in non-care areas (Dining, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Programming)., • Collaborate with Culinary and Lifestyle teams to coordinate private family celebrations, holiday events, wine tastings, and cooking demonstrations., • Oversee seasonal décor updates and ensure alignment with brand standards in collaboration with Lifestyle Director., • Recruit, onboard, manage, and provide ongoing coaching to concierge team members (FT and PT)., • Provide guidance, but not direct oversight, to Dining Room and Housekeeping teams regarding service standards., • Develop monthly training programs covering senior-specific communication, hospitality practices, and sales-focused customer interactions., • Conduct quarterly performance reviews, implement recognition programs, and track hospitality service metrics using SOE standards in Power BI., • Oversee concierge operations, ensuring professional appearance, responsiveness, and hospitality-driven service., • Coordinate lifestyle activities, transportation, and entertainment bookings to enhance the resident experience., • Support alternative revenue initiatives, including guest dining, private event hosting, and premium service offerings., • Conduct daily walkthroughs of common areas, dining spaces, and high-traffic zones to identify and address issues immediately., • Participate in resident councils, suggestion programs, and satisfaction surveys, implementing action plans based on feedback., • Support sales team during prospective resident tours, highlighting hospitality standards and resident testimonials.

Overview: Interstate Waste Services is the most progressive and innovative provider of solid waste and recycling services in the country! We primarily service Northern New Jersey, Southern New York State, New York City, Connecticut, with a state-of-the-art rail served landfill located in Ohio. We cater to a diverse range of residential, industrial and commercial customers. Our mission has always been to provide our customers with the highest quality waste, recycling and environmental services, while keeping focus on employees, customer and environmental safety. What makes our company culture unique is we have mastered the ability to balance the standards of a large corporate company while maintaining our small business family style culture. Essential Job Summary:: Operations Supervisor II is responsible for supervising the collections activities in one or more lines of business (commercial, residential, roll-off and container delivery pick up). The Operations Supervisor II manages drivers and helpers and works with the Operations Hauling Manager to implement tactical initiatives to drive functional excellence and budget achievement. The Supervisor ensures adherence to all accident prevention programs and leads operations to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, operating, regulatory, accounting, ethics and other standards. Responsibilities include the execution and delivery of Safety, Customer Experience, and Efficiency while supporting a culture of employee engagement. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. Route Planning and Safety Awareness • Check in Drivers and helpers ensuring they are fit for duty, in uniform, and have proper PPE., • Understand and provide leadership to achieve and communicate about safety goals and objectives., • Analyze drivers’ routes to assess any unsafe conditions and work with the sales and dispatch team to remove unsafe conditions identified., • Partner with the maintenance department to ensure all equipment remains in working order and in compliance with safety standards., • Oversee effective safety and accident prevention programs to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and injuries; ensure a safe and productive work environment for all employees; implement and maintain an effective safety program., • Conduct route observations and coach drivers on safe driving and monitor progress., • Engage assigned employees in active participation to instill a culture of safety by demonstration of a personal commitment to safe operations and active personal outreach to operational employees., • Monitor telematic system for unsafe events (distracted driving, seatbelt use, speeding, etc) and coach employees on unsafe driving behaviors, • Perform route vehicle inspections – safety lane., • Respond to vehicle accidents and conduct preliminary investigations., • Survey a new stop for safe service., • Monitor/supervise DVIR pre and post trip activities by driver, • Ensure adherence to DOT regulations, environmental compliance, and municipal ordinances., • Maintain accurate route documentation, service records, and regulatory paperwork. Customer Experience • Provide service to all customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations with regard to the entire customer experience., • Understand missed pickup goals and meet or exceed expectations related to those goals., • Resolve unusual service requests, equipment breakdowns and schedule changes with timely communications to all stakeholders., • Interact with customers to solve and rectify any issues and improve the overall customer experience., • Communicate any changes/needs to the appropriate contact for Municipal work., • Onsite customer visits may be required periodically., • Serve as a positive representative of the Company to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty to the Company. Efficiency • Identifies, evaluates, and develops route assignments that are cost effective and meet business objectives., • Provides detailed analysis of route performance to ensure all pickups are made and are done on a timely manner., • Understand missed pickup goals and meet or exceed expectations related to those goals., • Review weight audit activity – following a truck., • Route audit to ensure we are not picking up cancelled customers., • Work with Dispatch to manage door traffic., • Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and performance., • Verify proper waste segregation and disposal procedures are followed. Employee Engagement • Create a collaborative, communicative team environment and drive employee engagement with the Company., • Build and develop talent on the team, understand employees' career goals and provide coaching to get employees ready for advancement with the Company. Requirements and Qualifications::, • 3+ years of experience in waste management operations, • 2+ years of supervisory experience in waste management, transportation, and/or logistics services, • Experience with route optimization and efficiency improvement., • Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or related field preferred or equivalent in work experience, • Knowledge of DOT requirements for commercial vehicles, • Strong analytical skills, • Knowledge of PowerBI preferred, • Computer skills (Microsoft Outlook and basic Excel), • Must have desire and ability to learn the company’s software applications Must possess strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary Range Minimum: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Salary Range Maximum: USD $90,000.00/Yr.