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@16/hr 1199 SEIU Union Membership and benefits after waiting period Driver's License Required Multiple Shifts Available Know, understand, and follow the NADSP Code of Ethics. • Recognize, prevent, and Report Abuse. • Support individuals’ unique capacities, personalities, and potential. • Advocate with, and help individuals to self-advocate. • Support individuals’ emotional, physical, and personal well-being. • Respect the human dignity and uniqueness of each individual. • Assist individuals to achieve and exceed their personal goals. • Demonstrate the ability to support positive behavior. • Demonstrates teamwork with the individual, co-workers, and families in implementing positive behavioral support strategies, consistent with available behavioral support plans. Support the individuals by providing a comfortable, functional, and positive environment. • Provide structure and support for the individuals. • Demonstrate respect for all people. • Demonstrates the ability to effectively teach skills to individuals. • Assist individuals to perform activities of daily living as independently as possible. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Assist individuals with personal hygiene and ensure they the individuals are clean, well-groomed, and appropriately dressed at all times. Some hands-on assistance may be required. • Attain and maintain Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) certification (full-time and part-time positions only), and administer medication when required. • Implement goal methodologies, collect accurate data and accurately complete paperwork. • Communicate effectively with individuals served, team members, families, visitors, and others. • Participate in the planning and implementation of recreational activities. • Implement daily operations of the assigned residence. • Ensure all required documentation is accurately completed including but not limited to data, daily logs, and incident reports, • Attain and maintain certification in all mandatory training. • Perform SCIP-R, CPR, and First Aid as required; intervene and assist with behavioral issues. • Demonstrates knowledge of and attends to the medical, physical, psychological, and health needs of the individuals as required. • Ensure the safety of individuals in everyday situations as well as environmental emergencies. • Drive Agency vehicles to transport individuals, e.g. community outings, medical appointments, etc. • Prepare and cook meals according to the individual nutritional plan. Shop for food items as needed and ensure leftover food is stored properly. Perform basic kitchen maintenance tasks such as but not limited to emptying the trash and washing dishes. • Adhere to a pre-determined weekly schedule, working the hours scheduled per workweek including weekends, overnights, holidays, day, and/or evening shifts. • Attend and actively participate in training programs and staff meetings. • Adhere to and promote the mission, culture, and practices of the Agency.

Metropolitan Family Services offers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across their lifespan. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others - we want YOU to join our team of caring professionals as a Supervisor in our Adult Day Habilitation Program! As part of our team you will have the personal rewards of making a difference in the lives of adults and their families. In the Supervisor Day Habilitation position you will oversee the activities of a day habilitation program and will be responsible for direct supervision of program staff. You will ensure that all services provided meet the individualized goals of the individuals served and align with the mission, vison and guiding principles of the agency. Hours of Employment: This is a full-time position. Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Key Job Skills: Provide direct oversight, supervision, and problem-solving to employees in accordance with Agency policy and expectations. Responsible for ensuring the safety and supervision of individuals served. Maintains necessary documentation and reports as required and per agency policies. Communicates in a positive manner agency, regulatory body and departmental or program policies, procedures and standards of work. Demonstrates professional demeanor and acts as a role model for employees and individuals by interacting with others in a professional and respectful manner. Maintains a safe and productive environment for staff, individuals served, and their families/advocates. Monitors expenses to help in the maintenance of the budget for the program. Complies with Regulatory and Agency audits (internal and external). Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy. Participates in conferences, workshops, and regular and mandatory training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development. Adheres to agency's policies and procedures as well as department guidelines. Comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to: Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Qualifications: Bachelor’s preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must have prior experience in providing service to individuals with developmental disabilities. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize the daily operations of a classroom environment as well as supervision of staff. Must have a valid and clean NYS driver license and reliable transportation to travel Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment in planning, implementing, and evaluating work with individuals, customers, and employees. Demonstrated tolerance for stressful interactions and situations. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office software and other computer programs which are pertinent. Demonstrated excellent time management and organizational skills. Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the mission, vision and guiding principles of the organization. Compensation: $50,000 to $56,000 per year MFS an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a positive, flexible and autonomous work environment, where employees are passionate about our mission, vision and guiding principles. Our employees are able to make a substantial difference in the lives of people and their families. Company Description Metropolitan Family Services provides services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Company Description Metropolitan Family Services provides services for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.