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Job DescriptionDescription: Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health in our community through advocacy, education, program development, and the delivery of direct services. Our organization is looking for a motivated individual with a calling to help adults with mental illness by becoming a Care Coordinator. The Care Coordinator functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide care coordination to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults with multiple medical and/or co-occurring substance use disorders and/or medically ill individuals. Advocates for and supports the client, engages with community agencies/health care providers and others on his or her behalf to ensure access to services needed to increase wellness self-management and reduce emergency room visits and/or hospitalizations. Provides support to the team by providing consultation, education, information around psychosocial and/or substance abuse conditions, interventions and resources to maintain focus on outcomes and best practices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of assigned clients to document strengths, needs, goals and resources., • Participates in the development/documentation/review and update of client centered comprehensive, integrated, interdisciplinary care plan in consultation with the Care Manager and other team members to ensure focus on desired outcomes., • Maintains effective communications with clients, primary care physicians, substance abuse and mental healthcare providers, family, collateral resources and other agency staff on behalf of clients., • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner., • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions., • Works as a part of a Care Coordination team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial conditions to review client status, update plans and goals and review outcomes to further program goals., • Acts as a resource/consultant to all team members on psychosocial and or substance abuse issues and resources., • Provides telephonic as well as face to face outreach, engagement and service planning in the field., • Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan. Requirements: Education & Experience • High School diploma/GED with additional training and experience in human service delivery required, plus one (1) year of related human services experience required in providing direct services to mentally ill clients, in order to link them to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in the community., • Associate’s Degree with additional training and some experience in human service delivery preferred., • Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model., • Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred., • Excellent interpersonal skills required., • Must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel to various locations in Nassau County, using agency vehicle when transporting consumers., • NYS Driver’s License required; must take defensive driving course through agency or external provider MHANC offers an extensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Health Savings Account, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) Retirement Plan, • Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Sick & Safe Leave, • Long Term Disability, • Short Term Disability, • Paid Holidays, • Employee Assistance Program, • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Job Description:\n\nJOB SUMMARY: The Director of Wellness uses their specialized knowledge to insure the Resident’s care and management needs are being adequately and correctly met and assists the Executive Director, and the Director of Case Management as an additional liaison between Residents, the Residents Legal Representatives, their families, administrative staff, and community-based service providers. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of the Wellness and Reflections Unit; motivation, supervision and in-service training/education of the Resident Service Aides. The Director of Wellness will assure compliance with company policy and the State Health Department’s regulatory requirements for the admission and discharge procedure as well as appropriate documentation requirements. Additional responsibilities include: in-service education on health/wellness related topics and on the spot training to address identified performance concerns and/or improvements. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team the Director of Wellness facilitates development of the Resident’s individual plan of care under the direct supervision through collaboration with the Resident, the Resident’s family or Representative, the Resident’s primary care physician, the property Management Team, and any appropriate third-party providers. The Director of Wellness provides primary Resident supervision and acts as support to Residents, oversees admissions and discharges processes; provides orientation, social/emotional support, arranging for needed services; provides off-site visits and evaluations to residents in hospital and rehabilitation centers, and maintains Wellness/Reflections nursing notes as per company policy. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Administrative Services: a. Responsible for overall supervision of the Resident Services Department. i. The Director of Wellness will cross cover responsibility for the overall supervision of Wellness and Reflections b. Must be familiar with and able to implement emergency procedures as outlined in the Emergency and Disaster Plan. c. Responsible for the 24-hour, 7 days a week operation of the Wellness / Reflections Unit: i. Monitor proper scheduling and assignment of staff for Reflections Program in accordance with company policy and State Health Department regulations ii. Work collaboratively with RSC to ensure adequate coverage as needed in Wellness and Reflections d. Maintains on-going infection control surveillance, OSHA standards, universal precautions and basic sanitation and safety in Wellness Office and the Reflections Unit inclusive of the Resident’s apartments e. Assures the accuracy of Resident records and documentation in adherence with company policies as well as regulations of the State Department of Health f. Assures the medication management system adheres to State and local Department of Health laws and regulations and company policies, as well as Memory Care requirements: i. Assures thorough reviews of Medication Administration Records to include “chart to cart” audits, review of pre-MARs and final MARs. ii. Addresses all findings as a result of the review and develops appropriate training strategies to address such findings g. Follows the company policies and procedures related to incident reporting and notifications as well as State Department of Health Regulations i. Maintains incident report records ii. Informs Executive Director of all incidents h. Maintain active community and professional relationships to support positive promotion of the company. i. Develop contacts with community agencies serving senior citizens and clergy and refers residents where/when appropriate. ii. Maintain a liaison with facility and the community nursing homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities. i. Conducts, at the beginning of every shift, an observational walk-through of the entire Reflections Unit to insure no issue or concern needing immediate attention j. Conducts daily observational walk-through of the Main Dining Room/Reflections Dining Room to assure Residents are appropriately groomed and dressed k. Conducts supervised weekly scheduled checks of Reflections Resident’s apartments l. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. m. Monitor and maintain documentation on the Emergency Response System to ensure compliance, reporting findings to the ED as required 2. Resident Supervision: a. Acts as Resident advocate and assists Administrative staff in their continued service to the Resident i. Visits with each Resident to evaluate their concerns ii. Refers all Resident complaints and/or concerns to the Executive Director for immediate investigation and resolution b. Provides oversight to the admission process of the Resident to include: i. Appropriateness and accuracy of the Resident’s physician evaluation for sign off on same ii. Conducts (or delegates as appropriate) Initial Evaluation of Resident prior to admission into the community and follow-up evaluation as per company policy and State Department of Health regulations; • NJ only - If not licensed as an RN forwards Initial Evaluation to designated Registered Professional Nurse; iii. When indicated, assures completion of Behavioral Health evaluation as per company policy and State Department of Health regulation; iv. Provide initial and ongoing orientation to facility for new Residents; v. Acclimate Resident and introduces them to other Residents. vi. Encourage Residents to participate in social activities and insure that Wellness and Reflections front line staff is doing so also. c. Inform ED, Director of Case Management and Department Heads of the general well-being or Residents as well as their ability to live in the Assisted Living setting; d. Conduct as per company policy and State Department of Health requirements functional evaluations to identify Residents status and/or change in status and to determine the type and level of assistance needed: i. Develop and update each Resident’s service plan(s), evaluation, and other pertinent evaluations at specified intervals and when a change in Residents’ status warrants. • NJ only - If not licensed as an RN forwards all updated evaluations to the designated RN for sign off. ii. If delegated by ED, communicates change in Resident status to the Resident’s Representative and appropriate Administrative/Corporate Business staff; iii. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of providers, as well as the Resident and/or Resident’s Representative in the development of the Resident’s Individualized Service Plan on admission, appropriate revision within 30 days thereafter, and every 6 months; iv. Monitor the Wellness and Reflections Communication Logs daily for any unusual occurrences or changes in resident’s status and records and insures interventional strategies appropriately; v. Ensure all corporate policies and procedures and State Department of Health Regulations for Assisted Living Residences, Special Needs Program are followed and maintained; vi. Supervise Wellness and Reflections Unit staff to ensure that Residents receive appropriate care and activity program. vii. Ensure monthly support groups are conducted for families in the Reflections programs e. Coordinate care with the Department Heads, Resident’s physician, and other third-party providers: i. Collaborate with the Director of Case Management to assist residents with referrals to pertinent agencies when needed; i.e., Long Term Care insurance forms, nursing homes, social services agencies, Able Ride, etc. ii. Assist with hospital, skilled nursing facility, rehab centers, et al, with transfers and discharges and liaises external staff and discharge planner to determine suitability of Resident to return to facility: • Conduct off site visits as indicated/requested by ED/ Director of Case Management iii. Act as a liaison with Resident’s personal physician and other healthcare providers. iv. Refer Resident service problems to the appropriate Department Managers and Director of Case Management and Administration as necessary. f. Develop and keep accurate Resident records in compliance with company policy and regulatory rule: i. Collaborate in the development of the Resident service/care plans with Dietary Manager, (nutrition consult where indicated), Lifestyle Director, Director of Case Management, Resident’s primary care physician (and consultant specialists), third party providers (particularly home health) and the Resident’s family/Legal Representative; ii. Enter Wellness and Reflections Notes to include necessary social, recreational, physical, emotional, mental / behavioral health findings, needed and ordered interventions, and eventual outcomes iii. Review visiting and outside physician and provider notes and implement any changes in prescribed management as ordered by physician, g. Assure annual physician evaluations and where indicated behavioral health, pain, cognition, wander, fall, skin integrity evaluations; h. Oversee and document review of Residents who are self-administering medications to ensure continued competency and report all findings to ED, Director of Case Management, Resident’s physicians and Representatives – follow up as needed and indicated; i. Conduct skin observations on Residents, documenting findings to maintain compliance, and report findings for follow up. 3. Staff Education, Development, Supervision and Evaluation: a. At the request of the ED: i. Interview, recommend for hire and promotion, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and refer to ED for termination: ii. Supervise care staff as well as providing care to Residents iii. Conduct and/or schedule staff in-services to improve the quality of care by care staff to respond to both individual and global staff identified needs iv. Maintain in-service schedules to meet State Department of Health requirements as well as company policy v. Assure in-service training, competency observations vi. Assure Medication Aides are in compliance with all State Department of Health training, documentation of delegated tasks, and ongoing in-services requirements b. Assist in maintenance of personnel files including documentation of health evaluation, needed immunization and communicable disease clearances, certifications and/or licensure, et al; c. Conduct periodic health seminars for the Residents and/or Residents’ families in collaboration and coordination with the Lifestyle Director. d. Monitor and document scans of Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Emergency Response System to identify concerns, address findings, assure compliance and report findings to ED for follow up as needed e. Oversight of the staff audit process i. Conduct and monitor staff completion of audits including but not limited to: ERS, Controlled Substances, Medication Administration Records, Medication Carts, Resident medical files and Resident care ii. Report findings of the audits to the ED iii. Assist ED with plans of corrections based on findings; follow ups as required to ensure staff and findings are in compliance f. Follow all workplace injury procedures, including completion of reports for timely reporting and issuing corrective action when necessary. g. Adhere to and uphold company policies and procedures. 4. All other tasks as assigned by supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: · Associate Degree at a minimum, Licensed Professional Nurse, preferred Bachelor Degree in Social Services, Nursing, Geriatric Health Services, Activities/Recreation or related field · Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with the Alzheimer/dementia geriatric population · Experience managing care staff and medication technicians · Working knowledge of medical and nursing terminology · Level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and email · Some training or experience in use of computerized filing/data base management systems. · Ability to speak clearly and comfortably to and deal courteously, compassionately, and efficiently with Residents, Residents families, physicians, property personnel, and others · Ability to use discretion in handling confidential information · Ability and flexibility to tolerate frequent work interruptions, organize work and re-set priorities in order to complete work responsibilities in a timely manner; · Must be emotionally, mentally and physically able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to provide required services to residents, including verbally communicating with residents. · Must be able to speak, read, and write in English, which is the predominant language of a majority of our residents. · Must be able to listen attentively to residents' requests and preferences, ensuring exceptional customer service. · Excellent communications skills both verbal and written · Knowledge and demonstrated performance of in-service procedures. · Must complete all required annual trainings as directed. WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: · Responsible for the 24-hour, 7-day a week operation of the Wellness Department (Director of Wellness) · Responsible for the 24-hour, 7-day a week operation of the Reflections Unit - Special Needs Program. · Available and responsive to staff and/or Management and/or Residents families/providers for immediate consultation 24/7 and for off shift, on site visits to building when necessary. · Shift changes may be required depending on the needs of the Wellness Department and/or Reflections Unit · · Exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids. · Communication with Residents, Residents Families, physicians and other licensed providers · Acute sense of smell and intuitive nature · Listening for falls, cries, choking, door alarm, etc., 100% · Bending, squatting, kneeling and lifting occasionally. · Climbing stairs occasionally · Driving to off-site facilities/locations WORKING CONDITIONS: · Standing 10% · Walking 20% · Sitting 30% · Talking 30% · Driving 10% I have read and understand this position description thoroughly and will assume the responsibilities as indicated. I further understand that I may not refuse to do a job or task that is required to meet the standards of quality Resident care. I can perform these duties and responsibilities without accommodation: q Yes q No I will need the following accommodation to perform these tasks: Team Member’s Signature Date

Job DescriptionWhy Charlie Health? Millions of people across the country are navigating mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and eating disorders, but too often, they're met with barriers to care. From limited local options and long wait times to treatment that lacks personalization, behavioral healthcare can leave people feeling unseen and unsupported. Charlie Health exists to change that. Our mission is to connect the world to life-saving behavioral health treatment. We deliver personalized, virtual care rooted in connection—between clients and clinicians, care teams, loved ones, and the communities that support them. By focusing on people with complex needs, we're expanding access to meaningful care and driving better outcomes from the comfort of home. As a rapidly growing organization, we're reaching more communities every day and building a team that's redefining what behavioral health treatment can look like. If you're ready to use your skills to drive lasting change and help more people access the care they deserve, we'd love to meet you. About the Role Charlie Health is one of the fastest-growing startups in the healthcare industry, working tirelessly to connect people everywhere to life-saving mental health treatment. Our Outreach team members are the lifeblood of our business; they know our product, partners, and patients better than anyone. In this role, you'll be joining a team of passionate professionals who are dedicated wholeheartedly to our mission. You'll build relationships with clinical partners in your local community and provide much-needed resources to thousands of people struggling with their mental health. You'll be a champion of Charlie Health and ensure that every possible patient, parent, and provider can access our programs. While this work can be challenging, we set the bar high knowing that every decision we make directly impacts our communities. In your role, you'll have unparalleled responsibility while collaborating with sharp, spirited, and ambitious coworkers, with room for everyone to excel and grow in their careers. You'll also receive competitive benefits, ensuring you have the resources to thrive both personally and professionally. At Charlie Health, we believe in leading with our "why" and connecting with our purpose every day. Join us to find not only a career but a calling. Responsibilities • Develop and operationalize GTM strategy for efficient new market penetration, • Create, build, and manage relationships with referral sources across priority markets, • Go in the field 4 - 5 days/week to lead meetings with patients, parents, and providers to uncover needs, address barriers to treatment, and cement community partnerships, • Design strategies to better support and engage referral partners across different channels, • Deepen Charlie Health's penetration across existing partnerships, • Attend and lead various educational meetings, marketing presentations, and networking events both in person and via conference call, • Synthesize and share market feedback from partners, patients, and stakeholders to inform go-forward marketing and product strategies, • Work closely with internal partners including marketing, product, client success, and legal to deliver on GTM goalsRequirements, • Must be based in Nassau County or Suffolk County, NY, • Must be fluent in English, • You have 1-4 years proven sales experience - owning & overachieving KPIs is a plus, • Experience working with or selling to healthcare organizations a plus, • Ability to travel locally with reliable transportation & valid drivers license (within ~1 hour driving distance) 4-5 days/week for meetings with potential referral partners, • Ability to energize, advise & persuade senior corporate personnel, • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and listening skills, with a natural, consultative style, • Strong project management skills, with a demonstrable ability to corral and manage details in a fast-paced, fluid environment Additional Information The total target base compensation for this role will be between $70,000 and $85,000 per year at the commencement of employment. In addition to base compensation, this role offers a target performance-based bonus. Please note, pay will be determined on an individualized basis and will be impacted by location, experience, expertise, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. #LI-HYBRID Our Values • Connection: Care deeply & inspire hope., • Congruence: Stay curious & heed the evidence. Please be cautious of potential recruitment fraud. If you are interested in exploring opportunities at Charlie Health, please go directly to our Careers Page: . Charlie Health will never ask you to pay a fee or download software as part of the interview process with our company. In addition, Charlie Health will not ask for your personal banking information until you have signed an offer of employment and completed onboarding paperwork that is provided by our People Operations team. All communications with Charlie Health Talent and People Operations professionals will only be sent from @charliehealth.com email addresses. Legitimate emails will never originate from gmail.com, yahoo.com, or other commercial email services. Recruiting agencies, please do not submit unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We have a roster of agencies with whom we partner, and we will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. At Charlie Health, we value being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to cultivate an environment where individuals can be their authentic selves. Being an Equal Opportunity Employer means every member of our team feels as though they are supported and belong. We value diverse perspectives to help us provide essential mental health and substance use disorder treatments to all young people. Charlie Health applicants are assessed solely on their qualifications for the role, without regard to disability or need for accommodation. 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Mount Sinai - 185 Merrick Road [Medical Office Assistant] As an Office Assistant at Mount Sinai, you'll: Manage patient records and appointments efficiently; Coordinate office communications and correspondence; Assist healthcare professionals with administrative tasks; Maintain inventory of office s

Mount Sinai - 155 West Merrick Rd [Medical Office Assistant] As an Office Assistant at Mount Sinai, you'll: Manage patient records and appointments efficiently; Coordinate office communications and correspondence; Assist healthcare professionals with administrative tasks; Maintain inventory of offic

Competitive salary / Medical, dental & vision / 401k match / PTO - As a Customer Service Associate at UBC Biopharma Services, you will: Handle inbound and outbound contacts from various sources (patients, healthcare providers, etc); Document all communications in the appropriate application; Prepare

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Knowledge of:, • Checking patient eligibility and benefits, • Obtaining Prior Authorizations, • Answering incoming calls, obtaining medical charts when necessary, • Scanning and faxing, • Communicating effectively with patientsQualifications:, • Previous experience in healthcare or other medical field, • Strong organizational skills, • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, • Will train, • Compassionate caring and patient individual, • Fluent Spanish!!!!!!!!!Salary based on experience

Job Description About the Role The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person centered support based on the individual’s needs, preferences and choices. DSPs perform a wide variety of tasks and activities based on the valued outcomes of each person they work with, and reflecting the specific skills and abilities of each individual. DSPs encourage, guide and offer training to develop daily living skills, ensuring personal needs are met, promoting active engagement in community life and ensuring health and safety. DSPs create a positive and enriching program environment for all people supported. Direct Support Professionals are a vital member of each person’s support team. DSPs are expected to align their performance with the Code of Ethics and OPWDD DSP Competencies. What You’ll Do • Supports the person’s developmental needs, desires, preferences, and choices., • Provides support with the person’s goals as outlined by their Staff Action and Life Plan., • Escort people supported the community for both recreational purposes and with healthcare professionals as needed., • Assist with meal planning and preparation, • Provide the necessary level of supervision and support for a person’s needs (behavioral, medical developmental, emotional etc.), • Safely administer medication under the license of the RN as described in Administration of Medication Training (if applicable), • Be knowledgeable of all OPWDD, NYSJC, and organizational policies and adhere to them accordingly, • Ensures that the program environment is clean, safe and offers a positive-home like environment, • Complete all mandated OPWDD and Rising Ground Trainings, • Act as a mandated reporter in accordance with OPWDD, NYSJC, and Organizational Policies, • Notify program RN or appropriate administrator when a concern arises that may impact on the health or safety of the people supported., • Contemporaneously complete all documentation including, but not limited to monthly progress notes, daily billing, medical follow-up, clinical data or other communications as assigned, • Per-Diem status means that this position is not full time, and that the schedule is not guaranteed. However, there is an expectation that you will reliably report to all shifts that you agree to be assigned to. Additionally, while per-diems may opt to perform shifts at multiple programs, it is your responsibility to primarily report to your administrative supervisor first before accepting additional hours elsewhere., • Per-diems who are able, but voluntarily opt to not perform any hours for more than a 90-day period, will be considered to have voluntarily resigning their position, • Other Duties assigned based on programmatic need Your Qualifications • High School Diploma/GED Required, • Must be able to work independently and self-directed., • Must be able to use technology (for completion of billing data and other assigned tasks), • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Positive attitude toward the challenges faced by the people that we support., • Must be flexible with meeting the needs of the people they support., • Availability to meet the schedule of the position as assigned, with occasional flexibility, • Prior experience with OPWDD or supporting people with disabilities is a plus Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment: Field Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Per-Diem status means that this position is not full-time, and that the schedule is not guaranteed. However, there is an expectation that you will reliably report to all shifts that you agree to be assigned to. Additionally, while per-diems may opt to perform shifts at multiple programs, it is your responsibility to primarily report to your administrative supervisor first before accepting additional hours elsewhere. . Additional Requirements: • Authorized to work in the U.S., • Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week., • Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description ATC Healthcare has an immediate need for a Front Desk Receptionist with exceptional customer service skills for a Skilled Nursing Facility in Nassau County! SHIFT: 11a-7p Tuesday - Saturday Qualifications: • 1-2 years experience as a Medical Front Desk Receptionist, preferably in a Medical Office a plus, • Must be flexible, • Exceptional verbal and written communications skills, • Customer service experience in a public facing role preferred, • Computer skills with emphasis on accuracy of patient demographic information, • Proficiency with various Microsoft Windows products and Medical systems, • Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred, • As first impressions are lasting, it is imperative that our personnel portray patience, understanding and professionalism, • Greets and registers visitors, • Answers and appropriately triages phone calls, • Printing, scanning, and faxing reports, • Paid Time Off, • Direct deposit, • Competitive pay rates, • Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), • Tuition Reimbursement, • Flexible Schedules, • Great Supportive Team, • Employee Recognition Programs – we appreciate you!, • Referral Programs, • Weekly Pay ATC Healthcare Services has been a trusted leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering stable employment, career growth, and a people-first culture. With balanced schedules, competitive pay, and strong support, you'll find the flexibility, advancement, and teamwork you need to thrive. Call us today and you could be working tomorrow! ATC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

Job Description About the Role The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides person centered support based on the individual’s needs, preferences and choices. DSPs perform a wide variety of tasks and activities based on the valued outcomes of each person they work with and reflect the specific skills and abilities of each individual. DSPs encourage, guide and offer training to develop daily living skills, ensuring personal needs are met, promoting active engagement in community life and ensuring health and safety. DSPs create a positive and enriching program environment for all people supported. Direct Support Professionals are a vital member of each person’s support team. DSPs are expected to align their performance with the Code of Ethics and OPWDD DSP Competencies. What You’ll Do • Supports the person’s developmental needs, desires, preferences, and choices., • Provides support with the person’s goals as outlined by their Staff Action and Life Plan., • Escort people supported the community for both recreational purposes and with healthcare professionals as needed., • Operate agency vehicle to support programmatic needs, • Assist with meal planning and preparation, • Provide the necessary level of supervision and support for a person’s needs (behavioral, medical developmental, emotional etc.), • Safely administer medication under the license of the RN as described in Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP) training (if applicable), • Be knowledgeable of all OPWDD, NYSJC, and organizational policies and adhere to them accordingly, • Ensures that the program environment is clean, safe and offers a positive-home like environment, • Complete all mandated OPWDD and Rising Ground Trainings, • Act as a mandated reporter in accordance with OPWDD, NYSJC, and Organizational Policies, • Notify program RN or appropriate administrator when a concern arises that may impact on the health or safety of the people supported., • Contemporaneously complete all documentation including, but not limited to monthly progress notes, daily billing, medical follow-up, clinical data or other communications as assigned, • Other Duties assigned based on programmatic need Your Qualifications • High School Diploma/GED Required, • Must be able to work independently and self-directed., • Must be able to use technology (for completion of billing data and other assigned tasks), • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Positive attitude toward the challenges faced by the people that we support., • Must be flexible with meeting the needs of the people they support., • Availability to meet the schedule of the position as assigned, with occasional flexibility, • Prior experience with OPWDD or people with disabilities is a plus Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility No Work Environment: Field Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Availability to meet the schedule of the position as assigned, with occasional flexibility Additional Requirements: • Authorized to work in the U.S., • Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week., • Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required) Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual’s perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.