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  • Care / Support Worker
    Care / Support Worker
    1 month ago
    $24–$28 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    About Us: Central Plaza offers a 24-hour residential treatment program designed to maximize independence and support reintegration into the community. Our Recovery-oriented services utilize evidence-based practices to promote and foster mental health and wellness. Job Summary: Central Plaza Treatment Center is seeking compassionate and reliable Care Assistants / Support Workers to join our team. In this role, you will provide direct support to individuals undergoing treatment and recovery, helping them maintain daily routines, personal care, and emotional well-being in a safe and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene Support clients with mobility, transfers, and daily activities Provide emotional support, companionship, and encouragement Monitor patient behavior and report any changes to senior staff Assist with meal preparation and ensure proper nutrition Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment Support rehabilitation activities and follow care plans Remind or assist clients with medication as directed Escort clients to appointments or therapy sessions when required Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent (OND or higher is an advantage) Previous experience in caregiving, healthcare, or support work is a plus (but not required) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends if needed What We Offer: Competitive pay On-the-job training Supportive team environment Opportunity for growth within the organization

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  • Actress / Event Interview Host – Part-Time Event Role
    Actress / Event Interview Host – Part-Time Event Role
    8 hours ago
    Full-time
    Union City

    Full job description The Law Offices of Peter N. Davis & Associates is looking for a friendly, energetic, and camera-ready actress or on-camera personality to help create fun event content for our law firm’s community marketing events. This role is ideal for someone with a polished, camera-ready appearance, strong on-camera presence, confidence, and an upbeat personality. The right person should be comfortable speaking with fans, event attendees, and mascots in a fun, family-friendly way. Main Event Location: Brooklyn Cyclones Games 1904 Surf Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11224 Other events may include food festivals, parades, Comic Con, anime conventions, and other community events throughout the NY/NJ area. What You’ll Do: You will attend events on behalf of The Law Offices of Peter N. Davis & Associates and help create engaging video content. This may include interviewing fans, speaking with event attendees, interacting with the team mascot, asking fun questions, and helping bring positive energy to our booth and brand presence. The content will be light, fun, and community-focused. No legal experience is required. Responsibilities: • Interview fans, guests, and event attendees on camera, • Interact with mascots, staff, and community members, • Help create fun short-form video content for social media, • Represent the law firm in a friendly, professional, and family-friendly way, • Bring energy, confidence, and personality to each event, • Follow basic direction from the marketing team, • Actress, performer, host, content creator, model, brand ambassador, or someone comfortable on camera, • Polished and camera-ready appearance, • Strong on-camera presence, • Outgoing, personable, and comfortable approaching people, • Reliable, professional, and easy to work with, • Comfortable working at live events, including baseball games, festivals, parades, Comic Con, and anime conventions, • Do you have any acting, hosting, modeling, brand ambassador, social media, or promotional experience?, • This role involves interviewing fans, event attendees, and mascots in a fun, upbeat way. Does that sound like something you would enjoy?, • Are you comfortable working at Brooklyn Cyclones games at 1904 Surf Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224?, • Are you available for event shifts that are usually 3–5 hours?, • Most events pay $100 for the day, with payment sent by check in the mail. Does that work for you?, • Are you able to bring high energy, confidence, and personality even in busy outdoor event settings?, • Are you comfortable taking direction from a marketing team and doing multiple takes if needed?, • Are you comfortable interacting with sports fans, children, families, mascots, and event staff?, • Do you have reliable transportation to Brooklyn Cyclones games and other events in the NY/NJ area?, • Are you available for occasional events outside of baseball games, such as food festivals, parades, Comic Con, or anime conventions?, • Why do you think you would be a good fit for an on-camera event host role?, • Are you comfortable with the listed compensation?, • What is your Instagram account?

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  • CACFP Monitor
    CACFP Monitor
    10 days ago
    $20–$23 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Job Summary: The monitor is responsible for conducting home inspections of licensed/registered and legally exempt day care providers ensuring standards for health and safety in accordance to state regulations. Primary Responsibilities: • Conduct announced and unannounced home visits as instructed by the director., • Review the meal pattern requirements to ensure proper implementation by the provider., • Assures the proper interpretation and implementation of the infant meal pattern., • Verify license/registration capacity of day care providers., • Review menu records during home inspections., • Ensure foods are prepared and served following food safety guidelines and quality standards., • Provide menu suggestions to encourage variety in foods and preparation methods that are consistent with healthy practices., • Knowing the importance of documenting results of onsite reviews especially when problems are identified., • Knowledge of the procedures for verification of attendance and meal counts., • Identify conditions that pose a potential threat to child safety., • Communicate provider issues with the director., • Comply with sponsoring organization’s policies and procedures., • Ensure that home visit reports are filled out correctly., • Ability to maintain an ethical and professional relationship with providers., • Follow the system for maintaining and reporting all monitoring activities., • AA in social services, nutrition or education, preferred; and/or HS Diploma, • Bilingual in Spanish/English, • Strong written and oral communication skills in Spanish/English, • Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and diverse communication styles, • Must be comfortable with and physically able to visit daycare homes throughout New York City using mass transit (MTA), • Experience with family child care or legally-exempt child care, preferred

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  • Care Manager (Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese)
    Care Manager (Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese)
    18 days ago
    $29.87–$31.93 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Position Summary The Care Manager provides services within the Care Management programs, including Health Home Care Comprehensive Care Management, HCBS Basic Plan Support, and State Paid Care Management services. This position may support Willowbrook Class Members. The core responsibility of the Care Manager is to oversee and coordinate access to services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Care Manager works with the member, their family and/or representative, and providers to develop, implement, and monitor an integrated and person-centered driven Life Plan, following the completion of a comprehensive assessment process. The Life Plan is the foundation upon which service delivery is built. The Life Plan identifies services that meet medical and behavioral health needs, community, social supports, and other necessary services to support them to live their healthiest and most meaningful life. A key function of this role is being a strong advocate in supporting the member to access needed services to reach their identified goals and live a meaningful and quality life. ACA/NY is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization that has been designated as a Care Coordination Organization/Health Home (CCO/HH) by New York State. ACA/NY is dedicated to meeting the needs of people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities by providing comprehensive care management and coordination of service. ACA/NY supports 25,000+ people in its program with support services spanning New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley. Duties & Responsibilities • Deliver person-centered care management services in compliance with regulatory standards and in alignment with the agency’s quality management plan, policies, and standard operating procedures., • Responsible for the completion of a comprehensive assessment/reassessment process., • Identify gaps in service provision and make referrals when appropriate. Advocate on the member’s behalf, to reach their identified goals and live a meaningful and quality life., • Develop, implement, and monitor member Life Plans within required timeframes, by leading an interdisciplinary team planning process, with the person at the center., • Develop strategies that address conflict or disagreements in the person-centered planning process and working with the interdisciplinary team to resolve those conflicts in a timely manner., • Complete all required service documentation with stated timeframes. Ensure all billing critical documentation is present and valid prior to the submission of any billable service documentation., • Maintain the member’s continued eligibility for care management through the completion of an annual Level of Care (Re)Determination, ensuring OPWDD eligibility is maintained, and enrolling in the Home and Community Based (HCBS) waiver., • Identify and access benefits and entitlements (Medicaid, Social Security, SNAP, etc.) when a member is eligible. Ensure existing benefits and other entitlements are maintained., • Ensure a current and accurate information sharing consent is present within the electronic health record and updated as necessary when changes occur or are requested by the member and/or representative., • Coordinates and provides access to high quality healthcare services, inclusive of medical, behavioral health, specialized services. Provides regular communication, monitoring, and action oriented follow up on critical and acute healthcare needs., • Identifies, coordinates, and provides access to preventative and health promotion services as needed., • Coordinates transitional care inclusive of appropriate follow up from inpatient to other settings, discharge planning, facilitating transfers within the healthcare system, residential settings and aging out of childhood services to adult services., • Use health information technology in the delivery of care management services, included but not limited to the use of the electronic health records and programs to facilitate telehealth services for members. Maintain a thorough and accurate electronic health record for all assigned members., • Attend department/team meetings, trainings, supervisions, etc. as scheduled and in accordance with agency practice and policy., • Complete all required trainings within required timeframes., • Travel throughout the designated service area to meet with members as needed in alignment with regulatory standards and to ensure identified needs are met. Travel is required to meet with providers, members of the interdisciplinary team, and accompany members where indicated to necessary appointments., • Identify and follow all incident reporting guidelines and procedures, ensuring the immediate safety of the member., • Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and privacy practices., • Adheres to all policies and standard operating procedures for the delivery of comprehensive care management and ancillary functions of the Care Manager., • Adheres to and upholds ACA/NY’s Code of Conduct., • Perform other duties, as assigned. Qualifications • A Bachelor of Arts or Science degree with two years of relevant experience, or a license as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with one year of relevant experience., • Fluent understanding of community cultural traditions, norms, and practices of Members and their families., • Absolute sense of integrity and personal commitment to serving people with I/DD and their families., • Excellent interpersonal, public speaking, and written communication skills., • Ability to work autonomously., • Demonstrate professionalism, respect, and ability to work in a team environment.

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  • Physical Therapist (PT)
    Physical Therapist (PT)
    29 days ago
    Full-time
    The Bronx

    Physical Therapist (PT) – Full-Time Location: Bronx, NY Setting: State-of-the-Art Adult Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and skilled Physical Therapist (PT) to join our multidisciplinary outpatient rehabilitation team. The PT will evaluate and treat adult patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional impairments in a modern, fully equipped facility. Key Responsibilities  Perform comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, including functional assessments, range of motion, strength, balance, gait, and pain analysis  Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings and physician referrals  Provide therapeutic interventions including: o Therapeutic exercise o Neuromuscular re-education o Manual therapy techniques o Gait and balance training o Functional mobility training o Modalities as appropriate (e.g., electrical stimulation, ultrasound)  Treat conditions including, but not limited to: o Low back pain and radiculopathy o Post-surgical orthopedic conditions o Stroke and neurological disorders o Arthritis and degenerative joint conditions o Balance and fall risk impairments  Utilize advanced rehabilitation equipment and technology in a state-of-the-art setting  Document evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in compliance with payer and regulatory requirements  Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly  Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (PT, OT, SLP, physicians, social workers) to optimize patient care  Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and functional independence  Ensure compliance with New York State Department of Health regulations and facility policies  Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and staff meetings Qualifications  Current New York State license to practice Physical Therapy  Current CPR/BLS certification  Experience in outpatient and/or adult rehabilitation preferred (new graduates welcome with strong clinical rotations) Preferred Skills  Experience in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting  Knowledge of orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation  Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred to serve Bronx community  Ability to manage a full patient caseload efficiently Productivity & Performance Expectations  Maintain a full-time caseload consistent with outpatient productivity standards  Complete timely and accurate documentation to support medical necessity and reimbursement  Demonstrate measurable patient progress and functional outcomes  Adhere to facility scheduling and attendance policies

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  • Teaching Assistant
    Teaching Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    West Bronx, The Bronx

    The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Teacher with providing children ages 3 to 5 years old with a learning environment and experiences which will helps them develop socially, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Supports the implementation of the agency’s school readiness goals and CLASS., • Ensures proper care and supervision of children at all times, the practice of head counts,classroom arrangement, general safety rules,monitoring equipment and working knowledge of wclassroom management., • Assists Teacher with teaching responsibilities and other classroom responsibilities, as assigned, • Ensures child-adult ratio is met at all times, • Prepares snacks and meals for children, as needed., • Cleans and sanitizes all areas of the classroom, including food preparation and eating areas, • Helps children practice good hygiene, including personal cleanliness and diapering, as needed, • Provides input in planning lessons and activities for children, • Assists in gathering classroom observations and other documentation for developmental assessments of children., • Assist with child observation, individualization, lesson plans, attendance, lunch count, parent participation, in-kind contributions, and others as directed, using proper spelling and accurate calculations., • Assists in organizing and maintaining instructional and classroom supplies, • Sets up classrooms for various purposes., • Maintains an organized and developmentally appropriate classroom environment, • Collects documents from parents during drop-off/pick-up time, • Assist parents to organize and implement parent activities; encourage, facilitate, and support parental involvement in all aspects of the Head Start Program., • Provides appropriate customer service to parents, children, and community representatives/members,, • Ability to attend in-service trainings, home visits, parent conferences, etc., • Must have exceptional organizational and time management skills, • Implements agency policies and procedures, • Cooperates with Site Director/CDS and other Service Area Coordinators in planning, supervision and implementation of overall program., • Substitute as needed and when appropriate as instructed by Site Director., • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality program Professional and Ethical Standards, • Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements., • Be honest, reliable and dependable., • Respect and maintain rights and privacy of all staff, parents, and children., • Attend mandated trainings and meetings, and seek out staff development opportunities., • Work as a team member with all staff and maintain a positive work ethic., • Act conscientiously in performing routine duties Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings., • Ability to work as a positive team member., • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations, • Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, Publisher and ChildPlus. Education/Certifications: BA/BS/AAS/CDA preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills. Displays effective time management and multi-tasking skills. Self-motivated, energetic, team player. “MARC Academy and Family Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status”

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  • Residential Coordinator
    Residential Coordinator
    2 months ago
    $52500–$58000 yearly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in the non-profit area Hudson Milestones could be a wonderful organization for you to join! The Residential Coordinator (Group Home Manager) or RC, position requires experience in planning and implementing programs for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It involves quality assurance, training of staff, preparation of programmatic and financial data reports, and personnel related responsibilities. The RC is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation and remaining compliant with agency and state regulations. We are looking for a strong candidate to lead a Hudson County based Group Home. Responsibilities/Requirements include but are not limited to: Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents in the administration of their programs be it contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external, and the like. Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual. Completes and/or reviews and submits all logs, records, forms, schedules, and reports as required by the agency and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Maintains all program files according to agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities specifications. Attends meetings and training as directed by the Director of Residential Services. Ensures nutritional and dietary needs of the clients are met. Ensures maintenance of dietary and nutritional information on clients. Ensures all Individual Habilitation Plans and supporting documentation are implemented and consistent with agency and State philosophy and requirements and monitors same. Supervises maintenance of home and property, assuring safe, clean, and orderly environment. Ensures proper program coverage by staff at all times, consistent with client needs and program budget. Coordinates client health care including scheduling and reporting appointments and treatment. Provides transportation to medical appointments when necessary. Supervises medication dispersion and documentation. Report all unusual incident reports and internal reports Facilitates family and guardian contacts. Directs staff and volunteers in program, providing guidance, role modeling and instruction as needed. Ensures full and comprehensive training and orientation of new staff and substitutes. Completes staff evaluations and new hire probationary logs. Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, supervisors, staff, families, neighbors, professionals and others involved in the program. Maintains, documents, and disperses household funds including petty cash, grocery, client funds, recreation, salary and clothing disbursement. Coordinates daily activity and recreation schedules ensuring follow through and completion. Ensures client development in: A. Self Help Skills B. Community Living C. Social Skills D. Activities of Daily Living Ensures implementation and monitoring of Individual Habilitation Plans, Behavior Support Plans and other training plans required. Participate and ensures accuracy of payroll reporting. Provides transportation for residents as necessary. During off hours, serves as the “On Call” in case of an emergency in order to provide coverage or as directed by the Director of Residential Services. Implements department wide programming as requested by the Director of Residential. Monitors program budget to ensure appropriate expenditures. Coordinates, attends and/or schedules all required meetings relevant to the operation of the residential program as directed by the Director of Residential Services and/or Chief Executive Officer. Provides a consistent means of relaying information from the Administration to staff and vice versa as needed. Works flexible hours as necessary for the benefit of the program. Respects the confidential nature of all information regarding clients and families. Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way. Ensures that a safe and healthy environment is maintained for all clients at all times. Cooperates with the Licensee and any Department staff in any inspection or investigation. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Services and/or the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee. All staff are strongly encouraged to participate in any/all fundraising activities to any extent possible. Each RC is required to work 1 evening, 1 Weekend Day, and 1 overnight per month for staff supervision. Candidates must possess a valid NJ driver's license (or transfer), be 21 and older, pass physical & substance screening, fingerprinting and complete online state mandated training prior to Orientation. EOE V/W/D Position Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field, or Equivalent Valid New Jersey driver’s license (Probationary/Provisional not accepted) Strong written and oral communication skills. Twenty-one years of age or older. Supervisory skills a must. A minimum of three (3) years experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities including individual habilitation plan development, program monitoring and behavioral plan development experience One (1) year experience in a residential program as a Group Home Manager Two (2) years additional experience in a residential program in a supervisory role. EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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