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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.

Job Title: Teacher Assistant Schedule: 20-25hours per week - IN Person - STATEN ISLAND, NY Job Type: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly Pay Rate: $16 to $20 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances) ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director and Teacher in Charge the Teacher Assistant will be responsible for the organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Teacher Assistant will be providing educational and engaging activities in safe environment for all of our participants within our after school childcare program. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): · Manage groups of participants · Lead and/or assist in the implementation of curriculum plans · Facilitate a safe and productive learning environment for youth · Create a fun and visually appealing environment for youth · Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors · Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors · Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants · Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies · Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health, DYCD and UAU · Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS: · High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required · Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred · 1+ year experience working with children, preferred · Must have a valid drivers license. · Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective · Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures and age ranges · Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DOE, DYCD and UAU · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Strong problem solving and mathematical skills · Excellent organizational and time management skills · Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed · Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes · Works well independently with minimal supervision, in addition to working in a professional atmosphere alongside youth between the ages of 5 and 11. · Detail-oriented and thorough. · Ability to interact with staff, families and participates while remaining professional, polite, and courteous. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. · Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. · Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions). · Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder. · Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time. · May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day. · The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. · The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer).