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  • Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    4 days ago
    $29683.45–$37494.51 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: Life Skills Coordinator (Full-Time) - Independence House New Jersey Community Development Corporation New Jersey Community Development Corporation is a multi-faceted community development and social service agency providing opportunities to transform lives in Passaic County. Independence House is a transitional living program for homeless youth and youth aging-out of foster care who are between the ages of 17-21. We are seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Life Skills Coordinator. The responsibilities include: Ensuring the health, welfare, safety and personal development of program individuals by creating a nurturing environment that addresses individual needs and preferences and that promotes the attainment of individual goals and objectives as outlined in the Individual Service Plan (ISP). Implementing Individual Service Plan (ISP) teaching/training schedule Ensuring that ISP goals and objectives are being addressed and that anticipated outcomes are being documented, monitored and met Teaching skills as per the ISP and in accordance with established methods Ensuring the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and quality assurance guidelines. Reviewing the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at the beginning of each shift. Assisting in the arrangement and providing of transportation of residents either through use of agency vehicles or public transportation Providing emergency shift coverage during staff shortages Prospective applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in a human services field with one to three years of experience working with young adults or a High School Diploma with three to seven years of experience working with young adults; excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively independently or as a member of a team; excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; and a valid drivers license. Computer skills are also essential, with experience with Microsoft Word, and Excel, preferred. Attractive salary and benefits package will be provided. Additional Benefits: Eligible employees have access to a 403(b) retirement savings plan; however, there is no employer contribution at this time. If Interested In Applying For This Position Email your resume with a cover note telling us a little about yourself, your skills, and experience to: Human Resources. Please place “Life Skills/Independence House” in the subject line of your email. New Jersey Community Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    5 days ago
    $18 hourly
    Full-time
    Springfield Gardens, Queens

     Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of service and support plans based on individuals' preferences, needs, and interests.  Observes and documents individuals' behavior and responses to programs, support services, and treatments.  Participates in treatment team meetings, communicates and discusses observations, and may suggest alternative programs and services based on individuals' personal preferences.  Helps individuals lead richer lives, participate in the community and recreation programs that strengthen life skills, and develop and maintain positive relationships with peers, family members, and others in the community.  Assists in teaching and reinforcing social skills and acceptable means of dissipating frustration or anger and resolving conflicts and acts as a role model for positive behavior.  Encourages individuals to participate in social, recreational, and leisure activities; and organizes, participates in, and/or supervises such activities.  Transports and/or arranges for the transportation of individuals to social events and accompanies individuals to community activities.  Supports individuals' career, education, and/or employment goals; and may assist in developing educational and vocational skills according to service plans.  Helps individuals keep track of their finances and assists with banking and financial transactions.  Supports individuals' health and wellness, and safety in everyday situations.  Assists and/or instructs individuals in performing personal care and hygiene tasks, such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, dental care, nutrition, and daily living activities.  Teaches individuals basic food preparation, safety, and sanitation skills; supervises and assists in meal planning, food selection, and preparation activities; and feeds or assists in feedings individuals who require assistance. Rev. 10/2021  May administer medications and basic treatments as prescribed; observe and monitor individuals in the self-administration of medication; and take and record individuals' temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rates, and weight.  Monitors and reports significant changes in health status or concerns.  Accompanies individuals to medical, dental, and health-related appointments.  Responds to and assists in crisis and emergency situations following established guidelines, procedures, and first aid techniques.  Maintains and ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for individuals.  Performs, assists, and/or instructs individuals in routine housekeeping, cleaning, and minor maintenance tasks.  Monitors and maintains household supplies and inventories.  Teaches and reinforces fire and safety procedures to individuals; and maintains basic fire and safety equipment. QUALIFICATIONS  High School or equivalent diploma  Basic computer knowledge in all Microsoft Suite applications preferred  Excellent interpersonal and flexibility skills required  Valid, unrestricted NYS Driver’s License in accordance with Agency Standards  Bi Lingual a plus but not required

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  • Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    4 days ago
    $75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Paterson

    Job description: The Program Director oversees all facets of program operations for Hawthorne Supervised Apartment Program, the Supported Living Program and the NJCDC Day Program. The Assistant Director also provides administrative and programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations. Responsibilities: · Ensures overall performance of programs meeting identified outcomes, including expectation of a program culture that is inspiring, nurturing, and supportive · Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates program staff. · Establishes the staff schedule. Reviews and approves staff time sheets, vacation and holiday requests. · Coordinates the referral and admissions process · Coordinates the planning for new residents to move into the residence, including reading records and completing evaluations to determine appropriateness of potential program residents, as well as ensuring that all admission records are in place prior to the move-in date. · Initiates and coordinates the ongoing Individual Habilitation Plan for each resident and ensures that all staff is active participants in the required components of this process. · Monitors the DTR progress for each resident. Tracks progress related to residents’ IHP goals and objectives. · Ensures the timely and thorough completion of program documentation as required by state licensing standards, agency policy and procedures and continuous quality improvement (CQI) guidelines. · Reviews the daily logs, medication logs, communication log, activity sheets, and incident reports at least once every 72 hours to identify any errors, problems, trends, or issues which require intervention. · Provides administrative & programmatic support to the Director of Residential Operations · Works with Director of Residential Operations to ensure that program staff is thoroughly familiar with State licensing standards and policies and procedures of NJCDC’s residential programs. · Assists Director of Residential Operations in new program development, including attending planning meetings. · Cooperates with the Department of Children and Families, Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services and the Office of Licensing during all investigations. Prospective applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in social work or human services field preferred and three years experience in residential setting; demonstrated experience working with developmentally disabled; excellent organizational skills; self-starter; ability to work independently; ability to multi-task; Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and a valid, clean New Jersey driver’s license.

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  • Clinical Research Coordinator
    Clinical Research Coordinator
    5 days ago
    Full-time
    Morrisania, The Bronx

    Our Research facility/Urgent Care is looking for a full time Clinical Data Coordinator for various ongoing studies. The applicant must have good communication & organizational skills. The applicant must: Collect and document patient and regulatory data with exceptional attention to detail, submitting data promptly to appropriate persons or databases involved in research study. Ensures all data is accurate and entered in a timely manner. Works with research team to resolve all queries. Assists in the activities related to clinical research studies including but not limited to answering phone calls, screening participants for eligibility, registering subjects with sponsoring agency, administering lifestyle questionnaires. Facilitate and attend monitor meetings. Assists the PI in development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately train individuals involved in the conduct of the study around issues related to (but not limited to) protocol requirements, schedule of visits, execution of research plan. Maintains documentation of training. Assists Principal Investigator to assure that all key personnel or persons ‘engaged’ in the research project have met training requirements in accordance with federal regulations and university and sponsoring agency policies and procedures. Prepares and submits all protocol applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and informed consent documents for SRC and IRB review and approval. Establish and maintain regular communication with study team, study sponsor, and applicable regulatory agencies to ensure all required information is communicated. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years related experience; or combination of equivalent education/Clinical Research experience. Work Remotely No Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Bronx, NY 10456 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY 10456: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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  • CAREGIVER with LICENSE
    CAREGIVER with LICENSE
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Long Island City, Queens

    Urgently Hiring! It’s more than just a job! We are looking for YOU to make a difference in someones life! Come join us! We are a Great Place to Work at! Our goal at Senior Helpers of Central Queens is to help seniors age with dignity. Senior Helpers of Central Queens culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements and respect. The Caregiver is responsible for providing professional care giving services to our clients and to help clients maintain their independence while assisting them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services. Pay $23.00 Per Hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with medical limitations or disabilities to perform the Essential Responsibilities. * Assist with personal care activities including: • Baths (sponge, tub, shower and bed bath), • Oral hygiene, • Basic skin care and foot care, • Grooming of hair (shampoo and combing), shaving, and ordinary care of nails, • Toileting, • Catheter and Colostomy care (Empty Only), • Transferring (bed to chair, wheelchair and shower, etc.), • Dressing and undressing, • Change diaper/brief, • Ambulation, • Medication assistance/reminder, • Assist with home exercise plan, • Assist with household tasks necessary to the client’s health care needs, including:, • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, • Assisting in feeding client, as appropriate, • Light housekeeping of client’s environment, including linens and making bed, • Laundering client’s clothing and bedding, • Assisting clients with shopping, • Use equipment and supplies safely., • Engage with client in conversation, hobbies, activities, board games and other types of proper activities for the client., • Monitor, observe, and encourage range of motion exercises and other procedures as instructed by any professional staff., • Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for the client’s care., • Report any changes in client’s condition to the Supervisor., • Document care provided consistent with agency requirements., • A demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clients and supervisors., • Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control., • Good comprehension and communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through verbal and written communication., • Must demonstrate enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty., • Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect., • Ability to communicate with clients and to remain calm under stress., • Demonstrated ability to operate safely in the workplace., • Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior needs to be involved in decision making., • Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges., • High school diploma or educational equivalent., • Must have at least one year of experience working in home health care., • Must meet NY state requirements for Caregiving services., • Must have safe and reliable transportation to go to and from the client’s location and/or facilities and have a vehicle available during assignments in order to assist clients with shopping needs if required., • Must be available to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays., • Must be current /not expired HHA Certified., • Must have an active driver's license, • Able to lift, move, and assist clients. If you feel you cannot safely lift the client, please notify the office immediately., • Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle., • Able to communicate with others to accurately exchange information., • Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, phone, etc., • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner., • Able to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.

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  • Education Specialist
    Education Specialist
    1 month ago
    $24–$27 hourly
    Full-time
    Forest Hills, Queens

    We are seeking an Education Specialist to support the Queens Childcare Network (QCCN). The primary role of the Education Specialist is to build strengths-based relationships within our network of licensed in-home childcare providers. This role focuses on guiding and supporting our family or group family daycare providers by coaching them on play-based instruction in accordance with Department of Education (DOE) curriculum. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serve on a team supporting a network of regulated in-home childcare providers serving 500+ children ranging in infancy to 12 years of age., • Assist in the launching of a new NYC DOE contract for the EarlyLearn and 3K Programs., • Provide effective guidance to ensure effective services to QCH's 45+ affiliated family and group family childcare providers., • Collaborate with the QCCN Education Director, Family Support Worker, and Health Monitors to meet the needs of all children and families., • Provide twice monthly strength-based practice-based coaching to up to 17 affiliated providers as they implement a mixed-age curriculum., • Adapt and provide guidance to affiliated providers on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum for mixed-age group settings that meets the individual needs of all children., • Review and adapt appropriate curriculum with affiliated providers that foster hands-on developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interactions with all children., • Assist affiliated providers gathering observations of children and entering child assessment data in a timely manner and support its use for curriculum and lesson planning., • Document all coaching sessions aligned with the DOE’s Early Childhood Framework for Quality (EFQ)., • Assist in ongoing outreach, enrollment, and all other administrative tasks., • Support QCCN Education Director in coordinating all required professional learning days throughout the year., • Maintain relationships with community partners who provide mental health, special needs, and other support services for all affiliated providers and families., • Participate in weekly Network team meetings and applicable NYC DOE Trainings and Meetings., • Assist in the facilitation of monthly Network Professional Learning/Development sessions., • BA/BS in Early Childhood or Infant/Toddler Studies; Master’s degree preferred; Comparable Social Work, Psychology or Human Service education also accepted;, • Bilingual English/Spanish: verbal, reading & written fluency (preferred);, • Computer literate: Microsoft Word, Excel, & Teams; and Zoom (required);, • Experience teaching or serving children under age 5 (required);, • As indicated, ability to work effectively from home or another remote location with consistent Wifi, privacy and utilization of agency communication and learning tools (required);, • As indicated, ability to efficiently travel within QCH Network (Queens, NY) catchment area and conduct on site coaching sessions at designated in-home daycares (required);, • Exceptional time management skills; Ability to multitask; Must be a team player (required);, • Cultural sensitivity; Respect for the unique backgrounds of all QCCN providers and families (required);

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