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Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking Per Diem Residential Assistants for our Newark Temporary Housing/Hotel Riviera Program, located in Newark, NJ. Job Duties: • The Residential Assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained., • The Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers., • He or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants. Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM, 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM Job Requirements: • High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of related experience preferred OR Visit our website Internal Applicants jhabTqHsRh

Job DescriptionBenefits: The Childrens Waiver Service Program: provides an array of individualized services that maintain the child in the community, by reducing the need for residential treatment and hospitalization of children with a serious emotional disturbance, developmental disability, medical fragility. WSP position is held on a per diem bases. Services are rendered on evenings and weekends Description: The Waiver Service Provider (WSP) will provide services to enrich and improve the life of the enrolled child. Waiver services can be offered to the child, the caregivers, and other involved family members. Services are held primarily in the childs home and or community. Level 1 Services: Community Habilitation Services: Covers Face- Face services and supports related to the childs acquisition, maintenance, and enhancement of skills necessary to perform activities to Daily Living Skills Respite Services offers the family some personal time off where the child goes into the community. The WSP will engage in activities which foster the child's various service goals Caregiver Family Supports and Services offers the family/caregiver concrete services as well as education on resources available to them to enhance the child's interaction with other children, family members and people in the community Level 2 Services: Prevocational Services are designed to prepare youth 14 and over to engage in paid work, volunteer work or career exploration Supportive Employment Service support employment services aids participants as they perform in a work setting Level 3 Services Community Self Advocacy Training and Supports provides family, caregiver and collateral contacts education, techniques and resources to better respond to the childs behavior and diagnosis in and out of the community Qualification: Level 1 A minimum of a High School diploma with experience serving children with disabilities in a professional or personal capacity Level 2 All level one requirement in addition to an Associate's degree plus 1 years of experience working with young adults Level 3 Master's degree in Education Social Work, Psychology or Human Services field with 1 year of applicable experience or a Bachelor's degree with 2 of applicable experience Excellent written, computer literacy (all major software) and verbal communication skills

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. The Park Slope Shelter for Women serves 100 MICA (mentally ill chemical abusing) women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. Position: Per Diem Shift Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: 1402 8th Ave Brooklyn, NY 11215 What The Per Diem Shift Supervisor Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Must remain on-site to always provide supervisory coverage, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor, • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Comply with all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Input client data using DHS’ CARES database, as needed., • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Ensure regulatory compliance is met per NYS DHS, NYS OTDA, NYC FDNY, NYC Dept. of Health, NYC Coalition for the Homeless, etc, is adhered (i.e., logbook entries, bed checks, client belongings, security, client care, medication, etc)., • Ensure security and residential aide and social service staff conduct new client orientation within 24 hours of entry into the facility., • Ensure the safety and security of operations of the facility by maintaining adequate staffing levels., • Must remain on-site to always provide supervisory coverage, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor., • Ensure inventory of security equipment is up to date., • Ensure security of valuables and medications in safe/cabinet., • Retrieve, observe and document client’s self-administration of medications, as appropriate., • Utilize performance management systems to encourage the ongoing communication process with direct staff to develop, enhance, sustain, and improve the employees’ work performance., • Manage and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the facility ensuring programming, rounds, and client care services are occurring., • Implement strategies for effective team performance., • Professionally respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies and/or incidents and interview all parties, analyze, collect data, document and report the situation., • Resolve individual conflicts and disputes between staff or clients in a respectful and solution-based manner., • Lead and participate in program meetings as requested., • Engage clients to address issues that arise on the shift and document and communicate via written logs, face-to-face meetings etc. to ensure appropriate staff are aware., • Monitor clients’ safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced daily., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff., • Review and sign time sheets., • In the absence of adequate staffing, will have direct service/program responsibility in addition to the above., • Enforce and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy and respond to community concerns when appropriate., • May coordinate and facilitate groups and trainings, • May develop content for client programming to maximize contract goals and performance targets., • May conduct initial intake or initial and/or periodic assessments of clients, • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May reach out and market the program to the community to obtain resources for clients. Status: Per Diem CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR Swq8pGqqxM

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Rising Up Men’s Shelter is a 141 bed men’s employment shelter located in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. This shelter will provide an array of services with a strong focus on connections for residents to achieve stable employment to lead to permanent housing. Position: Per Diem Shift Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: 39 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY,11211 What The Per Diem Shift Supervisor Does: Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality. • Must remain on-site to always provide supervisory coverage, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor, • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Input client data using DHS’ CARES database, as needed., • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Ensure regulatory compliance is met per NYS DHS, NYS OTDA, NYC FDNY, NYC Dept. of Health, NYC Coalition for the Homeless, etc, is adhered to. (i.e., logbook entries, bed checks, client belongings, security, client care, medication, etc)., • Ensure security and residential aide and social service staff conduct new client orientation within 24 hours of entry into the facility., • Ensure the safety and security of operations of the facility by maintaining adequate staffing levels., • Must remain on-site to always provide supervisory coverage, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor., • Ensure inventory of security equipment is up to date., • Ensure security of valuables and medications in safe/cabinet., • Retrieve, observe and document client’s self-administration of medications, as appropriate., • Utilize performance management systems to encourage the ongoing communication process with direct staff to develop, enhance, sustain, and improve the employees’ work performance., • Manage and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the facility ensuring programming, rounds, and client care services are occurring., • Implement strategies for effective team performance., • Professionally respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies and/or incidents and interview all parties, analyze, collect data, document and report the situation., • Resolve individual conflicts and disputes between staff or clients in a respectful and solution-based manner., • Lead and participate in program meetings as requested., • Engage clients to address issues that arise on the shift and document and communicate via written logs, face to-face meetings etc. to ensure appropriate staff are aware., • Monitor clients’ safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced daily., • Overcome resistance to change from clients, direct reporting staff, and supervisors/funders., • Prepare performance appraisals for direct reporting staff., • Review and sign time sheets., • In the absence of adequate staffing, will have direct service/program responsibility in addition to the above., • Enforce and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy and respond to community concerns when appropriate., • May coordinate and facilitate groups and trainings, • May develop content for client programming to maximize contract goals and performance targets., • May conduct initial intake or initial and/or periodic assessments of clients, • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May reach out and market the program to the community to obtain resources for clients., • Task may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over a period. Minimum Education/Experience Required: • 3 years applicable experience, • Must obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification., • Must obtain and maintain certification in overdose prevention., • Must obtain and maintain F-80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification Compensation: $25 hourly Status: Per Diem CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR jBfRx3tM0m

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Evergreen Family Residence is funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services and offers families a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe and drug-free facility. It provides comprehensive case management services to 51 families in a transitional residence program for homeless families. The five story facility has rooms for various sizes, common areas and provides on-site security and socials services to stabilize their conditions in order to successfully transition into permanent housing. Position: Per Diem Shift Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Manager Location: 1144 Evergreen Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472 What The Per Diem Shift Supervisor Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Input client data using DHS’ CARES database, as needed., • Communicate effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Ensure regulatory compliance is met per NYS DHS, NYS OTDA, NYC FDNY, NYC Dept. of Health, NYC Coalition for the Homeless, etc, is adhered to. (i.e., log book entries, bed checks, client belongings, security, client care, medication, etc)., • Ensure security and residential aide and social service staff conduct new client orientation within 24 hours of entry into the facility., • Ensure the safety and security of operations of the facility by maintaining adequate staffing levels., • Must remain on-site to provide supervisory coverage at all times, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor., • Ensure inventory of security equipment is up to date., • Ensure security of valuables and medications in safe/cabinet., • Retrieve, observe and document client’s self-administration of medications, as appropriate., • Manage and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the shift ensuring programming, rounds, and client care services are occurring., • Professionally respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies and/or incidents and interview all parties, analyze, collect data, document and report the situation., • Resolve individual conflicts and disputes between staff or clients in a respectful and solution based manner., • Participate in program meetings as requested., • Engage clients to address issues that arise on the shift and document and communicate via written logs, face-to-face meetings etc. to ensure appropriate staff are aware., • Monitor clients’ safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced daily., • Overcome resistance to change from clients., • Provide all required information for shift reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • In the absence of adequate staffing, will have direct service/program responsibility in addition to the above., • Enforce and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy and respond to community concerns when appropriate., • May conduct initial intake or initial and/or periodic assessments of clients, • May reach out and market the program to the community in order to obtain resources for clients. Minimum Education/Experience Required: • HS Diploma or GED and 3 years applicable experience, or Associate’s degree (A.A.) and 2 years applicable experience, or Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience. Other Requirements: • Must be responsive and available to work on-call shifts as needed., • First Aid/CPR certification preferred., • Certification in overdose prevention preferred., • F-80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification preferred., • CPI (Crisis Prevention) certified preferred., • Bi-lingual preferred. Compensation:$25.00 hourly When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Per Diem CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR vM0GtCW0eA

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. The Gathering Place is a Brooklyn Drop-In Center serving 125 homeless men and women 18 years and older. Position: Per Diem Shift Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: 2402 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 What The Per Diem Shift Supervisor Does: • Maintain professional relationships with clients and client confidentiality., • Practice Universal Precautions/Standard Protocol & Procedures., • Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Input client data using DHS’ CARES database, as needed., • Communicate effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Ensure regulatory compliance is met per NYS DHS, NYS OTDA, NYC FDNY, NYC Dept. of Health, NYC Coalition for the Homeless, etc, is adhered to. (i.e., log book entries, bed checks, client belongings, security, client care, medication, etc)., • Ensure security and residential aide and social service staff conduct new client orientation within 24 hours of entry into the facility., • Ensure the safety and security of operations of the facility by maintaining adequate staffing levels., • Must remain on-site to provide supervisory coverage at all times, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor., • Ensure inventory of security equipment is up to date., • Ensure security of valuables and medications in safe/cabinet., • Retrieve, observe and document client’s self-administration of medications, as appropriate., • Manage and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the shift ensuring programming, rounds, and client care services are occurring., • Professionally respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies and/or incidents and interview all parties, analyze, collect data, document and report the situation., • Resolve individual conflicts and disputes between staff or clients in a respectful and solution based manner., • Participate in program meetings as requested., • Engage clients to address issues that arise on the shift and document and communicate via written logs, face-to-face meetings etc. to ensure appropriate staff are aware., • Monitor clients’ safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced daily., • Overcome resistance to change from clients., • Provide all required information for shift reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • In the absence of adequate staffing, will have direct service/program responsibility in addition to the above., • Enforce and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy and respond to community concerns when appropriate., • May conduct initial intake or initial and/or periodic assessments of clients, • Must be responsive and available to work on-call shifts as needed., • First Aid/CPR certification preferred., • Certification in overdose prevention preferred., • F-80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification preferred., • CPI (Crisis Prevention) certified preferred. Status: Per-Diem CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR fKUM1VnPK0

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. CAMBA’s Opportunity House (COH) is a 62 bed men’s general population shelter funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services located in downtown Brooklyn. COH offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless men are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. Position: Per Diem Supervisor Reports To: Assistant Program Director Location: 59-65 Prince Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 What The Per Diem Supervisor Does: • Input client data using DHS’ CARES database, as needed., • Communicate effectively with clients, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Ensure regulatory compliance is met per NYS DHS, NYS OTDA, NYC FDNY, NYC Dept. of Health, NYC Coalition for the Homeless, etc, is adhered to. (i.e., log book entries, bed checks, client belongings, security, client care, medication, etc)., • Ensure security and residential aide and social service staff conduct new client orientation within 24 hours of entry into the facility., • Ensure the safety and security of operations of the facility by maintaining adequate staffing levels., • Must remain on-site to provide supervisory coverage at all times, including lunch breaks, when working shifts as the only on-site Shift Supervisor., • Ensure inventory of security equipment is up to date., • Ensure security of valuables and medications in safe/cabinet., • Retrieve, observe and document client’s self-administration of medications, as appropriate., • Manage and coordinate the day-to-day functions of the shift ensuring programming, rounds, and client care services are occurring., • Professionally respond to complaints, incidents and emergencies and/or incidents and interview all parties, analyze, collect data, document and report the situation., • Resolve individual conflicts and disputes between staff or clients in a respectful and solution based manner., • Participate in program meetings as requested., • Engage clients to address issues that arise on the shift and document and communicate via written logs, face-to-face meetings etc. to ensure appropriate staff are aware., • Monitor clients’ safety and ensure safety policies and procedures are practiced daily., • Overcome resistance to change from clients., • Provide all required information for shift reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • In the absence of adequate staffing, will have direct service/program responsibility in addition to the above., • Enforce and adhere to the Good Neighbor Policy and respond to community concerns when appropriate., • May conduct initial intake or initial and/or periodic assessments of clients, • Must be responsive and available to work on-call shifts as needed., • First Aid/CPR certification preferred., • Certification in overdose prevention preferred., • F-80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification preferred., • CPI (Crisis Prevention) certified preferred., • TB testing required When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Status: Per Diem CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR wV16LuGxql

Job Description Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). Program Description The Residential Crisis Support program, or “The Respite,” is a residential mental health crisis, alternative-to-hospitalization program offering short-term Peer-led care in a friendly and supportive home-like environment. Guests are provided with the opportunity to learn and practice recovery and relapse prevention skills to support their current mental health crisis and to provide more effective tools to cope with future crises and avoid hospital-based care. Recovery-oriented services are provided 24-hours a day and include peer support, self-advocacy education and self-help training while supporting guests to maintain their established daily activities such as visiting with friends, attending a doctor or other appointments or going to work or school. Guests are encouraged to participate in the operations of the residence, including working together to prepare communal meals. The maximum length of stay is 28 days. Position Overview The Per Diem Respite Worker is responsible for all tasks related to the program’s daily operation including providing individual and group-based supports to the guests, meal planning and preparation, and processing and preparing for referrals, intakes, and discharges. Key Performance Indicators All key performance indicators below are expected to be met fully. • Assigned guests have one progress note per day reflecting appropriate peer support., • Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access., • Have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully – required., • Previous professional experience in the behavioral health field - preferred., • A respect for and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis – required., • Commitment to recovery orientated practice and the ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery., • NYS Peer Certification, or provisional level within 90 days of hire and full certification within one year of hire – required., • Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED) –required., • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines., • Strong analytical ability., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Be creative and flexible., • Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel., • Show initiative and be responsible forfollow through., • Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Available to workdays, evenings, overnights, weekends and cover holidays as assigned – required., • Able to navigate several flights of stairs repeatedly during shift – required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on . Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

Job Description Location Brooklyn 11223 Schedule On-call/Per-diem Essential Job Functions with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) DSP provide observations, evaluations, and reports to other team members to ensure and/or record an individual’s progress toward treatment/habilitation goals. In accordance with habilitative plans, they guide and teach individuals to develop skills required for a more independent lifestyle. Incumbents may take a lead role in one or more of the following duties within a work site. Duties may be performed in several or all of the following areas: Personal Care • Teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; assists in bathing, dental care, hair and nail care, personal hygiene, toileting, incontinence care, menstrual care, and grooming routines as necessary., • Teaches and assists individuals in dressing, clothing selection, storage, laundering and repair of clothing and accessories; helps them to shop for clothing., • Teaches and assists in proper use and care of shavers and razors, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioner., • Administers and teaches individuals first aid treatments; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and performs other health-related techniques as required., • Takes, records, reports temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rate, weight, and other significant symptoms/health-related occurrences; aids developmentally disabled individuals in understanding, recording, and reporting such factors., • Maintains confidentiality of information., • Reports unusual incidents and physical or behavioral symptoms promptly and accurately to the supervisor., • Applies valid and accepted limits for inappropriate behavior and helps control and restrain individuals with challenging behaviors in their care., • Administers prescribed medications and treatments; teaches, observes, reports problems and progress in self-administration of medications programs; assists individuals in achieving more independence in administration of medications; teaches use of skin care lotions, topical ointments, eye and ear drops and assists in their use as needed., • Assists individuals in eating who cannot feed themselves independently., • Teaches individuals to eat in a family-style setting; models and teaches mealtime socialization skills. Under the direction of the appropriate level supervisor, the DSP performs various tasks and duties to assure that the living environment is properly maintained and kept in a clean, neat and orderly condition. • Performs/teaches developmentally disabled individuals routine housekeeping duties such as dusting, washing floors and walls, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming rugs., • Assists developmentally disabled individuals in bed making., • Follows safety procedures in living unit by mopping up spills, reporting unsafe conditions, teaches and reinforces fire safety procedures. Checks to see that fire exits are clear, night-lights and exit signs on, windows locked, etc., • Stores supplies and assures that storage areas are kept in a neat and orderly condition., • Responsible for storage and replacement of linens., • May assist in various household inventories., • Performs/teaches minor and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, fuses, replacement of faucet washers; and obtains repair services for appliances., • Performs/teaches routine removal of trash, cleaning of trash containers, ashtrays, etc., • Teaches/performs outdoor maintenance tasks and repairs of residence, yard, garden, walks; reports need for or obtains repair services for automobiles, vans, mowers, etc., • Checks fire equipment and reports any malfunction., • Teaches and reinforces use of a variety of communication skills., • Guides individuals through motor exercises designed to increase physical coordinative functions., • Teaches and reinforces principles of human growth and development, including human sexuality, as determined by each person's developmental level and program plan., • Teaches acceptable work habits, e.g., punctuality, dress and grooming, to enable individuals to develop readiness for work outside the home, or in support of individuals' habilitative goals., • Accompanies developmentally disabled individuals to community activities including worksites, cultural, religious and social events, day programs, and visits to health practitioners; aids them in developing awareness and use of community resources and in interacting with others., • Provides support for maximum community integration., • Transports/arranges for transport of individuals to community events; and aids them in development of their mobility skills., • Maintains an adequate supply of and accounting of personal clothing and possessions., • Teaches money management principles to developmentally disabled individuals; and completes/aids in completion of banking activities., • Provides an accurate accounting of all financial transactions made on behalf of individuals in their care., • Helps developmentally disabled individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, with others in their families, and with others in the community. Aids in explaining feelings, resolving conflicts, teaching/reinforcing acceptable means of dissipating frustration, and anger., • If pets are in the home, teaches/assists with their feeding, grooming, and care., • Teaches/supervises/participates in a variety of leisure and recreational activities, crafts projects, seasonal and permanent home decoration; assists in planning, supervising and conducting holiday celebrations selected by residents and staff., • May accompany developmentally disabled individuals to dances, camping trips, swimming, horseback riding, basketball, or other sports; assists in selection and teaching of appropriate community inclusion leisure activities., • Observes and reports on behavior and specific responses to programming, medication, interpersonal relationships, etc., • Actively participates at staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reaction to various therapy programs., • At meetings, may suggest alternative programs or procedures based on experience with the individual’s habilitation plan., • Records all significant behavioral responses in prescribed format., • Participates in the development of individual program and habilitation plans., • May be asked to assist in the orientation and training of other staff., • Knowledge of policies and procedures of OPWDD, as well as state and federal regulations as they apply to the care and treatment of the developmentally disabled., • Knowledge of active treatment programs as they relate to the developmentally disabled., • Currently AMAP certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently SCIP-R certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently CPR and First Aid certified or able to become certified within six months, • Direct Care experience with people with mental and/or physical disabilities. AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR/SFA certified.

Job Description Location Brooklyn 11203 Schedule On-call/Per-diem Essential Job Functions with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) DSP provide observations, evaluations, and reports to other team members to ensure and/or record an individual’s progress toward treatment/habilitation goals. In accordance with habilitative plans, they guide and teach individuals to develop skills required for a more independent lifestyle. Incumbents may take a lead role in one or more of the following duties within a work site. Duties may be performed in several or all of the following areas: Personal Care • Teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; assists in bathing, dental care, hair and nail care, personal hygiene, toileting, incontinence care, menstrual care, and grooming routines as necessary., • Teaches and assists individuals in dressing, clothing selection, storage, laundering and repair of clothing and accessories; helps them to shop for clothing., • Teaches and assists in proper use and care of shavers and razors, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioner., • Administers and teaches individuals first aid treatments; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and performs other health-related techniques as required., • Takes, records, reports temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rate, weight, and other significant symptoms/health-related occurrences; aids developmentally disabled individuals in understanding, recording, and reporting such factors., • Maintains confidentiality of information., • Reports unusual incidents and physical or behavioral symptoms promptly and accurately to the supervisor., • Applies valid and accepted limits for inappropriate behavior and helps control and restrain individuals with challenging behaviors in their care., • Administers prescribed medications and treatments; teaches, observes, reports problems and progress in self-administration of medications programs; assists individuals in achieving more independence in administration of medications; teaches use of skin care lotions, topical ointments, eye and ear drops and assists in their use as needed., • Assists individuals in eating who cannot feed themselves independently., • Teaches individuals to eat in a family-style setting; models and teaches mealtime socialization skills. Under the direction of the appropriate level supervisor, the DSP performs various tasks and duties to assure that the living environment is properly maintained and kept in a clean, neat and orderly condition. • Performs/teaches developmentally disabled individuals routine housekeeping duties such as dusting, washing floors and walls, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming rugs., • Assists developmentally disabled individuals in bed making., • Follows safety procedures in living unit by mopping up spills, reporting unsafe conditions, teaches and reinforces fire safety procedures. Checks to see that fire exits are clear, night-lights and exit signs on, windows locked, etc., • Stores supplies and assures that storage areas are kept in a neat and orderly condition., • Responsible for storage and replacement of linens., • May assist in various household inventories., • Performs/teaches minor and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, fuses, replacement of faucet washers; and obtains repair services for appliances., • Performs/teaches routine removal of trash, cleaning of trash containers, ashtrays, etc., • Teaches/performs outdoor maintenance tasks and repairs of residence, yard, garden, walks; reports need for or obtains repair services for automobiles, vans, mowers, etc., • Checks fire equipment and reports any malfunction., • Teaches and reinforces use of a variety of communication skills., • Guides individuals through motor exercises designed to increase physical coordinative functions., • Teaches and reinforces principles of human growth and development, including human sexuality, as determined by each person's developmental level and program plan., • Teaches acceptable work habits, e.g., punctuality, dress and grooming, to enable individuals to develop readiness for work outside the home, or in support of individuals' habilitative goals., • Accompanies developmentally disabled individuals to community activities including worksites, cultural, religious and social events, day programs, and visits to health practitioners; aids them in developing awareness and use of community resources and in interacting with others., • Provides support for maximum community integration., • Transports/arranges for transport of individuals to community events; and aids them in development of their mobility skills., • Maintains an adequate supply of and accounting of personal clothing and possessions., • Teaches money management principles to developmentally disabled individuals; and completes/aids in completion of banking activities., • Provides an accurate accounting of all financial transactions made on behalf of individuals in their care., • Helps developmentally disabled individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, with others in their families, and with others in the community. Aids in explaining feelings, resolving conflicts, teaching/reinforcing acceptable means of dissipating frustration, and anger., • If pets are in the home, teaches/assists with their feeding, grooming, and care., • Teaches/supervises/participates in a variety of leisure and recreational activities, crafts projects, seasonal and permanent home decoration; assists in planning, supervising and conducting holiday celebrations selected by residents and staff., • May accompany developmentally disabled individuals to dances, camping trips, swimming, horseback riding, basketball, or other sports; assists in selection and teaching of appropriate community inclusion leisure activities., • Observes and reports on behavior and specific responses to programming, medication, interpersonal relationships, etc., • Actively participates at staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reaction to various therapy programs., • At meetings, may suggest alternative programs or procedures based on experience with the individual’s habilitation plan., • Records all significant behavioral responses in prescribed format., • Participates in the development of individual program and habilitation plans., • May be asked to assist in the orientation and training of other staff., • Knowledge of policies and procedures of OPWDD, as well as state and federal regulations as they apply to the care and treatment of the developmentally disabled., • Knowledge of active treatment programs as they relate to the developmentally disabled., • Currently AMAP certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently SCIP-R certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently CPR and First Aid certified or able to become certified within six months, • Direct Care experience with people with mental and/or physical disabilities. AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR/SFA certified.

Job Description Introduction to Company: NeuSpark PDS provides person-centered, community-based supports for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through a range of residential, day, and community services, we empower people to lead meaningful, self-directed lives with dignity and purpose. Our programs are built around each person’s unique strengths, goals, and needs promoting independence, inclusion, and active participation in community life. NeuSpark PDS’s supports foster choice, connection, and personal growth, while also addressing physical and medical needs with care and respect. At NeuSpark PDS, we don’t just support individuals, we amplify their voices, celebrate their potential, and help spark brighter futures. Position Summary: The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their Personal Outcomes. This includes working with them to develop daily living, professional and informed decision-making skills while also supporting their health and safety. Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions: • Provide basic training in Activities for Daily Living, including toileting, bathing, and eating skills, while ensuring a supportive and conducive learning environment., • Make suggestions for further training., • Ensures all aspects of the individual’s developmental needs are addressed including behavior management, communication, nutritional well-being, medical care and socialization., • Ensure the cleanliness of the residence and program areas as they are used throughout the day., • Prepare, along with engaging individuals in the preparation of meals, serving and clean up after meals., • Encourage positive interactions and community integration by fostering relationships with housemates, staff, neighbors, and participating in neighborhood activities that promote learning and social engagement.", • Take individuals to various recreational and community inclusive activities throughout the day., • Administers and documents medication administration as per AMAP training and Doctor’s orders., • Notifies site nurse/management of any changes in medication, consumer condition or health., • Handle emergencies as they occur and notify appropriate supervisor/management and staff., • Reports all consumer injuries, incidents, concerns and events to management immediately., • Intervenes when needed to protect individuals., • In absence of Program Director, uses Agency/Program protocol to notify next appropriate Administrator., • Attend all staff meetings., • Maintains all required certifications and licensure – AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, NYS Driver’s License (for all positions)., • Transports clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle operated by a PDS approved driver., • Performs housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands., • Always communicate in a respectful manner with all people including the people we support, supervisors, other valued team members, and members of the community., • Complies fully with NeuSpark PDS’s confidentiality policies by holding in strictest confidence all information pertaining to members, residents, the people we support and their families, clients, providers, contractors, and employees., • Meets all safety training requirements; adheres to all safety policies and reports any and all unsafe conditions; takes measures to prevent accidents and/or eliminate conditions that pose a safety or health risk., • Meets all job requirements for participating in or delivering training. Qualifications: • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required, • Experience: Experience performing related job duties preferred, • Specialized Training, Licenses, Certifications: Not required, training will be provided upon hire as needed, • Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:, • 18 years of age or older, • Proficient computer skills preferred, • Proficient writing skills with grasp of basic grammar and spelling, • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with flexibility, keeping others informed and anticipating needs is essential, • Must be efficient, well organized, and have excellent communication skills, • Other Requirements: This role is performed in-person, some travel in an agency vehicle is required from agency drivers. Physical Requirements: • Employee is required to sit, walk and stand for prolonged period of time (at least 8 hours), • Employee is required to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, • Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, • Employee is required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or stand on a stool as needed Job Availability: Full-time, Part-time, Per Diem Shifts Available: Daytime, Afternoon and Overnight Residential Locations: Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Brighton Beach, Canarsie, Dyker Heights, Flatbush, Hamilton Heights, Red Hook, Riverdale, Sheepshead Bay, Washington Heights, Williamsburg The Pay Range for this job is $18.03 to $21.00. This range is based on what NeuSpark PDS reasonably believes it will pay an employee as for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors, including, but not limited to, an individual’s experience, qualifications, longevity at PDS, geographic location, relevant skills, and other factors permitted under federal, state, and local laws. NeuSpark PDS offers comprehensive benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits include transit, parking, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a 403(b) plan. Generous PTO policy includes vacation, sick and personal leave time, as well as 13 paid holidays.NeuSpark PDS offers comprehensive benefits coverage, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Additional benefits include transit, parking, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a 403(b) plan. Generous PTO policy includes vacation, sick and personal leave time, as well as 13 paid holidays. NeuSpark PDS is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful environment for our employees, contractors, and the diverse individuals and families we serve. We value diversity in our workplace because teams are stronger when people bring different perspectives and experiences. NeuSpark PDS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. All employees and contractors are responsible for maintaining a culture free from discrimination and harassment by treating others with empathy, kindness, and respect.

Job Description Location Brooklyn 11236 Schedule On-call/Per-diem Essential Job Functions with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) DSP provide observations, evaluations, and reports to other team members to ensure and/or record an individual’s progress toward treatment/habilitation goals. In accordance with habilitative plans, they guide and teach individuals to develop skills required for a more independent lifestyle. Incumbents may take a lead role in one or more of the following duties within a work site. Duties may be performed in several or all of the following areas: Personal Care • Teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; assists in bathing, dental care, hair and nail care, personal hygiene, toileting, incontinence care, menstrual care, and grooming routines as necessary., • Teaches and assists individuals in dressing, clothing selection, storage, laundering and repair of clothing and accessories; helps them to shop for clothing., • Teaches and assists in proper use and care of shavers and razors, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioner., • Administers and teaches individuals first aid treatments; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques and performs other health-related techniques as required., • Takes, records, reports temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rate, weight, and other significant symptoms/health-related occurrences; aids developmentally disabled individuals in understanding, recording, and reporting such factors., • Maintains confidentiality of information., • Reports unusual incidents and physical or behavioral symptoms promptly and accurately to the supervisor., • Applies valid and accepted limits for inappropriate behavior and helps control and restrain individuals with challenging behaviors in their care., • Administers prescribed medications and treatments; teaches, observes, reports problems and progress in self-administration of medications programs; assists individuals in achieving more independence in administration of medications; teaches use of skin care lotions, topical ointments, eye and ear drops and assists in their use as needed., • Assists individuals in eating who cannot feed themselves independently., • Teaches individuals to eat in a family-style setting; models and teaches mealtime socialization skills. Under the direction of the appropriate level supervisor, the DSP performs various tasks and duties to assure that the living environment is properly maintained and kept in a clean, neat and orderly condition. • Performs/teaches developmentally disabled individuals routine housekeeping duties such as dusting, washing floors and walls, cleaning bathrooms, and vacuuming rugs., • Assists developmentally disabled individuals in bed making., • Follows safety procedures in living unit by mopping up spills, reporting unsafe conditions, teaches and reinforces fire safety procedures. Checks to see that fire exits are clear, night-lights and exit signs on, windows locked, etc., • Stores supplies and assures that storage areas are kept in a neat and orderly condition., • Responsible for storage and replacement of linens., • May assist in various household inventories., • Performs/teaches minor and routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, fuses, replacement of faucet washers; and obtains repair services for appliances., • Performs/teaches routine removal of trash, cleaning of trash containers, ashtrays, etc., • Teaches/performs outdoor maintenance tasks and repairs of residence, yard, garden, walks; reports need for or obtains repair services for automobiles, vans, mowers, etc., • Checks fire equipment and reports any malfunction., • Teaches and reinforces use of a variety of communication skills., • Guides individuals through motor exercises designed to increase physical coordinative functions., • Teaches and reinforces principles of human growth and development, including human sexuality, as determined by each person's developmental level and program plan., • Teaches acceptable work habits, e.g., punctuality, dress and grooming, to enable individuals to develop readiness for work outside the home, or in support of individuals' habilitative goals., • Accompanies developmentally disabled individuals to community activities including worksites, cultural, religious and social events, day programs, and visits to health practitioners; aids them in developing awareness and use of community resources and in interacting with others., • Provides support for maximum community integration., • Transports/arranges for transport of individuals to community events; and aids them in development of their mobility skills., • Maintains an adequate supply of and accounting of personal clothing and possessions., • Teaches money management principles to developmentally disabled individuals; and completes/aids in completion of banking activities., • Provides an accurate accounting of all financial transactions made on behalf of individuals in their care., • Helps developmentally disabled individuals to develop/maintain positive interpersonal relationships with their peers, with others in their families, and with others in the community. Aids in explaining feelings, resolving conflicts, teaching/reinforcing acceptable means of dissipating frustration, and anger., • If pets are in the home, teaches/assists with their feeding, grooming, and care., • Teaches/supervises/participates in a variety of leisure and recreational activities, crafts projects, seasonal and permanent home decoration; assists in planning, supervising and conducting holiday celebrations selected by residents and staff., • May accompany developmentally disabled individuals to dances, camping trips, swimming, horseback riding, basketball, or other sports; assists in selection and teaching of appropriate community inclusion leisure activities., • Observes and reports on behavior and specific responses to programming, medication, interpersonal relationships, etc., • Actively participates at staff meetings by communicating observations concerning progress and reaction to various therapy programs., • At meetings, may suggest alternative programs or procedures based on experience with the individual’s habilitation plan., • Records all significant behavioral responses in prescribed format., • Participates in the development of individual program and habilitation plans., • May be asked to assist in the orientation and training of other staff., • Knowledge of policies and procedures of OPWDD, as well as state and federal regulations as they apply to the care and treatment of the developmentally disabled., • Knowledge of active treatment programs as they relate to the developmentally disabled., • Currently AMAP certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently SCIP-R certified or able to become certified within six months of hire., • Currently CPR and First Aid certified or able to become certified within six months, • Direct Care experience with people with mental and/or physical disabilities. AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR/SFA certified.