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  • Residential Direct Support Professional - Astoria and Forest Hills
    Residential Direct Support Professional - Astoria and Forest Hills
    4 days ago
    Part-time
    Astoria, Queens

    Job Path supports autistic people and people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it's finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life. Job Path is seeking Residential Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who are motivated, flexible, energetic, responsible, and organized. The role of the Residential DSP is to support people with developmental disabilities to live in homes that are truly their own, providing a warm and safe environment. Our approach is to provide assistance when needed while also empowering the people supported to have ownership of their responsibilities and to learn new skills. The men who live in the apartments where we are seeking DSPs have active lives in their communities, the Residential DSP will also be expected to provide community based support. Please apply to this posting only if you are available to work in Astoria or Forest Hills. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks: ++Direct Support; Challenging Individuals To Grow In An Interdependent World By:++ • Encouraging personal skill development in all areas of someone's life by modeling and coaching, • Building self-esteem by doing things together, rather than doing everything for them., • Providing opportunities for new experiences., • Getting involved in the community - recreation, shopping, building positive relationships, • Encouraging individuals to make choices and decisions in all areas of their lives, and providing the opportunities to learn how to make decisions, • Building a relationship based on respect, to enable you to offer support, guidance and direction when appropriate, • Facilitating any area in which someone may need support in order to achieve full life eg, buying clothes, sending birthday cards, mending clothes, redecorating a room, • Encouraging, teaching and assisting with household, community and personal responsibilities such as shopping, cleaning, banking, doctor appointments., • Supporting people in social situations to learn to feel comfortable and confident with others through appropriate interactions and build positive relationships ++Teamwork; Building A Strong Team Able To Accomplish Goals By:++ • Offering support, respect and feedback to other team members, • Ensuring communication is clear, concise and honest, • Attending staff meetings and contributing professionally, • Covering assigned shifts or finding a suitable replacement, giving adequate notice and informing the team., • Sharing and contributing ideas, knowledge, questions, feeling, • Respecting the workplace physical structure, keeping it clean, safe and secure for those we support, • Assisting in meal preparation ++Health & Safety; Respecting Individuals Personal Health Needs By:++ • Administering medication correctly, • Being aware of and competent in dealing with individual medical needs eg. seizures, health concerns, allergies etc., • Attending regularly and consistently to personal care needs such as bathing, hygiene, grooming etc. in a dignifying and respectful matter, • Accompanying individuals to doctors appointments, • Reading and initialing the consult sheet and following through with the information given by the doctor, • Ordering supplies in advance to ensure they arrive when needed eg. medication, gloves etc. ++Documentation/Communication; Ensuring Information Is Shared By:++ • Reading, documenting in and initialing log books and communication books before and after each shift as appropriate, • Writing reports immediately following an event eg. Doctor's appointment form, incident reports, etc., • Correctly documenting Personal Spending, Petty Cash, groceries, etc. immediately after an item is purchased, • Reading staff meeting minutes, • Meeting with team leader periodically for open communication Qualifications and Skills: • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Previous experience in supporting people with disabilities is a plus, but not required with other relevant experience, • Basic computer literacy to complete case notes and timesheets, • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, • Punctuality and consistent attendance are essential Rate: $19.69 per hour Benefits: Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment. Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period. To Apply: Please submit your resume and thoughtful answers to the application questions via our jobs board: Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to: Job Path Attn: Cerezmy Salcido 256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor New York, NY 10018 *Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. You must submit a resume AND cover letter to be considered for the position. Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status. Whistleblower policy: https://www.jobpathnyc.org/code-of-conduct/#whistleblower Department: Supported Living

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  • Kitchen Aide/Cook (PT-Temp)
    Kitchen Aide/Cook (PT-Temp)
    2 months ago
    $20–$23 hourly
    Part-time
    Sunnyside, Queens

    Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Temporary Reports to: OAC Head Cook Schedule: 2 days per week, 7 hours/day for July and August 2026 Organizational Description: Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a multi-service, community-based organization providing a broad range of services to approximately 16,000 people each year. Our services include: pre-kindergarten and after school programs; college prep and career programs for teens and young adults; supports for immigrants; a vibrant Older Adult Center, dedicated home care services, support and assistance for family caregivers, and social adult day program for people with cognitive and physical impairments. Part-Time Kitchen Aide / Assistant Cook – Role Description: Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a Kitchen Aide/Assistant Cook to work at the Older Adult Center which provides essential services to older adults in a community-based setting, including education, recreation, physical and mental health support, benefit assistance, referrals, and nutritious, freshly prepared meals served daily. The Kitchen Aide/Assistant Cook is responsible for cooking and assisting with meal preparation for Older Adult Center members and agency programs, while ensuring compliance with Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Department for the Aging (DFTA) standards and regulations. This role supports safe, sanitary kitchen operations and helps maintain a welcoming environment for older adults, volunteers, and visitors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform daily food preparation and cooking, including meal service for the Older Adult Center and agency programs, in accordance with DFTA nutrition guidelines, regulated portion sizes, and DOHMH regulations. Breakfast and/or evening service may be required., • Receive and store food and kitchen deliveries as needed., • Assist with inventory management of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment., • Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitization of all kitchen and dining areas, including refrigeration and freezer units, steam tables, beverage dispensers, work surfaces, cooking equipment, dishes, utensils, appliances, storage areas, and dining room tables., • Support oversight of kitchen volunteers and food handlers during meal preparation, service, and cleanup in compliance with DOHMH and DFTA standards., • Attend required DFTA trainings and other related meetings as assigned. Physical Requirements: • Ability to work in a kitchen environment and remain standing for extended periods., • Ability to lift and carry heavy items., • Strong attention to cleanliness and sanitation. Working Conditions • Fast-paced kitchen environment. Requirements • Valid NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Food Protection Certificate., • High school diploma or equivalent life experience., • Preferred experience with group meal preparation., • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook., • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends., • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. How to apply: Send cover letter and resume. Indicate “Part-Time Kitchen Aide/Cook” in subject line. All positions at Sunnyside Community Services are filled without regard to race/color, religion/creed, national origin, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy-related condition or lactation, military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, height, weight, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/ sex offenses, predisposing genetic characteristic, immigration or citizenship status, prior arrest or conviction record, credit history, salary history, unemployment status, pre-employment marijuana testing, union affiliation/activity, or for reporting or opposing discrimination on these bases or for reporting or opposing violations of workplace health and safety, pay equity or practices, or for participating in any internal or any legally protected status listed in the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). All are encouraged to apply. Sunnyside Community Services strives to address, explore, and educate all our stakeholders about the diversity of human experience and to advance and integrate racial equity and social justice into all organizational policies and programs. We believe that everyone, regardless of who they are or what they do for the organization, should feel equally involved and supported. Sunnyside Community Services represents a commitment to considering the whole person and how systemic barriers and access to opportunities can affect their well-being. For more information about Sunnyside Community Services, please visit the website at www.scsny.org *Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer*

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