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  • Cook/Housekeeper
    Cook/Housekeeper
    23 days ago
    Full-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Description Position Summary The Residence Cook/Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining the Residence as a normalized homelike environment, which serves to promote the fullest physical, emotional and social development of the consumers. The Residential Cook/Housekeeper reports directly to the Shift Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager or the ADR. Essential Job Functions Organize, cook, and prepare all meals in accordance with menu guidelines. Implement menu plans as developed by the Nutritionist according to prescribed individualized diets. Prepare food in appropriate quantities. Follow Agency guidelines/policies in regard to staff meals and snacks. Maintains a sanitary procedure for storing and handling food in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Ensure correct and appropriate storage of all supplies. Date and inventory all purchases of food and household supplies. Ensure that the proper food and supplies, as called for by the menu, are available in the facility. Ensure food orders are appropriately maintained weekly. Utilize comparison-shopping techniques to ensure cost effectiveness. Receive food and household supplies and ensure that purchase requisitions and deliveries are correct. Maintain required records; submit required reports and track inventory supplies. Participate and demonstrate proficiency in meal planning and in-service training with nutritionist, as needed, but no less than monthly. Assist individuals/consumers and participate in family style meals. Cleaning the Residence in accordance with Agency standards and procedures, including disinfecting of bathrooms, sweeping and mopping all floors, wiping down all walls and countertops, vacuuming bedrooms and hallways, dusting furniture, defrosting and cleaning refrigerator and freezer and maintaining all cupboards in a clean and orderly fashion. Maintain prior menus on file. Maintain a file of tested recipes in proportions with the specific orders. Consistently follow the procedures for cleaning all equipment and work areas following the established routine and/or as instructed by supervisor. Responsible for the mending of consumers clothing. Ensure that all measures necessary for the safety and well-being of all consumers are fully maintained. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed in consultation with Nutritionist and the Residence Nurse. Responsible for being thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures. Coordinate and participate in fire evacuation drills and ensure consumer safety in emergencies. Responsible for laundering the consumer clothing, bed linens and towels in accordance with Agency standards and procedures. Fold and put away linen and towels and clothing. Change linen and make beds as outlined within the facility procedure. Ensure that an adequate supply of soap and paper towels are maintained in the kitchen and bathrooms. Ensure that a proper number of dishes, utensils, linens, towels, etc. are maintained in the Residence at all times. Regularly attend and participate in weekly staff meeting. Regularly participate in scheduled in-service training and individual reviews. Participate in the on-going implementation of a basic life skills training and program implementation Assist and support consumers in participation in household chores as necessary Must be able to physically intervene with consumer when individual may cause physical injury to self or others; assist consumer in responding to potentially dangerous situations (e.g. hand on hot stove; running into traffic); able to administer emergency first aid to participants. Communicate relevant information to other staff or supervisor, verbally and in writing, completing appropriate logs and incident reports. Participate in supervisory sessions. Demonstrate cooperation and respect, in dealing with. consumers, families, visitors, peers, subordinates and supervisors. Follow the policies and procedures of the Agency. Adhere to laws and regulations set forth by governmental bodies. (OSHA, Dept. of Sanitation, Dept. of Health, OMRDD, etc.). Follow the facility’s specific responsibilities and duties list. Work schedules and locations are subject to change. This does not limit the assignment of duties or exclude the performance of other duties not stated here, as assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications: A High School Diploma or its equivalent is preferred. Prior experience of planning and preparing meals for a large group. Preference is given to those with some form of additional training in the culinary arts. Current certification in the areas of: First Aid/Medication Administration, CPR, and SCIP. Able to read food labels to assess nutritional contents, food orders, menus, directions for operation of kitchen appliances; able to write food orders, information for nutritionist. Must be able to lift/carry/reach shelves/climb stepladders. Must participate in moderate levels of physical activity Able to count/add/subtract money in order to maintain household budget. Must be able to operate appliances not limited to stove, oven, microwave, washing machine, dryer, and vacuum. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Strong Interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate.

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  • Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    Temporary Program Director (Hawthorne Heights)
    8 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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  • Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    Life Skills Coordinator - Independence House
    8 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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