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Job Description Job Posting Position: BCBA/LBA Clinical Supervisor of Kidz Educational Services Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you are looking to create your own schedule and have a passion for helping kids, you're in the right place! Details about this opportunity: • Full-Time BCBA/LBA Clinical Supervisor of School Based Services, • Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, • Location: School based, • Salary range: $70,000-$80,000, • Please note that this is a range. Salary is determined based on professional experience and license/certifications held What we have to offer YOU: Family of Kidz Full Time offerings include: • Generous Paid Time Off, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • 401(k), • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Health Savings Account, • Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Referral Program, • Professional Development Assistance, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Insurance, • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, • Team Building Events Responsibilities: * • Works closely and collaboratively with the Assistant Directors and VP of the company to determine and delegate short-term and long-term clinical improvement initiatives., • Provides oversight of BTs including hiring, managing, training and mentoring. While managing scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of designated team members., • Provides mentoring, training, and competency assessments as necessary., • Work closely with service coordinators and school district personnel to ensure effective and ongoing communication is delivered., • Collaborates with Assistant Directors in the development and implementation of internal trainings for continuing education, compliance, and professional growth to all employees, • Monday-Friday (flexible daytime hours) - 35 hours weekly, • Provide direct and/or indirect services to students and families, conduct evaluations, attend CSE meetings, and/or provide coverage for staff absences as deemed necessary by their supervisors, • Participate in collaborative team meetings clinical providers, clinicians, and paraprofessionals, • Travel required throughout Nassau, • Provide direct and/or indirect services to students and families, conduct evaluations, attend CSE meetings, and/or provide coverage for staff absences as deemed necessary by their supervisors and more! About You: If you have these attributes: • Passionate to work with children, adolescents, families and therapists, • High value and understanding of the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the ability to apply these practices, • Sterling values, high integrity, • Excellent oral and written communication skills, • Exposure to the practice of maintaining a high level of confidentiality, • Excellent time management/organizational skills, • Act with humility and grace, • Empathetic & considerate of others, • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment And this background: • Minimum of a master's degree in one of the following: Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, Educational/Health/Human Services, • BCBA/ LBA preferred., • Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and adolescents with autism and other behavioral disorders., • Experience with electronic data collection services., • Bilingual is a plus. Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume! Why Join our Family? Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child's needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Description School Based BCBA Clinical Supervisor Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now! Details about this opportunity: • Location: Westbury, NY, • Status: Full time, • Compensation: $70,000 - 80,000 Annually * What we have to offer YOU: FULL TIME BENEFITS: • Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!), • 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401(k), • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, • Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Referral Program, • Professional Development Assistance, • Legal and Pet Insurance, • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, • Team Building Events, • Incentive Program Responsibilities: • Work closely and collaboratively with the Assistant Directors and VP of the company to determine and delegate short-term and long-term clinical improvement initiatives., • Provides mentoring, training, and competency assessments as necessary to supervisees, • Provides oversight of Behavior Consultants including assisting in managing caseload, training and mentoring of school district procedures as well as Family of Kidz protocols and billing procedures., • Assist consultants in FBA data collection and process, review FBA report and provide feedback and guidance as necessary. Assistant and review BIPs and Crisis Management Plans as necessary., • Ensure proper data collection is setup by consultants, review data collection and graphs bi-weekly., • Review progress reports and annual review reports for supervisees, • Work closely with service coordinators and assistant directors to ensure effective and ongoing communication is delivered., • Collaborates with Assistant Directors in the development and implementation of internal trainings for continuing education, compliance, and professional growth to all employees, • Ensures timely, accurate submission of session notes and records related to service provision and clinical integrity, • Maintain a caseload of direct and/or indirect services to students and families of 18-21 hours per week, • Conduct evaluations, attend CSE meetings, and/or provide coverage for staff absences as deemed necessary by their supervisors, • Participate in collaborative team meetings with clinical providers, clinicians, and paraprofessionals, • Attend Professional Development Trainings, as required, • Ensures proper supervision as per the BACB and LBA requirements, • Provides oversight to Limited Permit Supervisees and BCBA Candidates, as needed, • Will be required to maintain a caseload as assigned by their supervisor About You: If you have these attributes: • Passionate about working with children and their families, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals and behavior analysts, • Self-starter and independent problem solver, • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail, • Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate, • Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment, • Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary, • Must be a team-player And this background: • NYS Driver's License and Proof of Insurance, • Master's degree Required in one of the following: Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, Educational/Health/Human Services, • BCBA Certification and / or LBA, • Minimum of (1) year experience working in a setting focusing on supporting children and their families, • Bilingual is a plus Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume! ** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites. Why Join our Family? Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child's needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Description Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapist Family of Kidz is hiring and has immediate openings! If you enjoy working with children in an engaging and high-energy environment, apply now! Details about this opportunity: SEPTEMBER START COTAs welcome to apply Location: School Based located Central-Southern Westchester, NY • Options for preschool, elementary, middle and high school Status: Fee for Service and/or Full Time potential Hours: Monday-Friday, during school hours (flexible scheduling) Compensation: • Fee for Service: $60-$100/hour, • Full-Time, salary: $64,000-$67,000 Please note this is a range. Rates are determined by the service provided, professional experience and license/certifications held. In addition the position posted may be either full-time or fee-for-service (FFS), depending on the current caseload which will be discussed during the interview. This arrangement can vary and is subject to change. What we have to offer YOU: FULL TIME BENEFITS: • Generous Paid Time Off (between 25-28 days!), • 12 Holidays including Winter break 12/25-1/1, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • 401(k), • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, • Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Referral Program, • Professional Development Assistance, • Legal and Pet Insurance, • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, • Team Building Events, • Incentive Program PART TIME BENEFITS: We are excited to offer a range of valuable benefits for our employees who work 25 or more hours per week (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Legal and Pet Insurance) • Employee Assistance Program, • Referral Program, • Professional Development Assistance, • Full-Time Opportunities Available, • Team Building events, • Incentive Program Responsibilities: • Design and implement creative individual and/or group therapeutic interventions for all children on your caseload., • Administer and write up occupational therapy evaluations., • Ongoing communication with lead supervisors & coordinators, specifically related to case management., • Maintain professionalism with families, school teams, and other professionals, • Maintain accurate and timely attendance and billing logs., • Create and maintain schedules with assigned individual families/school personnel., • Collects data on each IFSP/IEP goal and reports on progress quarterly., • Provide input and attend/teleconference initial CPSE/CSE meetings and/or annual reviews. About You: If you have these attributes: • Passionate to work with children and their families, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Strong ability to collaborate with various professionals, • Self-starter and independent problem solve, • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail, • Sterling values, high integrity, empathetic and considerate, • Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment, • Flexible thinker with the ability to pivot when necessary, • Must be a team player, • Life-long learner who is committed to personal development And this background: • Graduate from an accredited university with a degree in Occupational Therapy (new grads welcome), • Current New York State Occupational Therapy License, • or current NYS Occupational Therapist Assistant licensure, • Bilingual is a plus Then we are looking forward to receiving your resume! ** Disclaimer: Please note the most current compensation information for all open positions at Family of Kidz can be found on our careers page at FamilyofKidz.com, which supersedes all other sources and job sites. Why Join our Family? Since 1998, Family of Kidz has brought together highly qualified teams of professionals who work diligently to help children with special needs, from birth to adulthood. Our focus is on establishing a strong understanding of each child's needs and teaching them skills that lead to greater independence and an enhanced quality of life. Family of Kidz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job DescriptionAre you ready to make a difference in your community? Do YOU want to work on a team that is committed to empowering individuals? At Helen Keller Services, our employees work in an environment that is more than just a workplace, it’s a community. Since 1967, Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are DeafBlind or have a combined hearing and vision loss. HKNC is dedicated to working with each person to achieve their desired goals towards independence, employment, and quality of life, based on their talents, preferences and aspirations. We currently have an exciting part time career opportunity available to join the HKNC team as a Assistant Program Advisor in our Destiny group home department located in Port Washington, NY. SUMMARY Responsible for the execution of HKS’s Mission, goals and objectives through ensuring that Destiny Home provides home and job opportunities that match each resident’s gifts, abilities and interests with the appropriate supports to ensure success and empowerment as well as accessibility. Supervises staff and maintains the work schedules of staff. Ensures the home complies with OPWDD regulations and staff are trained in these regulations. Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to HKS’s Mission and Values and conduct him/herself at a high professional level at all times and project a positive image of HKS internally and externally. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for the development and execution of function/program within his/her span of control in accordance with HKS’ Mission and Strategic Objectives. Specifically responsible for but not limited to: • Assists with interviewing and hiring Job Coaches, Life Coaches and Overnight Awake staff under the supervision of the Program Advisor., • Supervises and assists with evaluating work performance of Job Coaches, Life Coaches and Overnight Awake staff under the supervision of the Program Advisor. Provides on-site coaching to staff with debrief sessions to identify best practices, individualized strategies and techniques and accessible communication., • Ensures consistent and timely communication among staff on varying shifts related to consumer’s lifestyle programs or needs, agency activities and policies., • Works with the behavior specialist or social worker to enhance the positive support plans and discuss strategies and approaches to maximize consumer support, satisfaction and participation in daily activities., • Collects data, insights, feedback from staff to develop proactive plans, which promote growth and encourage maximum independence and interdependence in all area of living., • Investigates and evaluates new trends in teaching methods, materials and equipment and recommends the development or improvement of services and programs. Assists with seminars and professional trainings., • Provides staff training on HKNC philosophy and OPWDD regulations. Monitors staff competencies and program compliance in these areas., • Monitors staff competencies in sign language, communication, orientation and mobility, independent living skills, low vision and proactive behavioral strategies., • Assists with creating the weekly work schedule and submits payroll in the absence of the program Advisor., • Supports the RN by ensuring amap procedures and best practices are implemented by amap staff., • Works cooperatively with Quality Assurance (QA) staff by attending bi-monthly in-home meetings, completing internal POCA’s in a timely manner as well as setting up required trainings., • Co -facilitates Life Plan meetings for each consumer., • Reviews progress of consumers and incorporation of PFP goals into each individualized lifestyle program. Provides guidance, counsel and recommendations to staff., • Assists with monitoring quality and timeliness of written documentation and reports. Evaluates progress of consumer and submits regular written reports. Writes the monthly reshab summaries for each consumer by compiling information from the daily reshab notes., • Assists with the review of all of the monthly billing with the Program Advisor., • Contributes to the annual report reflecting the reshab and semp services provided within a given fiscal year., • Assists with ensuring the completion of annual satisfaction surveys for each consumer., • Interfaces with guardians, advocates, OPWDD surveyors. Maintains records of recommendations, actions taken. Is the liaison for contacting outside agencies such as the SSA, Medicaid, DimeBank for consumer information., • Responds to emergencies, consumer illness, building maintenance or fire by notifying the required personnel and/or providing leadership and decision making if necessary to take appropriate course of action., • Accompanies, serves as a guide and supports communication access for consumers and staff when necessary in a variety of situations and settings. To accomplish this the individual may be required to use a personal vehicle on occasion., • Assists with the supervision of fire drills on a monthly basis., • Assists with the monitoring of the monthly budget and expenses., • Maintains each apartment, upkeep of furnishings and living areas. Monitors consumer satisfaction, safety and accessibility., • Maintains and ensures clean upkeep of vehicles., • Supports the DBIE and works with the DBIE coordinator., • Covers shifts as needed including holidays, snow days and other unplanned needs., • Performs duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Advisor, Director- Direct Services or Executive Director. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES • Direct Reports Include program staff: Job Coaches, Life Coaches and Overnight Awake staff., • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems., • Accountable for the cost-effective use of HKNC resources – financial resources within his/her direct reporting lines and HKNC property under his/her span of control. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: BUDGET • Responsible for program and/or project budgets., • Responsible for the development of budgets in accordance with the strategic parameters set forth by HKS and accountable for meeting financial expectations for the programs/departments under his/her control., • Accountable for achieving program goals in a cost-effective and efficient manner to meet or exceed budget expectations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field strongly preferred., • Minimum of one year’s Supervisory experience in a Residential Setting serving individuals with multiple disabilities., • Minimum of one-year experience supporting individuals who use behavior as a way to communicate., • Experience writing and training staff in the implementation of positive support plans., • Current AMAP, CPR, First Aid certifications preferred. BACB certification a plus, • Knowledge of the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) regulation and policy required., • Knowledge of sign language and alternative and non-symbolic methods of communication preferred., • Knowledge of MS Office and Internet required. Strong report writing skills required., • Proficiency in conversational sign language used by persons who are DeafBlind must be developed within one year. Knowledge of deaf and deaf-blind culture required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid New York State Driver’s license required., • Current AMAP, CPR, First Aid certifications preferred. BACB certification a plus., • OPWDD job coaching certification At HKS we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We offer generous paid time off and comprehensive benefit package including: • 2 weeks paid Vacation time, • Paid Sick Time, • 2 Paid Personal Days, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits*, • 12 Paid Holidays, • Short Term Disability/ Life Insurance, • 403b Program with Employer Match, • Tuition Assistance, • Voluntary Ancillary Benefits HKNC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability to complete the essential functions of their job.