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  • Residential Direct Support Professional - Washington Heights
    Residential Direct Support Professional - Washington Heights
    5 hours ago
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    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 women 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 of you are available to work in Washington Heights. 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: $19.44 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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  • Motor Vehicle Operator
    Motor Vehicle Operator
    2 days ago
    $46441–$53407 yearly
    Full-time
    The Bronx, New York

    About NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City’s premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women’s Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority. At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Grant Funded This position is grant funded. Work Shifts 8:00 A.M – 4:00 P.M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position: Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks and sign-erecting trucks used by City departments. In a small garage, may do dispatching of personnel, motor vehicles and equipment; performs related work. Examples of Typical Tasks: 1. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, ambulance, hearse, truck, wrecker, forklift, tractor-trailer truck or sign-erecting truck., 2. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location., 3. Acts as a chauffeur to an official., 4. Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly., 5. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle., 6. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle., 7. Changes tires or wheels., 8. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers., 9. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved., 10. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle., 11. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs., 12. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas., 13. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle., 14. Prepares trip reports., 15. In a small garage, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment., 16. In the Police Department, may operate a vehicle which transports inmates to and from detention facilities, police stations and court locations. Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment. SPECIAL NOTES: 1. For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on the number of passengers, or with no airbrake restriction., 2. All Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and incumbents with a Commercial Driver License will be subjected to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Department Preferences Commercial Driver's License (CDL License is required). License Requirement: Valid CDL required; Class A or B highly preferred. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week, • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans, • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities, • College Savings Program, • Union Benefits for eligible titles, • Multiple employee discounts programs, • Commuter Benefits Programs

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