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HELP USA has a portfolio of over 40 separately located sites and programs, primarily in the Greater New York City area, that provide transitional housing and other services for families and single adults experiencing homelessness as well as homelessness prevention and domestic violence programs. There is tremendous variety in HELP’s portfolio of programs, including idiosyncratic buildings with significant maintenance requirements. We’re currently seeking a Senior Vice President of Facility Operations who will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You will oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, capital projects for all properties in the portfolio, and safety and security. You’ll be responsible for direct oversight of a team of 2-4 key staff including, but not limited to, - Director of Field Coordination who indirectly oversees the site Maintenance Directors, ensuring consistent standards of building maintenance operations, managing preventive maintenance, and overseeing improvement and infrastructure projects. - AVP of Safety and Security who also indirectly oversees the site Safety Directors, ensuring consistent standards of safety operations, preventive aspects of security, and fidelity to City, State, and/or Federal safety standards. Your responsibilities will include: - Implementing best practices and industry standards for all aspects of physical plant management with emphasis on onsite maintenance work as it relates to the development of scope of work, overseeing vendor and contractor selection, managing the sealed bid process, arranging the schedule for proposed work, and ensuring work is completed on schedule and within budget. - Serving as agency expert and key stakeholder amongst architectural firms and general contracting companies for overseeing construction and renovation projects, including preparation of project cost estimates, work scopes, RFPs, and bid/contract documents. - Developing and/or engage with digital systems that provide services through an on-line platform to include, but not limited to, work orders, sign-in process, bed roster, client wellness checks, etc. - Reviewing key metrics and reports by utilizing the digital system to help run day-to-day operations. - Conducting routine site visits to ensure maintenance operations are running smoothly and address site specific concerns and provide recommendations for improvement. - Providing guidance for day-to-day management of systems and coordination between various departments with the Director of Field Coordination. - Developing policies and procedures for facilities management and creating effective communication, management, and reporting systems as needed. - Ensuring timely preparation and monitoring of executive-level departmental reports, i.e budget reports, project status & schedules, violation status reports, and inspection reports. - Reviewing and approving emergency repairs, proposals, and invoices. - Interacting with various high-level city and state agency officials involved in inspecting and regulating HELP properties and programs, including, but not limited to, NYC DHS, NYC HPD, NYC DOB, and OTDA. - Accomplishing organizational goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests/special projects to add value to departmental performance. - Directing and prioritizing work resources including strategic decisions regarding insourcing and outsourcing of skilled trade resources. - Reviewing Maintenance and Safety Director new hires, transfers, and terminations. - Overseeing site safety compliance and maintenance and safety-related incident reports. - Ensuring that all fire and safety equipment is functioning properly. - Participating and representing the agency in industry/professional networking opportunities and events. - Ensuring that all safety and maintenance personnel are aware of HELP USA's philosophy, funder policy, and procedures. - Conducting confidential investigations as directed. - Conducting monthly Operational Maintenance and Safety Director meetings. - Maintaining the New York State Security Guard Registration. - Assisting in the annual performance appraisal evaluations of Maintenance and Safety Directors. - Interfacing with executive management on matters of policy and procedures related to Safety and Maintenance personnel and the respective Departments. - Ensuring that the Maintenance and Safety Department's needs, goals, and mission meet the needs of all clients, personnel, and physical plants. You’re a great fit for this role if you have: - Bachelor’s Degree preferred but a combination of relevant course work and at least seven years of experience in Facilities Management with an organization that has a diverse portfolio will be considered. - Strong project management and construction management skills and experience required. - Ability to analyze and resolve highly difficult problems, integrate information from multiple sources, utilize creative thinking, and exercise considerable judgment and resourcefulness. - Knowledge of and experience with shelter operations, NYC DHS requirements, and other applicable regulatory agencies. - Ability to take initiative, work independently with minimal supervision, and follow through to completion. - Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective interactions with landlords, contractors, repairmen, regulatory bodies, city, and state inspectors, etc. - Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask and manage frequently shifting priorities. - Team player with the ability to interface effectively with all levels throughout the organization. - Outstanding oral and written communication skills. - Outstanding computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications. We Have GREAT BENEFITS! - Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision with an option that covers entire family with minimal employee contribution. - Generous Paid Time Off! - 401k with Company contribution even if employee doesn't contribute. And More! Who We Are At HELP USA, we work to ensure that everyone has a place to call home. We’re a large provider of homeless services serving at-risk populations including families, individuals, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, people with physical and mental health challenges and disabilities, and seniors. With an annual operating budget approaching $130 million and 1,200 employees working in approximately 40 sites and programs, we have helped over 500,000 people facing homelessness and poverty to build better lives. We see housing as the beginning of a community-building effort, not the endpoint. And we envision a world where safe and stable housing is a starting point for everyone. We hope that you will consider joining our team in the fight against homelessness.
Description Position Overview: The Nurse (LPN) will be responsible for the coordination and direct oversight of the medical services. The nurse will be responsible for the smoking cessation, diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, HIV, AIDS, and substance abuse workshops, medication compliance, and one on one session with each client. Four days/28 hours per week Responsibilities: Coordinating the care of clients; Liaising with clients, relatives and fellow professionals in the community treatment team and attending regular meetings to review and monitor clients' care plans; Visiting clients in their home to monitor progress; •Assessing clients' behavior and psychological needs; •Identifying whether and when clients are at risk of harming themselves or others. Assessing and talking to clients about their problems and discussing the best way to plan and deliver their care; Ensuring the correct administration of medication, including injections, and monitoring the results of treatment; Responding to distressed clients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of distress; Applying 'de-escalation' techniques to help people manage their emotions and behavior; Preparing and participating in group and/or one-to-one therapy sessions, both individually and with other health professionals; Providing evidence-based individual therapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy for depression and anxiety; Encouraging clients to take part in art, drama or occupational therapy where appropriate; Organizing social events aimed at developing clients social skills; Preparing and maintaining client records; Producing care plans and risk assessments for individual clients; Ensuring that the legal requirements appropriate to a particular setting or group of clients are observed; Working with clients families and helping to educate them and the client about their mental health problems; Promoting a 'recovery' based approach to care. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or the Senior Director of Community Resources. Qualifications: Bachelors/Associates in nursing or alternate field NYS License as a Registered LPN or Registered Nurse required Experience working in the health field. Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Full Job Description Mercy Drive, Inc. is looking for a Day Habilitation Driver/ Direct Support professional (Bilingual Spanish) Must have at least a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to drive a 12-15 Passenger Van. 30 Hours a week. Monday-Friday 7am-3pm (3 days a week) Duties include the following: (other duties may be assigned) 1. TO ENSURE SAFETY OF ASSIGNED PARTICIPANTS DURING THE PROGRAM HOURS AND PARTICIPANT IS NOT SEPARATED FROM A GROUP AT ANY TIME; EACH PARTICIPANT IS ACCOUNTED FOR WHEN THEY ARE OUT IN THE COMMUNITY OR USING ANY PUBLIC FACILITIES. TRANSPORT INDIVIDUALS. 2. To assist participants in attaining skills according to their abilities and behavioral needs identified in Group Day Habilitation Plan such as adaptive skills, socialization and communication skills, money management and travel training skills and additional individualized skills to be discussed with the Program Supervisor, participant, and circle of support. 3. To inform the Program Supervisor immediately about suspected incidents of any types of abuse, exploration, and neglect to the Individual during the service time, to document it in writing, and to report within 12-24 hours of incident discovery. 4. To always take into consideration that extra patience and understanding is imperative and essential when interacting with people who have special needs with physical and/or mental limitations. To be emotionally and physically capable of caring for members of this population. 5. To provide professional direct assistance and adequate supervision to participants during the service time and before ending the service, to remain always calm. To present as a positive role model for the individual. 6. Staff must perform a headcount of every participant before leaving and upon arrival at any location or destination including getting on and off vehicles, elevators or other mold of transportation. 7. To follow community safety agreement and professional boundaries policy at all times. 8. To complete and submit monthly summary notes and individual summary to Program Supervisor by the 5th of the month documenting continuous progress reviews according to OPWDD and the agency standards. 9. To ensure proper personal hygiene; to assist the participants with self-care, toileting, showering, tooth brushing, grooming, dressing and others as needed. To ensure the participant’s diaper is always clean. To check the diaper once again before dropping off the participant. 10. To assist in developing, coordinating and implementing curriculums and goals related activities by following the program’s schedule for each Individual and accompany participants safely to community resources (stores, places of worship, Library, Park, Museum, Grocery store, recreation and health facilities etc.) in order to promote the usage of available ordinary community resources. 11. To maintain daily documentation, to clock in/out daily, and to complete other Day Habilitation Documentation as required by the Program and the Supervisor. 12. To meet the deadlines assigned by the Program Supervisor, to ensure the documentation completed properly and submitted on time. 13. To maintain in the program a healthy and positive environment, including but not limited to safety, program/vehicle cleanliness, and maintenance of program supplies. Assist the driver in maintaining a safely operated bus (making sure Participants are properly seated and buckled up during transit) 14. Monitor riders’ behavior during trips and report any sign or symptoms of illness or adverse medication reaction to the site supervisor in order to implement an appropriate plan of action. 15. To perform monthly fire drills with participants at the program. 16. To report “in” and “out” of the Participant’s home or at the Community by contacting Program Supervisor. 17. To inform the Program Supervisor immediately about any issues/problems by using the Agency Cell Phone. 18. To use communication skills in order to participate effectively as a team member. 19. To use equipment and supplies efficiently and inform the Program Supervisor of shortages/needs. To maintain agency cell phone, E-Z pass and other agency property accurately. 20. To keep Program’s Supervisor informed immediately of any changes in participant’s or work schedule. To report the program’s supervisor one day prior in case of calling for sick day off. 21. To participate in scheduled group supervision and/or biweekly meetings, to attend in-office or OPWDD provided trainings when appropriate and relevant to job duties in order to increase knowledge of services and share professional support. To attend Initial/Annual/Semi-Annual Day Habilitation Plan reviews and other meetings if required. 22. Perform other/additional duties as assigned by Executive Director, Program Manager and Program Supervisor. 23. Transport Individuals in 12 Passenger Vans. Work Remotely No Job Type: Part-time Pay: $17.95 per hour Benefits: Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Schedule: 10 hour shift Weekends as needed Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Work Location: In person