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Program
Pleasantville IRA
Location
Pleasantville - Brentwood Drive
Schedule
Full-time
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support.
Providing program/floor coverage, when necessary.
Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs
Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members ensuring they are included in the team process.
Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication. Attend regional and agency supervisor meeting or as directed by your supervisor. Attending and actively participating in the planning meeting for the people we support.
Fostering interagency collaboration
Bringing the organizational culture to life
Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
Playing an active role in the hiring process; interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs
Maintaining direct relationship with staff
Building staff morale
Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
Supervising staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and agency standards.
Utilizing participatory management
Fostering the Open-Door Policy
Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities
Fostering communication and maintaining professional between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency
Overseeing all financial systems, maintaining records for the people we support and program expenditures.
Operating the program within budgetary guidelines.
Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting any hazardous conditions.
Ensuring the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment. This includes but is not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems.
Reporting and monitoring incidents, as well as assist with the investigative process.
Required to perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager.
Education and Experience:
BA/BS strongly preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Well-developed writing skills
Takes initiative
Highly flexible personality type
Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes
Compensation:
$66,300.00 (Annual Salary)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assists Program Administrator (PA) with day-to-day oversight of residence through supervision of assigned direct support staff and those on shift, ensuring that DSP-RBTs and Back-up Leads assigning duties and ensuring staff perform tasks in accordance with all applicable requirements, observing and assisting with tasks, implementing immediate corrective actions when needed and reporting, tracking and/or escalating issues or concerns of persons supported and staff.
Consults with program leadership, clinical staff, external consultants, community providers and other program staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals, ensuring services are provided in accordance with agency philosophy and department practices and in line with Federal, State, Local and regulatory requirements.
Ensures the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in all settings to ensure and protect the health, safety and habilitation of the people we support in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans through direct support and/or oversight of staff.
Utilizes support skills for people with moderate to complex levels of need and implements plans of protective oversight, as well Individual Behavior Support Plans (IBSPs)/ Individualized Program Plans (IPPs) for all people we support in a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment and ensures appropriate implementation by direct support staff on shift.
Demonstrates and models professionalism and all skills of Direct Support Professional - Registered Behavior Technician with a person-centered and trauma-informed approach and provides coverage, regularly performing all direct care responsibilities as indicated in DSP-RBT job description, as needed.
Assists with ensuring smooth program operations by maintaining oversight and compliance of systems including scheduling staff, completing daily shift reports, ensuring required postings are visible and replaced if damaged (e.g., weekly menus, activity schedule, weekly schedule, house values, labor postings, resident rights) and ensuring tracking logs are maintained (e.g., vehicle log, refrigerator log, freezer log, medication handoff) on shift.
Provides effective leadership on shift and develops a team that provides quality care and positive outcomes by establishing a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination and fostering an open-door policy, using participatory management to maintain direct relationships with staff and bolster morale.
Directly supervises assigned DSP-RBTs and Back-up Leads and others working during shifts, communicating and consistently applying all rules, standards and policies with staff, regularly directing activities to ensure the needs of the people we support are met.
Regularly assesses work performance and provides feedback to direct reports through ongoing supervision, observation and development, ensuring completion and appropriate documentation of all applicable training, education and credentials in electronic and paper files in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Actively participates in the hiring process with PA, interviewing, selecting and developing qualified staff and scheduling staff accordingly to maintain coverage on shift, with consideration for scheduled time off, unscheduled absences and operational needs, including community or off-site activities.
Initiates, reviews or approves staff status and work hour changes, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations and/or other adjustments for staff, ensuring changes are appropriately submitted in Workday in a timely manner.
Ensures timekeeping records and approvals through Workday are completed accurately and on a timely basis to support payroll processing; identifies concerns with attendance, work hours and/or time tracking, resolving with staff or coordinating resolutions and coverage with PA, when needed
Maintains and appropriately documents inventory and storage of food, household and toiletry supplies and over the counter medications including controlled medications, in collaboration with PA and other shift leads, in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Supports and/or facilitates interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure effective communication and coordination of care with circles of support including but not limited to, the people we support, their family members and representatives, YAI staff and consultants, Regional Center staff, regulatory surveyors, neighbors, local law enforcement, external healthcare providers and other community members, when applicable.
Serves as Facility Manager for residence on assigned shifts with responsibility for conducting and accurately documenting all drills (emergency, fire, earthquake, etc.) and completing daily/weekly physical plant checks and water temperature log in accordance with Title 22, Title 17 and agency standards; uploads work orders to housing developer for maintenance issues, as needed.
Supports the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment, including but not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems, reviewing to ensure compliance by DSP-RBT staff in recordkeeping in appropriate systems, before shift’s end.
Completes all incident reporting, including Special Incident Reports and makes all required notifications as per regulations; contacts necessary vendors for property damages and notifies the PA.
Manages and accurately documents financial ledgers of the people we support.
Actively participates in program and person-specific meetings including but not limited to shift reports, Interdisciplinary Behavioral Support Team (IBST), staff meetings, refreshers, staff trainings, debriefing and/or leadership meetings and leads shift meetings to ensure communication of updates to assigned staff.
Provides driver certification and training to DSP-RBTs including driving facility van to transport people we support and following checklist.
Complies with and ensures that staff complies with all Federal, State, Local and/or other oversight agency laws, rules, regulatory or program requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certification/license requirements based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and licensing regulations, as needed and applies skills.
Performs all other duties as assigned including performing all duties of Lead RBT/LPT and/or DSP-RBT to provide coverage, as needed.
Hourly Rate: $34 - $36
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
21 years of age or older; and
High school diploma or its educational equivalent; and
At least one (1) year of prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities (I/DD) with challenging behavior service needs; and
At least six (6) months of supervisory or lead experience in I/DD, mental health or other related field; and
Documented completion of State of California Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) Year 1 and Year 2 courses; and
Hold, or obtain within sixty (60) days of appointment, certification as a Registered Behavior Technician and maintain for duration of assignment; unless otherwise qualified as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or Qualified Behavior Modification Professional; and
Hold, or obtain within fifteen (15) months of employment, certification from State of California as either a: Group Home Administrator (for assignments to children’s homes) or Adult Residential Facility Administrator (for assignments to adult homes); and
Valid Driver’s License.
Familiarity with California’s Lanterman Act and Title 17 and 22 regulations.
Successful completion of Facility Manager Training within 30 days of appointment.
Completion of the Residential Services Orientation through the program’s Regional Center.
Hold, or obtain through employer-provided training. CPR/First Aid, Ukeru and CPI certifications and recertify annually.
Completion of annual continuing education units (CEUs) for professional development through competency-based training as required by Titles 17 & 22.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to contribute to a healthy work environment and shape a positive work culture and team dynamics.
Supervisory and leadership skills, including the ability to effectively communicate deadlines and clear expectations and to coach staff through hands-on support.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while quickly addressing changing needs to plan and effectively meet programmatic needs.
Highly flexible, with willingness to take initiative.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn electronic systems including Workday and electronic medical record/documentation systems (DA, BA, etc.) to complete tasks.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including remaining on shift to provide coverage and/or to facilitate coverage needs for direct care coverage as needed or providing coverage at another program on occasion, if requested.
Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds or running on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Behavior Support Plan and Individual Emergency Intervention Plan, if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff.
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Bachelor’s degree in human services field strongly preferred.
Current Group Home or Adult Residential Facility Administrator Certificate issued by the State of California, as applicable for assigned program.
Previous experience providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in the population to be supported.
Supervisory experience in a residential or crisis setting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Performs all duties under appropriate clinical supervision, as directed or authorized by clinic mental health leadership, conducting all assessments and sessions in accordance with provided training and completing all assigned training based on assignment, as scheduled.
Conducts evaluations and assessments for children, adolescents and adults using an array of standardized psychological tests to assess for intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or as part of screening and intake requirements for eligibility and/or psychotherapy and psychiatric services.
Conducts assessments in accordance with all testing requirements relating to data collection, administration, interpretation (if appropriately licensed) and scoring to ensure integrity of assessment results and writes comprehensive summaries that are in line with test results.
Develops person-centered treatment plans based on assessments of individual needs for assigned caseload, identifying areas of focus and therapeutic goals in collaboration with persons supported and their families, as applicable.
Conducts individual, family and group therapy sessions for children, adolescents and adults on an ongoing or as needed basis consistent with prescribed treatment plans.
Evaluates progress and effectiveness of clinical services provided on an ongoing basis and documents in accordance with all applicable requirements, reviewing and updating treatment plans to address new and changing areas of need.
Completes and maintains all clinical documentation and paperwork in appropriate systems contemporaneously, on a timely basis and in accordance with all relevant laws, rules and/or regulations and established processes, including but not limited to written plans, treatment, therapy or session notes, assessments and data collection results.
Regularly monitors all electronic communication methods including electronic health record (EHR), email, chat, etc. to provide timely responses, including for requested edits and resubmission of clinical documentation and/or to coordinate scheduling, clinical and billing-related needs or inquiries with appropriate internal or external parties.
Regularly engages with the clinic mental health team, attending check-ins, meetings and actively participating in recurring clinical supervisions to maintain awareness of and/or provide insights regarding assigned caseload and to escalate concerns or questions.
Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, including clinic support staff, external providers and/or other outside agencies or entities, as needed regarding persons supported, responding to inquiries regarding assigned caseload, answering questions, addressing issues, providing information and/or facilitating coordination of services, scheduling, documentation or other needs.
Participates in supervision of clinical student interns, which may include observing interns during therapy sessions, providing developmental feedback, compiling session notes, preparing and submitting billing documentation following sessions.
Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and ensures cooperation with appropriate entities in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
Experienced Mental Health Clinicians with appropriate credentials may be assigned to assist with ongoing clinical trainings, conducting weekly group or breakout supervisions and/or training and mentoring less experienced clinicians or newly hired staff.
Perform all other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
Current license and registration issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Psychologist; or
A student, intern or resident in psychology, pursuing a course of study leading to a doctoral degree in psychology in an institution approved by NYSED or current Limited Permit issued by NYSED (or eligibility for Limited Permit consistent with NYSED requirements) for which appropriate documentation authorizing practice at assigned YAI location(s) must be approved by NYSED prior to start date; or
Master’s degree in Psychology or its equivalent and satisfactory proof of qualifying, continuous employment commencing on or before June 24, 2022 in a program or service operated, regulated, funded or approved by Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) or another human services agency consistent with the “grandparenting” provision defined in Part Y of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2018 as described in OPWDD interpretative memo issued October 7, 2022 and Guidelines to Implement Part Y of Chapter 57 of the Laws of 2018 issued by NYSED or any subsequent updates or related provisions.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with the clinic mental health team and staff across other disciplines, families and external providers.
Ability to effectively communicate clinical matters appropriately to individuals at all levels (persons supported, families, external providers and other stakeholders).
Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics and integrity, with a commitment to objectivity and upholding the integrity of clinical service provision and ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Self-directed, detail-oriented and highly organized, with strong time management skills and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities to meet billing submission deadlines/timelines.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Excel and Word, email management and electronic systems such as Electronic Health Record (EHR) software and ability to learn to use computer equipment, software and/or electronic programs required to effectively carry out essential business processes.
Completes all required trainings for assignment and actively participates in regular clinical supervisions.
Ability to report on-site to assigned clinic location(s) across the NYC metropolitan area on a regular basis as required by caseload to conduct sessions and evaluations and as needed to attend supervisions or meetings.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as required by caseload, which may include some evening and/or weekend hours.
Ability to meet essential physical demands of position, including the ability to sit for extended periods, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms to retrieve and display materials or to open and close doors; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls and ability to complete room set up for sessions, which may include moving/sliding tables, chairs and other equipment around or to room and to otherwise to move around the office/clinic.
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Verbal and/or written fluency in a second language preferred, Spanish highly preferred.
Pay Rate: 27.50
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Program
Yorktown IRA
Location
Yorktown Heights - 2346 Vista Court
Schedule (Full time, Evening)
Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Assists individuals in maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities, upholding their personal rights, displaying patience and tolerance while providing emotional support and building positive relationships.
Supports people to meet personal goals that characterize quality of life, engages in respectful communications and conversations through person-first language, encourages socializing and facilitates activities that provide social capital and connections to the community.
Responsible for the overall supervision, protection, and care of individuals at all times including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
Ensures health, wellness and safety by providing appropriate supervision of the people we support and by managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
Provides support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each person’s individualized service and behavior support plans, utilizing support skills for people with varying levels of need and demonstrating the OPWDD Core Competencies.
Ensures implementation of person-centered, individualized plans following levels of supervision and safeguards including protective oversight (IPOPs), as well as Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Staff Action and/or Life Plans for all people we support, understanding the intentions and goals of the plans.
Maintains a clean, safe and organized therapeutic environment.
Utilizes safe & appropriate handing procedures when working with individuals and implements infection control protocols.
Assists with a variety of tasks for people we support, as appropriate/authorized, including:
Providing personal care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) including intimate care and personal hygiene (e.g. bathing, dressing, and toileting), laundry and housekeeping.
Ensuring that medication is administered as prescribed, in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Teaching/developing skills.
Supporting person-centered advocacy with the individuals.
Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst individuals.
Facilitating ethical decision making.
Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks for people we support in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of specific individuals including for modified diets or liquid consistencies.
Transporting and escorting individuals on recreational activities, medical appointments, home visits, volunteer and/or employment sites, etc.
Assisting people with making purchases, as well as safeguarding personal allowance funds and any additional funds provided.
Develops an understanding of specialized clinical knowledge for person specific needs (supporting adults, challenging behaviors, autism spectrum disorders, complex medical needs).
Implements Behavior Support Plan as written by Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS).
Collects, records, and summarizes data on individuals’ observable behavior.
Observes and reports any changes in behavior, or other signs and symptoms, to clinical and/or leadership team.
Serves as a member of a highly effective team (teamwork within the circle of support), providing feedback and communicating programmatic needs to members of team and maintaining a solution-oriented approach during conflicts.
Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and certifications, including specialized trainings based on program and position to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills.
Reviews communication logs daily and makes entries of events, progress notes, services and/or information; collects and enters data as part of daily operations using an electronic health record (e.g. Digital Agency (DA), Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).
Reviews and completes all other required paperwork and documentation to ensure compliance and/or billing completely, accurately and within appropriate timeframes (e.g., notifications, logging, incident reports, update files, maintenance requests, phone calls, and tracking of incidents).
Uses foundational teaching skills (Explain, Model, Observe and Evaluate [EMOE], task analysis, essential skills, supports and modifications, etc.) and progressive teaching.
Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation.
Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Reports maintenance, upkeep and safety concerns observed at YAI facilities to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee.
Consults with program leadership, clinical and other direct support staff to ensure streamlined and top-quality care for individuals and attends and actively participates in team meetings.
Utilizes/demonstrates approved YAI and OPWDD training techniques (i.e. verbal, environmental, and physical interventions, including take downs) to respond timely and appropriately to challenging and/or self-injurious behavior, ensuring the health and safety of the people we support, self and others.
Provides coverage for other direct support staff as requested, which may include assisting at another YAI or off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or individuals supported, including remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program.
May participate in the development of treatment plans.
For certain assignments, may be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport individuals to and/or from programs, residences, community or other locations on a daily (or other regular) basis with appropriate credentials.
Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Behavior Support Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff.
Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes.
Enthusiasm for working with people with I/DD, willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience and empathy and compassion in all interactions.
Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, including regular exposure to and handling of various bodily fluids.
Basic computer skills – including email, utilizing Workday and related systems (DA, etc.) to complete tasks.
Must hold or obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention – Revised (SCIP-R) within one (1) year of appointment.
Must hold or obtain and maintain additional certifications as required by program assignment and persons supported (for example: Choking – Return Demonstration, Approved Medication Administration Personnel (AMAP), Diabetes Care, CPR, Tube Feeding, etc.) within one (1) year of appointment.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work in a high energy, fast-paced environment.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized.
For assignments that require transporting persons supported by vehicle, must hold or obtain and maintain valid Driver’s License and Van certification (based on position/location/program).
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
HS diploma or its educational equivalent
Work or life experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Benefits:
DailyPay available - Work today, get paid today!
Tuition reimbursement
Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
403(b) retirement with employer match
Life insurance and long-term disability
Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more. Check out our benefits page to learn more!
Compensation
$18.00/hour - $18.00/hour
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall supervision, protection and care of youth supported at all times, including maintenance of program guidelines for the protection of individuals, facilitating learning and training in fire safety and identifying and appropriately escalating signs of an individual’s potential harm to self or others.
Provides all services in accordance with agency philosophy and department practices and in compliance with Federal, State, Local and regulatory requirements, specifically NYS Office of Mental Health (OMH) and escalates concerns or questions to supervisor.
Supports children in attaining their own unique, behavioral, emotional, intellectual and developmental gains, interacting and intervening as prescribed by individual treatment plans by teaching and fostering skill development, supporting and maximizing strengths, interests and abilities and displaying patience and tolerance while providing therapeutic support to facilitate returns to their homes.
Develops an understanding of specific needs of children during their stays, providing support in a variety of settings and in accordance with each youth’s individualized service plan, developing and maintaining appropriate and positive relationships by demonstrating proper social boundaries, actively involving youth in all facets of programming and displaying supportive demeanor and an unconditional positive regard for the youth.
Ensures health, wellness and safety of the youth we support by maintaining a physically and emotionally safe, secure, organized and clean therapeutic environment, which includes performing regular laundry and cleaning duties, as needed, providing appropriate supervision and managing crisis situations while adhering to applicable policies, procedures and regulations.
Utilizes appropriate therapeutic crisis intervention deescalation techniques and/or prescribed interventions (proximity, time and space, caring gestures, etc.), responding timely and appropriately to redirect or prompt youth experiencing stress and/or self-injurious behavior.
Ensures the needs of the youth supported are met by adhering to person-centered individualized plans, supporting therapeutic interventions and activities, encouraging socialization and stabilization and reporting any changes in behavior or other signs and symptoms to clinical and/or leadership team.
Assists with a variety of tasks for youth we support, ensuring adherence to applicable and/or mandatory activity schedules as appropriate/authorized, including:
Providing or supporting personal care, such as laundry and housekeeping.
Assisting with other activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include intimate care or personal hygiene.
Observing to ensure that medication is taken as prescribed.
Assisting with homework or other remote learning educational activities.
Teaching/developing skills.
Assisting in communication, self-expression and resolving disputes amongst youth.
Providing supervision for and/or planning and preparing balanced meals and snacks in accordance with dietary restrictions and guidelines of modified diets.
Transporting and escorting youth on recreational activities, medical appointments and/or to other mandatory activities, such as school, etc.
Utilizes safe and appropriate handing procedures when working with youth and implements infection control protocols.
Understands behavior as communication and employs person-centered thinking to support positive interactions and prevent further escalation.
Collects, records and summarizes data regarding youth supported including charting where prescribed by treatment plan and responses to therapeutic interventions, behaviors, signs, symptoms, setting events, triggers and effective interventions in accordance with all applicable requirements.
Completes all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment in appropriate formats, including but not limited to medical and medication management and monitoring, treatment records, progress, behavior and incident reports, data collection, billing records, charting and daily notes accurately, timely and in compliance with all relevant laws, rules and/or regulations.
Appropriately documents all interactions with any external entity regarding youth supported, including families and reports errors, incidents or emergencies in compliance with all applicable requirements, including reporting incidents of child maltreatment, neglect and/or abuse.
Participates in interdisciplinary team or other program/staff meetings and reviews communication, shift or other logs to receive updates and information relating to treatment plans, program operations and youth supported, including admissions and discharges and regularly provides feedback and information to other members of the team to support stabilization of youth supported.
Identifies and reports maintenance, upkeep and/or safety concerns to Program Supervisor or appropriate designee.
Completes and maintains all necessary trainings and/or certifications, including specialized trainings such as TCI, to ensure compliance with YAI policies and all applicable rules or regulations and applies skills.
Provides coverage for other Therapeutic Youth Support Staff as requested, which may include assisting at an off-site location (e.g. hospital) based on needs of program and/or youth supported and/or remaining on shift to ensure maintenance of minimum coverage levels for program.
May be required to operate YAI motor vehicle to transport youth to and/or from residence, school, appointments or other locations in the community on a regular basis, with appropriate credentials.
Complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and cooperates with appropriate entities in any inspection, inquiry or investigation.
Performs all other duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Bachelor’s degree in a human services field; or
High School Diploma or its educational equivalent and two (2) years of experience serving individuals with mental or behavioral health needs and/or individuals in crisis; or
Satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
Ability to meet essential physical demands of position including frequent walking, sitting, standing, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms; use hands to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; assisting with lifting/moving individuals of any weight with assistance of mechanical lifts or other equipment and/or pushing individuals in wheelchairs; lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on occasion; having the physical capacity to work with and implement emergency interventions as per the person’s Individual Service Plan if/as needed, including lifting/moving individuals of any weight with or without assistance of equipment and/or other staff, which may include running.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including the ability to appropriately document services provided for billing and tracking purposes.
Commitment to maintaining the highest levels of ethical standards and integrity and enthusiasm for working with children.
Willingness to take initiative and ability to demonstrate positivity, patience, empathy and compassion while supporting youth who are in crisis and to effectively self-regulate emotions in stressful situations.
Ability and willingness to assist with a variety of supports and ADLs as requested, which may include exposure to and/or handling of bodily fluids.
Basic computer skills, including email, utilizing Workday and related electronic medical record and/or other documentation systems to complete tasks.
Must hold or obtain and maintain or complete all program-specific trainings and/or certifications in accordance with individualized needs, conditions and/or OMH regulations, as assigned by supervisor.
Ability to develop and maintain effective and appropriate relationships with youth supported, in alignment with YAI’s mission and vision.
Ability to remain calm and to exercise good judgment and problem-solving ability during unanticipated challenges that relate to safety and security issues.
Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours/shift and/or to report to work as scheduled on holidays, in inclement weather or during other emergencies to maintain minimum coverage requirements of program, unless otherwise authorized.
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Valid Driver’s License
Familiarity with behavioral/mental health diagnoses
Experience working with children in crisis or with mental/behavioral health needs and/or in a residential services setting
Compensation
$22.00 hourlyAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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The START Therapeutic Coach provides support to persons with co-occurring developmental disabilities and mental or behavioral health needs and their family/primary caregivers/residence services who are temporarily accessing crisis or planned therapeutic services with START.
Coaches work within the home environment or other community settings to create and implement daily and crisis therapeutic interventions and communicate these interventions with primary caregivers to focus on crisis mitigation and the implementation of strategies to assist in the de-escalation of behaviors using a positive psychology and person-centered approach. Coaches will work with coordinators and current support systems to provide assistance on training and guiding family members and group home staff in effective teaching methods for people with disabilities.
This position contributes to the overall crisis stabilization and prevention of the person and their family by providing hands-on assistance and education to families. The START Therapeutic Coach participates as part of comprehensive START services that collaborate with the person's primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.
Requirements:
• BA or BS in Human Services
• California Driver's License is required
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work cooperatively in a small team environment
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing deadlines both autonomously and as a member of a team in a fast-changing environment
• Participate in the creation, organization, and operation of the therapeutic recreational activities
• Maintain recreational supplies; schedule use as necessary
Pay Range: $31.25 Hourly
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Program
Dawson Manor 1
Location
Ozone Park - 9417 84th Street - 1
Schedule
Wednesday - Saturday; 9am - 7pm
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring health, safety, and habilitation of the people we support consistent with agency philosophy and department practices.
Ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in the residence, day program or community to ensure and protect the health and/or safety of the people we support.
Providing program/floor coverage, when necessary.
Promoting and maintaining the excellence of the programs
Developing professional, empathic relationships with family members ensuring they are included in the team process.
Leading and facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings and staff meetings to ensure effective communication. Attend regional and agency supervisor meeting or as directed by your supervisor. Attending and actively participating in the planning meeting for the people we support.
Fostering interagency collaboration
Bringing the organizational culture to life
Ensuring a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination
Playing an active role in the hiring process; interviewing and selecting appropriate staff based on program needs
Maintaining direct relationship with staff
Building staff morale
Fostering professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
Supervising staff to ensure they are meeting the needs of the people we support and agency standards.
Utilizing participatory management
Fostering the Open-Door Policy
Maintaining oversight and compliance of systems specific to role and responsibilities
Fostering communication and maintaining professional between relevant supports including those within the program, within the agency, and supports outside the agency
Overseeing all financial systems, maintaining records for the people we support and program expenditures.
Operating the program within budgetary guidelines.
Maintaining a safe environment for staff and the people we support and reporting any hazardous conditions.
Ensuring the completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment. This includes but is not limited to medical records, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, and all written communication systems.
Reporting and monitoring incidents, as well as assist with the investigative process.
Required to perform your responsibilities as they currently exist or may change in meeting the needs of the department, under the supervision of your supervisor/manager.
Education and Experience:
BA/BS strongly preferred
Prior supervisory experience required
Prior Direct Support Professional experience preferred
Background in supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental health preferred
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Well-developed writing skills
Takes initiative
Highly flexible personality type
Valid Driver's License preferred depending on location
Flexibility to respond to calls and programmatic needs beyond regular work hours
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to learn/use Workforce Management software to effectively carry out essential business processes
Compensation:
$66,300 / annually
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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Key responsibilities:
· Ensures coordination of all members of each interdisciplinary team (IDT), promoting and maintaining the
excellence of the program and ensuring implementation of person-centered treatment and behavior plans
and coordination of medical care, medication administration and other necessary services.
· Supervises managers across multiple programs, overseeing and coordinating daily operations with support departments and ensuring programs are meeting the needs of the people we support and all applicable regulatory and agency standards.
· Responsible for ensuring the appropriate, therapeutically documented level of supervision in assigned programs to protect the health, safety and habilitation of the people we support, consistent with agency philosophy and department practices and in line with Federal, State, Local and regulatory requirements and in support of quality care and positive outcomes.
· Supports development of professional, empathetic relationships with families, service providers, and community members and advocacy for persons with disabilities to local government and community and fostering of interagency collaboration and communication between relevant supports by Program Supervisors.
· Evaluates program staffing needs, based on complexity and needs of the people we support and ensures appropriate coverage at assigned programs.
· Participates in the development of new programs/initiatives, as needed.
· Plays an active role in the hiring process, interviewing and selecting qualified program leadership.
· Assesses work performance and ensures quality service provision through ongoing staff supervision and observation.
· Fosters professional development through regular supervision, training, and evaluations.
· Retains diverse, highly qualified leaders and provides career coaching, growth, and personal development for
direct/indirect reports.
· Assists Supervisors in resolving relevant program, staff and family concerns and provides ongoing consultation/problem solving support to the Interdisciplinary Team regarding clinical, behavioral and/or health related challenges with the people we support.
· Complies with and ensures that staff complies with all Federal, State, Local and other relevant regulatory agency requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and cooperation with appropriate entities in any inspection, inquiry or investigation (e.g. DHS).
· In the absence of a Program Supervisor, provides coverage including: program oversight, staff training, adherence to state and city regulations, managing program budgets, liaising with families, floor coverage, as necessary.
Participates in the development and management of program budgets, ensures that programs are operating the program within budgetary guidelines and provides oversight of all financial systems related to the people we support.
· Oversees completion and maintenance of all paperwork and written records related to individual treatment, billing, if applicable, and compliance with all relevant laws, rules and/or regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, medical and medication management records and auditing, treatment records, progress reports, data collection, behavior reports, incident reports, billing records, as applicable, and other written communication systems.
Ensures compliance with Federal, State, City and/or other oversight agency laws, rules, regulatory or program requirements by passing monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits and surveys, as applicable.
Ensures documentation and reporting of errors, incidents and corrective actions and assists with the investigative process, if needed; facilitates audits, as needed · Participates in community relations and fundraising activities
Make decisions according to agency policy to ensure appropriate treatments and delivery of services to people supported. · May serve as Administrator-on-Call (Available/On Call Supervisor) with other program leadership on an as needed basis and provides program/floor coverage, when necessary.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Have at least 1 year of experience working directly with persons with intellectual disability or other developmental disabilities; and· Is one of the following:o Doctor or medicine or osteopathy; oro Registered nurse; oro For Human Services Professional, an individual who holds at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field (including, but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation counseling and psychology); and 2-3 years of experience supporting people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or supervising various levels of staffMust complete 40-hour RBT coursework or provide documentation of completion within six months of employment.Shall be at least 18 years of ageKnowledge of applicable Federal, State, Local and oversight agency regulationsSalary: $85,000
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Medication management and medical oversight
Oversee training of direct care staff
Document medical appointments and medical issues
Inform care managers and parents of any medical changes
Provide on-call support (telephone only) on a rotational basis
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements.
All job title must meet the following minimum requirements:
NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Med/Surg experience
Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population
Compensation:
Compensation is from 85,000 USD to 95,000 USD per year
Additional compensation in the form of an experience differential and bonuses
Schedule:
M-F 10a-6p
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
Read LessIf you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.
Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Medication management and medical oversight
Oversee training of direct care staff
Document medical appointments and medical issues
Inform care managers and parents of any medical changes
Provide on-call support (telephone only) on a rotational basis
Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements.
All job title must meet the following minimum requirements:
NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License
Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)
Med/Surg experience
Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population
Compensation:
Compensation is from 85,000 USD to 95,000 USD per year
Additional compensation in the form of an experience differential and bonuses
Schedule:
M-F 10a-6p
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.
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