Job Description
Job Summary You will collaborate with the Day Habilitation Program Director and participants to develop and implement a daily schedule.
About You You will assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and treat all participants respectfully at all times.
What You’ll Do - Engage the participants in appropriate social conversations and self- awareness throughout program hours (including transportation)
- Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in a variety of settings
- Promote academics, daily living skills, social skills, and vocational skills during program hours (including transportation)
- Participate in developing and completing goals, or valued outcomes of each participant
- Communicate program needs to Director in a timely and effective manner in regards to needed supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc
- Transport individuals to and from program in agency vehicles, and during offsite activities
- Follow all rules, regulations, and laws as set forth by the State of New York and OPWDD in regards to the operation of vehicles and transportation of participants
- Maintain and encourage professionalism with Day Hab participants in the community, and in the building
- Maintain daily and monthly records in accordance with regulatory guidelines including: goal sheets, logs, and any additional paperwork
- Lead sessions on socialization and academics
- Actively engage with participants during all activities through conversation, modeling, and providing direct assistance
- Participate in all JCC and OPWDD trainings as assigned
- Ensure all participant safeguards are met (line of sight protocols, proximity protocols, meal time protocols, fully assist participants, etc.)
- Assist participants with toileting when needed
- Medication Administration
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
- DSP Core Competency
OUR REQUIREMENTS - Must have a valid NY State Driver’s License
- Experience with in a human service related environment
- Full-time/35 Hours
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: - Recommended BA/BS degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology- or any other Human Service related field
SALARY $30,000 - $35,000 annually
Benefits The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!
About Us The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.
Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.
The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.
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