This is a great opportunity to work for an Agency voted as One of the Best Places to Work in NY! We offer free training, very affordable benefits, a great work environment, opportunities for advancement and immediate placement.
The schedule is 40hr Sunday through Thursday 9am-5pm plus FLEX. Must be available to work additional shifts as needed. The salary for this position is $25.50 per hour.
Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:
Very affordable health and dental insurance
Company Matching 403(b) program
Generous Paid Time Off policy
Tuition and text book reimbursement
regular incremental bonuses
There are behavioral issues so it is preferred that staff have experience with behavioral/psych issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
High-School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in the Human Service field preferred
Two years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities
One year’s supervisory experience preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid NY State or out of state Driver’s License required
Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
24/7 On-Call Accessibility
Responsible for scheduling, training of residential staff, supervising, personnel related issues and other tasks
Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
Complete staff performance evaluations
Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
Ability to lift: general lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs
Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with the Director of Residential Services that drive operational processes
Become skilled with agency software (ie: Medisked, Outlook, Ultipro etc.)
Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.
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