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We invite you to consider joining the dedicated staff at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. We offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits including medical and dental as well as the possibility to have your college courses funded and/or tuition reimbursed.
The rewards of a career at CP Nassau go beyond a paycheck and include the opportunity to learn, grow, contribute and make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. With the variety of programs and services offered here, we are certain you will find positions that interest you and offer great potential for success.
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Attend College for Free!
CP Nassau will pay for your Associate’s Degree from Nassau Community College with the DSP College Credit Program.
Up to two college courses each semester at Nassau Community College can be funded for eligible employees!
*To be eligible, employees must pass 3-month probation and work 20 hours or more weekly.

The following three opportunities are available with the Direct Support Profession (DSP) Credit Program:
Direct Service Professional Credit Program
Opportunity #1
Foundations for College Success (non-credit)
Developmental Disabilities
Psychology
Health Concepts
Community Residence Management
12 Credits
Disabilities Certificate Program
Opportunity #2
Earn an additional 18 credits to receive the certificate. (12 credits may be transferred from the DSPCP)
30 Credits
Associates Degree
Opportunity #3
Earn an additional 36 credits to receive an A.A. degree
66 Credits
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CAREERS AT MAIN CAMPUS
Roosevelt, NY
ADS – Cafeteria – Food Service Worker
Adult Day Services • Cafeteria
Required: Experience as kitchen helper or cook’s assistant in cafeteria or other food service setting.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 7:00A – 3:00P
Salary:
$19.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist in preparing food or ready-to-serve packages.
- Assist with cleaning work area and removing garbage.
- Maintain inventory of food and supplies.
ADS – GSBDH – Assistant Community Coach (ACC)
Adult Day Services • Group Site Based Day Hab (GSBDH)
Requirements:
Required: Interested in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree, one year experience with people with developmental disabilities.
Shifts(s):
Monday – Friday | 7:00A – 3:00P (flexible)
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$19.50/hr | ACC-1: Not approved for Driving or AMAP
$20.75/hr | ACC-2: Approved for Driving only | Valid & Clean NYS Driver’s Licence required
$20.75/hr | ACC-3: Approved for AMAP only | AMAP Certification required
$22.00/hr | ACC-4: Approved for Driving and AMAP
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist people with all activities of daily living needs including, but not limited to, assisting with meals, lifting, assistance in the restroom, dressing (i.e. coats), etc.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
- Ensure needs are being met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Accompany and drive people to and from locations for programs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote greater independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for program people.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
ADS – GSBDH – Community Coach
Adult Day Services • Group Site Based Day Hab (GSBDH)
Required: Associate’s degree. Valid NYS Driver’s License.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 4:30P
Salary:
$23.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote greater independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for program attendees.
- Maintain and log complete appropriate documentation for these activities.
- Assist people with all ADL needs including, but not limited to feeding, transferring, lifting, toileting, dressing (coats), etc. as per protocols.
- Accompany and drive consumers into the community for programs.
- Document activities in the Individual Program Plan.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service training.
ADS – GSBDH – Program Supervisor
Adult Day Services • Group Site Based Day Hab (GSBDH)
Required: Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel. Valid NYS Driver’s License. AMAP Certification.
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree. Day Programming experience.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary:
$30.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Monitor training needs of staff and participants and complete trainings as needed.
- Schedule/conduct trainings according to the Agency Training Calendar.
- Oversee ordering process for ADL supplies.
- Oversee accuracy of daily schedule.
- Complete Occurrence Reports for the participants, as needed.
- Attend Occurrence Review Committee Meeting monthly.
- Complete staff evaluations and professional goals.
- Oversee progress of professional goals.
- Assist with incidents, as needed.
ADS – LO – Behavior Intervention Specialist
Adult Day Services • Life Options (LO)
Required: Master’s in Psychology. Experience in DD population and Behavior Modification Plans/Strategies.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$35.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Conduct psychological assessments, screenings and evaluations.
- Create, train and assist with implementation of Behavior Modification Plans and/or Strategies and revise as needed.
- Monitor Behavior Modification Plans and/or Strategies and revise as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, annual and semi-annual meetings and other meetings as required to ensure quality services.
ADS – LO – Classroom Aide (CA)
Adult Day Services • Life Options Day Hab
Requirements:
Required: An interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree, one year experience with people with developmental disabilities, and AMAP certification.
Shift(s):
Monday – Friday | 7:00A – 3:00P (flexible)
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$19.50/hr | CA-1: Not approved for Driving or AMAP
$20.75/hr | CA-2: Approved for Driving only | Valid & Clean NYS Driver’s Licence required
$20.75/hr | CA-3: Approved for AMAP only | AMAP Certification required
$22.00/hr | CA-4: Approved for Driving and AMAP
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
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Including, but not limited to:
- Assist people with all activities of daily living needs including, but not limited to, assisting with meals, lifting, assistance in the restroom, dressing (i.e. coats), etc.
- Ensure needs are being met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
ADS – LO – Community Coach
Adult Day Services • Life Options (LO)
Required: Associate’s degree. Valid NYS Driver’s License. AMAP certification.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 4:30P
Salary:
$23.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist people with all activities of daily living needs including, but not limited to, assisting with meals, lifting, assistance in the restroom, dressing (i.e. coats), etc.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
- Ensure needs are being met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Accompany and drive people to and from locations for programs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote greater independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for program people.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
ADS – LO – Lead Life Advisor
Adult Day Services • Life Options Day Hab
Required: Associate Degree. Minimum 1 year experience with DD population. Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Experience with Care Management preferred.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary:
$27.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Manage caseload.
- Develop and maintain consumer schedule based upon consumer choice as identified in Life Plan, through valued outcomes, team, and family/guardian input.
- Oversee Life Advisors in development of people’s schedules, delivery or services and accurate documentation.
- Collect and review data and document progress for monthly notes.
- Conduct meetings with people to develop ideas for future activities and community outings.
Maintenance – Janitor
Physical Plant • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Must be able to communicate proficiently in English.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 4:00P – 7:30P
Salary:
$18.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Clean buildings by emptying trash, sweeping, and cleaning surfaces.
- Steam-clean carpets.
- Use cleaning solutions to remove stains and clean surfaces.
- Mix various cleaning agents.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
Maintenance – Caretaker/Evening Cleaning Supervisor
Physical Plant • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Must be able to work evenings, High School Diploma or GED, Valid NYS Driver’s License, Supervisor Experience, and One Year of Cleaning Experience
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 2:00P – 10:00P
Salary:
$28.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Lock/secure buildings; turn off equipment and turn on all alarms after cleaning and maintenance functions are completed in Roosevelt locations.
- Carry out all maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
- Set up and break down all meetings according to schedule.
- Ensure all floodlights and security lights are in working condition and report all lights not working to office.
- Respond to all Johnson Controls alarms.
- Secure all agency owned vehicles.
- Assist with snow and ice during removal inclement weather (including weekends).
Maintenance – Mechanic
Physical Plant • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. One year of Maintenance Experience. High School Diploma/GED. Valid NYS Drivers License.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00A – 5:00P
Salary:
$19.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist with total building and grounds maintenance.
- Ensure equipment is operative and safely maintained.
- Keep building, both interior and exterior, clean, orderly and free of any defects or safety hazards.
- Properly maintain general plumbing, and electric lines.
- Remove snow and ice during inclement weather (including weekends).
- Maintain operable conditions including but not limited to the following equipment: mechanical and refrigerator systems; fire alarm system; maintain doors, locks and windows for proper operation; sanitary garbage disposal; vehicles, etc.
Medical – Article-16 Treatment Coordinator
Medical • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Health Related Field, or Registered Nurse. Must meet qualifications for a QIDP.
Preferred: One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Excellent organizational abilities, communication skills, and computer skills
Schedule:
10 hrs/wk
Salary:
$22.00 – $35.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Presents Article 16 clinic services to potential people through the designated intake procedure.
- Coordinates the provision of all treatments, activities or therapies as prescribed by the Article 16 clinic admission procedure and by the treating professionals in the patients’ treatment plan.
- Coordinate the inclusion of ISP’s, IPP’s, IEP’s and clinic treatment plans for services delivered by other clinics into the patients’ clinical record.
Medical – Physical Therapist – Adults
Medical • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Minimum Bachelors degree in Physical Therapy required. New York State License as a Physical Therapist required.
Preferred: Experience treating individuals with developmental disabilities
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 4:30P
Salary:
$45.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations as scheduled or assigned.
- Provide recommended clinical services to people as assigned.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Make appropriate referrals to other departments or services when indicated.
School Curriculum Coordinator
The Children’s Learning Center • Curriculm Coordinator
Required: Master’s Degree, NYS Permanent/Professional Special Education Teacher Certification, NYS Certification-School Administrator and Supervisor/ School Building Leader and School District Administrator/ School District Leader, 3 years supervisory experience.
Preferred: Doctoral Degree
Schedule:
Three days a week M-F | 8:30A – 3:00P
Salary:
$65.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but limited to:
- Develop training modules to improve the collaboration of classroom teams.
- Assist teachers to develop structured positive learning environments that promote student engagement and accessibility targeting students’ individual learning and behavioral needs.
- Guide teachers and paraeducators on the implementation of classroom behavior management systems using positive behavior intervention systems and positive reinforcement.
- Conduct classroom observations to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional strategies, engagement and behavior management.
- Provide direct coaching and real time feedback to teachers and paraeducators on the use of evidence-based practices for special education.
- Assist teachers with developing classroom management systems and instruction that align with students’ Individualized Education Programs.
School Educational Assistant
The Children’s Learning Center • Classroom
Required: High School Diploma
Preferred: Experience in working with people with developmental disabilities
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm
Salary:
$16.57/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist students with all activities of daily living needs including, but not limited to, meal times, lifting, assistance in the restroom, etc.
- Ensure needs of students are met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Prepare the students to go to therapy, seat the children in the classroom, and position students in various therapeutic equipment.
- Assist with preparation of necessary materials for the implementation of lessons for students.
School Physical Therapist
The Children’s Learning Center
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy. NYS License as an Physical Therapist.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:00pm
Salary:
$64,000/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations as scheduled and assigned.
- Provide recommended clinical services to children as assigned
- Participate on interdisciplinary treatment teams.
- Make appropriate referrals to other departments or services where indicated.
- Act as a resource to children and their families in regard to clinical programs by encouraging their participation in the therapeutic process through shared decision-making and training.
- Participate in the screening evaluation process of new referrals for the CLC.
School Psychologist – Supervisor
The Children’s Learning Center
Required: Master’s Degree or Doctoral Degree and NYS Certification in School Psychology, 5 years school experience, 3 years supervisory experience.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary:
$43.00 – $50.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assess students using appropriate testing and diagnostic practice.
- Write and maintain student records, treatment records, progress reports and psychological reports and IEP goals.
- Assess and provide counseling services and/or parent training.
- Conduct classroom behavioral observation and provide feedback and strategies to teachers and support staff.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans.
- Assist in collaborative problem solving and facilitate team building.
- Attend and participate in weekly team meetings, department meetings, faculty meetings, CLC/Agency Committees and IEP conferences.
- Serve as a consultant on children’s mental health issues and behavioral strategies.
School Speech Language Pathologist – Bilingual
The Children’s Learning Center • Speech Therapy
Preferred: Experience with oral-motor therapy, dysphagia and augmentative/alternative communication
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:00P
Salary:
$65,000/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide recommended clinical services to students as assigned, with a caseload consisting of up to 45 slots at 30 minutes (41 slots CFY).
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations as scheduled or assigned.
- Attend weekly team meetings and CPSE/CSE and IFSP meetings, if warranted.
- Make appropriate referrals to other departments or services when indicated.
- Act as a resource to students/families and team members by encouraging their participation in the therapeutic process through shared decision-making and training (e.g.: safe feeding, AAC), including periodic co-treatment, if appropriate.
School Speech Language Pathologist
The Children’s Learning Center • Speech Therapy
Preferred: Experience with oral-motor therapy, dysphagia and augmentative/alternative communication
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:00P
Salary:
$60,000/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide recommended clinical services to students as assigned, with a caseload consisting of up to 45 slots at 30 minutes (41 slots CFY).
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and re-evaluations as scheduled or assigned.
- Attend weekly team meetings and CPSE/CSE and IFSP meetings, if warranted.
- Make appropriate referrals to other departments or services when indicated.
- Act as a resource to students/families and team members by encouraging their participation in the therapeutic process through shared decision-making and training (e.g.: safe feeding, AAC), including periodic co-treatment, if appropriate.
School Teacher – Special Education
The Children’s Learning Center • Teacher
Preferred: Master’s Degree
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:00P
Salary:
$44,789 – 58,991/yr | Years of Experience
Job Description:
Including, but limited to:
- Coordinate the overall programming (educational, therapeutic and social) of students in classroom.
- Leader of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Implement all aspects of the students’ Individualized Education Plans.
- Supervise classroom faculty including performance feedback, counseling, disciplinary action and necessary training.
- Communicate progress of students to parents on a regular basis.
- Plan and implement written daily lessons and activities for the students, including individual, small, and large group instruction, field trips, art, and music activities.
School Teaching Assistant
The Children’s Learning Center • Level I, II, III, and Pre-Professional
Required: NYS Teaching Assistant Certification, HS Diploma.
Level I– one year related experience.
Level II– two years related experience, 18 college credits, 6 which must be in relevant subject.
Level III – three years related experience, 36 college credits, 12 of which must be in relevant subjects.
Level IV Pre-Professional – three years related experience, 36 college credits, 18 of which must be in relevant subjects
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00A – 3:00P
Salary:
Level I: $17.46/hr
Level II: $18.03/hr
Level III: $19.15/hr
Pre-Professional: $20.28/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of meeting the needs of the students including but not limited to, developing and implementing lesson plans, leading group activities, conducting student/program evaluations, orienting teacher aides about the classroom, students, and the dismissal process and assisting with all aspects of the students’ physical needs.
- Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects.
- Develop and implement instructional materials for use with the students.
- In the absence of the teacher, Teaching Assistant will lead class in the classroom routine and instructional activities including classroom staff supervision.
TBI – Job Coach
Traumatic Brain Injury
Required: High School Diploma/GED. Experience as kitchen helper or cook’s assistant in cafeteria or other food service setting.
Schedule:
20 hrs/wk | M-F, 7:30A – 11:30A
Salary:
$22/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Manage and delegate goal related tasks to program participants and volunteers in order to provide efficient food service operations for Café Connections.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the participants and staff by following safety protocol and procedure
- Report all serious incidents and occurrences to Supervisor while following agency and DOH procedures
- Partner with Supervisor to prepare foods for Café Connections according to popularity and staff feedback, taking into account preparation and delivery in a timely manner.
- On a weekly basis, supervise the ordering of inventory by participants to all vendors
- Oversee clean-up of the kitchen and eating areas, washing of kitchen utensils and equipment according to DOH sanitary methods.
- Maintain records for the Café such as participant attendance sheets, receipts, invoices, fee cards, money transactions, in an organized manner.
WCS – Community Habilitation Worker (Per Diem)
Wraparound Community Services (WCS)
Required: High School Diploma. Valid NYS driver license.
Preferred: Experience in working with people with developmental disabilities
Schedule:
Various hours/schedules
Salary:
$20/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Ensure the health and safety of the person be served by being observant of person and their environment.
- Develop a strong relationship with the person participating in the program.
- Participate in team meetings and trainings.
- Work directly with people to implement Community Habilitation Plan activities including but not limited to activities of daily living, independent living skills (laundry, cleaning, money skills, etc.), and community integration skills (recreation, travel training, etc.).
- Document Community Habilitation activities on a daily and monthly basis.
CAREERS AT BAYVILLE RESIDENCE
Our progressive, 48-bed facility in Bayville.
Assistant Community Coach/DSP
Residential • Bayville, New York
Required: Interest in working with people with disabilities.
Preferred: Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
Schedule:
9:00am – 3:00pm | Monday – Friday
Salary:
$18.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide activities and teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Accompany them on community integration trips/
Assistant Community Coach-2/DSP
Residential • Bayville, New York
Required: Valid, clean NYS driver’s license.
Preferred: Experience working with people with developmental disabilities
Schedule:
9:00am – 3:00pm | Monday – Friday
Salary:
$20.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide activities and teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Accompany them on community integration trips/
Certified Nursing Assistant
Residential • Bayville, New York
Required: High School Diploma, active New York State license as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), AMAP Certification.
Preferred: Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Schedule:
2:00pm – 9:00pm | Tuesday – Saturday
Salary:
$24.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Care for residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direction of a licensed nurse.
- Perform ADLs, such as bathing, dressing, serving meals, feeding, ambulating, turning, and positioning.
- Ensure that all residents receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment, which recognizes the individual’s needs and rights.
- Maintain clean living conditions for residents.
- Report on resident status or family concerns to a licensed nurse.
- Transports patients in a safe and efficient manner throughout the facility. Sanitizes transport and non-transport equipment according to infection control policy.
- Administer medication after receiving specialized training.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Residential Services • Bayville, NY
Requirements:
Required: An interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree, one year experience with people with developmental disabilities, and AMAP certification.
Shift(s):
Various shifts available: 12, 20, 32, & 40 hrs/wk
7:30am – 3:30pm | Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
3:30pm – 11:30pm | Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
11:30pm – 7:30am | Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
Additonal part-time and per-diem shifts available!
Salary:
$16.50/hr | DSP-1: Not approved for Driving or AMAP
$18.00/hr | DSP-2: Approved for Driving | NYS Driver’s Licence required
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Work directly with residents to implement individual treatment plans, log progress and activities.
- Work with therapeutic and nursing staff to coordinate resident services.
- Provide direct care services for residents, such as assistance in the restroom, setting of table, dining assistance, dressing, sorting of laundry, etc.
- Clean residents’ rooms and hallways such as vacuuming, dusting, changing bed linens, making of beds, emptying of trash buckets, cleaning of bathrooms, etc.
- Drive residents to and/or from programs, if approved to drive.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Residential • Bayville, New York
Preferred: Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 10A – 6P
Salary:
$85,000/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Work with clinicians to coordinate implementation of an individual program plan that maximizes the development and growth of each consumer.
- Ensure facility is compliant with ICF regulations and life safety codes.
- Provide training to ensure that facility staff has the skills necessary to implement the individual program plan in an accurate and timely manner.
- Recommend and assess qualified individuals for staff positions in the residence.
- Conduct weekly staff meetings and participate in in-service training.
- Act as liaison between the residence and treatment center to assure quality care and continuity of treatment.
Medical Aide
Residential • Bayville, New York
Required: High School Diploma or GED; AMAP Certification
Preferred: Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
Schedule:
3:30pm – 11:30pm | Tuesday-Saturday
11:30pm – 7:30am | Tuesday-Saturday
Salary:
$19.75/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Administer medication, needed bowel intervention and treatments as per Physician’s orders.
- Take vital signs, as directed/indicated on the MAR.
- Inventory and stock medication carts, as directed.
- In the absence of a Nurse, order medication and transcribe Physician Orders as needed.
- Maintain supplies and cleanliness of medication carts.
- Assist in maintaining medical records.
Nursing – Charge Nurse – LPN
Clinical • Nassau County
Required: New York State LPN License Graduate from a New York State associate Nursing program. New York State LPN License. CPR Certified.
Preferred: One year of experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities.
Schedule:
Sun – Thur | 7:00a – 3:00p
Salary:
$40.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Coordinate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, all health issues/concerns regarding the residents’ care with the Nursing Department at the Center on a weekly or as needed basis.
- Monitor weekly doctor appointments, orders, and clinical referrals.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings to enhance the quality of care to the residents, and keep staff updated on new information pertaining to infection control and good hygiene for the resident.
- Ensure all OSHA mandates are followed.
- Ensure proper infection control is maintained.
Nursing – LPN
Clinical • Nassau County
Required: New York State LPN License Graduate from a New York State associate Nursing program. New York State LPN License. CPR Certified.
Preferred: One year of experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities.
Schedule:
Tues-Sat | 1:00P – 9:00P
Wed-Sat | 8:00A – 6:00P
Salary:
$36.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Provide nursing care and treatment for emergency and minor malady relief. This includes, but is not limited to, first aid and treatment, changing dressings, and administering medications.
- Act as primary contact with physicians, pharmacies, labs, hospitals (for residents’ treatments, as deemed necessary), day program nurses, etc. and monitor all appointments and follow-ups.
- Implement special health, grooming and personal hygiene programs for the residents.
- Coordinate with physician and pharmacy regarding residents’ monthly medications.
Nursing – Registered Nurse
Clinical • Nassau County
Required: New York State Registered Nurse License Graduate from a New York State associate Nursing program. New York State Registered Nursing License. CPR Certified.
Preferred: One year of experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities.
Schedule:
Sun-Thurs | 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Salary:
$44.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Monitor consumer health needs to ensure well-being of consumers in our care.
- Act as primary contact with physician, pharmacies, labs, hospitals (for residents’ treatment, as deemed necessary), day program nurses, etc. and monitor all appointments and follow-up.
- Follow-up on hospital stays including on-site visits, documentation, discharge and communication with hospital staff.
- Administer daily medications as per policy and procedure.
- Provide care for minor illnesses, emergencies or injuries to consumers and staff.
Recreation Therapist
Clinical • Nassau County
Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation or Human Service Field.
Preferred: One year of experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities.
Schedule:
40 hrs/wk – Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat
Salary:
$50,000/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Work with individual residents, resident groups and appropriate staff regarding scheduling, planning, implementation and supervision of a therapeutic and general recreational program.
- Instruct and consult with direct care staff regarding their participation and role in recreation programming activities.
- Initiate and maintain appropriate communication with other clinical disciplines as appropriate to assure coordination and integration of services.
- Order and maintain supplies and equipment in a timely manner and good working order.
- Maintain community outing and trip logs including financial information and receipts.
- Maintain daily activity schedule for all in house activities.
Therapy Aide
Clinical • Nassau County
Preferred: Experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities.
Schedule:
40 hrs/wk – Sun-Thurs or Tues-Sat
Salary:
$19.75/yr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Carry out therapeutic programs as directed by the OT, COTA, PT, PTA, SLP, or Director of Rehabilitation Services, including, but not limited to, ambulation, and range of motion activities.
- Document implementation of goals in the format required.
- Position all residents who require alternate positioning on the mat table, air mattress, recliner, or other suitable adaptive equipment
- Make all Positioning Aides and direct care staff who assist with alternate and repositioning aware of changes in positioning due to reddened areas, decubiti, or other medical necessity.
CAREERS AT RESIDENTIAL HOMES
Work at one of our 20 residences in Nassau County.
Assistant Residential Manager
Residential • Roosevelt, NY
Required: Associate’s Degree in a Human Service field or 3 years experience in working with people with developmental disabilities. Valid New York State Driver’s License. 1 year of supervisory experience.
Schedule:
40 hrs/wk
Salary:
$26.27/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Supervise direct care staff including but not limited to, scheduling (while on duty), providing performance feedback, evaluations and corrective actions.
- Must be willing to travel to multiple sites using own vehicle.
- Monitor the condition of the physical plant, equipment and materials utilized by the program.
- Coordinate and schedule appropriate leisure activities.
- Assist the Residence Manager, as needed.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Residential Services • Nassau County
Requirements:
Required: An interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree, one year experience with people with developmental disabilities, and AMAP certification.
Shift(s):
8:00am – 4:00pm | Monday – Friday
3:00am – 11:00pm | Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday
11:00pm – 9:00am | Various nights
9:00am – 3:00pm | Saturday & Sunday
Salary:
$19.50/hr | DSP-1: Not approved for Driving or AMAP
$20.75/hr | DSP-2: Approved for Driving only | Valid & Clean NYS Driver’s Licence required
$20.75/hr | DSP-3: Approved for AMAP only | AMAP Certification required
$22.00/hr | DSP-4: Approved for Driving and AMAP
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Work directly with residents to implement individual treatment plans, log progress and activities.
- Provide direct care services for residents, such as assistance in the restroom, dining, dressing, sorting of laundry, etc.
- Clean residents’ rooms, vacuum dust, change bed linens, make beds, empty trash buckets, clean bathrooms, do laundry, etc.
- Assist in recreation activities.
Lead Direct Support Professional (Lead-DSP)
Hicksville, NY
Required: Clean, valid NYS drivers license & AMAP Certification.
Preferred: Experience working with people with disabilities.
Schedule:
1:00pm – 9:00pm | Tuesday-Saturday
Salary:
$23.00/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist Managers to monitor all paper work including data collection, goal implementation and data charts.
- Coordinate and participate in the provision of direct care tasks for residents including but not limited to skills in regard to proper handling of residents.
- Work directly with residents to implement individual treatment plans, log progress and activities.
- Provide direct care services for residents, such as assistance in the restroom, dining, dressing, sorting of laundry, etc.
- Clean residents’ rooms, vacuum dust, change bed linens, make beds, empty trash buckets, clean bathrooms, do laundry, etc.
- Assist in recreation activities.
Maintenance • Residential
Required: Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. One year of Maintenance Experience. High School Diploma/GED. Valid NYS Drivers License.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00A – 4:00P
Salary:
$17.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist with total building and grounds maintenance.
- Ensure equipment should be operative and safely maintained.
- Keep the building, both interior and exterior, clean, orderly, and free of any defects or safety hazards.
- Properly maintain general plumbing, gas and electric lines.
- Responsible for snow and ice control to assure safety.
- Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.
- Maintain operable conditions including but not limited to the following equipment: mechanical and refrigerator systems; fire alarm system, doors, locks and windows; sanitary garbage disposal; vehicles, etc.
Maintenance Worker
Maintenance • Residential
Required: Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. One year of Maintenance Experience. High School Diploma/GED. Valid NYS Drivers License.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:00A – 4:00P
Salary:
$17.50/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist with total building and grounds maintenance.
- Ensure equipment should be operative and safely maintained.
- Keep the building, both interior and exterior, clean, orderly, and free of any defects or safety hazards.
- Properly maintain general plumbing, gas and electric lines.
- Responsible for snow and ice control to assure safety.
- Remove snow and ice during inclement weather.
- Maintain operable conditions including but not limited to the following equipment: mechanical and refrigerator systems; fire alarm system, doors, locks and windows; sanitary garbage disposal; vehicles, etc.
CAREERS AT OCEANSIDE HUB SITE
Oceanside, NY
Activity Specialist
Adult Day Services • Oceanside
Required: Associate’s Degree. Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$17.75/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Plan and implement recreational activities daily.
- Consult with clinical and staff to deliver appropriate services to program individuals.
- Order and maintain inventory of recreation equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate special events, activities and outings in cooperation with staff.
ADS – OS – Assistant Community Coach (ACC)
Adult Day Services • Oceanside
Requirements:
Required: An interest in supporting individuals with disabilities.
Preferred: High School Diploma or GED Associate’s Degree, one year experience with people with developmental disabilities, and AMAP certification.
Shifts:
Monday – Friday | 7:00A – 3:00P (flexible)
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$19.50/hr | ACC-1: Not approved for Driving or AMAP
$20.75/hr | ACC-2: Approved for Driving only | Valid & Clean NYS Driver’s Licence required
$20.75/hr | ACC-3: Approved for AMAP only | AMAP Certification required
$22.00/hr | ACC-4: Approved for Driving and AMAP
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Assist people with all activities of daily living needs including, but not limited to, assisting with meals, lifting, assistance in the restroom, dressing (i.e. coats), etc.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
- Ensure needs are being met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Accompany and drive people to and from locations for programs.
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote greater independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for program people.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Adult Day Services • Oceanside & Roosevelt
Required: Master’s in Psychology. Experience in DD population and Behavior Modification Plans/Strategies.
Schedule:
18 hrs | 3-days a Week M-W-F | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$32/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Identify, develop and coordinate sites within community for people consistent with their needs, desires and valued outcomes.
- Conduct psychological assessments, screenings and evaluations.
- Create, train and assist with implementation of Behavior Modification Plans and/or Strategies and revise as needed.
- Monitor Behavior Modification Plans and/or Strategies and revise as needed.
- Conduct individual and/or group therapy sessions.
- Provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, annual and semi-annual meetings and other meetings as required to ensure quality services for people attending programs.
ADS – OS – Behavior Technician
Adult Day Services • Oceanside Hub
Required: Bachelor’s in psychology education, social work, behavioral science, human development, or related fields and experience with Applied Behavior Analysis.
Schedule:
Monday – Friday | 8:30A – 3:30P
Salary:
$28-31/hr
Job Description:
Including, but not limited to:
- Establish & maintain relationships with all program participants by building rapport and familiarizing with day program records including life plans, medical conditions, day program goals, target behaviors, etc
- On a daily basis, work closely with program participants providing consistent and ongoing behavioral support in order to provide reinforcement and generalization of skills across different settings and situations.
- Assist with skill acquisition tasks, working with individuals to develop a wide range of skills such as better communication, positive social interaction, and coping skills.
- Implement behavior intervention plans designed and authored by BIS by addressing challenging behaviors, promoting positive behavior change, and teaching participants effective strategies for emotional regulation.
- Prompts safe and socially acceptable replacement behaviors in order to build a repertoire of communication, social interaction, and problem solving skills.
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