Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
 Facilitate group parenting skills sessions three days a week
 Counsel participants individually as needed. Counseling may include participant’s partners and /or children.
 Provide conflict management, both through own efforts and through referrals to CEO’s contracted mediation service as needed.
 Encourage and assist participants in setting and achieving long-term and short-term goals.
 Observe and document the interaction between participants and their partners and/or children, as well as their interaction with other participants in groups.
 Track participant progress through other CEO programs and record all contacts (personal
and by telephone) in the Salesforce System.
 Assess client’s needs and refer clients to appropriate services.
 Conduct evening group sessions as needed for participants employed or unable to attend
daytime groups and/or activities.
 Maintain case records and document all activity in our database, Salesforce.com
 Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.

Expansion has created full-time, part-time, evening and weekend opportunities in New York City for licensed behavioral health staff.

Specific openings include:
Regional Director, SW Mgr, Care Managers (RN, LPN, MSW) Certified Play Therapists, PhD Psychologists, Medical SW LMSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973, The Classroom Assistant position will be limited to activities that promote equal access to this student. This position will not entail any responsibilities akin to being a personal aid. Therefore, the main goal of this position is to foster appropriate classroom behavior, assist in maintaining focus, and provide cues to the student to stay engaged.

Responsibilities
1. Establish rapport with the student. It will be important to meet prior to attending class to establish a relationship and discuss in detail what the Classroom Assistant will be doing with the student in class each week.
2. Establish guidelines for in-class conduct. This student has struggled to remain consistent in his behavior in class. He tends to arrive late, listen to music loudly on his headphones, disrupt the class with inappropriate questions or comments, and move uncontrollably. However, with established rules and reminders during class, he will be able to focus on his work.
3. Develop a cue system. During the first meeting, establish a way of reminding the student about appropriate behavior (e.g., using note cards to jot down questions to be saved for appropriate times). Also, prompting him to reengage with the task at hand is an important part of this position.
4. Maintain communication with student’s parents and the ODS. This appointment will be funded by the student’s parents, and therefore the Classroom Assistant will be providing reports of progress and feedback to the student’s parents and the ODS. ODS will be involved as well to offer advice and support regarding behavior issues and Asperger’s Syndrome.

5. Before and after class meetings. In order to process what happened in each class, these meetings will be held weekly and will give the student a chance to work on improving classroom behavior. It is essential that all rules and boundaries be reviewed at least 5 minutes before the class, and a discussion to ensue after the class on what actually occurred.

The student is currently enrolled in 3 classes:
Monday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
Wednesday, 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Thursday, 9:00am to 12:00pm.

Availability during all the above times is required; however, if this is impossible, at least two of the classes must be staffed with a Classroom Assistant. ODS will also schedule a one hour weekly appointment with the Classroom Assistant to provide support and feedback, during the course of the semester. Classes will be held until Monday, April 30, 2012.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will be a master’s level student in School Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, Applied Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. Previous experience working with individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome is preferred, but not a requirement. The candidate must be patient, yet assertive and must communicate effectively in writing and in person.

Please send a cover letter and resume/CV to the email address: JLoGiudice@sva.edu.

We are seeking energetic, responsible and creative people to help developmentally disabled individuals participate in social and recreational activities in their communities and develop connections to their neighbors and neighborhoods.
Your role is to provide assistance to them as they work on paid and volunteer jobs and participate in sports, classes, social events and other community activities. Help participants learn public transportation, make purchases and handle money. Assist in developing friendships, and becoming contributing community members. Work with family members, develop connections to community organizations.

You will be required to fill out required paperwork which will be submitted on a regular basis and to maintain good communication with the agency.

NOTE: Some participants require wheelchair and/or personal care assistance.

High School graduate or GED. Some College preferred. No experience and no certifications are required but you must be a caring and committed individual with a genuine desire to support and help others and sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: Indicate open position as email subject to HR@jobpathnyc.org
By Fax: Cover Letter and Resume to HR at (646) 794-8555

We are seeking energetic, responsible, and creative individuals to help people with developmental disabilities learn to function independently in their homes by providing overnight support and assistance with their morning routines. Support Workers are permitted to sleep when the person supported is asleep. Sleeping hours are paid at the state minimum wage. If the individual is awake you must be awake to assist them at anytime. Additionally, individuals need assistance with their morning routines which begin at 6am on weekdays and 8am on weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Help individuals meet their personal care needs including assistance with preparing breakfast, showering, dressing appropriately, and cleaning.
- Support individuals to take prescribed medicine, complying with all medication administration policies and procedures, including storage, administration and record keeping.
- Enable individuals to achieve independence in all areas of their life by providing appropriate information, opportunity, training, counseling and support.

Additional Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED. Prior experience a plus, but not essential. We are seeking candidates who enjoy active, “people-oriented” work and are sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities. AMAP-certified a plus but not a requirement. However, must be willing to take AMAP course.

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: Indicate open position as email subject to HR@jobpathnyc.org
By Fax: Cover Letter and Resume to HR at (646) 794-8555

The Life Coaching Project at Job Path supports young adults who have high functioning Autism / Asperger's syndrome reach their goals whether at college, at home, or out in the community. We are currently looking for open-minded, empathetic, responsible and mature mentors who are in their twenties or older to support individuals at college, at home and out in the community. We are currently looking for part-time mentors for each day of the week and for all boroughs and are happy to employ the right person for one or several days.

You will be required to fill out a daily checklist which will be submitted monthly and to maintain good communication with the agency (Job Path) and family. No experience is required but you must be a caring and committed individual with a genuine desire to support and help others. Training and support will be provided.

NOTE: Some participants require wheelchair and/or personal care assistance.

High School graduate. Some College preferred. No experience and no certifications are required but you must be a caring and committed individual with a genuine desire to support and help others and sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities.

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: Indicate open position as email subject to HR@jobpathnyc.org
By Fax: Cover Letter and Resume to HR at (646) 794-8555

We currently have an opening for a COMPANION for a 25-year old man with autism. We are seeking a responsible candidate to assist with his daily living activities. He is interested in attending college. He communicates using facilitated communication. The position involves being his facilitator, i.e. assisting in his communication. To be successful in this position, you must be interested in a one-on-one relationship and developing a friendship. The most important thing is to be pals.

Qualifications: High School diploma or GED. Some College a plus. No experience and no certifications required but you must be a patient, caring and committed individual with a genuine desire to support and help others and must be sensitive to the needs and preferences of people with disabilities.

The main location is the man's home in Queens. Hours are flexible. Please send cover letter and resume including some indication of your schedule availabilities.

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: "FACILITATOR" as subject heading to AHaselbeck@jobpathnyc.org
By Fax: Cover Letter and Resume Attn: A. Haselbeck at (212) 921-5342

Two young women with developmental disabilities are seeking a compatible live-in companion who will share their spacious three-bedroom apartment in Hamilton Heights and help them create a comfortable home and satisfying home life. They are seeking a warm and outgoing person who enjoys an active lifestyle. The roommate must ensure that the women are safe and healthy, and also create the feeling of a real home, where three women are sharing their lives.

The women require assistance with shopping, cooking, household tasks, and other daily activities, including help in the morning, as they get ready for the day. Another important aspect of the roommate’s responsibilities is to help the women become involved with people and activities in the local community.

The position requires 35 hours per week of work, including evenings and early mornings. Hours are flexible.

The roommate must sleep in at least five nights per week, but is encouraged to make the apartment her home and has full access to the premises at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enable individuals to manage their households and their personal care, including personal hygiene, money management, and household tasks such as laundry and meal preparation
• Support people to maintain good health and safety practices, including use of prescribed and other medications, assistance with safety assessments and fire drills, and provision of first aid when necessary
• Enable individuals to become involved in community activities and develop friendships with neighbors and community members
• Help individuals to develop new skills in all areas of their lives
• Maintain timely and accurate records as required by Job Path’s policies and procedures
• Protect and respect people’s rights to privacy, decision making, confidentiality, and personal expression
• Follow and promote Job Path’s policies and procedures, including timely and accurate record keeping and incident reports
• Serve as an active team member, attending meetings, training, and supervisory sessions and contributing ideas and feedback
• Maintain positive relationships and frequent contact with families and other service providers

HOW TO APPLY:
"Roommate" as subject heading to MBuckley@jobpathnyc.org

Responsibilities include:
• Developing, implementing, maintaining and reviewing the person’s ISP (Individualized Service Plan) every six months, or as needed.
• Coordinating appointments and meetings with service providers to develop the ISP and monitoring progression of person’s valued outcomes.
• Making referrals based on the person’s needs.
• Providing information on services and supports available to the individual and his/her family.
• Scheduling meetings with the individual at least three times a year including one home visit, or as needed.
• Arranging for clinical and other assessments and updating as needed.
• Accompanying the individual to new programs or services and assisting in the placement process.
• Documenting the monthly visits and other contacts with service providers.
• Maintaining and updating all files and records regularly
• Advocate for the rights of participants while ensuring all health, welfare and safety needs are met

Qualifications:
Educational: An associate’s degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university or a degree in nursing as a Registered Nurse or an associate‘s degree or a bachelor‘s degree who has a minimum of 60 credits toward a bachelor‘s degree in a field other than health or human services may meet this educational requirement if a minimum of 20 of his/her college credits are in health and human services.
Experiential: One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities or One year experience as a service coordinator/case manager with any population. The minimum experiential level does not have to be met if the person has a master‘s degree in a health or human services field.

Salary: Low to mid 30’s, depending upon degree and experience. Excellent benefits, including tuition reimbursement after nine months.

Cover letter and resume to:
Lauren Enos, Senior Medicaid Service Coordinator
Job Path, 22 W. 38th St., NY, NY 10018
Fax: 212-944-0514
Email: Lenos@jobpathnyc.org

The men require assistance with household tasks such as laundry, shopping, meal preparation, budgeting, and other daily activities, including help in the morning as they get ready for the day. Another important aspect of the roommate’s responsibilities is to help the men become involved in community activities and help develop friendships with neighbors and community members.

The live-in companion/support specialist will also be required to complete administrative responsibilities and maintain positive relationships and frequent communication with families and other service providers, and will assist the program director with administrative duties and planning for other program participants.

The position requires 35 hours per week of work, including evenings and early mornings. Hours are flexible.

Salary: $28,000/year plus health insurance; paid sick/vacation; tuition reimbursement after nine months; and other benefits
Reduced Rent: $300/month including utilities; private room/bath in Astoria apartment

HOW TO APPLY:
By Email: "Astoria FT" as subject heading to HR@jobpathnyc.org
By Fax: Cover Letter and Resume to (646) 794-8555

Position Description:
• Provide active substance users with short and long-term case management and supportive counseling using low-threshold, nonjudgmental, and culturally relevant methodologies
• Conduct participant intakes and assessments
• Make outside referrals and engage in follow-up activities for each encounter, provide escorts and advocacy when appropriate
• Conduct individual and group sessions with special focuses on wellness, mental health, sexual health, HIV transmission prevention and care, Hepatitis transmission prevention and care, risk reduction, safer injection practices, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation including audit-worthy client files
• Network and establish treatment and referral resources within New York City
• Expand aspects of service provision to special populations (HIV/AIDS, drug users, homeless, LGBTQ, sex workers, etc.)
• Provide trainings as appropriate to local CBO’s and attend local meetings to present on program activities and/or to seek out current information about disease prevention, treatment and care
• Orient and train staff as needed or as requested
• Support volunteers and peers as needed or as requested
• Assist with proposal development and program evaluation
• As part of a team, share in organizational responsibilities including but not limited to serving as a member of the crisis intervention team, general administrative work, general maintenance/cleaning of our office location, and volunteer training and coordination.

Job Title:
Care Partner

Contact Email:
careers@renewalco.com

Organization Background:
Our mission is to bring renewed well-being, freedom, and joy to people giving and receiving long-term care. We provide home and companion care services to seniors, people with chronic health conditions, and their families. Our multidisciplinary professionals support our clients’ holistic well-being, providing services ranging from part-time companionship to round-the-clock home health care.

Job Description:
The work of Care Partners is at the heart of our mission. Working directly with our clients in their homes, they partner with other members of our Care Teams to support our clients’ holistic well-being. Responsibilities include: > Providing companionship for seniors and people with chronic health conditions. Doing constructive activities with clients based on shared interests (e.g., conversations on current events, arts and crafts, light exercise). > Helping plan activities outside the home and accompanying clients, serving as guide, companion, and aide (e.g., taking trips to museums or attending concerts). > Liaising with clients’ families, doctors, and other stakeholders to advocate for clients’ needs and ensure they receive the best possible care.

For more information and to apply, please contact:
Jennifer Privett, LMSW
Program Coordinator
Geriatric Career Development Program (GCD)
Jewish Home Lifecare
120 West 106th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 870-4838
Fax: (212) 870-5719
jprivett@jewishhome.org

Responsibilities:
· Conducts home visits on a regular basis for assigned case load.
· Obtains psychosocial histories and conducts functional skills assessments.
· Establishes and maintains liaison with primary provider of psychiatric care.
· Assures access to psychiatric, substance abuse and medical services, and entitlement benefits.
· Monitors client medication, including adherence and side-effects.
· Develops an individualized rehabilitation plan (Service/Support Plan) in accordance with client needs, strengths, and goals and in consultation with the treatment team and others of the client’s choice.
· Delivers community rehabilitation services according to individual need, including: Assertiveness/Self Advocacy Training, Community Integration Services/Resource Development, Daily Living Skills Training, Health Services,
· Medication Management Training, Parenting Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Skill Development Services, Socialization, Substance Abuse Services, and Symptom Management.
· Documents client response to service, progress and regressions, and regularly updates the Service/Support Plan.
· Trains clients in safety procedures and conducts fire drills and self-preservation tests.
· Prepares residents for transition to independent living and makes necessary referrals.
· Facilitates crisis intervention in the event of an emergency.
· Staffs Emergency Pager on a rotating basis.
· Maintains client charts and submits necessary notes and reports, including incident reports, in compliance with agency procedures.
· Oversees maintenance of apartments, inventories furniture, and alerts program director of maintenance problems.
· Attends in-service training as requested by supervisory personnel.
· Provides coverage as needed for other staff on the program team.
· Serves as “Qualified Mental Health Staff Person”
· Duties as assigned by supervisor.