Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.Staff will have daily contact with Residence Manager and individuals. Residence Manager will provide supervision and individuals will receive care and supervision. Regular contact will occur with service providers in the community, as well as, school, day program and transportation staff. Shift: Sat&Sun 8a-4p Mon&Tues 7a-3p Wed 11p-7a Salary: $16.56 per hour-$17.36 per hour

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
• Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc).
• Ensure individual’s plan of care is implemented.
• Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
• Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, shopping)
• Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
• Facilitate individual’s learning and skill training in fire safety.
• Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
• Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
• Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
• Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
• Planning and preparing balanced meals.
• Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit.
• Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed.
• Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc.
• Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
• Complete job related tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• HS Diploma/GED.
• A NY, NJ, CT or PA driver’s license with no more than 6 points.
• AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
• Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities

Shift: Sat&Sun 8a-4p Mon&Tues 7a-3p Wed 11p-7a

Qualifications

Education Required?YesDegreeHS Graduate or EquivalentMajorGeneralLicense/Certification Required?YesLicense/CertificationDriver's License

Education Required

High School / G.E.D.