Job Category: Residential Services

Responsibilities:

• Provide meaningful instruction to program participants in assigned Day Habilitation Programs.
• Develop and implement community based/in-house programming in accordance with program participants needs, preferences, and desires as per their Life Plan.
• Act as the liaison for the Behavior Specialist assigned to the program. Under the supervision of a qualified Behavior Specialist (i.e. BCBA or LBA) assist with the completion of functional behavioral assessments and the development of person-centered behavioral support plans in assigned programs.
• Assist the Behavior Specialist with summarizing behavioral data, training employees in the areas of applied behavior analysis, and implementation of The Arc Westchester’s strategic initiatives as they relate to behavioral services.
• Provide all services in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• This position is an entry level position for the department.
• One (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis and basic computer skills including Word and Excel required.

Pay/Salary:

• $21.60/HR

Description:

• The Residential Behavior Technician implements behavior-analytic services to the people supported under the close supervision of a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) as well as providing direct support services to the people supported in the program.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement community based/in-house programming in accordance with program participants needs, preferences, and desires as per their Life Plan.
• Act as the liaison for the Behavior Specialist assigned to the program.
• Under the supervision of a qualified Behavior Specialist (i.e. BCBA) assist with the completion of functional behavioral assessments and the development of person-centered behavioral support plans in assigned programs.
• Assist the Behavior Specialist with summarizing behavioral data, training employees in the areas of applied behavior analysis, and implementation of The Arc Westchester’s strategic initiatives as they relate to behavioral services.
• Provide all services in accordance with relevant regulations.

Requirements:

• Requires a High School Diploma/GED and a valid NYS driver’s license. One (1) year experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Documentation of certification as a Registered Behavior Technician through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board is required within 90-days from date of hire.
• Basic knowledge of applied behavior analysis and basic computer skills including Word and Excel.

Pay/Salary:

• $19.33/HR

Description:

• The residential Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist assesses residents’ nutritional needs and food patterns based on age, activity level, and special circumstances resulting from health related conditions including disabilities, diabetes, high blood pressure, food allergies, and obesity.

Responsibilities:

• For assigned residents, the certified dietitian/nutritionist plans for and directs the provision of food appropriate for physical and dietary needs and provides nutrition counseling and recommendations.
• For assigned residents, the dietitian/nutritionist plans menus, directs the preparation of food to meet dietary needs and trains residential staff. Ensure that each assigned resident receives a balanced and nutritious diet, served at appropriate times and in as normal a manner as possible.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with a minimum of six months of experience, OR an Associate’s degree in dietetics/nutrition with at least eight years of experience.
• Must be Certified as a Dietitian-Nutritionist in New York State. A NYS Driver’s license is also required.

Pay/Salary:

• $29.23 to $42.32/HR