COMMUNITY LIVING COORDINATOR
Responsibilities:
- For assigned residences, the Community Living Coordinator coordinates and supervises the delivery of residential services to individuals and ensures compliance to agency policies and applicable regulations.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising assigned Residence Managers and facility staff performing QIDP responsibilities.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field including Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Rehabilitation Counseling or Special Education. Requires at least one-year experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to effectively supervise and train residential staff, strong communication skills.
- Significant knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and the delivery of person centered, habilitation and health care services to individuals of varying ages with developmental disabilities.
Pay/Salary:
- $27.35/hr – $37.08/hr
SENIOR EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION INSTRUCTOR
Responsibilities:
- Assist with development and implementation of classroom curriculum and instruction that will assist individuals to move towards employment.
- Utilizing Person Centered Planning techniques as well as assessment tools will be able to assess crucial areas such as vocational skills, vocational behavior, independent functioning, functional communication and interpersonal behaviors.
- Individuals will be assessed in a set of activities that are designed to help transition from Community Prevocational Services toward employment.
- Provide direct services to individuals in accordance with their Life Plan and Habilitation Plans.
Requirements:
- Requires High School Diploma/GED; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
- Requires a valid NYS Driver’s license, and at least three(3) year experience working with I/DD population.
- Experience providing employment services to persons with I/DD and supervision and staff development experience preferred.
Pay/Salary:
- $19.96/hr
GUARDIANSHIP ADVOCATE
Responsibilities:
- Provide advocacy services for those individuals for whom Arc of Westchester serves as Corporate Guardian through NYSARC, Inc. and will assist in all outreach and program planning efforts as required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Requires a valid NYS driver’s license and one(1) year experience in Human Services with an understanding of the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Proven ability to write and speak effectively and ability to follow policy and program requirements of the Department and the Agency.
- Ability to use various computer applications and a basic understanding of database applications and internet.
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals, families and service provider.
Pay/Salary:
- $18.71/hr
CAREER PLANNER
Responsibilities:
- Responsible to coordinate, develop, create and implement employment opportunities using Person Centered Planning methods and techniques in accordance with the needs of the individuals served. Other responsibilities include building relationships with families, employers, and regulatory entities to serve and support the individuals served.
Requirements:
- Requires HS Diploma/GED, a valid NYS Driver’s License, a reliable car and one (1) year experience with DD population; Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred.
- Must be flexible, reliable, and take initiative.
- Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff, other community, and corporate contacts.
Pay/Salary:
- $20.53/hr
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the Wellness Center staff with office/clerical duties as needed, which may include filing, shredding, copying, scanning, etc.
Requirements:
- Requires High School Diploma. One(1) year of experience in general clerical operations preferred.
Pay/Salary:
- $15.80/HR
COMMUNITY ACTIVITY LIASON
Description:
- Utilizing a variety of creative methods, develop community opportunities and relationships in order to provide regular, meaningful and educational experiences of interest for individuals in Day Services.
Responsibilities:
- Opportunities may include but are not limited to volunteer sites, internships, classes, lessons, career exploration, tours, lectures, shows, exhibits.
- Work with teams and individuals to learn interests and disseminate and share information in a clear and organized manner.
- Follow up with all stakeholders and provide ongoing support including on site instruction to individuals. Supervise staff as assigned.
Requirements:
- Requires H.S Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Requires a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- One (1) year experience with DD population, individuals with disabilities, or related field is preferred.
Pay/Salary:
- $16.88/HR
COMMUNITY CHOICES INSTRUCTOR
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement community-based programming/ integration in accordance with the Individual’s needs, preferences and desires as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan.
- Maintain health and safety standards. Position will specifically work within the “Choices” Without Walls program.
- Staff may be required to operate wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Requirements:
- Requires H.S Diploma, NYS Driver’s License, successful completion of OPWDD approved CPR/first aid certification.
Pay/Salary:
- $17.84/HR
COMMUNITY SPECIALIST
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement community based consumer programming/integration in accordance with their needs and preferences, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan.
- Provide integration with the community through training and recreational opportunities.
- Maintain health and safety standards within the program requirements.
Requirements:
- Requires High School Diploma, A.A Degree preferred, and a valid NYS Driver’s License.
- Must be reliable, dependable and flexible and have the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.
Pay/Salary:
- $16.88/HR
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COORDINATOR
Description:
- The Quality Improvement Coordinator is involved in the Compliance and Quality Improvement functions for the organization. This position has responsibility for internal quality monitoring and incident management processes and is required to perform investigations under the direct supervision of the Director of Quality Improvement and the direction of the Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance.
Responsibilities:
- This position will provide advisory guidance and technical assistance to program staff in the area of regulations and procedures.
Requirements:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Health or Human Services field, however a bachelor’s degree in another field may be substituted at the discretion of the agency if there are other factors that adequately compensate for this difference, such as experience in the field of developmental disabilities including experience in the area of quality improvement and/or compliance.
- Requires at least 3 years of related experience in the field of developmental disabilities or related human services field, and a background knowledge base of the regulations that apply to the work of The Arc Westchester.
- A valid NYS driver’s license is required.
- Knowledge of Federal and NY State Laws and local regulations and procedures relating to OPWDD services and services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people receiving supports, staff, and families.
Pay/Salary:
- $27.47/HR