Day Habilitation Specialist (Bronx)

Windward Seniors Day Care Center has been honored to serve the windward community for over 50 years. We are a local non-profit that places value on family, connection, and healthy aging. We are looking for a hardworking team member to provide quality, compassionate care and promote a fun and safe environment for our seniors. Those looking to join the helping professions are encouraged to apply. Licensed adult day care center Responsibilities: Provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living Monitor health/behavioral changes Assist with a wide range of recreational activities Light housekeeping, maintain safe/clean environment Assist with food service Skills: Preferred experience and/or knowledge in Alzheimer's or dementia care Knowledge of and able to assist with Activities of Daily Living Interpersonal skills, including empathy, patience, listening skills Able to obtain CPR/First Aid training Practice good hygiene and health precautions Understanding of handling emergency situations Able to obtain a physical exam and TB test Education: High school diploma or equivalent Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm; Sundays and major holidays off *Must be willing to do fingerprinting and pass background checks Salary: Starting at $17/hour, opportunities for raises Expected hours: 35-40 hours per week Benefits: Medical insurance Paid holidays Paid time off Simple IRA If this sounds like the job for you, please submit your resume. Thank you for reading this far!

About the Company: The Arc in Hawaii is a non-profit organization with 70 years of history in Hawaii. We provide both residential and day services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to support the inclusion and participation of individuals with IDD in their respective communities throughout their lifetime. Role: We are seeking compassionate and dependable individuals for our Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. You will provide care for our residents/participants (adults with IDD) at our homes and Adult Day Health (ADH) centers under the guidance of the home and center managers. Pay: $18.86 - $19.39 per hour Openings: Kaimuki (Residential) Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (Part Time, 24 hours) Sat & Sun 8am-8pm (Part Time, 24 hours) Sat & Sun 10am-10pm (Part Time, 24 hours) Sat & Sun 7pm-7am (Part Time, 24 hours) *Overnight – no sleep Lusitana (Residential) Fri 1:30-9:30pm, Sat & Sun 6am-9pm (Full Time, 38 hours) Sat & Sun 2:30-10:30pm, Mon & Tues 1:30-9:30pm (Part Time, 32 hours) Ewa (Residential) Sun 7pm-7am, Tues-Fri 12am-7am (Full Time, 40 hours) Mon-Fri 4-7am, Sat & Sun 9am-9pm (Full Time, 39 hours) Sat & Sun 11am-11pm (Part Time, 24 hours) Fri & Sat 11pm-9am (Part Time, 20 hours) *Overnight – no sleep Kamehame (Residential) Mon-Fri 1:30-9:30pm (Full Time, 40 hours) Waipahu (Residential) Fri & Sat 11pm-7am (Casual, 16 hours) *Overnight – no sleep Pearl City (Adult Day Health Center) Monday - Friday (Full Time) Requirements: • Valid driver’s license (and clean driver’s abstract) • Smartphone • At least 18 years of age • Ability to safely drive a van • Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English well and follow directions • Good interpersonal skills, positive attitude, patient, and helpful • Ability to operate assistive devices including Hoyer lift, wheelchair, walker, and gait belt • Ability to intermittently lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. with minimal assistance Work Clearances (Conditions of Employment): • Pre-employment drug test • Physical exam • TB test (initial 2-step PPD, annual 1-step PPD) • CPR and First Aid/AED certification • Criminal history check • Adult Protective Services (APS) and Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) registries • FBI fingerprinting • Valid driver's license and clean driver’s abstract (or acceptable level of infractions) • Must remain current on all work clearances • Must complete all required trainings (paid) ***Drug test, FBI fingerprinting/APS/CAN/criminal history check, physical exam, and FA/CPR/AED certification are paid for by The Arc in Hawaii.*** Responsibilities: • Supports participants in performing activities of daily living skills such as meal preparation, eating, grooming, toileting, and dressing. • Utilizes assistive devices (e.g. wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) or assists with walking according to the individual’s needs. • Accompanies participants during community activities. • Supports participants in treatment programs as stated in their program/service plans, as directed by the supervisor in charge. • Assists participants with their medications, as needed; informs supervisor in charge when medications need to be reordered. • Assists in maintaining The Arc in Hawaii’s properties, grounds, and surrounding area in a neat, clean, and sanitary condition by performing cleaning duties, such as sweeping, mopping, washing, and scrubbing regularly. • Implements and collects data on participant specific programs and maintains participant records, including progress notes and communication books. • Interacts with parents, guardians, interdisciplinary team members, and other related persons and programs to benefit client participants. • Drives company vans to transport participants. Preferred Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED equivalent • Minimum of 6 months volunteer or work experience assisting persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities or related experience Benefits Offered: • 15 paid holidays • Generous PTO which starts accruing upon hire date (only for Full Time) • Healthcare coverage (medical, drug, vision, dental) (only for Full Time & Part Time) • Aflac • Life insurance (if you take our healthcare coverage) • 401(k) employer matching • Referral program *EOE / Drug-Free Workplace Application Instructions: Visit our website (https://thearcinhawaii.org/employment/) to fill out an application.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $1,500 Sign-on Bonus Looking for a FUN job that allows you to make a difference in people's lives? Then this job is for you! PSL Services/STRIVE seek motivated, organized individuals to fill full-time or part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) roles in the greater Portland area. We offer customizable schedules between the hours of 9:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays and we will work with you to find hours that fit your needs. High School Diploma or equivalent required and we will train the successful applicant. $1,500 Sign-on Bonus for the successful applicant plus $250 bonus if already DSP, MHRT-1, CRMA, or Ed Tech III certified! The Community Support Program of PSL Services is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities and offers a wide range of community-based services specifically designed and individualized to meet the needs of participants. No direct support experience required - we will train the successful applicant!

As an Individual Focus Direct Support Professionals (DSP-IF), you will provide specialized supports designed to meet the unique needs of someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities in need of transitional supports. You will assist in the development of support plans, implementing those plans, and working with other team members to ensure their success. Your day will include helping someone achieve their dreams, fostering relationships with a person's family and friends, going out and having fun, meal planning and prep, and personal health and hygiene routines! DSPs on the Individual Focus team are committed to building strong partnerships with families and recognize the “team” is everyone who loves and supports the person, not just those at PCL. You will help someone learn through life’s great, fun, and challenging experiences and experience life to the fullest! Position Type: Full-Time Day, Swing, Night, and Weekend Shifts Available! •30 hours and above are considered full time. Wage & Benefits: $21.00 per hour •We are also offering a $1,000 sign on bonus that is paid out in increments at set milestones of your employment! •We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Supplemental Insurance and FSA for full-time employees, 401(K), Gym discounts and reimbursements, and other lifestyle discounts available to all employees. Qualifications: • Most positions require a valid driver's license. Some of our Awake Overnight shifts do not require a license. • Must be at least 18 years of age when starting employment. • Must have basic computer skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interpret various instructions. • Must be able to read, write, and speak English (reasonable accommodation may be made for some positions). Job Duties: • Various positions may involve distributing medications, cooking, house cleaning, yard maintenance, handling challenging behaviors, and intimate care. • Provide a stable living environment by respecting dignity, individual choice, input, and health and safety needs. • Participate in an on-call rotation for their assigned area. On a regular rotation, this position is on-call for their assigned area for 7 consecutive days in each rotation. Certifications and Training: • This position requires a valid driver’s license and to be eligible to drive agency vehicles. • Must pass required DHS background check and Protective Service Investigations. • Complete and maintain all certifications as required by the position, PCL, and other governing agencies such as CPR, OIS (Oregon Intervention System), and Mandatory Abuse Reporting. • New hire orientation and on-site training must be completed within 60 days of hire. Applications must be submitted on our website! https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/PAR1046PARI/JobBoard/3a9ec85f-4ebc-4515-adbe-75449373a28d/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=8b8a5130-cdb7-4384-8de1-515a574b3b54

🌟 Children’s Entrepreneur Market Manager – Part-Time Contractor Do you love community events and want to help kids launch their own businesses? Children’s Entrepreneur Market (CEM) is a national nonprofit that empowers kids to run their own businesses at real markets. We’re looking for part-time Market Managers to help bring these events to life in your metro! What You’ll Do Find and secure local events (festivals, fairs, city summer parties, food truck nights, etc.) where kids can sell their products. Work with venues to finalize date, time, layout, parking, and logistics. Manage parent registrations and communication leading up to each market. Maintain a t-shirt inventory (4–5 boxes first year; may double in year two). Stay active on Slack (our team messaging app) with daily check-ins. Commit to running 16 markets per year in your area. Expect about 5–7 hours on nights and weekends, plus additional remote planning time. What You’ll Need Must live within 45 miles of Wichita, KS Strong organizational skills and reliability. A vehicle capable of transporting supplies (tables, totes, t-shirts, cones, etc.). Comfort communicating with parents and community partners. Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines. Compensation $20/hr for remote legwork (outreach, planning, communication). $250 flat rate per market day (equivalent of $35–50/hr depending on event length). Mileage reimbursed for market travel. Independent contractor position (1099). Who This Is Perfect For Someone seeking part-time, flexible work (not a stepping stone to full-time). A community-minded individual who enjoys working with families and kids. Organized self-starters who can manage events from start to finish.

To apply for this position click link https://secure10.saashr.com/ta/6160082.careers?ShowJob=655023235 Primary Purpose:              The Peer Support Specialist position may include assisting their peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning, and practicing new skills, helping to monitor their progress, assist in their treatment by modeling effective coping techniques and self-strategies based on the specialist's own recovery experience.  Additionally, this position will assist in supporting and advocating to obtain effective services and in the services, they are receiving. Education and Experience:                                                  This individual must have demonstrated knowledge of mental illnesses, recovery, community resources, support services and referral systems. The individual selected for this position must be an individual that has been a previous consumer of mental health services as the result of emotional challenges. The candidate must have documented or previous personal and significant experience with mental illness themselves. Must demonstrate evidence of having sustained significant recovery for extended period of time. High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum Qualifications: Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver’s License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties. Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check. Obtain and maintain current CPI Verbal De-escalation Certification. Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Obtain a Food Handlers Card. Register and maintain good standing as a Traditional Health Care Worker through the Office of Equity and Inclusion. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core Competencies: Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries. Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and ability/discipline to utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) communication approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners. Concisely and thoroughly document daily clinical information. Provide timely accurate documentation to meet billing requirements. Must adhere to Oregon Administrator Rules (OAR) and standards of care. Consistently meet program billing requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of mental illnesses, recovery, community resources, support services and referral systems. Demonstrate knowledge and experience applying principles of mental health peer support. Participate, coordinate or facilitate youth voice through a Youth Advisory Council or other venues to ensure youth/young adult voice at program/agency/community level. Assist with and/or participate on Youth Move Kairos when assigned. Participate on interviewing panels. Provide treatment and assist in stabilization of youth and young adults using a variety of evidence-based methods including wraparound, strengths-based, and family-centered framework. Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults’ development and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions. Maintain communication avenues with essential positions regarding client needs and treatment plans. Provide information as needed about peer counseling, support, and consumer perspectives to new staff. Understand the concept of Trauma Informed Care. Consult with staff and treatment/wraparound teams regarding youth/young adult perspective. Partner with youth/young adults to cultivate goals and analyze progress toward vision and goals. Work with youth/young adult to ensure their voice is included in discharge planning and advocate to ensure support services and community resources are in place upon discharge. Assists youth and young adults in crisis/emergency planning and interventions. Assist youth and young adult in accessing and scheduling appointments and obligations when applicable. Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentially. Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners. Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures, and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense. Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements. To apply for this position click link https://secure10.saashr.com/ta/6160082.careers?ShowJob=655023235