February Edition 2007 - New York Nonprofit Press

20 New York Nonprofit Press www.nynp.biz February 07JOBS JOBS JOBSLeake and Watts Services, IncHABILITATION ASSISTANTDepartment: Developmental Disabilities ServicesReports to: Coordinator of Community ProgrammingFLSA Status: nonexemptProvide basic habilitative training to children with Developmental Disabilites in theirhomeEssential Duties and Responsibilities includes but is not limited to the following:• Provide basic training in Activities for Daily Living including toileting, bathing and eatingskills• Ensures a safe training environment• Ensures all aspects of the childs developmental needs are addressed including behaviormanagement, communication, nutritional well-being, medical care and socializationare addressed based on interactions with the child and the family• Provide documentation observationa and training for assigned children• Reports all injuries and untoward incidents• Tracks child’s progress on assigned goals• Make suggestions for further training• Intervenes when needed to protect children• Provides an environment conducive to learning new skills• Encourages positive interactions with parents and siblings• Encourages community integration through activities conducive to learning that canbe reenforced through participation in neighborhood activities• Reports all incidents and events• Advocates for holistic care for assigned children to include requests for clinical servicesas needed.Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide appropriate supervision to ensure children’swell-beingCompetencies: Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities, ability to work independently,ability to request assistance when needed to further the well-being of assignedchildrenQualifications:Education and/or Experience: High School DiplomaExperience working with childrenLanguage Skills: Good communication skills, written as well as verbal. Bi-lingual ifneeded, ability to learn basic sign language where needed.Mathematical Skills: Basic routine documentation and tabulation of progressReasoning Skills: Basic to providing supervision and training to children with disabilitiesComputer Skills: Not ApplicableCertificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be cleared through a Criminal BackgroundCheck and FingerprintingOther Skills and Abilities: Able to teach basic skills, encourage positive interactionsamong family members, encourage community integration and socializationOther Qualifications: Positive Attitude towards working with the disabledAbility to work with familiesPhysical Demands: Able to demonstrate skills and train children with DisabilitiesAble to assist a child physically when neededAble to lift and carry a small person in an emergencyWork Environment: Able to tolerate a loud and busy environmentAble to encourage positive attitude toward children’s capabilities and limitations dueto his/her disabilitiesPlease send cover letter/resume to:Mr. John Albert RiveraRecruitment ManagerLeake and Watts Services, Inc.463 Hawthorne AvenueYonkers, NY 10705Fax: (914) 375-8901E-mail: jrivera@leakeandwatts.orgWe are an EOE. Please no telephone calls.FOSTER CARE ANDADOPTION DIRECTORCommunity Counseling & Mediation (CCM), a Brooklyn-based, nonprofitsocial service agency, is currently seeking a Director for its FosterCare and Adoption Program (FCAP).CCM’s FCAP works to stabilize families so that children in the fostercare system can return safely to their birth families, relatives or to adoptiveparents. We serve 80 youth from infancy to age 21, who live inCommunity District 8 and have been referred to us by NYC’s Administrationfor Children’s Services (ACS).The FCAP Director’s duties include but are not limited to:- Directing and supervising all program staff- Collaborating with agency staff (i.e. program supervisor, senior levelstaff, and Quality Assurance team) to ensure program compliance- Attending various ACS meetings surrounding foster care issues- Maintaining and overseeing program’s budget- Recruiting program staff when the need arisesRequired Qualifications- Master Degree in Social Work or Human Services related field- Prior child welfare experience, particular in New York- Knowledge of ACS and OCFS systems like CONNECTIONS andSSPS- Excellent communications skills (both written and oral)How to Apply:E-mail resume and cover letter to Mr. Emory X. Brooks, President andCEO, at emorybrooks@aol.com.SENIOR CENTER DIRECTORUpper East Side organization looking for an organized, energetic and creativesenior center director. Applicant should have experience in geriatrics, programdevelopment and management, working with groups and staff supervision.Must be flexible, willing to learn and able to work in a team.MSW (preferred) or related Degree. Salary based on experience. Excellentbenefits. Resumes only to:Susan Moritz, LCSW, Director, Older Adult ServicesLenox Hill Neighborhood House331 East 70th Street New York, N.Y. 10021SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISORSSaint Dominic’s Home is a premier child welfare agencyproviding a number of in-home and out-of-home services toindividuals, children and families in the BRONX andROCKLAND COUNTY. We seek individuals with supervisoryexperience to fill available supervisory/administrativepositions in our Foster Boarding Home and CommunityBased Services Departments.Requires a Master’s Degree in Social Work, and a minimum5 yrs supervisory experience in child welfare or children’smental health. Experience working in foster boarding homecare and/or children’s mental health as well as computerliteracy necessary.We offer excellent benefits and workenvironment. Please send resume toEmployment ManagerST. DOMINIC’S HOME500 Western HighwayBlauvelt, NY 10913Saint Dominic’s Home Fax: (845) 938-2067Email: ssmith@stdominicshome.orgfor Child Development, Inc.Northside Center is expanding its Early Intervention Home BasedProgram and is seeking the following Consultants:LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTSOCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTSPHYSICAL THERAPISTSSPEECH THERAPISTSSPECIAL EDUCATORS(Bilingual a +)EQUAL OPPORTUITY EMPLOYERGood Shepherd ServicesA leader in NYC youth and family services is looking for professionals forthe following positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx:* CASE WORKERS* ADVOCATE COUNSELORS* SOCIAL WORKERS* ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT* ACTIVITY SPECIALISTS* PROGRAM DIRECTORSIn addition to competitive pay and benefits,GSS offers a highly collaborative environmentand excellent training.For a complete list of jobs and full descriptions,visit our website: www.goodshepherds.orgEOEQualified professionals to provide services in Manhattanand the Bronx in the afternoons, evenings and/or weekends.Please mail/fax or e-mail your resume/DOHapproval/Certification/Liability Insurance to:Shirmene Hargrove1301 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10029Fax #: (212) 426-8976Email: jobs@northsidecenter.org* NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE *ABBOTT HOUSE, an innovative multi-service childcare agency, seeksthe following:Social Work positions require exp. using Connections system.• SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR*Bronx or Westchester NY* MSW preferred. Min. 3 yrs Social Work exp.required, preferably in foster care. Supervisory experience a plus.• SOCIAL WORKERS• Group Homes – White Plains• Therapeutic Foster Boarding Homes – Westchester• Aftercare – Bronx (MSW only + 1 yr post– grad experience)MSW or related graduate degree. Min. 1 yr of Social Work exp. To provideservices to children, adolescents and families in foster care.• SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR* Westchester, NY * CASAC-T Min. Bachelor’s degree in human services orrelated field required. Knowledge of adolescent development & counseling.• THERAPEUTIC CHILDCARE WORKER* Westchester or Bronx, NY * Degree preferred or HS diploma andminimum 1 yr exp in human services required. (extensive traveling).• OFFICE ASSISTANT - FINANCE* Westchester and Bronx, NY * Responsibilities: Filing invoices, answeringphones and other clerical duties. Math aptitude, computer skills and theability to work well with others required.OMRDD program seeks:• RESIDENCE MANAGER* Rockland, NY * Bachelor’s degree preferred, or HS diploma+ 3 yrs OMRDD exp.• ASST. RESIDENCE MANAGER* Westchester or Rockland, NY * Bachelors, or HS diploma plus 2 yearsOMRDD experience required.• DIRECT CARE WORKER* Rockland, NY * HS diploma + min. one year experience;degree preferred.Valid driver’s license & car required for Social Work-related positions.Competitive salary & benefits. EOE. Send/fax resume to: 914-591-9435,HR Dept.ABBOTT HOUSE100 N. BroadwayIrvington NY 10533Email: hr@abbotthouse.netVisit us at www.abbotthouse.netEXECUTIVE ASSISTANTNew York City Mission Society is seeking an Executive Assistant to theExecutive Director. The Executive Assistant’s primary responsibility is to provideadministrative and direct professional support to the Executive Directorand to ensure efficient operation of the Executive Office. The Executive Assistant’smajor responsibilities include heavy calendar management, boardmanagement and some project management.Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree with experience in not-for-profitadministration. At least 3 years related experience as an Executive Assistantto an executive level position in a not-for-profit organization. Must haveexcellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and administrativeskills. Excellent writing skills and verbal skills. Ability to interact and communicatewith a diverse group of colleagues and Board members. Provenability to understand and tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty and change. Abilityto pay attention to detail, prioritize responsibilities and to work under thepressure of deadlines. Advanced computer literacy skills: Microsoft Word,Excel, Outlook, and Publisher. Ability to work independently and as part of ateam. Availability to work occasional evening is required.Salary based on experience, qualifications and fit.Apply by submitting cover letter, salary requirements and resume to MelissaMoorer Nobles, NYC Mission Society, re: Executive Assistant Position, 105E. 22nd Street, NY, NY 10010 or fax to 212-979-5764. No phone calls. Visitour website at www.nycmissionsociety.org.Since 1812, New York City Mission Society has been providing relief, diminishinggrief, and inspiring hope in communities of need. Our mission isto provide a warm and loving environment to children and families who arechallenged by poverty and experiencing difficult circumstances. Join ourmission by becoming a part of TeamMission.AA/EOEWho’s YOUR Hero?see ad on page 15NYNP.BIZ