Services for the UnderServed · 4 days ago
Assistant Program Director
Services for the UnderServed is a respected disability services organization in New York City, seeking an Assistant Program Director to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves providing habilitation services, assisting clients in skill development, and ensuring their nutritional needs are met in a safe environment.
Health CareHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidentialSocial
Responsibilities
Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization
With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary
Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management
Qualification
Required
Passion for helping others
Experience in social services or related field
Ability to provide habilitation services as prescribed in client's service plans
Skill development assistance in activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, and socialization
Ability to administer medication to clients with appropriate training and supervision
Knowledge of nutritional needs and ability to assist with feeding
Ability to report deficiencies or issues in providing habilitation services
Commitment to fostering a culture built on respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
403(b)
Credit Union
FSAs
Short-and-Long-Term Disability
Transportation Plan
Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
Company
Services for the UnderServed
S:US provides residential and health services to people with disabilities, people in poverty, and people facing homelessness.