Services for the UnderServed · 2 days ago
Program Director
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is a respected disability services organization in New York City, seeking a Program Director to lead their Direct Support Professionals in providing essential services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves overseeing client care, ensuring compliance with service plans, and fostering skill development in clients.
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
HS Diploma or GED required
One year's experience providing direct services to developmentally disabled persons preferred
Preferred
Associates Degree preferred
Preferred Certifications: AMAP, SCIP-R, CPR & First Aid
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.