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Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
info@westchesterarc.org

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Employment Opportunities

Last Updated March 4, 2010


Assistant Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - Job# 090-09 and #012-10 -
New Rochelle and White Plains

Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. HS Diploma/ GED and valid NYS Drivers License required. Experience working with MR/DD population preferred.


Assistant Residence Manager - Job# 019-09; 056-09 and 004-10- Scarsdale,
Pound Ridge and Mount Vernon

Assist supervisors in overseeing all aspects of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensures the residents’ physical, social, emotional, communication, safety, and independent living needs are properly addressed and all policies and regulations are adhered to in the residence. Ongoing, actively promote and reinforce choice making, valued outcomes, and person centered activities for consumers. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.

Assistant Teacher - Classroom Aide - Job#-73-09 and 074-09 - Hawthorne Preschool

Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.

Document Analyst - Job# 095-09 - Hawthorne

As a member of Quality Assurance, the Documentation Analyst works with in-house MSC staff and personnel from other agencies to insure compliance with federal and state standards through the review of ISPs. Develops and manages policies designed to insure compliance with regulatory standards. Provides training to agency staff and advises senior management on compliance issues and standards. BA degree, strong computer skills, full time access to a vehicle required. Knowledge of HCBS Waiver and MSC preferred.

Employment Specialist - Job# 005-10 - Mount Kisco

Assignments will involve coordination of services with service coordinators and others, vocational counseling, prevocational service delivery, report writing and may involve job coaching and training of consumers in community based worksite. Requires a valid NYS Driver’s License. College degree and/or related professional experience preferred.

Family Advocate P/T Temporary - Job 043-09 - Hawthorne

Offer advocacy and navigation services to new families seeking services at Westchester Arc, which include assisting with Social Security, Medicaid, MSC and waiver applications. Requires HS Diploma, with interest in higher education, a valid NYS Driver’s License and full time access to a vehicle.


Medicaid Service Coordination - 2 positions - Job#093-09; #094-09 - Hawthorne

Implements case management systems by assisting in service coordination functions. Responds to crisis intervention situations and is available for intervention after regular working hours to assess situations and follow through on them. Act as an advocate and facilitator in dealing with the available support services in the community. Requires an Associates Degree in a health or human services field, or an RN, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and one year experience working with MR/DD population. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants, staff, families and outside agencies, as well as to function independently and be a self-starter.

Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne

Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.


Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job #169-08 & 175-08 - Hawthorne

Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.

Residence Manager - Job# 083-09 - Scarsdale

Supervise operation of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Carry a pager and be available for crisis and emergency situations 24/7. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting working with MRDD population.

Residence Counselors - County Wide

Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.

Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services - Job# 011-10 -
Mohegan Lake

Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.

Shipping/Receiving Assistant Job# 006-10 - Yonkers

Assist with shipping and receiving materials in the work area. Operates mailing, label and sealing machine for mass production. Requires HS Diploma.

Special Education Teacher - Job# 010-10 - Hawthorne

Plans, formulates, and carries through, on an individual and group basis, appropriate programs for the children assigned. Requires Graduation from College or University with a Masters Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.

Substitute Job Coach - P/T Job# 001-10 - Throughout Westchester

Organize and supervise working areas for persons with disabilities, both in-house and community based. Works closely with employer and employees on the worksite to assure a smooth transition for our individuals. Requires High School Diploma/ GED, NYS Driver’s license and at least one year experience in a production oriented setting.


Substitute One-To-One Aide - Job# 062-09 - Hawthorne Preschool

Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.

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For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.

Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:

Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532

Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.

Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.