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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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Last Updated May 11, 2012

Assistant Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - 2 positions - Job# 014-12; 016-12; 015-12 -Yonkers, Peekskill, New Rochelle

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 (4 positions)- Job#056-11 , #051-11, #060-11, # 059-11, #008-12- Greenburgh, White Plains, Scarsdale, Mt. 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. Requires HS Diploma, a valid NYS driver’s license, 1 year experience working in a residential setting, and basic computer skills.

Career Supports Coordinator - Job# 066-11 - Hawthorne

Overall responsibility and coordination of consumers, staff and program needs related to community employment in the supported employment department. Acts as a liaison and advocate for individuals with disabilities employed in the community. Maintain contact with employers, families and service coordinators regarding progress or issues at the work site. Responsible for staff paperwork and compliance for billing and audit requirements. Requires HS Diploma, AA or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred; experience working with DD in rehabilitation preferred, as well as supervision experience; valid NYS Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required. Ability to work effectively with employers, families, interdepartmental staff and other community and corporate contacts.

Community Choices Instructors - Job#005-12; 023-12- 3 Positions - Hawthorne

Function as a consumer instructor. Develop and implement community based consumer programming/ integration in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards. Position will specifically work within the “Choices” Without Walls program. Staff may be required to operate wheelchair accessible vehicle. Requires H.S Diploma, NYS Driver’s License, successful completion of OPWDD approved SCIP training, medication certification and CPR/first aid certification.

Community Habilitation Counselor P/T - Job #007-12- Irvington

Work with a person with developmental disability in their home. Provide individual with assistance in acquiring and maintaining life skills that enable the individual to be independent. Activities are based on valued outcomes in accordance with the individual’s service plan. Requires HS Diploma and a valid NYS Driver’s License.

Community Habilitation Counselor P/T - Job #013-12, 012-12 - Chappaqua, Dobbs Ferry CONTACT PERSON: Dave Gasparri

Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - Job# 032-12 - Yonkers

Function as a consumer instructor. Develop and implement community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with the needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Provide services in accordance with all relevant regulations. Has the responsibility of transportation of consumers to and form program on an ongoing substitute basis. Requires H.S Diploma/GED and a valid NYS Driver’s License. AA degree and experience working with DD population preferred.

Medicaid Service Coordinator - Job#033-12- Hawthorne

The position will support a caseload of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing services such as linkage and referral for benefits and services, advocacy, and monitoring of services and completion of the required corresponding documentation. Flexibility in schedule is necessary. Requires an Associates Degree in a health or human services field, or BA with at least 20 credits in health and human services field, a valid NYS Driver’s License, one year experience working with ID/DD population and basic computer literacy. The ideal candidate should establish and maintain effective working relations, function independently, and be a self-starter.

Parenting Program Assistant - P/T - Job# 009-12 - Yonkers

Primarily assist with the oversight and supervision of toddlers, children and teens of parents who attend the Family Outreach Parenting Program. On occasion may assist the Program Coordinator or Social Worker during the counseling/instructional portion of the Parenting group session. Requires HS Diploma/GED, some college preferred, and some experience in day care, child care or child development work is needed.

Psychologist - Job# 028-12 -Hawthorne Preschool

Develop and monitor comprehensive program for full day children. Administer psychological evaluations. Plan and collaborate with staff for full day preschool classes. Assist social worker in intake process, parents’ visits, family contacts and communication. Provide parent education workshops. Requires Permanent NYS Certification in School Psychology, knowledge of Autism/PPD and principal methods for teaching. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, staff and families.

Registered Nurse - Job# 004-12 - White Plains

Provides nursing services to consumers of the residences assigned, assists in the training of other Registered Nurses and department staff, acts as a resource or consultant to Nursing Supervisor and administrations regarding health care issues. Requires graduation of nursing program from an accredited college or university, Bachelors degree preferred; current NYS license as a Professional Registered Nurse; valid NYS driver’s license. Experience working as a nurse in OPWDD approved program preferred.

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 Counselors Per Diem – 20 Positions - Job#013-10 (county-wide)

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

Residence Manager - Job# #062-11, #001-12 - Croton and Peekskill

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 with 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or a HS Diploma with at least 3 years experience in residential setting working with individuals with developmental disabilities. A valid NYS driver’s license is required.

Residential Services Director - Job#002-12 - Hawthorne

Oversee the delivery of services to individuals living in assigned residences and assist with ongoing operations of the residential department. Ensure the delivery of person-centered residential services. Ensure that services are provided and documented as per government regulations and laws and agency policy and that billing requirements are met. Supervise residential Program Directors, Clinical Team Leaders and Community Living Coordinators. Be available 24/7 for emergency situations and incident management. Requires a Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Public or Health Administration or a related human services field plus at least 3 years of related supervisory or management experience and at least 2 years of clinical experience.

Social Worker - Job# 019-12 - Preschool, Hawthorne

Responsible for maintaining ongoing communication between the educational and therapeutic staff and the family/caregiver. Requires MSW and current NYS certification and license for Social Worker. Must have knowledge of state laws and local regulations and procedures relating to children with disabilities

Substitute One-to-One Aide - Job# 029-121 - Preschool

Substitutes needed for early childhood program serving children with disabilities in Westchester County. Job duties include play and learning activities in a preschool classroom working under the direction of the Teacher. Experience working with young children and knowledge of developmental disabilities preferred. Requires HS Diploma, college is preferred but not required.

Utilization/Document Review Associate - Job#030-12 - White Plains/ Hawthorne

Assist the Service Coordination and Prevocational Departments in the processing of Medicaid funding documentation and monthly billing. Duties consist in tracking of various records, maintaining logs and forms, preparation of billing records, completion of required reports, and providing administrative support functions. Requires H.S Diploma/GED, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and at least one year experience in performing administrative support functions. Excellent computer skills including Excel are required. AA Degree in Human Services or related field preferred

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914.428.2504, or mail to:

Arc of Westchester
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.

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