Day Program Classroom Coach + Driver (GSBDH) - 35 Hrs/wk
Roosevelt, NY
Oversee a program classroom with approximately 13 adults with developmental disabilities: working together with three (3) co-workers! Earn additional income transporting individuals to and from the program in the morning and afternoon!
Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00A - 3:00P (Flexible)
Why You Should Apply:
- No evenings or weekends!
- Off and Paid for all Major Holidays!
- Additional hours available, if desired.
Offered Benefits:
- Paid Vacations, Personal and Sick Time
- Free Health Insurance
- Free Dental Insurance
- Free Employee Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Holidays
Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree
- Clean and valid NYS Driver’s License required
- HHA experience preferred
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Plan, implement and evaluate activities that promote greater independence, inclusion, individuality and productivity for consumers.
- Maintain and log complete appropriate documentation for these activities.
- Assist consumer with all ADL needs including, but not limited to feeding, transferring, lifting, toileting, dressing (coats), etc. as per consumer’s protocols.
- Accompany and drive consumers into the community for programs.
- Document activities in the Individual Program Plan.
- Provide status reports to supervisor and peers.
- Attend staff meetings and participate in in-service training.
- Respond to parents/correspondents/advocates regarding consumers.
- Provide counseling, feedback and performance evaluations to Assistant Community Coaches.
- Cooperate with all clinical personnel to effectively deliver required services to program participants.
- Report any sickness, injury or seizure to medical personnel expeditiously.
- Complete department specific New Employee Orientation for period of one week to orient staff to various volunteer sites and daily routine of program.
- Write monthly reports.
- Ensure needs of consumers are being met including but not limited to their safety and well-being.
- Report situations/issues involving consumers to proper authorities.
Join our Team and Make a Difference!
Location: 380 Washington Ave, Roosevelt, NY 11575
Visit our website: www.cpnassau.org
Department Details: Site Based Day Habilitation (SBDH)
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County is a nonprofit, multi-faceted health agency serving over 1,500 children and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental and other disabilities.
Day Habilitation is a year-round program serving individuals ages 21 and older who are developmentally disabled. Day Hab is a community outreach program where trained and qualified individuals with developmental disabilities provide local non- profit businesses with community service. It is a comprehensive program which focuses on community integration and volunteerism.
Reach your potential as we help our consumers reach theirs – with a career at CP Nassau. Our positions are competitively compensated, with comprehensive benefits. We look forward to meeting you!
Please forward your resume to: CP Nassau, Attn: HR Dept. Fax: 516-377-2116.
Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County
“Making a Difference for Individuals with disabilities since 1948”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Work Location: In person