• This shift is 40 hours per week (Sunday - Thursday 1p-9p). Must be able to work flexible as needed .
• The pay rate for this position is $23.50 per hour plus a comprehensive benefits package

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• One year’s experience working with people with developmental disabilities
• Six months’ supervisory experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment road test and drive an agency vehicle

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide ongoing protective oversight to people living in the residence
• 24/7 On-Call accessibility
• Assist with scheduling, personnel-related issues, training of residential staff and other delegated ta
• Provide assistance and instruction for each person in basic activities of daily living
• Complete staff performance evaluations
• Participate as required at all IDT or Life Plan meetings and OPWDD surveys
• Be available to all staff for coaching and observation around Person-Centered Supports
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff
• Successfully complete the AMAP course and annual recertification
• General lifting is required (ie: laundry, groceries etc.)
• Drive agency vehicles; demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Ensure cleanliness of vehicles; address any maintenance issues
• Responsible for NYS Vehicle Inspection and all routine maintenance of agency vehicles
• Conduct road tests with prospective and current employees on agency’s vehicle in accordance with Life’s WORC road test procedures.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment including a weekly walk-throughs with Residence Manager
• Ensure for adherence to agency quality standards of operation; make decisions in conjunction with and in the absence of the Residence Manager that drive operational processes
• Assist people supported in planning, coordinating and attending community integration/inclusion activities within their homes and community
• This shift is 40 hours per week. Flexibility Needed.
  
  

Employee Benefits:

• PAID TRAININGS
• Affordable Health & Dental insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
• Pension Plan/403b with Company $ Match
• Student Loan Repayment Plan
• Vision insurance
• Tuition and Textbook Reimbursement
• Staff Recognition Awards & Bonuses

About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.