- Home Health Aides
Continuous recruitment. 10-40 hours a week in White Plains, NY. Perform routine tasks that assist patients who are essentially homebound with normal activities of daily living in their homes. Provide nutritional and environmental support services, which may include housekeeping, shopping, laundry services, meal preparation, paying bills and running errands. Provide and/or assist with personal care functions to restore and/or maintain patients' activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, grooming, feeding, self medication, skin care, equipment including walkers, crutches, canes, and oxygen. Records and/or reports care given, patient's response and any deviations from normal reactions or routines. Knowledge of specific deviation from normal physical/mental functioning. Ability to understand and carry out technical, non-technical oral and/or written directions, maturity, reliability, good physical and emotional health, communication skills. Holds a certificate from a New York State Department of Health approved training course with 60 hours of classroom and 30 hours of clinical training or an approved equivalency. Must be free from reportable disease and habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior. NYS Driver's License preferred.
more info »- Home Visitor
The award-winning Parent-Child Home Program of WJCS is currently recruiting paid, part-time home visitors for our 2010-2011 program year (Oct.-May). The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) serves low income families in White Plains, Port Chestor, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Greenburgh and Mount Vernon. The PCHP is designed to support parents as their children's first teachers and promote school readiness for their toddler aged children. In the comfort of the family's home, parent, child and home visitor participate in fun and stimulating activities using specially selected books and toys. This meaningful and exciting work requires a minimum commitment of 9 hours per week. Although home visitor's hours are flexible, attendance is required at weekly staff/training meetings held on Wednesday mornings. New staff training will be held in September. High School Diploma required.
more info »- Nursing Supervisor
Full-time or Part-time, with flexibility in White Plains, NY. The Nursing Supervisor provides professional nursing assessment/care of the acute and chronically ill clients enrolled in the Home Health Services program and supervision for skilled, personal care and supportive in-home services in accordance with laws and regulations promulgated for agencies licensed by the New York State Department of Health. The selected candidate will have a vehicle and valid NYS Driver’s License, s a New York State, License/certification as a Registered Professional Nurse, five years of progressively responsible experience in the health care field, and three of these must have been in a supervisory and administrative capacity.
more info »- Occupational Therapist(s)
Continuous recruitment for contractor position. To provide evaluation and/or treatment services to children ages birth through 6 years.
more info »- Outreach Coordinator
Full-time, 35 hours per week. We are currently searching for a full-time, 35 hours per week, Outreach Coordinator, to work in the Center for Women and Girls in Yonkers, NY.
The Center for Women and Girls, is a program administered by WJCS that offers workshops, groups and other activities to provide girls and women with skills, knowledge, resources and supports that will empower them to pursue their personal goals and become self-sufficient, confident women. Through collaboration with Met Council, a community based non-profit organization serving the poor, elderly, and recent immigrants in NYC; WJCS is seeking to hire an AmeriCorps member (the Outreach Coordinator) to assist in a New York City and surrounding areas-wide initiative. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating at least 15 sustainable volunteer programs that focus on career services and job-readiness & hunger relief and nutrition, Recruit at least 150 volunteers from the local community to participate in these programs, Assisting in training volunteers to support all programming focused on alleviating poverty in the community, Creating relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to support and participate in volunteer initiatives, Participating in creating tools and resources to leverage self-guided learning and web-based technology in support of the long-term management of these volunteer systems and reporting to the Director of the Center for Women and Girls. Trainings and events may take place before or after traditional work hours and on Sundays. This position is based in Westchester County, though trainings will take place in Manhattan. Additional travel throughout all five boroughs may be required. The selected person will have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience, ability to make a one-year commitment to this position and demonstrated commitment to community service and volunteerism. General knowledge of MSOffice is needed.
more info »- Personal Care Aides
Continuous recruitment. 10-40 hours a week in White Plains, N.Y. Provide nutritional and environmental support services, which may include housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry, meal preparation, paying bills and running errands. Provide and/or assist with personal care to maintain patients in activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, self-medication, and use of durable medical equipment, ex. canes, wheelchairs, and walkers). Observe, report, and record patient affect and activities as well as care given using appropriate agency channels and records. Completion of ninth grade education or equivalent. Holds a certificate from a New York State Health Department approved training course with no less than 45 hours of classroom work or an approved equivalency. Ability to read and write English. Ability to carry out simple verbal and written directions, handle small sums of money, and ability to get along with others. Must be free from reportable disease and habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior.
more info »- Physical Therapist(s)
Continuous recruitment for contractor position to provide evaluation and/or treatment services to children ages birth through 6 years. Current PT License required.
more info »- Program Assistant
Part-time 10 hours per week in White Plains, NY. The Program Assistant is responsible for various tasks related to the day-to-day operation of the Autism Family Center. The selected person will assist the Program Coordinator in programs and activities related to the Center. The Program Assistant will monitor and respond to telephone and e-mails inquiries for resources. The Program Assistant will update the Autism Family Center’s bi-monthly newsletter and maintain the Center’s extensive database of contacts under supervision of program coordinator. Scheduled occasional evening and Sunday hours. The selected person will have a Bachelors degree in social work or related field and knowledge of autism spectrum disorders. Must be computer literate.
more info »- Psychologist
Part-time, Provides psychological testing for children under the age of 5 in home, community or agency on-site locations. Maintains records and prepares case reports. Administers individual family training sessions in home or community settings. Experience with early childhood mental health Bilingual Spanish speaking. Licensed NY State Ph.D.
more info »- Residential Counselor(s)
Continuous recruitment. All shifts needed. Under the direction and supervision of the Residence Manager, the residential counselor will provide assistance, services and supports that promote independence and active participation in daily living within the residence and community. The residential counselor will assist the clients to achieve their individual habilitation goals and objectives. It is also necessary to provide health care and ensures the safety of the clients at all times. The residential counselor may administer medications as assigned. The residential counselor will serve as a role model for clients, modeling dignity and respect, drive or accompany clients to appointments, recreational, religious, day program/employment activities; and visits with others. Provide oversight and assistance to clients who are hospitalized. Complete and maintain all required documentation, records, and reports. Maintain the cleanliness and attractiveness of the residence. The selected applicant will be: a High School graduate or equivalent, have a minimum of 12 months working with people with developmental disabilities, valid driver's license, knowledge of household management, meal planning, meal preparation, shopping and knowledge of people with mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and health care conditions. The ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, capable to physically assist consumers, flexible schedule and ability to work in a variety of locations and on different shifts/time periods. It is preferred that this staff person has the ability to pass and maintain certification of WJCS required training that includes, but may not be limited to Medication Administration, SCIP, CPR/First Aid, vehicle certification and Mandatory Training identified by OMRDD.
more info »- Service Coordinator
Full-time, 35 hours per week. . The Service Coordinator assesses, develops treatment/service coordination plans, implements the plans, follows-up and advocates for consumers with special needs served within the Community Residential Care (CRC) division of WJCS. Other job duties of this position include: Implementation of the preliminary Individualized Service Plan; the review of treatment plans at least semi-annually. The Service Coordinator also initiates and maintains consumer records and completes all documentation necessary to reflect all case management service provision. Qualifications include: A Bachelor’s Degree in a health or human service field is necessary. One-year experience working with people with a developmental disability or working as a service coordinator with any population. A Valid New York State license in addition the ability to travel from one site to another is a must. Computer literate.
more info »- Social Worker
Part-time 21 hours per week is needed in our Family Mental Health Clinic in Mt. Vernon, NY. The position includes benefits. The Social Worker is needed to provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and case coordination to clients of all ages in a dynamic urban Family Mental Health Clinic. This is an opportunity to work in varied treatment modalities with clients of all ages with a broad-range of emotional, social and behavioral issues, with a special emphasis on providing services to children and families who are victims of trauma and abuse. On-going clinical supervision and training in the WJCS Educational Institute. LMSW required. LCSW and Bi-lingulal, English-Spanish speaking is a plus.
more info »- Social Worker
Part-time, in our Hartsdale and Yonkers Family Mental Health Clinic, 31 hours per week with benefits. The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial and therapeutic services to individuals dually diagnosed with an intellectual and psychiatric disability or their family members who live in the community and who are eligible for the services offered by the program. The Clinical Social Worker provide individual and group treatment to individuals who are dually diagnosed with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities including autism. The position includes community-based work including home visits This position also offers the opportunity to facilitate a psychotherapy group for adults with intellectual disabilities. Participate in team meetings, supervisory meetings and network meetings and consult with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The selected person will be a LMSW; LCSW experienced in mental health and intellectual disabilities is a plus, knowledge of evidence-based principles and techniques. Bi-lingual preferred, English-Spanish. Ability to work with children, adolescents, adults or families. Comfort with computer applications and good knowledge of community resources.
more info »- Social Worker
WJCS Family Matters program has a exciting full-time, 35 hours per week, social worker position available in Westchester County for a dynamic program to work with special children and their families. All of the positions require an individual who believes that children are best raised in their homes and communities and that despite mental health issues, they have innate strengths and abilities that make them unique. There is a very strong sense of team at Family Matters, as well, so the desire to be a part of a team coupled with the ability to be a team player is necessary. Family Matters strives to be an anti-racist program, with focus and emphasis being placed on the clients. All of the positions are home-based and community based and all require a vehicle and valid driver’s license. The selected person will have experience working with youth with mental health needs. LMSW preferred, will consider MSW with intent to take the licensing exam. Bi-lingual, English/Spanish is a plus.
more info »- Social Worker, Bi-lingual
Full-time, 35 hours per week is needed in our Family Mental Health Clinic in Northern Westchester. A Social Worker is needed to provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and case coordination to clients of all ages in a dynamic urban Family Mental Health Clinic. This is an opportunity to work in varied treatment modalities with clients of all ages with a broad-range of emotional, social and behavioral issues, with a special emphasis on providing services to children and families. . On-going clinical supervision and training in the WJCS Educational Institute. LMSW/LCSW required. Bi-lingual, Spanish-English required.
more info »- Special Education Teacher
Continuous recruitment, rer-Diem, home and community based Early Intervention services in Westchester county. Responsible for providing services specified in the child's IFSP. Minimum two years experience. NYS Special Education certification required. Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus, but not necessary.
more info »- Speech and Language Pathologist
Continuous recruitment for contractor position, in various locations. To provide evaluation and/or treatment to children ages birth through 6 years in the following settings; Home and Community and/or OT/PT/ST Clinic. Knowledge of oral motor and feeding and sensory motor approaches a plus. TSLD and CCCs needed. Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred, but not necessary.
more info »- Tutor, Math
We are looking for an energetic, learning Specialist/Tutor to perform tutorial work with children who are experiencing difficulties with high school level math. This position can be successfully filled by an individual who has attained or is in the process of working toward completion of a Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education, math, reading, psychology or other liberal arts. Hourly salary is commensurate with education and experience. The applicant should have excellent communication skills in order to provide an exceptional learning experience for the student. Tutors must be available to work after school hours and on Saturdays. Bi-lingual, English-Spanish, is a plus but ability to work with students on Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Precalculus skills is mandatory.
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