Careers

Pay: $19 - $21 / Hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

Shifts Will Be Given Based on Availability

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Job Summary:

Description

Do you want a rewarding career in childcare while receiving competitive pay? We've got the perfect opportunity for you! Progen Care is looking for people with experience in childcare or home healthcare to join our team. We provide engaging, nurturing care to children and families by interacting with them in a pleasant manner, providing support for meal prep, feeding, naps, and light housework, and supervising play and learning activities. Overall, you will be enhancing the caregiver/ family’s ability to provide proper care for the child/youth in the home and in the community.

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion for childcare at your level and with a flexible schedule to match your lifestyle! Our agency puts you and the parents in charge of your own schedule. We understand the importance of flexibility and convenience. Not every day or weekend is limited to the same schedule. Flexibility is important. That's why we simply connect the care worker with the parent and allow them to use the times within the budget how / when they see fit.

Responsibilities

• All duties as assigned by the client’s Care Plan.
• Assisting the client with activities of daily living including, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, oral hygiene, ambulation and feeding.
• Supporting and providing a clean, safe and healthy environment for clients and family members.
• Performing light housekeeping such as cleaning/sanitizing kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms; laundry, etc.
• Assisting in meeting the client’s nutritional needs by planning and preparing meals.
• Assisting the client with ambulation/transfers as specified in the Care Plan.
• Reminding the client to take self-administered medications.
• Assisting the client with light exercise or movements in accordance with the Care Plan.
• Observing and reporting any changes in the client’s mental, physical or emotional condition or home situation and any other needed parties in a timely manner.
• Establishing and maintaining effective communication and a professional relationship with clients, family members and co-workers.
• Participating in continuing education programs, staff meetings and client conferences as required.
• Complete required documentation of services delivered, including time records, promptly.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and properly.
• Always maintain client confidentiality.
• Perform any other duties as they become assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, Background Checks
• Childcare Work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Strong time management skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or other reasons.

Setting of Service Provision:

Planned/Crisis Respite can be provided in the home of the youth or a community setting.

• Manhattan
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Westchester

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Pay: $18 - $20 / Hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

Shifts Will Be Given Based on Availability

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Job Summary:

Description

Are you looking for a great work-life balance? Are you passionate about helping others? Then consider becoming a Respite Care Worker! Parents with children diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have it hard and can use a break every so often. Respite Care Workers will be providing short - term relief for families / caregivers, by providing clients with recreational programs or activities to ease the stress at home and improve harmony. Loving and caring individuals such as yourself devote their time for a few hours so parents can run errands, go out with friends, care for their other children, or just relax.

Our agency puts you and the parents in charge of your own schedule. We understand the importance of flexibility and convenience. Not every day or weekend is limited to the same schedule. Flexibility is important. That's why we simply connect the care worker with the parent and allow them to use the times within the budget how / when they see fit.

Responsibilities

• Planned Respite activities support the plan of care goals and include providing supervision and activities that match the child/youth’s developmental stage and continue to maintain the child/youth’s health and safety.
• Attend monthly waiver service provider meetings and individual supervision to stay current on practices and protocols.
• Submit progress notes, service plans, and service provider logs within set forth-required timeframes. It is the responsibility of the provider to maintain the necessary technology (phone, internet, timely computer access, and video camera) to perform job requirement functions of documentation, coordination, service planning and billing.
• Report incident(s) to supervisor upon discovery.
• Maintain open communication with other service providers (e.g., Care Manager, other service providers and Supervisory Team) to report on child/youth’s progress, and identify any potential barriers and referrals, and to support the overall health and wellbeing of the child and family.
• Check emails daily and respond to emails from Care Managers, Supervisors, and other team members within 24-48hours.
• Work with children who have Serious Emotional Disturbance (S.E.D.) in community and home environments.
• Supervises and eages the child in recreational activities which support the child’s constructive interests and abilities.
• Works in collaboration with the specified agency and parents to ensure that the child’s needs are met when engaged in respite care activities.
• Document services provided.
• Maintain open communication with child and family related to planned activities, observed behavior, etc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Good written, verbal, and listening skills.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, Background Checks
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Childcare work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
• Strong time management skills.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or other reasoning.

Setting of Service Provision:

Planned/Crisis Respite can be provided in the home of the youth or a community setting.

• Manhattan
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Westchester

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Pay: $23- $26 / Hour

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

Shifts Will Be Given Based on Availability

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Job Summary:

Description

Prevocational Services are designed to prepare youth, ages 14 or older, to engage in paid work, volunteer work, or career exploration. The goal is to help clients attain the necessary skills and training needed to succeed in any work environment.

As a service provider for Prevocational Services, activities should not be primarily directed at teaching skills to perform a specific job, but underlying a habilitative goal (e.g., attention span, motor skills, interpersonal relations with co-workers and supervisors) that are associated with building skills necessary to perform work and optimally to perform competitive integrated employment. This includes but is not limited to: Resume writing, interview techniques, role play, and job application completion

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion for childcare at your level and with a flexible schedule to match your lifestyle! Our agency puts you and the parents in charge of your own schedule. We understand the importance of flexibility and convenience. Not every day or weekend is limited to the same schedule. Flexibility is important. That's why we simply connect the care worker with the parent and allow them to use the times within the budget how / when they see fit.

Responsibilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and customers.
• Assist in career options, facilitating appropriate work habits, acceptable job behaviors, and learning job production requirements.
• Assisting in identifying community service opportunities that could lead to paid employment
• Helping the youth to connect their educational plans to future career/vocational goals
• Helping youth to complete college, technical school, or other applications to continue formal education/training
• Helping youth to apply for financial aid and/or scholarship opportunitie
• Attend monthly waiver service provider meetings to stay current on practices and protocols
• Submit progress notes, service plans, expense logs, and service provider logs within set forthrequired timeframes
• Submit progress notes, service plans, expense logs, and service provider logs within set forthrequired timeframes
• Report incident(s) to supervisor upon discovery
• Maintain open communication with other service providers (e.g., Care Manager) to report on child/youth’s progress and identify any potential barriers and referrals
• Progress notes are due within 3 days of service provision so that approval from supervisor is completed by the 5th business day following service provision
• Maintains a strength-based approach in working with children and families
• Accepts and applies constructive feedback from supervisors to enhance the quality of service partnership with persons served and their families
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of a practitioner and to intervene appropriately
• Training for the child/youth and/or the family/caregiver regarding methods and behaviors to enable success in the community.
• Direct self-advocacy training in the community with collateral contacts regarding the child/youth’s disability(ies) and needs related to his or her health care issues.
• Self-advocacy training for the child/youth and/or family/caregiver, including during community transitions.
• Improve the child/youth’s ability to gain from community experience.
• Development and updating of service plans, including obtaining medical consenter signatures.
• Obtaining consents and enrollment documents for newly enrolled children/youth.
• Attend monthly waiver service provider meetings to stay current on practices and protocols.
• Submit progress notes, service plans, expense logs, and service provider logs within set forthrequired timeframes.
• Report incident(s) to supervisor upon discovery
• Maintain open communication with service providers (e.g., Care Manager) to report on child/youths progress and identify any potential barriers and referrals
• Maintains a strength-based approach in working with children and families
• Accepts and applies constructive feedback from supervisors to enhance the quality of service
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of a practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet with supervisor(s) and submit documentation
• Ability to follow directions
• Workplace problem solving skills and strategies
• Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Be a team player.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to work amongst diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License
• Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, Background Checks
• Strong time management skills.
• Generally accepted community workplace conducts
• Ability to attend to and complete tasks
• One year of human service experience working with children/youth
• Suicide Prevention
• Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or other reasons.

Setting of Service Provision:

Planned/Crisis Respite can be provided in the home of the youth or a community setting.

• Manhattan
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Westchester

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Pay: $28-$33 / Hour

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Do you want to be able to change a person's life while also expanding your experience in various health areas? Then apply to be a care manager today and join a company that you will have the opportunity to grow with.

The Care Manager is responsible for participating in outreach and enrollment, and for providing assistance/guidance to individuals, family members and caregivers on what services are available to them. They will conduct assessments, develop a plan of care and crisis plan with each client, and accurately document the services provided in a timely manner. This plan of care includes, but is not limited to, medical, behavioral health, substance abuse, and social services.

Responsibilities

• Providing telephonic and in-person care management and care coordination support to members based on the collaborative spirit of the integrated health model that promotes improved health, independence, and self-sufficiency
• Providing transportation to members using personal vehicle when necessary
• Providing services to members out of the area and in other parts of the state when necessary
• Acting as primary “point of contact” for all members on a cas, ensuring that members’ needs are met
• Making referrals to other services and resources as needed
• Providing crisis management support to members, helping to reduce the risk of harm to self or others
• Completing high-quality documentation within the required timeframes, per program standards
• Follow the established agency policies and maintain appropriate professional standards
• Complete all required documentation, including, but not limited to, progress notes, assessments, and applications for insurance coverage
• Meet caseload service provision requirements
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Complete face-to-face contact and telephonic care management services based on the individual’s needs
• Create a database of community resources in physical health, substance abuse, behavioral health, and social services.
• Complete intake, enrollment, and monitoring ongoing assessments
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among all providers, the enrollee, family, caregivers and all available supports
• Ensure that families are aware of all support services and entitlements. Provide recommendations and referrals to relevant community resources. Advocate (as necessary) for individuals/families by serving as a liaison between individuals/parents and other programs
• Conduct office/home/communities visits for the purpose of assessing family needs and service delivery
• Assist in coordination of services for special needs, providing the necessary support to families who have children with disabilities.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulations
• Possess knowledge of behavioral health scope, integrated care, and recovery services
• Working familiarity with community resources, including entitlement programs, medical, financial, and legal services, housing and emergency food programs, and behavioral health treatment and rehabilitation services
• Must be able to perform duties independently and efficiently
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field
• 2 years of experience working in human services, psychology or related field that included coursework in the principles of social work, child development, counselling or psychology
• Plan and carry out assignments independently
• Work among diverse social, cultural, and economic groups
• Approval of: OIG, SAM, OMIG, background checks
• Basic computer knowledge is required
• Must achieve and maintain clearance through the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a criminal history records search
• Must achieve and maintain clearance by the DCJS New York State Sex Offender Registry
• Must achieve and maintain clearance by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Staff Exclusion List (SEL) and the New York State Medicaid Exclusion List
• Must achieve and maintain clearance by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) for instances of child abuse and/or neglect.
• Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider exemption requests for religious or other reasons.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of community resources and how to help members access them
• Must possess knowledge of mental illness, the interface between mental health and medical conditions and systems, substance abuse, and care management

Setting of Service Provision:

Planned/Crisis Respite can be provided in the home of the youth or a community setting.

• Manhattan
• Queens
• Brooklyn
• Bronx
• Westchester

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Pay: $60,000 - $85,000

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout New York! Progen Care is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA therapy. We currently offer our services to qualified patients in the 5 Burroughs of New York as well as Westchester County. We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Progen Care is centered around a culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. All of our clinicians will have access to the following benefits:

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for children diagnosed with ASD and work with caregivers to create meaningful goals and treatment plans
• Design behavior intervention plans
• Create functional specific, observable, and measurable goals for behavior therapists and caregivers to implement
• Provide at least 10% direct supervision of behavioral therapists assigned to cases, incorporating behavioral skills training and specific performance feedback while ensuring clinical integrity of the programs
• Clinically review session notes on a regular basis for assigned behavior therapists
• Analyze data and implement data-driven program change
• Ensure that progress is generalized, and caregivers are active participants in therapy through specific goals, training sessions, and communication
• Conduct reassessments at least twice per year while summarizing data and progress for each client supervised
• Regular communication with parents, behavioral therapists, and the Achieve Beyond office is required
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families (in accordance with HIPAA and State & Federal regulations
• Ensure that all programs are socially significant, functional, and lead to independence and happiness! (Services, programs, schedule, staff, etc.)

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for ABA and working with children, families, and therapists!
• Master's Degree (Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Educational/Health/Human Services, Psychology)
• BCBA and LBA REQUIRED
• Minimum of one year of ABA client/teacher field supervision
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Must be able to travel to and from assigned cases including but not limited to driving personal vehicle, walking, and/or use of public transportation such as a bus or train
• The ability to climb and descend staircases
• The ability to lift 10 pounds regularly
• The ability to sit on the floor, kneel, and/ or crawl for extended periods

Benefits:

• Training and use of our paperless billing and data collection system
• Full practice management we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence and maintenance of your certifications, so you can focus on providing our children with the best services!
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings

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Pay: $20 - $35

Job Type:

• Part Time
• Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout New York! We are currently seeking dedicated Registered Behavior Technicians to join our growing organization. We value finding the right person over experience and we believe that a humble, patient, and passionate candidate can be taught. So, if you have informal experience working with children on the spectrum or with ABA, we would love to speak with you

Responsibilities

• Behavioral Technicians are responsible for assisting BCBA/LBAs implement behavior reduction and skill acquisition treatment plans
• The Behavior Technician must possess an understanding of autism and how to treat the deficits and behaviors associated with the diagnosis and learn applied behavior analysis (ABA) standards and practices
• This is an hourly, non-exempt, part-time position where you will serve as an integral member of the therapy team working directly to contribute to client and family success.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by BCBA/LBA in clients' homes, schools, and treatment centers
• Provide one on one in-home and community-based Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy
• Collect data to monitor the progress and effectiveness of the individualized treatment plan and report progress
• Support BCBA with training families on implementing individualized treatment plans
• Be responsive to the needs and requests of clients, their families and supervisors
• Maintain clear lines of communication with families, supervisors and other applicable parties
• Any other tasks outlined by BCBA/LBA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (psychology, education, etc.) is preferred
• Willingness to participate in our RBT training course
• An Individual who would take joy in seeing and contributing to the extraordinary progress of their clients as they develop positive behaviors and learn new skills
• The ability to communicate effectively
• The ability to work flexible, part-time schedules with the possibility to gain full-time hours
• A demonstrated ability to work with confidential information
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills (this role requires you to build rapport with the clients and families you work with)
• The ability to stay organized while multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• 1+ years of experience working with children and/or adolescents on the autism spectrum and with developmental disabilities
• Prospective candidates must be able to commute to their assigned clients' home to be considered for this role

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience and geographic region.
• Flexible part-time schedules
• Access to continuing education workshops and trainings
• Rewarding experience helping children and families reach their highest potential

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Pay: $25 - $35 / Hour

Job Type:

• Part Time
• Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. The Crisis Intervention Specialist will be responsible for providing crisis intervention services to children and youth who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health crises. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and youth, as well as knowledge of trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention services to children and youth in a timely and effective manner.
• Engage and promote symptom reduction and stabilization to restore the child/youth to a previous level of functioning.
• Gather relevant information from the child, family, and/or other collateral supports to assess the risk of harm to self or others.
• Develop a crisis plan in collaboration with the child/family to address safety/mitigate risk.
• Provide care coordination and follow-up contact to ensure the child/youth is receiving appropriate services.
• Participate in regular supervision and training to maintain knowledge of best practices in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
• Adhere to all state and federal laws and regulations regarding crisis intervention services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a Related Field
• 2 years of Work Experience in Crisis Intervention or a Related Field
• A Valid NY Driver's License
• Experience Working With Children
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Training
• Bonuses, PTO, Holidays

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Pay: $20 - $25 / Hour

Job Type:

• Part Time
• Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Youth Peer Advocate to join our team and provide support to youth in their resiliency, recovery, and wellness. As a Youth Peer Advocate, you will use your lived experience with a disability, mental illness, juvenile justice, special education, substance use disorder, and/or foster care to assist and empower youth in their journey towards recovery and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to youth in individual and group settings
• Assist youth in developing and achieving their recovery and wellness goals
• Advocate for youth rights and needs
• Facilitate peer-to-peer groups and activities
• Provide education and resources to youth and their families
• Adhere to the Youth Peer Advocate Code of Ethics

Requirements

• High school diploma, high school equivalency, or State Education Commencement Credentia
• Completed Level One of the Youth Peer Support Services Advisory Council recommended and State approved training for YPAs
• Two letters of reference attesting to proficiency in and suitability for the role of a YPA
• Qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy and group development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lived experience with a disability, mental illness, juvenile justice, special education, substance use disorder, and/or foster care
• Experience working with youth in a peer support capacity
• Experience facilitating peer-to-peer groups and activities
• Experience with advocacy and community outreach

If you meet the requirements and are passionate about helping youth in their recovery and wellness, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Pay: $30 - $40 / Hour

Job Type:

• Part Time
• Full Time

Job Summary:

Description

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Intensive In-Home Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping children and families in crisis, and a strong background in counseling, crisis intervention, and case management.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive in-home counseling services to children and families in crisis
• Conduct assessments of risk, mental status, and need for further evaluation and/or other health/behavioral health services
• Develop crisis plans to address immediate safety/risk concerns and prevent future crises
• Engage children and families in ways that support the everyday application of treatment methods as described in the child's/youth's treatment plan
• Assist children and families with effectively responding to or avoiding identified precursors or triggers that would risk their remaining in a natural community location
• Coordinate with collateral providers and link children and families to needed services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and case management
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, cultural competence, and evidence-based practices
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Benefits:

• Competitive rates commensurate with experience and geographic region.
• Bonuses, PTO, Holidays
• Flexible Part-Time Schedules
• Rewarding experience helping children and families reach their highest potential

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in crisis, and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this position. Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

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