Benefits for all FULL time positions include four weeks vacation, extensive medical coverage, free dental coverage, and tuition reimbursement.
TITLE: DAY SERVICES ASSISTANT
PROGRAM: DAY SERVICES (164th Street)
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Conduct habilitation service training in the community with adults with developmental disabilities. Duties include the completion of service documentation, writing narrative notes and planning group activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED required. Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and a valid NYS driver’s license preferred.
TO APPLY: Contact M. Jenkins, QCP, 81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, or e-mail resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org
TITLE: DAY SERVICES SPECIALIST
PROGRAM: DAY SERVICES (164TH)
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for writing day habilitation plans, conducting team meetings to review each assigned individual’s plan and summarizing individual’s response to the plans by completing monthly review notes. Organize assigned individual groups and implement the day service plan for each individual in the group. Act as liaison with families, service coordinators and residential providers.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS degree required and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail updated resume to Jdavide@queenscp.org
TITLE: PRE-VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST
PROGRAM: PRE-VOCATIONAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Develop and implement service documents with consumers and their families; maintain a caseload based on program needs; plan, conduct, and implement pre-vocational plans with consumers and their advocates; complete pre-vocational paperwork and required documentation; organize, develop and provide supervision and support to consumers at job placements.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree and related experience in vocational training required.
TO APPLY: Contact M. Jenkins, QCP, 81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, or e-mail resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org
TITLE: PRE-VOCATIONAL TRAINER
PROGRAM: PRE-VOCATIONAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Assign work and train clients on the required tasks for satisfactory completion of jobs. Maintain daily records of attendance and productivity and provide written and verbal reports on client’s progress and performance. Assume responsibility for quality control.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: HS diploma/GED and prior working experience with disabled adults in a vocational setting required.
TO APPLY: Contact M. Jenkins, QCP, 81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, or e-mail resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org
TITLE: JOB COACH
PROGRAM: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provide on-site skills training for people with developmental disabilities by providing hands-on instruction/assistance in performing job duties and learning work habits and behaviors expected on their job; perform job tasks for enrollees as necessary; work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and function as a liaison between individuals, families, work-site and agency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree, experience working with people with developmental disabilities and valid NYS driver’s license required. Own car preferred.
TO APPLY: Contact M. Jenkins, QCP, 81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, or e-mail resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OPENINGS
TITLE: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Provides comprehensive care to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes. Works on ADL goals, assists with personal hygiene needs, performs housekeeping tasks and escorts clients on recreational activities. Various shifts available from evenings (4pm-12am), early mornings (6am-10am) overnights (12am-8am) and weekends shifts (8am-4pm, 4pm-12am).
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED or some college, studying in the field of Human Services. A valid New York State driver’s license for three (3) years required. Prior work experience in a human service field working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
TO APPLY: Contact M. Jenkins, QCP, 81-15 164TH Street, NY 11432, or e-mail resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org.
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Managing the program’s day-to-day operation utilizing Queens Centers for Progress policies, procedures and regulatory requirements as set forth by funding agents. Ensuring that the facility and services provided adequately meet the physical, social and developmental needs of all clients and that there is adequate protection of each resident’s health, safety, comfort, well-being, civil, human and legal rights.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in social work, human services, public administration or other related field and a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in OPWDD certified residential facilities; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong commitment to helping individuals with developmental disabilities with demonstrated leadership and management skills required.
- Extensive knowledge of OPWDD rules and regulations as well as experience with OPWDD audits and investigations required. Experience training and presenting on OPWDD compliance and the ability to retain, train, develop and appraise staff effectively is essential.
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record is required as this position must be available for a 24 hour on call service based on need.
TO APPLY: Contact Ed Weiss, QCP, 81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 or e-mail resume to Eweiss@queenscp.org
TITLE: TEAM LEADER/QIDP
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Residences, the Team Leader/QIDP will be responsible to coordinate, review and provide administrative supervision, encompassing staff, resident and physical plant issues to ICFs, IRAs and other residential programs as designated by the Director.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years of experience in working with Individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail updated resume to Eweiss@queenscp.org
TITLE: ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR/QIDP
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Assistant Supervisor will work in conjunction with the Residence Supervisor, in providing daily supervision in the operations of a 10 bed residence in accordance with OPWDD regulations & QCP policies. In addition; motivates & trains staff to enhance optimum services for the individuals with developmental disabilities in their home. Assist the Residence Supervisor in writing & implementing life plans, as well as ensures that family members are included in the process. Organizes in-house & outside recreational activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in human services along with one year of work experience in the field with individuals with developmental disabilities. Successful candidate should have strong oral & written skills, strong leadership skills that include being a self-starter & the ability to work well under pressure. Requires a valid NYS Driver’s License for three (3) years.
TO APPLY: Send updated resume to: mjenkins@queenscp.org or fax to: 718 591-4234.
TITLE: COOK/HOUSEKEEPER
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Duties entail preparing meals, by following a menu, for 10 individuals with specials needs in a residential program. Handling bulk purchasing of food & household supplies, maintaining food inventory & performing housekeeping tasks such as mopping, laundry, etc. Work schedule is 35 hours per week.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
HS diploma or equivalent, along with a valid NY State driver’s license for 3 years is required. Prior food handling experience is a plus. If you like to cook, this is a great position for you.
QCP offers great benefits for this full-time position!
TO APPLY: Please e-mail updated resume to mjenkins@queenscp.org.
TITLE: RN SUPERVISOR (Day Hours – Monday to Friday)
PROGRAM: RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Nursing Supervisor oversees 24/7 nursing service of 6 ICFs and 3 IRAs in an OPWDD setting. Oversees coordination and supervision of all medical and other health related services for persons with developmental disabilities. Delivers and ensures all care by assessing and triaging clients’ conditions, communicates with Agency’s doctors and practitioners in the community towards diagnosing conditions, developing plans of care and evaluating responses. Works with administrative team to develop and implement effective collaborative policies and procedures. Attends all team meetings. Provides supervision and training of RNs, LPNs, other clinical staff, as well as oversees AMAP’s.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree, NYS Registered Nurse License and minimum three (3) years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Experience in an OPWDD setting is preferred. This is flexible day shift position, with some weekend coverage, based on program needs.
TO APPLY: Please e-mail updated resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to mjenkins@queenscp.org or you can call directly for information – (646) 341-1383.
CHILDREN’S CENTER OPENINGS
TITLE: COVERAGE TEACHER
PROGRAM: CHILDREN’S CENTER
Coverage Teacher for our wonderful special education preschool. NYCDOE calendar, 6-hour workday or flexible hours. Competitive per-diem rate (part-time).
Return to work/retirees encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: NYS Special Education Certification required
TO APPLY: Please send updated resume to Cheller@queenscp.org
Updated: July 15, 2019
