Gateway Counseling Center, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities, as well as adults with mental illness. Gateway’s mission is to enhance the lives of others through our program services, which are designed to increase independence and functioning through person-centered and goal-based care. Our programs operate 7-days a week and the agency provides to-and-from transportation to our service recipients, at no cost to them so that services are accessible for those who may benefit from our care.

For Queens Training Specialists positions, Interviews will be held from 10 am to 12pm at our Queens Facility located at 175-41 Liberty Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11433. Interviews will be held weekly on Wednesdays from March 1st to 29th. Please bring in an updated copy of your resume with you when attending.

Gateway is seeking a Training Specialist, also known as Direct Support Professional, to join our team, who will be assigned to our programs providing services to those with developmental disabilities at our Bronx facility.

Some of your specific responsibilities will include:

• Conduct groups/activities in a group setting for individuals with Developmental Disabilities at Gateway and in the field.
• Supervise individuals at all times/report all untoward events/incidents to supervisor in a timely manner and to the Justice Center as well.
• Sign checklists to attest to groups conducted and individuals who attended. Ensure that Sign-In sheets are properly completed and stored.
• Assist with serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack
• Provide needed programmatic information at all program meetings, both in and out of the Group Day Habilitation Program.
• Provide hand-on programming for the individuals in the Group Day Habilitation Program with full understanding that it is a dually diagnosed population which is prone to extreme behavioral problems and outbursts.
• Responsible for creating group activities and assisting with lesson plans.
• Serve as transporter/ escort for individuals/clients being transported when called upon to do so.

Requirements/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Valid Drivers License Required.
• Ability to follow trainings related to the service recipient population required. Previous experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.
• Must demonstrate a caring, courteous, and compassionate attitude while working with integrity serving those who may be ill, disabled, and/or emotionally upset.
• Ability to work the schedule offered at the time of hire and be reasonably flexible and responsive to changes. Open availability preferred.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and/or assist service recipients as well as sitting, bending, turning, stretching, or standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to fulfill agency’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Pre-employment candidates may request information on this requirement and exemptions upon completing the job application.
• Fluent in English. Bilingual capabilities preferred.

Benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plans available
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition and continuing education assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Precautions being taken are those that are typical of a healthcare/hospital setting.

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated prior to starting in this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• OPWDD: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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