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Here is a listing of jobs available at Block Institute.  To apply for a job please Click the "Apply Now" link in the listing you are applying for.  Please attach your resume to the E-Mail and hit send.
 

If you are having trouble with the links just send an email to alehman@blockinstitute.org, attach your resume, and put the position you are applying for in the subject.

UPDATED 3/26/2008
 

Jobs Available In:

Residential
Vocational
Article 16 Clinic
Service Coordination
Day Treatment/Day Habilitation
Education

 

Residential

Residence Manager

Supervises and coordinates the complete running of a residence serving developmentally disabled adults. Position includes oversight of all staff members (including clinical). Direct reporting responsibilities to the program coordinator and director of residential services. Responsible for the paper work, financial issues, and physical plant issues associated with the residence. Also responsible for full regulatory compliance and welfare of individuals living at the residence and maintaining good relations with the family members. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Health/Human Service related Field
  • Two years MR/DD and supervisory experience
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

 Apply Now


Assistant Residence Manager

Assist in supervising and coordinating the complete running of a residence serving developmentally disabled adults. Position includes oversight of all staff members (including clinical). Direct reporting responsibilities to the manager or to the program coordinator and director of residential services, in the absence of the manager.  Responsible for the paper work, financial issues, and physical plant issues associated with the residence. Also responsible for full regulatory compliance and welfare of individuals living at the residence and maintaining good relations with the family members. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • Associates Degree
  • One year MR/DD; supervisory experience a plus
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

 Apply Now


Direct Support Professional                                                                              

As a member of the IDT you will help the people we serve develops their level of independence in all areas.  This may involve helping in areas of self-care (toileting/showering/eating/money skills, etc.), community involvement and social/recreational areas.  Accompany, participate and advocate for consumers at any community related appointments. Staff must work with and keep data on goals/outcomes developed, participate in IDT meetings, work as a member of a team, attend training and insure the safety and well-being of the people we serve. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • High School Diploma
  • MR/DD experience preferred
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

Apply Now


Cook

Will be asked to follow diet orders and prepare meals for a large group of people, following recipes, and assist in portioning out servings (or helping others do same).  Must be able to keep household inventory when necessary and to prepare a shopping list as needed to keep track of food and supplies.  

Qualifications Include: 

  • High School Diploma
  • Must have experience cooking for groups and following recipes and diet order
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

 Apply Now


Housekeeper                                                                                                 

Maintain cleanliness/neatness of entire residence on a daily basis; ordering cleaning supplies as needed; reporting maintenance issues to Manager. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • High School Diploma
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

 Apply Now
 

Vocational


Assistant Supported Employment Coordinator

Responsible for training and supervision mobile crew workers; training Job Coach Staff; Daily planning and oversight of all aspects of mobile crew day to day operations; timely and accurate completion of all paperwork.

Qualifications Include: 

  • Associates of Bachelor's Degree plus one year experience working with adult developmental disabilities in an employment or vocational setting

  • Valid NYS driver's license.

 Apply Now


Job Coach

Responsible For Evaluating And Maintaining Accurate, Up-To-Date Case Notes And Reports On Individuals In Supported Employment.  Responsible For Assessing And Training Individuals To  succeed In The Workplace.  Serve As Member Of The Idt.  Responsible For The Development And Location Of Employment Opportunities For The Individuals In The Placement Process. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • Either High School Diploma  + two years MR/DD experience preferred ; Or AA/AS or BA/BS + one year MR/DD experience preferred

  • Vocational Experience with MR/DD preferred

  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

 Apply Now


Truck Driver

Responsible For Loading And Unloading Truck With Materials For And From The Sheltered Workshop Setting, As Well As Any Other Agency Required Transportation Need. May Work With Individuals With Developmental Disabilities In The Course Of The Workday. Locations Of Pick-Ups And Deliveries May Be Anywhere In The Tri-State Area. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • HS Diploma/GED

  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License

Apply Now


Vocational Training Counselor

Maintain Accurate and updated consumer records; Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team; Review consumer's progress and needs with the vocational training coordinator; Provide counseling/support to help individual relate his/her skills/aptitudes/interests/strengths and limitations to a realistic vocational objective.

Qualifications Include: 

  • BA/BS or AA/AS in a Health related field

  • 1 year MR/DD experience in a vocational setting preferred

Apply Now
 

Article 16 Clinic

Occupational Therapist

Provide Occupational therapy to adults with developmental disabilities in community based or on site programs. Work closely with families and/or provider agencies as necessary.   Must be available to supervise the COTA. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • MA from accredited OT program
  • NYS License

 Apply Now


Registered Dietician

Provide Individual/Group Counseling To Increase Consumer’s Awareness Of Diet/Nutritional Needs; Responsible For Comprehensive Evaluation; BS Or MS NYS Certified Dietician/Nutritionist/ Prefer Experience With Developmentally Disabled

Qualifications Include: 

  • Certified dietician and RD
  • MA/MS in Nutrition

 Apply Now


Speech Therapist

Provide speech therapy to adults with developmental disabilities in community based or on site programs. Work closely with families and/or provider agencies as necessary.  

Qualifications Include: 

  • MA from accredited program
  • CCC
  • NYS License

 Apply Now


Physical Therapist

Provide Physical therapy to adults with developmental disabilities in community based or on site programs. Work closely with families and/or provider agencies as necessary.   Must be available to supervise the PTA. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • MA from accredited PT program
  • NYS License

 Apply Now
 

Medicaid Service Coordination

Medicaid Service Coordinators

Work with developmentally disabled consumers and their families to develop service plans, linkage of services, advocate and follow up with progress to insure that all necessary supports and services are being received. Must have some knowledge of the human services programs delivery programs to network, research and explore resources. Must keep exemplary notes for cases and billing purposes. Must travel to consumer sites on a regular basis. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • AA/AS or BA/BS  in Health/ Human Services related field
  • 2 years MR/DD experience   Bi-Lingual Spanish or Russian a plus
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License is a plus

 Apply Now
 

Day Treatment/Day Habilitation

Case Coordinator

Supervise the activities of the group rooms and staff. Lead consumer meetings with the IDT. Insure the proper documentation and follow through on all programs. Attend required training. Must Interact professionally with Clinicians, co-workers and families.

Qualifications Include: 

  • BA in Health or Human Services or a related field

  • Two years MR/DD + supervisory experience 

  • Driver’s License preferred

 Apply Now


Assistant Group Leader

Assists the group leader in the daily activities of the consumer’s program.  Assist in the data collection of the program and all consumer related documentation as requested.  Able to pass agency required training.  Must interact professionally with clinicians, co-workers and families. 

Qualifications Include: 

  • AA/AS degree

 Apply Now


Group Leader

Responsible for the daily programming for consumers. Documentation of program paperwork and goals. An active part of the IDT. Able to pass required agency trainings. Take active part in planning and going on community integration outings. Good skills in writing organization and communication a must. Must Interact professionally with Clinicians, co-workers and families.

Qualifications Include: 

  • BA/BS in a Health/Human Service related field
  • One year MR/DD experience
  • A valid, clean NYS Driver’s License is a plus

 Apply Now
 

Education

School Teacher

Promote, implement, and supervise creative/appropriate learning and growth experience in a state of the art, barrier free  environment; supervise the teacher assistant and teacher aid; assist and accompany children in pool activities;

bi lingual (Spanish) a plus

Qualifications Include: 

MA/MS or BA/BS in Special Education/Early Childhood nysed certified

 Apply Now


Assistant Teacher

Attend to the needs of the children under the direction of the special education teacher

Qualifications Include: 

  • nySdoe certified
  • Bi lingual Spanish a plus

 Apply Now
          

Recruitment Contacts
Arlene Lehman
Recruitment Coordinator
376 Bay 44th Street
Brooklyn, New York 11214
Phone Number: 718-906-5430
Fax Number:  718-906-5485
E-Mail:
alehman@blockinstitute.org
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