Art Internship
Day Services Art Internship
The potential candidate will work in an art studio with 2-3 DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) with 10-12 people with I / DD.
The candidate would be expected to learn from the DSPs and also teach different mediums within an art curriculum. The candidate will have an opportunity to contribute her own creativity while learning aspects of the day systems.
Expectations are to be punctual, organized and fit in with the team dynamic. This is a unique opportunity to grow as an artist while sharing creativity with this population
Schedule : Dependent on student's availability.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Housekeeper
Janitor / Housekeeper
About the Position :
YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning.
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families.
YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring a clean and safe home environment.
The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for ensuring cleanliness and organization of the facility.
Mission Statement :
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages.
YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.
Key Responsibilities :
Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
Taking Ownership / Accountability
Being Flexible : Job responsibilities may change based on needs
Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
Using effective communication skills & time management skills
Being a member of a highly effective team
Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility / program structure
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills
Ensuring health, wellness and safety
Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support
Understanding when to contact an administrator for support
Building Positive relationships
Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
Education and Experience :
Work or life experience with intellectual / developmental disabilities is a plus
Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Housekeeper
Janitor / Housekeeper
About the Position :
YAI supports people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving the fullest lives possible by creating new opportunities for living, loving, working and learning.
YAI is a network of agencies with programs that empower and enhance the lives of thousands of people we support and their families.
YAI promotes a person centered approach by creating supports that cater to the specific needs of each person. Join our dynamic team as a support staff ensuring a clean and safe home environment.
The ideal candidate will have enthusiasm for ensuring cleanliness and organization of the facility.
Mission Statement :
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages.
YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of over 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.
Key Responsibilities :
Maintaining Professionalism and Punctuality
Taking Ownership / Accountability
Being Flexible : Job responsibilities may change based on needs
Adhering to policies, procedures and regulations
Using effective communication skills & time management skills
Being a member of a highly effective team
Ensuring maintenance upkeep and safety based on facility / program structure
Completing mandatory trainings based on the program and position as well as applying skills
Ensuring health, wellness and safety
Ensuring appropriate supervision of the people we support
Understanding when to contact an administrator for support
Building Positive relationships
Completing documentation to ensure compliance and billing
Education and Experience :
Work or life experience with intellectual / developmental disabilities is a plus
Tuberculosis test mandatory for most positions
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Medical receptionist
Premier HealthCare (Premier), a member of the YAI Network, is recognized by the US Surgeon General as a national model for the provision of health care, and by the National Council on Disabilities for raising the national standards of health care services for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Premier has also earned a national certification as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Premier HealthCare, a member of the YAI Network, is seeking a full-time Medical Receptionist at our outpatient medical facility in Manhattan
Responsibilities :
- Front desk duties, including greeting and interacting with patients with disabilities and their families.
- Answer telephone calls on a multi-line system.
- Manage a busy waiting room.
- Schedule patient appointments both over the phone and in person.
- Confirm appointments.
- Coordinate transportation for patients.
- Will include travel to other locations
Requirements :
- High School degree or equivalent required; College preferred
- Experience in an outpatient medical facility a plus
- Previous receptionist experience
- Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
Hours :
Tue - Sat : 8 : 00 am - 4 : 00pm or 9 : 00 am - 5 : 00pm
Payrate : $16.00 an hour
Premier is unique in its quality of medical, dental, mental health, rehabilitation, and specialty care provided to people with disabilities and their families.
With medical professionals and physicians affiliated with major hospitals in the New York metropolitan area, Premier has wheelchair accessible practices located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
Premier HealthCare has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.
Premier HealthCare fosters a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, ongoing opportunities for professional development, and a positive work environment with supportive supervision.
Premier is technology and outcomes-driven.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Music therapy intern
The Music Therapy Intern provides music therapy sessions to the classrooms under the direct and in-direct supervision of full-time, salaried Music Therapist (On-Site Internship Supervisor).
They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing music therapy plans, providing music therapy treatment, recording data, and completing documentation in addition to university affiliate requirements for their Music Therapy program as determined by the Academic Internship Advisor.
Essential Functions :
- Provide small group music therapy or music instruction (30, 45, and / or 60-minute sessions) to school-age children with special needs including complex communication, physical, and medical needs.
- Develops, administers, and coordinates music therapy sessions, activities, and programs for various classrooms following the school curriculum.
- Implements music therapy sessions that facilitate non-musical goals (e.g., sensory stimulation, cognitive tasks, self-expression, engagement, socialization, etc.).
- Tracks data and monitor goals for individuals and group music therapy sessions.
- Collaborates with each student’s therapy team as necessary and appropriate.
- Initiates Interdisciplinary collaboration with all departments (AT, Speech, OT, PT, administration and Education) to improve and enhance the music therapy program for students including, but not limited to, attending teacher planning meetings and / or assisting with coverage of classrooms.
- Provides direction to the paraprofessionals, teachers, and related service providers in group / individual music therapy sessions as necessary and appropriate.
- Monitors and maintains the condition of musical instruments.
- Monitors and maintains needed supplies necessary to perform Music Therapy sessions, projects, and activities.
- Meet weekly for 60 minutes with Music Therapy Supervisor.
- Meet monthly with Director of Department.
- Complete 900-1020 hours of Music Therapy and / or related tasks during the on-site internship. Additional hours may be required based on the discretion of the Academic Internship Supervisor (University / College Professor) and On-Site Internship Supervisor (iHOPE Full-Time Music Therapist)
- Complete a case study and special project in an area of interest and present it to the iHOPE community in accordance with the requirements put forth by the Academic Internship Supervisor at the affiliated University / College.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience :
Completed bachelor level coursework required to enter internship status in an accredited Music Therapy Program that follows AMTA and CBMT guidelines.
- Eligible to begin internship requirements as outlined by AMTA.
- Volunteer experience in music therapy is preferred, but not required.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
- Must be able to play I, IV, V7 cords and transpose to various keys for at least two instruments.
- Must be able to sight-read music and improvise.
- Must be able to sing on pitch and rhythm at appropriate volume.
- Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Able to work with a great degree of independence, flexibility, and focus.
- Works in a collaborative manner with teachers and other related service providers to ensure quality services for the students.
- Positive energy and enthusiasm for working with children and young adults.
- Ability to provide a trusting, open, kindhearted atmosphere that encourages learning and participation.
- Staying current with research in the area of Music Therapy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs Business Language :
- English
- English
Compensation Range :
This is an unpaid internship opportunity that is only open to current students. The internship may be able to satisfy course credit if approved by the student's institution of learning.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Registered nurse
YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages.
Key / Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Medication management and medical oversight
Oversee training of direct care staff
Document medical appointments and medical issues
Inform care managers and parents of any medical changes
Provide on-call support (telephone only) on a rotational basis
Minimum Qualification Requirements Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and / or contract.
Please refer to applicable regulations / contracts for all position requirements.
All job title must meet the following minimum requirements :
NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License
Preferred Qualification Requirements desired
Med / Surg experience
Experience with intellectually and developmentally disabled population
Compensation : $50.00 / hr.
$50.00 / hr.
Schedule : 9a-5p
9a-5p
10a-6p
YAI maintains a mandatory vaccination policy for employees working in our Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs), Centers for Specialty Therapy, and Premier Health Care clinics.
If hired for a position in one of these settings, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine and / or proof of vaccination pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless granted reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.
If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Occupational therapist
The Manhattan Star Academy, a member of the YAI Network, provides Elementary Education for children 3-21 years of age with intellectual and developmental disabilities and learning delays, including children on the autism spectrum.
Our mission is to provide high-quality services to your children and their families in a comprehensive, developmentally based program which focuses on the whole child.
Instructional activities integrate all the domains of child development, including physical development and health, and social / emotional development;
communication, language, and literacy; cognition and knowledge of the world (math, science, social studies, the arts and technology).
Our program strives to foster growth and development through a broad range of services within the program while utilizing community resources as appropriate.
Be rewarded with a friendly working environment that facilitates open communication and participatory management, where you are truly valued as a professional and where your opinion really matters.
Receive on-going state-of-the-art training, supportive supervision and a commitment to developing your education and career to help you reach your greatest potential as a professional!
Responsibilities :
- Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
- Provide Occupational Therapy to assigned children
- Evaluate and monitor progress of assigned children in the areas of gross motor, fine motor, perceptual and self help development
- Maintain proper documentation of evaluation, treatment session and progress of children
- Prepare Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and update as necessary
- Provide consultation regarding positioning, fine motor, sensory development and feeding
- Assist in orthotics, podiatry and adaptive clinics when necessary
- Maintain open communication with parents and families
Requirements :
- M.A. / M.S. Degree from accredited school, recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
- New York State OT License
Compensation
- $65,000 to $70,000 / Year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
- Paid time off and school holidays
- 403(b) retirement with employer match
- Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more! Check out our page to learn more!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.