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Careers

Positions Currently Available
 

We are a large prestigious not-for-profit agency providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our agency is a recognized leader in the field. The individuals we seek should be talented, caring, enthusiastic, dedicated and career oriented and looking to make a difference in the life of individuals with development disabilities. Whether you are seeking an entry-level position or a senior staff position, we want individuals who wish to grow with us.

 
We believe that "Feeling Good Just Comes with the Job."
The following positions are currently available:
Updated on 7/21/2010
KEY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

Note: Please submit your resume in Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format only.


Director Children's Services Full-time Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Staten Island
General Summary of Job Duties:
Provides direction and manages one of our schools.
Job Requirements:
Master's Degree in Special Education, at least 4 years as a School Principal and NYS Permanent Certfication as a Special Education Teacher and School Administrator and Supervisor

Physician Part-Time    
Job Requirements:
Current NY State MD License is required. Family or Internal Medicine experience preferred. Experience with DD population a plus.

Residential Director Full-time Mon-Fri 9AM - 5PM Brooklyn and Manhattan
General Summary of Job Duties:
Provides oversight, staff education, supervision, and coordination of care in a residential program serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 3 years experience in a comparable position with individuals who are developmentally disabled.


OTHER AVAILABLE POSITIONS

In-Home Respite Worker Part-Time Day-Evenings & Weekends Various boroughs
General Summary of Job Duties:
Under general direction, provides services to clients in their homes i.e. feeding, toileting, monitoring and supervising.
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED.  6 months of related experience with individuals who are developmentally disabled.

School Psychologist Full-Time   Mon-Fri 8AM-4PM Children's Program-Manhattan and Brooklyn
General Summary of Job Duties:
Job Requirements:
Master's Degree in Psychology and NY State Certification as a School Psychologist.

Occupational Therapist Full-Time  Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM Brooklyn Clinic-175 Lawrence Ave
General Summary of Job Duties:
 
Job Requirements:
Valid NY State Occupational Therapist License
General Summary of Job Duties:
Assists teacher in classroom with children who have developmental disabilities.
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and prior experience preferred but not required. Successfully passed NYS Teacher Certification Examination.

Psychologist, Ph. D Part-Time  Various Various Various Programs
General Summary of Job Duties:
 
Job Requirements:
 

Applied Behavior Science Specialist Full-time Mon-Fri 9 A.M. -
5 P.M.
Manhattan-122 East 23rd St;
Bronx - 1862 Stillwell Ave
General Summary of Job Duties:
Provides evaluation, diagnosis and therapeutic intervention. Monitors treatment plans and progress. Conveys intervention techniques to others.
Job Requirements:
Master's Degree in Psychology and at least one year of comparable experience with the developmentally disabled.

Residential Case Manager Full-time Mon-Fri Various Various sites
General Summary of Job Duties:
Is responsible for development and implementation of Individualized Service Plans for individuals and their advocates within a residential setting.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services field and at least one year of prior experience with the developmentally disabled.

Service Coordinator Full-time Mon-Fri 9 A.M. -
5 P.M.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Staten Island
General Summary of Job Duties:
Is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of Individualized Service Plans for individuals and their advocates. Provides case management services to individuals assigned to his/her workload.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field. One year of prior experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
General Summary of Job Duties:
Job Requirements:


Special Education Teacher Full-time Mon-Fri 8 A.M. -
3 P.M.
Bronx: Stillwell Ave
Brooklyn:
160 Lawrence Ave
Staten Island:
281 Port Richmond Ave
Manhattan:
122 East 23rd Street
Job Requirements:
Must have a NY State Certification in Special Education

Registered Nurse FT & PT Various Various Various Programs
Job Requirements:
Valid NY State RN License

Physical Therapist Part-time Various Various Various Programs
Job Requirements:
Valid NY State Physical Therapist License.

Speech Pathologist Part-time Various Various Various Programs
Job Requirements:
Valid NY State Speech Pathologist License.

Habilitation Specialist Full-time Mon-Fri 8 A.M. -
4 P.M.
Various Programs
General Summary of Job Duties:
Serve as first line supervisor to staff in one of our day programs.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related field. Some supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Recreation Assistant Part-time Sat 9:30 A.M. -
3:30 P.M.
Staten Island
General Summary of Job Duties:
Assist with recreational trips for adults with developmental disabilities.
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or GED and a valid NY State Driver's License

Habilitation Assistant* Full-time Mon-Fri 8:30 A.M. -
4:30 P.M.
Various Programs

Residence Program Specialist* FT, PT & On Call Various Various Various Programs
*General Summary of Job Duties:
Performs direct care duties for individuals with developmental disabilities in a day program or one of our residences. Residential programs are a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation and so various shifts are available.
*Job Requirements:
These three positions require a High School Diploma or equivalent and except for On call, a valid NY State Driver's License.

Teacher Assistant Full-time Mon-Fri 8 A.M. -
3 P.M.
Various Programs
General Summary of Job Duties:
Assists teacher in classroom with children who have developmental disabilities.
Job Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and prior experience preferred but not required. Successfully passed NYS Teacher Certification Examination.

BENEFITS

UCP/NYC offers an extremely competitive and unique benefits package. Salaried employees who regularly work 21 or more hours per week are eligible for the benefits listed below. Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month following three months of continuous employment:

  • Medical Coverage (Single, Employee & One or Family coverage). Employee paycheck contributions are very low and there are three
    Point of Service plans to select from. No referral to see a Specialist.
  • Prescription drugs- depending on medical plan selected:
    Generic-$10
    Brand- $20 or $25
    Non-Brand- $30, $40 or $50
  • Dental Plan - Very competitive plan and no charge for in network preventive care. There is a maximum benefit of $1,250 per person per calendar year. Employees pay $3.50 biweekly for single coverage and $6.00 biweekly for family coverage.
  • *Life Insurance - 1 ½ times your annual salary
  • *Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Medical Opt-Out Program - Those employees with alternative medical coverage can elect to receive extra money in their paycheck instead of taking the agency's medical coverage. We pay $1,500 (single), $2,250 (employee and one), and $3,000 (family) over 26 biweekly paychecks.
  • Pension Plan - agency funded 401(K) Plan. 5% of your annual gross wages for plan year (7/1-6/30). 1 year waiting period for eligibility.
  • 403(b) Plan- Employees can contribute to this plan that is administered by Mutual of America and it offers 18 different investment choices
  • Tuition Assistance - Up to $600 a semester for employees pursuing an Associate, Bachelor's or Master's degree that is job related or represents a promotional opportunity within the agency.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - For medical and child care reimbursement

* For salaried employees who regularly work 30 or more hours per week.

Respond to: Fax cover letter along with resume and salary requirements to the Human Resources Department at (212) 545-0434 or E-mail at HR@ucpnyc.org (Please submit your resume in Microsoft Word 1997-2003 format only. ).

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