WARC JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Employment Opportunities
Last Updated May 10, 2010



Assistant Habilitation Instructor/Sub Driver - Job# 090-09 and #012-10 -
New Rochelle and White Plains
Function as a consumer instructor. Assist in developing and implementing community based/in house consumer programming in accordance with their needs, preferences and desires as per their individuals Service & Habilitation Plan. Maintain health and safety standards within facility including physical plant. HS Diploma/ GED and valid NYS Drivers License required. Experience working with MR/DD population preferred.


Assistant Teacher - Classroom Aide - Job#-73-09 and 074-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for 6-8 developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.


Community Options Specialist - Job# 019-10 - LOCATION: Hawthorne
Function as consumer instructor. Develop and implement community based consumer programming/integration in accordance with their needs and preferences, as per their Individual Service and Habilitation Plan. Provide integration with the community through training and recreational opportunities. Maintain health and safety standards within the program requirements. Requires High School Diploma, A.A Degree preferred, a valid NYS Driver’s License. Must be reliable, dependable and flexible and have the ability to evaluate program needs and make recommendations.


Document Analyst - Job# 095-09 - Hawthorne
As a member of Quality Assurance, the Documentation Analyst works with in-house MSC staff and personnel from other agencies to insure compliance with federal and state standards through the review of ISPs. Develops and manages policies designed to insure compliance with regulatory standards. Provides training to agency staff and advises senior management on compliance issues and standards. BA degree, strong computer skills, full time access to a vehicle required. Knowledge of HCBS Waiver and MSC preferred.


Family Advocate P/T Temporary - Job 043-09 - Hawthorne
Offer advocacy and navigation services to new families seeking services at Westchester Arc, which include assisting with Social Security, Medicaid, MSC and waiver applications. Requires HS Diploma, with interest in higher education, a valid NYS Driver’s License and full time access to a vehicle.


Medicaid Service Coordinator - Job#017-10 - Hawthorne
Implements case management systems by assisting in service coordination functions. Responds to crisis intervention situations and is available for intervention after regular working hours to assess situations and follow through on them. Act as an advocate and facilitator in dealing with the available support services in the community. Requires an Associates Degree in a health or human services field, or an RN, a valid NYS Driver’s License, and one year experience working with MR/DD population. The ideal candidate should be able to establish and maintain effective working relations with participants, staff, families and outside agencies, as well as to function independently and be a self-starter.


Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Job # 124-06 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consult therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Occupational Therapy License and experience with children required.


Pediatric Physical Therapist - Job #169-08 & 175-08 - Hawthorne
Evaluation, direct therapy and consultant therapy to children as specified in their IEP or IFSP. BA degree, NYS Physical Therapy License and experience with children required.


Psychologist - PT/Temporary Job# 020-10 - Hawthorne Pre-School
Develop and monitor comprehensive program for full day children. Administer psychological evaluations. Plan and collaborate with staff for full day preschool classes. Assist social worker in intake process, parents visits, family contacts and communication. Provide parent education workshops. Requires Permanent NYS Certification in School Psychology, knowledge of Autism/PPD and principal methods for teaching. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with children, staff and families


Residence Manager - Job# 083-09 & #018-10 - Cortland Manor & Scarsdale
Supervise operation of the residential program and all direct care staff. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Carry a pager and be available for crisis and emergency situations 24/7. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting working with MRDD population.


Residence Counselors - County Wide
Provide direct support to individuals in a residential setting. GED/HS diploma and a NYS Drivers license for 3 years.

Residence Manager for Medically Enhanced Services - Job# 011-10 -
Mohegan Lake
Supervise the operation of the medically enhanced program. Ensure the residents’ physical, social, medical, emotional, communication, safety, recreational, and independent living needs are addressed. Promote health and wellbeing independence, interests and choices, productivity and community inclusion. Assist the residence Registered Nurse with duties including supervising AMAP staff and ensuring medical follow up. Requires RN (NYS license) plus supervisory experience or Bachelors Degree in human services field and LPN with at least one year experience working with MR/DD population. Requires Bachelors Degree, a valid NYS driver’s license, 3 years supervisory experience in residential setting, plus 1 year experience working with MRDD population.

Special Education Teacher - Job# 010-10 - Hawthorne
Plans, formulates, and carries through, on an individual and group basis, appropriate programs for the children assigned. Requires Graduation from College or University with a Masters Degree in Special Education and at least two years of experience.

Substitute Job Coach - P/T Job# 001-10 - Throughout Westchester
Organize and supervise working areas for persons with disabilities, both in-house and community based. Works closely with employer and employees on the worksite to assure a smooth transition for our individuals. Requires High School Diploma/ GED, NYS Driver’s license and at least one year experience in a production oriented setting.



Substitute One-To-One Aide - Job# 062-09 - Hawthorne Preschool
Assist the teacher in carrying out all activities of the day. Structures and implements activities of self care for developmentally delayed preschoolers. HS Diploma and some experience with young children required.

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For further information please e-mail positions@westchesterarc.org.

Fax your application and/or resume to Human Resources Department,
914.428.2504, or mail to:

Westchester Arc
Human Resources Department
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Or email resume with cover letter and salary requirements to positions@westchesterarc.org.

Westchester Arc is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.