Who We Are: At Community Mainstreaming, our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities. We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Learn more about our impactful work at communitymainstreaming.org. Why You'll Love Working With Us: A supportive, inclusive team culture where your contributions make a real difference. The chance to work for an organization that transforms lives and empowers individuals with developmental disabilities. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. What Your Role Will Do:
- Coordinate and oversee medical, dental, nursing, and clinic services.
- Monitor residents for signs of acute illness, complications, and exacerbations of chronic conditions.
- Participate in clinical and staff meetings to provide valuable medical and nursing insights.
- Conduct weekly on-site nursing visits, performing health assessments and reviewing medical records (e.g., MARs, seizure charts, meal plans, vital signs).
- Make nursing recommendations and refer residents for medical treatment as needed.
- Supervise nursing tasks and patient care (e.g., first aid, wound care, vital signs) to ensure staff competency.
- Ensure safe medication administration, adhering to physician prescriptions and regulations.
- Assist with medical training, AMAP classes, and annual in-service training for new employees.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current New York State RN licensure.
- Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience working with the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) population preferred (OPWDD).
- Valid New York State driver's license.
- Ability to work independently and effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Work Hours/Schedule: Flexible scheduling options. On-call schedule for telephone triage coverage Pay: $41.60/hr Benefits: Medical benefits with generous employer contribution available; eligibility is the first day of the month following 60 days of Full-Time employment;
- Employer paid dental benefits
- Vision plan
- 403(B) retirement plan with organization match of up to 5%
- 100% Employer paid Life Insurance of 1x time annual salary
- Tuition assistance
- Section 125 Flexible Spending program
- Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees are eligible to accrue 8 additional vacation hours each subsequent calendar year of employment up to a maximum of (120) hours
- Up to 48 hours of personal time per calendar year
- 9 Paid Holidays
- As a non-profit organization, we offer employees the chance to qualify for Public Service College Loan Forgiveness. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community while benefiting from this valuable financial relief.
- *Part Time employees are also eligible for 403(B) retirement plan and New York State Sick Leave
Community Mainstreaming Associates is an equal opportunity employer.