92-21 165th Street (located right off Jamaica Avenue
between Jamaica and Archer Aves.)
Jamaica, NY 11433
Tel no: 718.526.6125
Careers
TCHS CAREERS - DON'T JUST SEEK A JOB… MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Careers at TCHS frequently seek dedicated individuals to provide quality customized services to our participants. TCHS offers a competitive Benefits Package, training and much much more. Call and find out how you can join the TCHS professional team or to learn how you may begin a new career in this field. Please see job opportunities below to match your interests and qualification to career opportunities below
DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONALS
- Residential Habilitation Specialists
- Day Habilitation Specialists
- Respite Counselors
- Recreation Specialists
- Behavior Specialists
REQUIREMENTS
- Flexible schedule (FT/PT/ On-Call)
- GED/ HS diploma
- Valid NY driver license
Direct care employees provide comprehensive services for people who are mentally and/or developmentally disabled. It is the direct care worker who helps the individual meet their goals and learn to live as independently as possible.
The direct care staff person may provide assistance to individuals who need help with daily living skills, getting ready for the day, preparing meals, eating, and or going to appointments.
Direct care staffs’ purpose and mission are to assist in building life skills, job coaching, activity development and training in a social interaction.
SERVICE COORDINATION PROFESSIONALS
Case Management (Service Coordinators/Coordination) Case Managers, now referred to as "Service Coordinators/Coordination," are the participants' advocates that implement and monitor individualized service plans created to empower their lives.
Candidates require a Bachelors of Art or Bachelors of Science in the human services field- (Sociology, Psychology or Social Work), and at least a year of experience working with developmentally and or physically impaired individuals.
All candidates must complete a rigorous and extensive New Employee Training program, and must achieve appropriate certification.
- New Employee Training
- Pre-Service Agency Policy & Procedures
- Emergency Procedures
- ADL Training
- Basic Nutrition
- Introduction To Developmental Disabilities (Human Growth And Development)
- Incident Reporting and Preventing Abuse
- OSHA, Universal Precaution
- Communicable Diseases (HIV, TB, Hepatitis), OSHA,
- Signs and Symptoms of Illness
- Behavior Modification and Working With Challenging Behavior
- What is Habilitation?
- Five Governing Principles of OMRDD
Please E-mail your cover letter specifying the position you are interested in, along with your résumé to:
Tender Care Human Services
Email: careers@tendercareny.org