CAREERS

Working at Lifestyles

We are responsible to our team members, the unique group of men and women who work together on our mission. The mission of Lifestyles has always been to provide quality learning experiences that will enable all of our program participants, regardless of their disability, to become productive members of society and live their lives with dignity as independently as possible. We respect each employee’s dignity and recognize each employee’s merit. We are sensitive to the obligations each of us has to family responsibilities.

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Benefits

At Lifestyles, we understand that our team members’ lives include more than just their roles as employees and the time they spend in the workplace. To that end, we have created a benefits package that includes a variety of plans to protect health, life, and future. These plans generally include:

Health — Medical, Dental, and Vision
Insurance — Group Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, and Travel Accident
Flexible Spending Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan
Generous Vacation, Personal, and Holiday Time

Diversity

It is the policy of Lifestyles to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in the workplace as essential to achieving our mission and encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our organization.

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Code of Conduct

Lifestyles is a publicly supported charitable organization operating within the public trust. We strive to maintain the highest code of conduct in our operations. Lifestyles has adopted a Code of Conduct to recognize its responsibility to the public trust and the importance of fairness and objectivity in business conduct.

Adherence will help ensure that decisions about Lifestyles are made in its best interest, and it will help publicly codify the expectations of the Board, staff, and others servicing Lifestyles. Read the full Code of Conduct.

Driver

Staten Island, NY. Transportation. $20 ‒ $22 Hourly

Position Summary: Part Time Position

Transports participants using company vehicles from home to daily community activities as needed. Carries belongings, opens doors, and cautions residents on steps and other objects in their path. Opens/closes and loads/unloads walkers and wheelchairs. Assist participants in and out of the vehicle, utilizing the wheelchair lift and/or stairs, if needed. Ensures residents are safely seated with seat belts secured. Account for the presence of all participants when leaving or returning. keep the vehicle clean and properly maintained. Interact with participants in a friendly manner, providing meaningful attention and communicating concerns of participants’ health to management as appropriate.

Qualifications: Current and valid license. A clean driving record and a high school diploma or GED. Required to pass all pre-employment screening exams and PPD tests. Excellent communication skills and experience with professional transportation is a plus.

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Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

Staten Island, NY Support Professional $17 ‒ $20 Hourly

Position Summary: The Direct Support Professional is a full-time position. Assist individuals on a daily basis through the provision of active treatment and programming according to the individual treatment plan. Provide each individual the opportunity to be independent and productive according to their individual capabilities with opportunities for choice and physical and social integration into their community.

Responsibilities

Direct Support Professionals perform a wide variety of routine tasks and activities in support of the full range of services provided to developmentally disabled individuals by the Agency
These tasks involve encouraging, guiding, and training individuals in developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring the health and safety of individuals, and maintaining the service environment
Provide services in train on daily living skills and independent skills
Provide services and training to individuals in areas including, but not limited to, counseling, health, personal hygiene, budgeting, food preparation, activities of daily living, and recreation
Comply with all policies of the Agency and all applicable state and federal regulations
Document and report all incidents and abuses to supervisors in a timely manner

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Background working with individuals with intellectual disabilities is a plus.
Ability to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities
Valid NY State Driver's License may be required depending upon the position
Interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Willing to take initiative

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Community Habilitation Worker

Staten Island, NY Support Professional $15 ‒ $18 Hourly

Position Summary: The Community Habilitation Worker assists individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence and self-fulfillment. Responsibilities include implementing individuals' community habilitation plans, assisting and training in daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping, and assisting program participants in developing a strong personal network within.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess strong communication skills. The ability to work independently in a team environment is necessary, as is flexibility to meet program needs. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations is required. A High School Diploma or GED with one year of paid employment, community service, and/or training is a plus. Human service experience is desired.

Other Requirements: Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, the use of a vehicle, and the willingness to transport program participants in a personal and/or agency vehicle. The desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in someone's life is a must.

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