Job description

The New York Foundling (the "Foundling") is one of the oldest, largest and most well-respected human services agencies in New York. Established as a home for abandoned children, the Foundling has been saving children, preserving families, and building communities since 1869. The Foundling's focus is on child welfare and the developmentally disabled and creating a community where each child, youth and adult enjoys the safe, stable and support relationships needed to reach his or her full physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual potential. We have over 1300 employees located in every borough of New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties and in Puerto Rico.

Under the supervision of the licensed psychologist, provides initial and annual psychological
assessments on all program participants following the format established by the program and
having the approval signature of the AVP Clinical Services.

• Develops outcomes, objectives and methods to address psychological problems or needs, and to

maximize assets of the psychological problems or needs, and to maximize assets of the program
participants for inclusion in the IPP, with approval of the AVP Clinical Services, and in collaboration with
interdisciplinary team members.

• Provides, or assures, psychological services occur on a regular basis to achieve IPP outcomes and

objectives. Such services shall, at least:

• Develop new, or strengthen existing adaptive behaviors, and modify maladaptive behaviors to

maximize intellectual, social and emotional development and functioning.
Provide consultation to program participant's families and other team members.

• Provides in-service training and support to Residential Program staff related to psychological

services.

• Determines needs in collaboration with the consulting licensed psychologist, submits requests for

equipment and supplies necessary to provide psychological services, and maintains an inventory of
same.

• Submits needs and assets, recommendations and evaluations on each program participant prior to

initial/annual reviews based on the assessment and observation.

• Attends/participates in all case reviews where a participant has a behavior problem/goal plan or

condition based staff training.

• Develop new or strengthen existing adaptive behaviors, and modify maladaptive behaviors through

written behavior management plans complying with participants rights.

• Functions as an interdisciplinary team member and assures compliance with all applicable Day

Treatment and Agency standards, policies and practices.

• Reviews outcome performance records on participants with a behavior goal or plan, condition based staff training, or any active intervention during that month.
• Participates in design and implementation of the IPP
• Provides clinical supervision of Non-QIDP program staff members, when necessary.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Psychology from an accredited school.  At least 3 years prior experience working with individuals with ID/DD.  Have or obtain OPWDD-approved specialized training or experience in assessment techniques and behavioral support plan development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to participate in NYF mandatory training which is 2 1/2 weeks hybrid model; 7 Days online AND 3 Days in person; Monday-Friday 9:30a-4:30a

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• working with adults with developmental disabilities: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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