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Heritage Christian Services is looking for caring people to join our team. If you are interested in a career with flexible hours, a fun environment, co-workers you enjoy working with, and that gives you the satisfaction of knowing you are helping to empower someone else, then Heritage Christian Services has the perfect opportunity for you.

Resident Counselors and Educational Assistants

Rochester and Buffalo

Our valued team of direct support professionals is imperative to the growth and development of the people we support. By assisting individuals in taking pride in their homes, appearance, and own abilities, our direct support professionals serve as a vital link in helping the people that we serve lead happy and productive lives.

Through team support and training, our direct support professionals have the unique opportunity to directly enrich the lives of the men and women in our homes and programs. Direct support professionals not only take part in home and community activities but also work closely with each individual’s speech pathologist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, music and art therapists, nurse, behavior specialist and dietitian to ensure complete support.

Direct support staff at Heritage Christian support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in leading thriving, happy lives. They assist people daily with independent living skills including developing interpersonal relationships, support with personal care, planning recreational activities, cooking and cleaning; things you do every day.

As a part of training, direct support staff also learn to administer medications, first aid, CPR and intervention techniques.

Resident counselors and educational assistants will have the opportunity to become certified as Direct Support Professionals through the College of Direct Support.

Basic Requirements of Employment

To be considered for employment as a direct support staff you must have:

• A valid driver’s license that meets the agency's eligibility requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma

• A commitment to supporting individuals in a manner that enhances dignity and respect

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• An ability to lift and assist in transfers of people who use wheelchairs for mobility

• Flexibility to work a rotation of evenings, overnights, and weekends, which includes holidays

Registered Nurse- Part-time triage

Rochester

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with a new program that provides triage care for individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Flexible hours; includes evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Work from home
• Latest technology provided
• Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

• New York State licensure
• Long-term care experience preferred
• Minimum of five years nursing experience preferred

Dietitian

Rochester

Responsibilities include:

• Menu development and planning
• Provide nutrition education to individuals and  staff and medical nutrition therapy
• Providing training to direct support staff in the area of nutrition
• Review drug nutrient interactions
• Initiation of staff supports and diet guidelines for therapeutic diets, and as needed for regular diets
• Issue verbal telephone orders for diet changes, communicate with other members of the healthcare team for issues/concerns that arise
• Med course nutrition training as needed
• Initiation and monitoring of enteral feeds, either G or J tubes

Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian from Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to effectively present information to audiences with a variety of knowledge/skill levels