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Residential Individual Support Specialist

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: Block Institute
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-19
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
  • Social Work
    Mental Health, Human Services/ Social Work, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 45000 - 50000 USD Yearly USD 45000.00 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Block Institute - Brooklyn, NY 11214

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Salary Range: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

  • Ensure that each individual has a current and accurate Life plan/ ISP and LOC on file. Maintain and review history book documentation in accordance with Block Institute’s Policies, Protocols and Practices on at least a quarterly basis. Timely submission of the ISS quarterly history book review documentation to Individual Support Specialist Supervisor
  • Provision of individual program planning at assigned residence(s). This includes but is not limited to the assessment, development, and implementation and monitoring of functional, clearly written and creative training programs. Within Intermediate Care Facilities, prepare and maintain Comprehensive Functional Assessments (CFA) and Prioritized Needs’ Lists.
  • Create and update Residential Habilitation Plan/ Staff Action Plan on a semi-annual basis or as necessary. Ensure that Residential Habilitation plan and habilitation services identified correspond with at least one CQL Valued Outcome as identified on the individual’s ISP/ Life Plan document.
  • Create a schedule for and conduct I AM Assessments, semi-annual Life Planning Team meetings in conjunction with residential clinical team, care managers, day program or employment representatives, and advocates and/or involved family members. Complete written minutes to accompany Residential Habilitation plan/ Staff Action Plan and reflect progress towards completing habilitation services and any changes made to the plan.
  • The Individual Supports Specialist is responsible for training DSP staff on the implementation of services. If unavailable to complete training on services the Individual Supports Specialist should provide adequate resources for the Residential Management team to conduct training

AAE/EEO/M/F/D/V

Qualifications and Benefits Qualifications
  • 3 years OPWDD & working with individuals with intellectual disabilities experience
  • Minimum Bachelors Degree. Masters degree preferred
  • Supervisory & training experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft word, excel and therap
Benefits
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Paid time off - vacation and sick
  • Life insurance
  • 403(b) retirement account
  • Commuter benefits plan
  • Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance are also available
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