Ability Beyond

Description Working closely with the team, the Professional Supports Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible to provide administrative and clinical supports to and for the individuals within group home settings. This LPN supervises MSA staff, ensuring regulatory compliance specific to the provision of health care and clinical documentation. 1. Hires, supervises and oversees development of Medical Support Assistants (MSAs). Facilitates collaboration/communication among direct reports, supervisor and support personnel to ensure that the health care needs of persons served are met. 2. Tracks and ensures that all necessary clinical appointments, including those for preventative care and diagnostics, are completed, collaborating with residential supervisors, and Team Leader - Nursing as appropriate, when scheduling issues arise. 3. Ensures Ready to Go Books are maintained; necessary clinical information is available and communicated to health care providers and...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location : Bristol Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm Sunday 11pm-6a, Monday & Tuesday 10pm-6am, Wednesday 9pm-9am Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday 12pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-9pm Pay Rate: $20/hour Responsibilities: Collaborate with direct support professionals, CNAs, a clinical team, and seasoned nursing staff in a medical group home setting. Ensure availability of personal care and medical supplies for individual needs. Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, cooking, bathing, toileting, and appointment arrangements. Provide hands-on support to individuals, considering their preferences and abilities to help them achieve goals. Promote community integration for individuals with disabilities, encouraging participation in work, recreation, leisure, volunteer activities, and socialization skills. Benefits: Extensive paid training and...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location : Chappaqua, NY (Westchester County, right off of the Saw Mill River Parkway) Hours: M-F, day shift Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hourand $2000 sign/on retention bonus Responsibilities: Assist adults w/ developmental and physical disabilities in a classroom setting. Integrate people w/ disabilities into the community to participate in recreational, leisure, and/or volunteer activities. Role model socialization skills for people w/ disabilities Assist people w/ disabilities with daily living such as personal care Transport people w/ disabilities to and from day program and/or recreational outings. Help people w/ disabilities achieve their goals based on their preferences and abilities. Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists,...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: Beacon, NY Hours: 2nd shifts, weekends are available Pay Rate: $17.50 / hr and $2000 sign/on retention bonus for full-time Responsibilities: Working with individuals with medical and some light behavioral needs in a 14 bed medically frail group home Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments or on outings Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses,...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: Westchester County, Putnam and Dutchess Counties(various locations available) Hours: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, weekends and per diem also available Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour Responsibilities: Working with individuals with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments or on outings Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes Collaborating...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: South Salem, NY (right on the CT border!) Hours: 2nd, 3rd shifts, weekends and per diem also available Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour and $4000 sign/on retention bonus for full-time at this location Responsibilities: Working in our beautiful, newly built group home in South Salem, NY Working with people with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Yorktown Heights, NY location only Hours: Evening and overnight shifts available including 1 weekend day Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour and $4000 sign on/retention bonus Responsibilities: Working with adults with intellectual/developmental and sometimes physical disabilities Working with people with medical, behavioral, or independent living needs in residential group homes or individual apartments Helping people with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: Westchester County, NY (various locations available) Hours: 1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts, weekends and per diem also available Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour and $2000 sign/on retention bonus for full-time Responsibilities: Working with individuals with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments or on outings Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Various locations throughout Westchester County Hours: Flexible, but afternoon/evenings/weekend preferred Pay Rate: $17.50-18.00 / hour Responsibilities: Working with people with developmental/intellectual and sometimes physical disabilities Working with people with medical, behavioral, or independent living needs in individual apartments Helping people with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for people to and from appointments or on outings Immersing people with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as attending sporting events or participating in recreational activities Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Bethel, CT Hours: SUN 7A-5P, M 12P-8P, T 2P-8P, R 2P-8P Pay Rate: $33.50 - $35/ hour This residential group home, featuring six beds, is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our collaborative team in delivering direct nursing care to individuals with disabilities. With modest caseload ratios, our staff has the opportunity to establish meaningful connections with those we support. Responsibilities: Hands on nursing care for adults with physical and developmental disabilities (including, but not limited to wound care, catheters, and g-tubes) Review patients' physical condition and medical needs and document changes as appropriate Provide guidance and support to direct care staff working alongside LPN. In addition to nursing care, in our group homes LPN stall also assist with recreational activities and daily living (cooking, arts & crafts,...

Description Lewisboro is a brand new home recently constructed and fully wheelchair accessible with beautiful outdoor scenery. We currently serve 8 individuals. The current population consists of some individuals that are ambulatory, some non-ambulatory and verbal with a diagnosis of TBI or developmental disabilities ranging in age from 28 to 60. Our individuals like to go out in the community to the movies, the mall, the coffee shop, attending concerts, going on walks, working out at the gym, and participating in dinners at other group homes. The majority of individuals require physical assistance with managing their cares, daily activities and community integration. Our amazing and enthusiastic staff teach skills and promote the individuals to do as much as they can for themselves (e.g. not make lunch for individuals but work with individuals to make their own lunches to the best of their abilities).

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location: Based out of Bethel, CT, routes across Greater Danbury Hours: M-F 6:30A-9:30A *break* 1:30P-4:30P Pay Rate: $16/hour Responsibilities: Monitors riders for medical issues or behavioral concerns Communicates relevant information to supervisor, consumers, family members, school personnel, and other involved parties. Ensures a clean, organized, welcoming, and respectful environment for riders. Follows consumer's plan of protection protocols and knows where to access necessary information. Secures consumers following Policy and Procedures (seatbelts, wheelchair tie downs), operates the vehicle lift safely, and reports malfunctions promptly. Immediately reports potential threats to safety or well-being to the consumer's interdisciplinary team or management, ensuring consumer safety. Serves as a positive role model for social interactions and...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful! Location: Greater Waterbury Area Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 FLEX (Full Time) Salary: $42,640 / year Travel Requirements: Around 150 to 175 miles biweekly (gas milage reimbursement) Responsibilities: Provide vocational supports using the Individual Placement and Support Evidence Based Model to clients referred through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services . No day is the same in career development, which keeps it exciting! As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting clients in finding integrated, competitive employment. You will network to identify opportunities in the individual's preferred field, provide supplemental training for the clients on the job, and provide support to help clients maintain their employment. Responsibilities include goal setting, resume writing, interview skill building, soft skills and job coaching, and networking...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful! Location: Norwalk & Stamford Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 FLEX (Full Time) Salary: $42,640 / year Travel Requirements: Around 150 to 175 miles biweekly (gas milage reimbursement) Responsibilities: Provide vocational supports using the Individual Placement and Support Evidence Based Model to clients referred through the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services . No day is the same in career development, which keeps it exciting! As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting clients in finding integrated, competitive employment. You will network to identify opportunities in the individual's preferred field, provide supplemental training for the clients on the job, and provide support to help clients maintain their employment. Responsibilities include goal setting, resume writing, interview skill building, soft skills and job coaching, and networking...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Danbury & Norwalk Hours: Full Time (30 Hours) & Part Time (10 Hours) Available Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma & Valid Driver's License Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour. Responsibilities: Works closely with individuals to help them express their personal interests and employment goals The Job Coach is a very flexible position during the day working alongside our individuals .Our Part time opportunity in Danbury is perfect for someone looking for a Part time day position. Monitors progress of the individuals and communicates with co-workers and supervisors about advancements and alternative avenues Motivate and support the individual through their employment journey Potentially assist in scheduling, lead and participate in team meetings of assigned individuals Benefits: Extensive paid training and certification program Generous benefit...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s): Several programs available across Danbury, Bethel, New Milford, and Ridgefield Hours: Evening and overnight - at least one weekend day availability required. Pay Rate: $17.75 / hour Responsibilities: Empower individuals to achieve greater independence in residential and community settings Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments. Immersing individuals into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as Special Olympics Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and socialization skills Ensure proper electronic and physical documentation of daily individualized case notes. Collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that includes nurses, behaviorists, & nutritionists! Benefits: Extensive paid training and certification program Generous benefit package (medical,...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Danbury & New Fairfield Hours: Full Time or Part Time: 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd shifts (1 weekend day required for full time) Pay Rate: $20 / hour Responsibilities: As a CNA at Ability Beyond, you will work alongside our direct care staff in our medical group homes in the Danbury, CT Region. The CNA ensures that personal care and medical supplies are available for each individual's needs. Our direct support and CNA staff are responsible for helping with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene or cooking, bathing or toileting, and arranging and transporting residents to appointments. Assisting individuals to achieve their goals. Providing hands-on support to the individuals based on their preferences and abilities. Community integration. Integrating individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work, recreation,...

Description ** Pay rate of $19.50 - 20.25 / hour ** At Ability Beyond, you can be Accepted, Celebrated, & Impactful! Location(s): Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Milford, New Fairfield, Newtown, Prospect, & Ridgefield Hours: Combination of 1st (Day) and 2 nd Shift (Evening)- Weekend availability a requirement Pay Rate: $19.50 - 20.25 / hour Responsibilities: Administration support with scheduling, documentation and creation of individualized treatment plans. Helping with activities of daily living - these include personal care or cooking, and arranging and transporting residents to appointments. Assisting individuals to achieve their goals - providing hands-on support to the individuals based on their preferences and abilities and implementing treatment plans. Community integration - integrating individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work, recreation, leisure, volunteer activities and socialization skills. Benefits:...

Description At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Prospect, and Ridgefield Hours: Evening & overnight shifts. At least one weekend day availability is required Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma & Valid Driver's License Pay Rate: $17.75 - $19.00 / hour. Shift & weekend hourly incentives ($2 -$7 per hour) Responsibilities: Work with individuals with medical, behavioral, independent living, and recovery needs across group homes and (or) individual apartments Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for individuals to and from appointments. Immersing individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work and volunteer activities such as Special Olympics Assisting with positive behavior reinforcement, goal planning, and...

Description ** Pay rate of $21.00 / hour ** At Ability Beyond, you can be accepted, celebrated, & impactful! Location(s) : Danbury, Bethel, Brookfield, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Prospect, and Ridgefield Hours: Evening & Overnight Full Time Schedules Available Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma & Valid Driver's License Pay Rate: $21 / hour Responsibilities: In this position, our direct care staff will be responsible for providing reinforcement and relief to a designated group of programs that have been determined to require enhanced support. This is a position that will require rotating working shifts at a couple of different locations during the week and 1 full weekend day. Working with people with developmental/intellectual and physical disabilities in a residential group home Helping adults with disabilities with daily living such as cooking, cleaning, and hands-on care Assisting with transportation needs for people to...