Project Assistant Self-Advocate

Overview

At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence.  We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.

Must be a NYF DD service recipient

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of trainings for DSp's and other DD Division staff as required by the agency as well as OPWDD and requested by programs. Department productivity expectations, as established by senior management, must be met by the Training Specialist. Prepare and conduct required and suggested trainings for DD Division staff. 

Specifically:

• Participate in orientation training of new DD Division staff
• Arrange for and help set up training space and materials as needed for trainings
• Suggest and facilitate trainings offered by outside vendors
• Participate in team meetings
• Other duties as assigned

The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

Qualifications

Must be a NYF DD service recipient

Knowledge of child welfare and developmental disabilities preferred.

Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques

Strong written communication and writing skills

Obtaining training certifications as identified based on agency needs.

Education Required

High School / G.E.D.

Recruitment Tagline

Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together

Salary Range:

17.74/Hour