ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Residential Manager is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in the program are met while working in partnership with them. These needs include, but are not limited to ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. In order to accomplish this, the Residential Manager leads a team of Direct Support Professionals or Community Support Specialists and in conjunction with clinical providers works alongside the people they support to develop plans to meet the individuals’ needs. The Residential Manager is also responsible for ensuring that these plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Residential Manager is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in the program are met while working in partnership with them. These needs include, but are not limited to ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. In order to accomplish this, the Residential Manager leads a team of Direct Support Professionals or Community Support Specialists and in conjunction with clinical providers works alongside the people they support to develop plans to meet the individuals’ needs. The Residential Manager is also responsible for ensuring that these plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

Summary/Objective The Operations Director is responsible for the overall management and supervision of a group of residential facilities. The Director’s primary role is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in their programs are met. These needs include ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety, and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. The Operations Director is responsible for ensuring that available resources are used efficiently and effectively, that funder and FREE, Inc. policies and procedures are followed, and that established program performance standards are met or exceeded. In collaboration with division leadership, the Operations Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of performance for their teams.

Summary/Objective   Reporting to Clinic Management, the CASAC will be responsible for facilitating individual and group substance use therapy as well as completing intakes, assessments, session notes, treatment plans and discharges. The CASAC will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team servicing individuals at the Article 31 Outpatient Clinic with substance use and co-occurring disorders. This position requires strong organizational skills with a focus on efficiency, time management and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment. The position may require provision of services in the community and outside of normal business hours. This is currently a 2 year position, with potential to be continued based on success of the demonstration.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their Personal Outcomes. This includes working with them to develop daily living, professional and informed decision-making skills while also supporting their health and safety.

Position: Direct Support Specialist - Behavioral Reports To: Residence Program Supervisor Revised: June 2022   This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single calendar week (Monday - Sunday) Summary/Objective The Direct Support Specialist (DSS) provides supervision and oversight to the individuals residing in specialized OPWDD IRA residences who demonstrate as High Risk. High Risk is defined as those individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, or have the potential to become involved, and are at risk for reoffending while residing in a community based setting, without specialized supports and services in place. The DSS will provide support and services to these individuals based on person centered life plans, work collaboratively with the Direct Support Professionals and as a liaison to the clinical and management team members to address psychiatric and behavioral episodes. Further, the DSS will assist in ensuring behavioral support plans are followed and required documentation is completed as assigned. This team member will assist the Residence Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Nursing is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest quality of health care to the individuals we support. Under the supervision of the Sr. Vice President of Nursing, the Director oversees all nursing practices and procedures related to an individual’s plan of care in accordance with regulatory requirements and agency policy. The Director ensures that all nursing services in assigned residences/programs are carried out to meet the individual needs of the men and women we support, including providing such nursing services directly when needed. The Director supervises the Nursing Managers and Registered Nurses in assigned programs. The Director provides support and coverage to residences/programs as needed and is on call 24/7 for clinical assessment and consultation.

Position Overview Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the OMH Licensed Clinician is responsible for the oversight of those individuals diagnosed with mental illness receiving services from FREE. This qualified, specially trained team member will be available to provide crisis intervention, direct support, medication monitoring and oversight, assistance with daily living skills, and any other assistance that these individuals need while participating in site-based services. This team member will assist in the development of the Initial Plans, Relapse Prevention Plans, and Support Plans. The Licensed Clinician will also run therapy groups on specific topics, provide individualized supportive counseling, and conduct assessments as needed or required. The Licensed Clinician may also be asked to undertake projects aimed at expanding and improving the scope and quality of services provided.

The Direct Support Specialist (DSS) provides supervision and oversight to the individuals residing in specialized OPWDD IRA residences who demonstrate as High Risk. High Risk is defined as those individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system, or have the potential to become involved, and are at risk for reoffending while residing in a community based setting, without specialized supports and services in place. The DSS will provide support and services to these individuals based on person centered life plans, work collaboratively with the Direct Support Professionals and as a liaison to the clinical and management team members to address psychiatric and behavioral episodes. Further, the DSS will assist in ensuring behavioral support plans are followed and required documentation is completed as assigned. This team member will assist the Residence Supervisor in implementing agency policies and procedures.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY Under the overall supervision Program Supervisor, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for supporting and mentoring the individuals in OMH Supportive Housing, Mobile Residential Support Team (MRST) and the OMH Crisis Programs to develop personal and meaningful independent living goals that will help fully integrate them into their local communities.  Peer Support Specialists supports peers’ transition from one setting to another (“bridging”).  Peer Support Specialists must be able to utilize experiential knowledge of mental health and mental health services to serve as a role model, support and coach others in order to enhance self-confidence, self-responsibility, and personal growth as well as manage crisis and address areas of risk in order to maintain housing stability and community tenure.

Essential Job Functions - Perform assessments to evaluate a variety of mental health and behavioral conditions to children, adolescents and adults. - Develop an individualized, prescriptive treatment plans to fit the needs of each patient using appropriate diagnostic and patient placement criteria. - Conduct individual, family, and group counseling, utilizing methods consistent with evidence-based practice, using a brief, focal model of care when appropriate. - Utilize outcome tools to determine patient progress. - Coordinate patient care with primary care, other specialty providers, schools, and families via written and verbal communication. - Arrange for appropriate care within the FREE umbrella or through outside providers as prescribed in policies and procedures. - Ensure that each patient’s rights are protected and that they are provided with appropriate interventions based on ability to participate, cultural concerns, and diagnostic impression. - Participate in Departmental activities such as clinical care conferences, integrated care committees, risk meetings to ensure the highest quality of care is met. - Maintain progress notes and other documentation required so that the client medical record is completed contemporaneously. - Ensure that all required documentation is completed /processed appropriately, in a timely manner, and meets quality and compliance thresholds.  

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY Under the overall supervision Program Supervisor, the Peer Support Specialist is responsible for supporting and mentoring the individuals in OMH Supportive Housing, Mobile Residential Support Team (MRST) and the OMH Crisis Programs to develop personal and meaningful independent living goals that will help fully integrate them into their local communities.  Peer Support Specialists supports peers’ transition from one setting to another (“bridging”).  Peer Support Specialists must be able to utilize experiential knowledge of mental health and mental health services to serve as a role model, support and coach others in order to enhance self-confidence, self-responsibility, and personal growth as well as manage crisis and address areas of risk in order to maintain housing stability and community tenure.

NYSTART (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources and Treatment) works collaboratively with the system of support to improve the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-existing behavioral health needs/mental health concerns. Under the supervision of the CSIDD/ NY START Associate Director, the CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Team Leader is responsible for the supervision CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Coordinators in support of the Region 5 CSIDD team. The CSIDD/ NY START Clinical Team Leader will ensure that crisis support, linkages, outreach, and consultation services are effectively provided for individuals with a developmental disability and behavioral health needs.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.  Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered.   Under the supervision of the Property Director – Residential, the Electrician will maintain assigned tasks: by ensuring the electrical components of all residences are maintained in proper working order. The electrician will ensure all work is done according to proper codes and specifications. Electrician will periodically inspect and make modifications to electrical systems as necessary and trouble shoot problems as they arise to keep sites running smoothly and safely. The Electrician is expected to follow employee safety standards by adhering to both environmental and occupational safety and health administration (OSHA).

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Residential Senior Manager is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in FREE’s IRAs are met while working in partnership with each team. These needs include, but are not limited to, ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. In order to accomplish this, the Residential Senior Manager leads a team including Residential Managers and Direct Support Professionals, in conjunction with clinical providers that work alongside the people supported to develop plans to meet the individuals’ needs. The Residential Senior Manager is also responsible for ensuring that these plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy.   POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Saddle Rock Ranch Manager, the Ranch Assistant is responsible for the general care, feeding, watering and stall maintenance of horses and stalls assigned within the saddle rock program.  

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Residential Senior Manager is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in FREE’s IRAs are met while working in partnership with each team. These needs include, but are not limited to, ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. In order to accomplish this, the Residential Senior Manager leads a team including Residential Managers and Direct Support Professionals, in conjunction with clinical providers that work alongside the people supported to develop plans to meet the individuals’ needs. The Residential Senior Manager is also responsible for ensuring that these plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE), is committed to cultivating an inclusive environment that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce not only reflects the communities we serve but also drives our collective success. We actively encourage candidates of all genders, ages, races, sexual orientations, religions, nationalities, and backgrounds to apply for positions at our company. Your unique talents and experiences will play a crucial role in our mission to support people of all abilities to reach their full potential and thrive in their communities.  Join us in creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered. Position Overview Overseen by the Clinic Management, the Fee For Service (FFS) Therapist is responsible for providing ongoing therapy, assessment and case management type services to individuals receiving services in the clinic. 

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Residential Manager is to ensure that all of the needs of the people supported in the program are met while working in partnership with them. These needs include, but are not limited to ensuring their rights are both promoted and respected, supporting their health and safety and working with them to identify and realize their personal outcomes. In order to accomplish this, the Residential Manager leads a team of Direct Support Professionals or Community Support Specialists and in conjunction with clinical providers works alongside the people they support to develop plans to meet the individuals’ needs. The Residential Manager is also responsible for ensuring that these plans are both followed and documented in an appropriate and timely manner.

ORGANIZATION SUMMARY Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) benefits and proudly supports more than 4,000 individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury. It is the mission of FREE to support people of all abilities reach their full potential and thrive in their communities. FREE provides a diverse array of supports and services including: housing; recovery services; transition to work; employment; day, community and family services; respite; crisis services; education and after school support; specialty health services; and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY The primary role of the Direct Support Professional (DSP) is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their Personal Outcomes. This includes working with them to develop daily living, professional and informed decision-making skills while also supporting their health and safety.