Innovative Resources for Independence (IRI)
112-40 Francis Lewis Blvd
Queens Village, NY 11429
Agency Contacts:
Timothy Coleman, Director of Waiver, Family & Support
P: (718) 805-6796 x 113
F: (718) 805-6798
E: Timothy.Coleman @in-res.org
Ennio Ammendola, Assistant Director of Waiver, Family & Support
P: (347) 203-5750
F: (718) 805-6798
E:
Jeffery Sealy, Senior Applied Behavior Specialist/Intern Coordinator
P: (347) 486-0812
F: (718) 805-6798
E:
Nature and Purpose of Agency
IRI is striving to create opportunities to meet the needs of each person we currently support as well as provide an array of support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. We have kept our existing programs and services at a high level of quality through continuous quality improvement measures by regular staff and staff of our Quality Improvement department. IRI has gone out in front of current service designs to create new opportunities for support residentially and have established our own restaurant, the Independence Café, which provides a wide range of work experiences to people with vocational interests. Finally, our Family Support Services strive to anticipate the need of families who may need respite for caring for their loved one with developmental disabilities, financial assistance, and a range of crisis supports. Services that can proactively reduce the likelihood of a crisis by altering the activities of the focus person to avoid the setting where past crisis occurred, or just by providing more attention that in doing so reduces the likelihood of an occurrence.
Tasks Available for Students
Tasks and activities available for Students will be tailored to the individual and the program. Population supported are individuals with disabilities whose diagnosis include but are not limited to Autism, Physical limitations, Cognitive delays, personality disorders and a vast array of psychiatric and behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include:
Work withan ABSS (Applied Behavioral Science Specialist) under the supervision of a BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Assist with the development of a behavioral Support Plan (BSP) inclusive of conducting FBAs ( Functional Behavioral Analysis )
- Data Collection and analysis
- Assist ABSS in conducting staff training sessions
- Assist in peer mentoring and social skills training groups
- Assist in the development of person centered valued outcomes
- Exposure to Interdisciplinary team meetings, Human rights committees, Self advocacy groups, Incident review committee and Continuous Quality Learning
- Opportunities are also available to serve with IRI’s Mobile Crisis Team
Time Requirements
Weekday Program: 9:00am to 4:00 p.m. (minimum three hour commitment per day) with a minimum of a four to six week commitment. Other times are available upon request, need and flexibility of schedule.
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
- Students must complete an IRI application
- Students must submit a current resume
- Student must submit a PPD or Chest X-ray completed within the year prior to start date
- Student must complete a Full Background Check and Fingerprinting
- Students must attend agency orientation training prior to participating in this program.
Agency Directions
Public Transportation (From St. Johns University)
Take the Q30 from Utopia Pkwy/80 Rd towards Jamaica LIRR Station Sutphin Blvd (5 stops).Transfer to the Q2 at 169th street and Hillside Avenue (18 stops) to Hollis Avenue/ Francis Lewis Blvd. Walk towards Francis Blvd South for six minutes to 112-40 Francis Lewis Blvd between 112th avenue and 113th avenue.
Driving Directions (From St. Johns University)
HeadsouthonUtopia Pkwytowards Grand Central Parkway E towards Eastern L.I. Enter the ramp then take exit 20 B Francis Lewis Blvd S. Take Francis Lewis Blvd South to 112-40 between 112th avenue and 113th avenue.
Updated 08/22/17 SB