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S:US Is seeking a Housing Specialist for their women's shelter in Manhattan.
This program is located at 35 West 126 Street New York, NY 10027
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Housing Specialist is responsible for Housing duties related to all residents’ needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interviews clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources.
- Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing.
- Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary.
- Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients.
- Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility.
- Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed.
- Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and shelters clients.
- Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA).
- Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA
- Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program.
- Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to discharge
- Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary.
- Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings.
- Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart.
- Other duties as assigned
Are you a strong project manager who is serious about making a positive impact on your community? If so, our Program Implementation Manager role is for you!!!!
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions an NYC where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive, and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose. S:US works with over 37,000 individuals and their families every year to create pathways to rich and productive lives by offering housing, employment, skills-building, treatment and recovery services.
Reporting to the Director of New Program Development, the Program Implementation Manager is responsible for ensuring new programs are established according to parameters outlined in a grant award.
WELL QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:
- BA required with experience in a not-for-profit or social service setting. Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in project management and organizational skills along with an ability to work independently.
- Experience with Project management software
- Demonstrated expertise/knowledge in supportive services environments – particularly understanding and managing the daily operations and functions in Recovery and Treatment, Housing, and Homeless Services programs.
- Commitment to the mission and values of S:US, with an understanding of the issues facing the populations we serve.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with funders, partners and within the service community.
Help us make a difference!
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’
S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SSVF Outreach and Recruitment Manager
The Veteran Outreach and Recruitment Manager coordinates SSVF engagement and recruitment efforts across the New York City CCoC. The Manager enhances S:US’ efforts to enroll and serve veterans experiencing homelessness, and coordinates veteran outreach with key stakeholders in the community. The Veteran Outreach and Recruitment Manager will ensure that the program is fully executing on enrollment targets and provision of high-quality peer supports for enrolled veteran families as a key member of the management team. The SSVF Director, under the guidance of the Associate Vice President, will partner with fellow members of the management team, S:US funders, oversite agencies, and executive leadership to elevate S:US’ service delivery to all stakeholders. They manage the program’s peer navigation services to enhance service delivery to SSVF veterans, and expand S:US’ engagement efforts to unsheltered and underserved veteran families experiencing homelessness.
Rent Collection Specialist
The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds who share deeply in the S:US mission. We are a resource that provides support to the individual program departments to assist in the pursuit of our mission. Support Services is a collegial, supportive group with a dynamic culture that continuously seeks to collaborate and improve the lives of our clients. We treat all staff with respect through each interaction. We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks through the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances.
The selected candidate will be adaptable and organized in a fast-paced, high intensity environment with the ability to manage competing priorities. This candidate will report to the Entitlements Director and will be responsible for ensuring that clients are obtaining and maintaining benefits they are eligible for. Additionally, the Entitlements manager is responsible for maintaining city and federal government benefits by assisting them through the eligibility process. The position will be the primary point of contact for S:US tenants who are facing arrear issues, seeking informative city assistance or resources, and answering any entitlement (HRA-PA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review tenant accounts/aging reports for a large portfolio of programs to evaluate and determine action plans pertaining to past due balances
- Coordinate with the Legal, Finance and Program staff of the collection process
- Contact residents regarding outstanding balances
- Resolve billing issues with residents and coordinate with Finance to correct rental errors
- Contact tenants daily to resolve past due accounts and to determine how to prevent future payment delays
- Conduct entitlement assessment to determine the eligibility for HRA-PA benefits
- Assist/Accompany (S:US) tenants with HRA-Public Assistance, rental assistance, and other city resources to resolve rent arrears
- Keep informed and up to date on public policy issues, new developments in public assistance, rental assistance, and other rent arrears resources. Communicate information to S:US housing program/management and tenants.
- Attend informational trainings and seminars to remain current on trends and entitlements system changes.
- Provide guidance on financial literacy, payment plan breakdown, public assistance, other entitlement applications and explore rent arrear solutions.
- Work with Programs and Finance on potential entitlements issues with tenants.
- Keep active updated records of tenant’s entitlements.
- Maintain Entitlement’s module in EHR (myEvolv) database.
- Required to travel to sites in and outside the organization within the 5 boroughs (either in office or at program sites).
- Investigate and ensure resolution of all HRA-PA cases.
- Represent tenants and agency at administrative hearings regarding HRA-PA cases.
- Proficient in usage of ACCESS HRA app, and assist tenants in creating and navigating the app.
- Process appeals and pursue legal channels to obtain funding for tenants who have been denied entitlements.
- Review and follow-up timely on tenant’s correspondence of public assistance eligibility received from various city and government agencies via phone, office visit, email, mail and/or fax.
- Prepare reports requested by internal stakeholders that speak to tenancy and related issues within the portfolio. Provide updates on tenant’s progress on rent arrears resolution.
- Maintain meticulous records and file systems held to an “audit ready” standard.
- Conduct training with individuals and staff on regulations and laws pertaining to benefits.
- Other duties as assigned
Rent Collection Specialist
The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with diverse backgrounds who share deeply in the S:US mission. We are a resource that provides support to the individual program departments to assist in the pursuit of our mission. Support Services is a collegial, supportive group with a dynamic culture that continuously seeks to collaborate and improve the lives of our clients. We treat all staff with respect through each interaction. We are motivated to accomplish our individual and collective tasks through the belief that we can help transform the lives of people we serve thereby righting societal imbalances.
The selected candidate will be adaptable and organized in a fast-paced, high intensity environment with the ability to manage competing priorities. This candidate will report to the Entitlements Director and will be responsible for ensuring that clients are obtaining and maintaining benefits they are eligible for. Additionally, the Entitlements manager is responsible for maintaining city and federal government benefits by assisting them through the eligibility process. The position will be the primary point of contact for S:US tenants who are facing arrear issues, seeking informative city assistance or resources, and answering any entitlement (HRA-PA).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review tenant accounts/aging reports for a large portfolio of programs to evaluate and determine action plans pertaining to past due balances
- Coordinate with the Legal, Finance and Program staff of the collection process
- Contact residents regarding outstanding balances
- Resolve billing issues with residents and coordinate with Finance to correct rental errors
- Contact tenants daily to resolve past due accounts and to determine how to prevent future payment delays
- Conduct entitlement assessment to determine the eligibility for HRA-PA benefits
- Assist/Accompany (S:US) tenants with HRA-Public Assistance, rental assistance, and other city resources to resolve rent arrears
- Keep informed and up to date on public policy issues, new developments in public assistance, rental assistance, and other rent arrears resources. Communicate information to S:US housing program/management and tenants.
- Attend informational trainings and seminars to remain current on trends and entitlements system changes.
- Provide guidance on financial literacy, payment plan breakdown, public assistance, other entitlement applications and explore rent arrear solutions.
- Work with Programs and Finance on potential entitlements issues with tenants.
- Keep active updated records of tenant’s entitlements.
- Maintain Entitlement’s module in EHR (myEvolv) database.
- Required to travel to sites in and outside the organization within the 5 boroughs (either in office or at program sites).
- Investigate and ensure resolution of all HRA-PA cases.
- Represent tenants and agency at administrative hearings regarding HRA-PA cases.
- Proficient in usage of ACCESS HRA app, and assist tenants in creating and navigating the app.
- Process appeals and pursue legal channels to obtain funding for tenants who have been denied entitlements.
- Review and follow-up timely on tenant’s correspondence of public assistance eligibility received from various city and government agencies via phone, office visit, email, mail and/or fax.
- Prepare reports requested by internal stakeholders that speak to tenancy and related issues within the portfolio. Provide updates on tenant’s progress on rent arrears resolution.
- Maintain meticulous records and file systems held to an “audit ready” standard.
- Conduct training with individuals and staff on regulations and laws pertaining to benefits.
- Other duties as assigned
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)
PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME |
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
S:US Is seeking a Director of Social Services for our men's shelter in Brooklyn.
This position is located at 599 Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208.
The Director of Social Services will manage and monitor daily program operations of a mental health shelter based on city, state, and federal regulatory requirements and DHS contractual requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, schedules, organizes, directs, and oversees the provision of all clinical services.
• Provides supervisory oversight and training to the Senior Service Coordinators, Entitlements Specialist, Housing Specialist and Program Nurse.
• Ensures the collaboration between the Senior Service Coordinators, Entitlements Specialist, Housing Specialist and Program Nurse around coordination of services/case management, barriers to services, and community-based referrals for job skills training, education, and employment as well as progression/regression of consumer behavior, mental health, chemical dependency, and any other issues that may present barriers to housing, employment, and job skills training.
• Meets weekly with the Program Nurse and Psychiatrist to coordinate the psychiatric and medical care of Shelter Residents.
• Reviews all admissions and intake screenings.
• Monitors daily census reports.
• Develops groups, workshops, and recreational activities that will foster consumer self-sufficiency and self-determination, recovery, relapse prevention, daily living skills, socialization skills, and overall wellness.
• Monitors and oversees the assignment of caseloads, group and activity facilitation, housing and job placements, job skills training placements, and referrals for community based social services.
• Monitors and oversees the results of room/dorm visits/inspections to assess consumer personal hygiene, room cleanliness, and overall ADL skills.
• Responsible for Incident Management, crisis intervention, and all related documentation.
• Assists in overseeing and managing building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies.
• Monitors program effectiveness, compliance and consumer outcomes, including but not limited to, productivity standards, reporting to management and funding source/s.
• Monitors the establishment and maintenance of linkages with community-based job skills training and education programs in order to build a referral base for consumers to secure job skills training and education.
• Monitors the establishment and maintenance of linkages with mental health, primary health care, and substance abuse service providers.
• Monitors the establishment of linkages and maintenance of solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences, trainings, and management meetings when needed.
• Acts as primary liaison for Care Coordination team and other departments within facility.
• Monitors documentation for quality and timely completion; reviews and monitors the development of all Individual Living Plans and ensures they are updated every 30 days.
• Develop plans for follow up with program graduates to monitor status for up to one year with documentation of same.
• Provides direct services as needed and appropriate.
• Complies with and enforces all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, NYC - DHS and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
S:US is seeking an Administrative Assitant for our familiies with children shelter in the Bronx.
This position is located at 240 East 178 Street Bronx, NY 10457.
The Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact/face/front line of our program. In addition to clerical duties you will be called upon to engage and assist with program participants/individuals we serve. As a member of S:US you are committed to acting with integrity, as demonstrated by treating people consistently, honestly and fairly to help them achieve their own goals and the goals of the agency.
- Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and arranging for deliveries
- Exercise discretion in handling sensitive information as required by HIPPA and Agency guidelines
- Handle all internal and external communications using phone, email, and written. Handle phone system with multiple lines
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including staff, clients, visitors, and vendors Arrange, schedule and coordinate office calendar
- Prepare and edit communications, presentations and other documents
- Database management including but not limited to data entry into Excel and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- File and retrieve documents and reference materials
- Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures
- Handles completing demands by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines, and emergencies
- Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
- Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
- Supports the mission and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
- Additional duties as assigned
Job summary: Licensed Mental Health Professional to work on a new funded innovative care transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow participants into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is enough to meet their needs. The role will require some on call coverage.
- Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the individual;
- Monitor appropriate discharge and ongoing care planning at pre- and post-transition for individuals transitioning to community.
- Establish collaborative working relationships and acts as a liaison with community providers, Managed Care Plans, and Housing Contractors.
- Short term counseling (coping skills, trauma informed, decision making) and Risk Assessment/Safety Planning;
- Provide supervision to team members and orient new team members to policy and procedures as well as ongoing training and mentorship;
- Collects and reports data, as required while adhering to productivity standards,
- Participate in both the development and implementation of a community care plan that includes formal and informal supports that increase opportunities for improved quality of life. Focus is on creating meaningful and productive daily activities in the community;
- Assessing Housing Supports and Housing Assistance and Placement for those who are homeless. Services may include completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with moving in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood;
- Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;
- Foster relationship with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community and to share or collect collateral information;
- Appointment navigation by accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment-including but not limited to travel training, reengagement in community care, and ability to identify needs and barriers to services as well as making appropriate referrals
- Review documentation and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community.
- Obtain historical and collateral information from multiple sources as it relates to behavioral and physical health, substance use, and criminal history;
- Monitor, evaluate and record participant progress with respect to care plan goals;
- Counsel participants in individual and group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, family issues, housing problems and unemployment and other social determinants of health;
- Provide ongoing family conferences and psychoeducation to families and others within the support network;
- Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;
- Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;
- Perform other related duties as assigned;
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of mental illness and serious emotional disturbances and substance use disorders.
- Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff.
- Knowledge of techniques for identifying and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management techniques.
- Experience with group work.
- Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a clinical treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients.
- Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)
PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME |
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
S:US Is seeking a Supervisor of Maintenance for our men's shelter in Brooklyn.
This position is located at 1000 Blake Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208.
The Supervisor of Maintenance oversee the maintenance and cleanliness of facility and supervise all Porters, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and lead a team of Porters in maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the shelter facility, including common areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces.
- Develop and implement cleaning schedules and protocols, ensuring all areas are cleaned regularly and efficiently.
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure that all maintenance issues are promptly addressed and resolved.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for repairs and maintenance work.
- Perform general maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and other handyman duties as needed.
- Train, mentor and supervise porters consistently on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials
- Maintain inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies, and prepare purchase orders as necessary.
- Assist in the recruitment and hiring process of new porters.
- Collaborate with other staff members to create a supportive and positive environment for residents.
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)
PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME |
Henry Broadway Program -
1676 BroadwayBrooklyn, New York 11207
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)
PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME |
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
- SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management to ensure quality care for residents with mental health diagnosis, HIV/AIDS, and histories of substance use.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
- Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
- Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client
- The Program Director is responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
- Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
- Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
- Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents
- Participates in discharge planning
- Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
- May represent agency with community groups and agencies
- Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
- Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
- Ability to work flexible shift including weekends as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
The salary for this role is Min- 78,000- Max 83,000
S:US is seeking a Case Manager for our homeless prevention program.
This position is located at 516 West 181 Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033 Salary:
The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)
PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME |
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination
- Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management
- Complete service plan reviews for all residents
- Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned
- Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.
I. SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider. The role will require limited on call coverage.
II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete medical assessments and communicable disease risk assessments within
mandated time frames.
• Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy.
• Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused medications to pharmacy
• Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established
protocols.
• Refer for required medical services.
• Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs.
• Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with multidisciplinary team.
• Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered.
• Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding individuals and the
program.
• Provide internal training to individuals/staff members.
• Participate in weekly protocol meetings.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.
S:US is seeking a Recreation Coordinator for our families with children shelter in the Bronx.
This position is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457.
The Recreational Coordinator is responsible for providing a comprehensive recreational program for the shelter residents. The task includes developing and implementing a monthly recreation calendar with culturally appropriate activities for the people we serve. It is important to use good judgement to guarantee the safety of the people we serve and the building. The ideal candidate will be a person of character with humility, integrity and who can communicate skillfully with empathy and honesty.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan trips, recreational and cultural activities appropriate to adult and children’s interest and developmental levels, prepare monthly schedule, conduct recreational activity groups.
- Supervise the after school and summer program, provide respite care when necessary.
- Maintain recreational space with age-appropriate toys, arts, and crafts
- Accompany children and parents to events when necessary.
- Provide guidance and information to clients around the daily activity schedule, Program Policies and Procedures
- Responsible for cleaning program areas after usage.
- Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, and training as appropriate.
- A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours may be required. Additional shifts required as needed.
- Assist in escorting residents to services and activities outside of the facility, such as clinics, income maintenance centers and housing referral.
- Planning, implementing and/or researching self-care and other social activities for residents Meet with case managers on regular basis to assist in assigned tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Leadership, Program Director, Director of Social Services, or immediate supervisor.
- Attending job-related training and agency meetings, as necessary.
S:US is seeking a Program Director for our families with children shelter located in Bronx.
This position is lacated at 246 Echo Place, Bronx, NY 10457
The Program Director will:
- Manage and monitor all aspects of program start-up based on DHS contractual requirements and SUS guidelines.
- Manage and monitor daily program operations of family shelter based on city, state, and federal regulatory requirements and DHS contractual requirements.
- Manage and monitor ongoing expenditures, resource allocation, and utilization.
- Complete written reports to division management, SUS executive management, and funding source/s as required; program progress and highlights, consumer census, housing and employment placement, staffing, and service utilization.
- Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations to Facility Manager, Director of Social Services , and Recreational Aides.
- Develop administrative program guidelines and protocols as appropriate.
- Assist in the development of job skills training curriculums suitable to the population served.
- Develop program policy & procedures governing the provision of services to consumers and day to day program operations.
- Enforce corporate compliance protocols, SUS employee policies, procedures, and protocols, and incident management policies, procedures and protocols.
- Develop and maintains a crisis/incident management system.
- Ensure all health and safety guidelines including staff CPR/First AID Certifications, Fire Safety Coordinator trainings, and Mandated Reporting training are all in compliance.
- Maintain CPR/ First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certification.
- Monitor the integrity of client data and ensure that internal chart reviews are conducted consistently and regularly.
- Participate in professional development and training through agency-wide in-service trainings, outside trainings, and facilitate in-house trainings for staff.
- Participate in and monitor the recruitment, hiring, and selection of direct care and supervisory personnel.
- Facilitate periodic staff meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Monitor the provision of and documentation of all services provided to clients.
- Participate in division management meetings as needed.
- On call 24 hours per day and ensure that there is a contingency plan in place.
- Ensure all interactions support the mission statement and core values of SUS.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President, and Urgent Housing.
- A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
S:US is seeking a Facility Manager for our families with children shelter located in the Bronx.
This position is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457
The Facility Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter building. They are responsible for the structured supervision of the operational staff and providing guidance for the contracted maintenance staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides supervision of Operational and Maintenance staff and contracted maintenance workers. Job tasks include but is not limited to, weekly structural supervisory sessions, provide work schedules, timesheet approval and requests for time off; coordinating work assignments; evaluating paperwork and documentation including the Security Log and Maintenance Work Order Logbooks.
- Responsible for maintaining shelter buildings in good standing, addressing all building violations in a timely manner.
- Coordinating maintenance staff training, development, and evaluation. May be required to fulfill duties of custodial personnel in their absence.
- Participant in all Callahan, RSRI, OTDA and OCFS building inspections.
- Responsible for maintaining fire safety which includes:
- Developing Fire Safety plan and training all staff on Fire Safety Procedures and Building Evacuation.
- Coordinating monthly fire drills and maintaining fire drill logs.
- Periodic building inspections checking for any fire safety hazards or violations and all systems related to fire prevention (centralized fire alarm panel, sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers).
- Coordinating servicing and documenting service/inspections of all fire safety equipment.
- Providing all new program clients with written fire safety and prevention information.
- Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure client safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations.
- Provide guidance to clients in proper upkeep of living quarters regarding extermination of rodents and bugs.
- When necessary, drive program vehicle
- Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make Central Maintenance aware of the findings.
- Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed.
- Participate in team meetings, and training as appropriate.
- Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action.
- Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification and F-80 certification.
- A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed.
- Perform other duties related to the program as delegated by the Senior leadership.