SCOPE OF ROLE: The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for the overall effective development, implementation and support of the person supported road map to leading the meaningful life they choose to live. The QIPD is responsible for ensuring each plan is developed and supports Person Centered Thinking and Planning.  The QIDP will help to lead teams in creating meaningful activities and valued outcomes for persons supported in the areas of community integration; socialization; recreation, volunteerism and mindful motivation. Promote, research and provide activities that further enrich people’s lives, while providing options in both the program setting and community environments.  The QIDP ensures that services provided by the DSPs are properly documented and adhere to all OPWDD data collection regulations to ensure proper billing of services render.   The QIDP is to support DSPs in increasing their knowledge and ability to capture service and experiences provided via training and modeling.  The incumbent will support Program Directors during periods of high demand and will provide ongoing coaching and opportunities for learning to the DSPs   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   Person Centered Planning - Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. - Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. - Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes. - Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. - Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. - Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program.   Regulatory   - Develop Staff Action Plans (SAP) in accordance with services outlined in each person’s Life Plan by developing valued outcomes that are person-centered, meaningful and meet the wants and needs of the person served - Oversees, monitors and coordinate annual and six-month review of Staff Action Plan - Assuring that invitations are being mailed out. - Meetings are being held according to schedule - Attend all Life Plan meetings. During Life plan meetings- advocate for the person’s wants and offer support to the person so their voice is heard. Share valuable information based on observations, conversations and review of data collection to report on progress. - Ensures the follow-up of recommendations stemming from reviews/special meetings - Follow-up with Care Coordination Organizations within 2 weeks of Life Plan meetings, requesting plans - Monitors data collection on an ongoing basis - Participates in audits - Ensure Life Plan dates are accurate and review Life Plans to ensure they are accurate and finalized following the Life Plan review procedure - Ongoing training and support to new/veteran staff and management in regards to compliance and person-centered practices through observations; role modeling and problem-solving. - Provide ongoing training to staff and management on plans as well as when billing issues are identified - Ensures the implementation of SUS policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements as set forth by OPWDD - Coordinates and conducts reviews of people supported status/progress including an assessment of risks to person ’s rights and protection, as required - Additional responsibilities as assigned as needed by Director and/or Vice President, e.g. committee participation, in-service training for the agency, attendance at special meetings, etc.    Quality Improvement - Ensure Medicaid document Compliance - Assuring all individuals clinical time is accurate. - Assuring all individuals attendance is accurate. - Assuring accurate amount of billing is reflected as F/T or P/T and is supported by documentation. - Assuring all necessary signatures are present. - Assuring all dates are accurate. - Upload finalized Life Plans and corresponding documents to the Precision Care system and distribute Staff Action Plans to all parties within a timely manner - Reviews and maintains electronic records to support billing - Reviews and approves Medicaid Billing Documents - Maintains Billing Accuracy and Submission of Quality Improvement Reports - Complete all necessary billing corrections. - Submit responses to QA, Medicaid billing review. - Make all necessary corrections to billing as required by Vice President of Day Services, QA or Fiscal Department

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: ACT is an evidence-based, recovery-oriented mental health service delivery model that utilizes a multi-disciplinary team approach providing intensive outreach-oriented services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders. Utilizing a client-centered approach, the Family Specialist has the lead responsibility for integrating family goals; restoring and strengthening the individual’s unique social group and family relationships. Providing at least 80% of services in the community, the family specialist will work with a team of mental health clinicians to assist individuals in achieving their meaningful goals and independence.   II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Clinical Skills • Assumes lead responsibility within the multi-disciplinary team for integrating wellness goals, and services with the task of all team members and for providing wellness psycho-education individually and in groups, when clinically indicated. • Provides clinical services that are client-centered, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, evidenced based, anti-racist, and gender-responsive. • Advocates for the rights and preferences for individuals within the ACT program. • Attends and participate in daily team meeting to discuss individual’s case management and clinical needs. • Involves family and significant others in the individual’s treatment with the team. • Assess the nature of family and social relationships as well as design interventions required to promote progress towards familial and social wellness. • Facilitate family psycho-education group/sessions to help individual’s families and/or support network learn and have better understanding of mental diagnosis and treatments to support the individual service toward recovery. • Lead the discussion as well as associated interventions around family issues and incorporate findings into service plans. • Completes family needs assessments by identifying history, current relationships and supports, and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the individual’s service. • Provide family conflict resolution strategies   Data and Accountability • Provides 80 percent of treatment contacts in the community, including leading groups when clinically indicated. • Ensures all documentations are completed in a timely manner and remain in compliance with agency and OMH regulations. • Ensures that all progress notes are completed within 24-48 hours of the delivery of service. • Completes documentation including, but not limited to, initial comprehensive recovery-oriented treatment plans and 6 month review plan to show continued progress and/or barriers, 6 month comprehensive assessments, 30 day intake paperwork, and psychosocial. • Provides 24-hour crisis intervention on-call services, on a rotating basis. • Able to effectively collaborate with staff across the agency. • Coordinate services with other specialist on the ACT Team, i.e. Psychiatrist, Substance Use Specialist, Employment Specialist, Nurse. • Follows-up on any aftercare/recommendations for treatment. Escorts/ accompanies individual as needed on appointments (medical, psychiatric, substance abuse).   Compliance • Participates in team meetings, in-service trainings, and in compliance with all online required trainings. • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records, including but not limited to, progress notes, service plans/6- month reviews, assessments, and contact logs- and remain in compliance with agency, OMH and AOT regulations. • Maintains good status in regard to completion of in-service and online trainings. • Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion • Communicate pertinent consumer and operational information to the Team Leader and Senior management • Assists in the planning, developing and implementation of goals and training to further develop participants skills. • Responsible for reporting and documenting all incidents to Team Leader within 24 hours.   External Relations • Maintain relationships with outpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services. • Models appropriate behavior. Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources. • Attend case conferences and coordinate discharge planning with hospital. • Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by Team Leader.     Salary: $55,000-60,000

                                                         REGISTERED NURSES  $40-50/HOUR; FULL-TIME POSSIBILITY | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NYCREGISTERED NURSES PART-TIME, $50/HOUR; FU Empathy and Compassion, you embody these characteristics and more.You have the innate ability to understand the medical and emotional needs of your patients beyond their intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for nurses with upbeat, welcoming personalities who enjoy helping people, can anticipate their emotional and medical needs, and ensure that the health and physical well-being of others are being met. You are a nurse who is comfortable  dealing with cultural differences and handling any situation with ease, professionalism, and purpose-driven patient service.   This is a significant opportunity to create a meaningful relationship of trust with individuals through demonstrating that each person is more than their health issues. In collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, you will provide comprehensive medical oversight to include developing a plan of care based on patient assessment/evaluation, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals for quality continuum of care. In addition, you will:   - Participate in pre-admission screening and development of discharge plans - Update medical diagnosis and changes in plan of care into electronic health record - Review and update nursing service plans semi-annually based on evaluations and physical assessments - Advocate appropriately and professionally on behalf of each individual for the use of community resources  

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits and  internal promotion organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Barbey Street in Brooklyn, NY.  This position has a salary of $17.68 per hour      Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management 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  

WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS) Macombs Program Bronx, New York   PAYING $50k-$55k FIRM | FULL-TIME | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NYC   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.

The Developmental Disabilities Division believes that our role in supporting people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is to live meaningful lives as determined by the person. All persons shall live a life with dignity conforming to each personal value system. Our philosophy is for the people we serve to be part of the community, to live fulfilling lives driven by their choices and to be as independent as possible. Our mission is to accomplish this with well-trained staff, access to the quality health care, clinical supports, and a clean and safe home.   This position is located at  East 45th Street in Brooklyn   The Program Director is an empathetic and compassionate leader who will focus on enhancing the quality of life of all the people supported in their respective program. . They will lead their program and staff and ensure that they are continuously improving the quality of the programs and providing excellent quality of life for the people we support. They will be responsible for ensuring that they are meeting the regulatory and quality standards. They will ensure that people supported are treated with dignity and respect. They will focus on developing strategies to educate, develop their team so that the mission, vision and values of the organization are achieved. The leader will ensure that the expectations and desires of the people supported and their circle of support are met. They will provide transformational leadership that positions the residential team to adapt to changes in people’s needs as they arise. They will manage and lead their team and provide 24-hour support in emergency situations. This will include all aspects of their program including direct care.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Person Centered Planning • Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the residence • Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. • Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes. • Participates in the screening, admission and discharge of people within the residence to ensure a smooth transition of support. • Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, spirituality. • Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. • Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment Leadership • Provides leadership and direction for the residence through a combination of activities, including but not limited to observation, mentoring, coaching. • Maintains all records and systems and ensures staff are properly trained and supported . • Ensure all staff are trained in all aspects of each person’s life including health protocols , personal choice and outcomes. • Leads meetings with all stakeholders to ensure participation for all members of each person’s circle of support. • Represents the division and organization by participating on DD councils and IAC committees. • Coaches and mentors all staff under their supervision • Understands and applies appropriate techniques for conflict resolution, crisis prevention, intervention and resolution. • Provides round-the-clock responsiveness as part of emergency notifications and assistance. • Ensures that the program are operating within their established budget. • Partners with the Human Resources Department in all efforts relevant to hiring, developing and retaining staff. Regulatory • Maintains all records in compliance with OPWDD regulations. • Ensure the observations are completed across all staffing shifts. • Ensure all health care needs are met and all staff are trained in the needs of the people we support • Ensure all Fire Safety Regulations are met • Ensure all agency policies and procedure are followed. • Partners with the Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement team to ensure that all standards relative to the residences are met.   Quality Improvement • Continually monitors program to look for areas that could improve. • Ensures that the CARF philosophy is implemented, and reassessed accordingly. • Ensures that the program is continuously requesting feedback from all stakeholders .

Crisis Respite Center (Fort Greene Program)Brooklyn, New York    The Peer Specialist will perform the following duties;   - Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment. - Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. - Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. - Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. - Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. - Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity. - Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.

S:US is seeking a part-time Nutritionist for our adult familiies' shelter in Manhattan   This position is located at 12 E. 31st Street New York, NY 10016       Provides nutritional consultation to the food service manager in order to assure shelter menu’s meet the Department of Health food standards and are appropriate for residents with various dietary restrictions.   - Manages ongoing nutrition services that meet the needs of the client population by valuating client nutritional needs at the facility. - Actively participates in the interdisciplinary patient care process providing recommendations and education based on nutrition expertise. - Researching the effects of nutrition on health and fitness - Remains abreast of current research in areas of expertise through networking and continuing education activities. - Collaborate with the Food Service Manager on nutritional management for clients. - Assists on menu preparation. - Reviews menus to assure they are in alignment with the NYC DOH food standards. - Assures nutritional guidelines are met for all clients with special food needs.   Hours: This is a consulting position which requires approximately 5-8 hours per week.      S:US IS AN EQULAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER    

The Residential Aide will work under the supervision of program leadership providing shift coverage, with flexible, rotating shift schedule, and weekend coverage.   - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions - Monitor client when they are taking their medication if necessary - Inform staff of any prescriptions given to client that must be filled (especially 12am-8am and weekend shifts) - Brief incoming shifts of status of the facility (which includes all clients in and out of facility) - Give verbal and written warnings to clients and hand out appropriate consequences such as extra chores, removal of store and telephone privileges - Inform treatment staff of any concerns via an entry in communication logbook or a note in treatment staff mailbox - Make copies of forms to be utilize for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc. - Serve as staff escort when necessary - Partake in educational training to enhance skills related to job function - Performs various other tasks and responsibilities (i.e. facilitate morning/evening focus group - Participate in staff meetings as required - Provide coverage in the cafeteria during meal times, monitor the client bed area and remove any unnecessary items in accordance with funder rules - Coordinate and oversee morning/dispatches, petty cash (tokens, carfare, and lunch and dinner money) and escorts for clients as assigned - Some Residential Aides will provide escorts for clients as assigned and needed based on driver’s license status and eligibility. Driving eligibility is determined by SUS Driver Eligibility Policy. - Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts - Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program - Other duties as requested by supervisor The Salary for this positon : The Mininmum is $16.00/HR and the Maximum is $16.00/HR

S:US Is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our Women's shelter in Manhattan.    This position is located at W. 135 Street New York, NY 10030     SCOPE OF ROLE: The Shift Supervisor provides supervision and training to residential aides and community coordinators.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervision includes, but is not limited to, ongoing individual supervisory meetings; building inspections, ongoing feedback regarding job performance; coordinating work schedules, timesheets and requests for time off; coordinating work assignments; evaluating paperwork and documentation including the Security Log and Maintenance Work Order Log books; coordinating security and maintenance staff training, development and evaluation. May be required to fulfill duties of residential aides and/or custodial personnel in their absence. • Responsible for maintaining fire safety which includes: o Coordinate Fire Safety plan and training all staff on Fire Safety Procedures and Building Evacuation. o Coordinate monthly fire drills and maintaining fire drill logs. o 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). o Coordinate servicing and documenting service/inspections of all fire safety equipment. o Provide all new program clients with written fire safety and prevention information. • Perform administrative duties as requested, including but not limited to: o Complete transfer paperwork o Complete intakes with new clients o Compete Incident Reports o Maintain visitor log books o Maintain vehicle sign outs sheets o Maintain roster in CARES and accurately record bedding o Maintain mail logs o Correspond via email • Establish and maintain appropriate staff/client boundaries and direct clients to the appropriate staff or department in order to address their needs. • Communicate regarding incidents and client observations and interactions with Facility Manager, Case Managers, Senior Case Managers, Director of Social Services and Program Director as needed. • Assist with new family arrivals, apartment turnovers and complete intakes and program orientation.  

S:US is seeking a Program Director for our men's shelter located in Brooklyn.   This position is located at 599 Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11233.     In this role you 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 the 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 Director of Social Services, Facility Manager and Head Teacher. - 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, AIDS Services and Urgent Housing. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.    

The Urban Farms Intern will participate in a 12-week summer program, starting in early June through mid-August, that introduces the application of horticulture as a therapeutic tool, as an employment pathway, and as a device for nutrition and food-use education for underserved New Yorkers facing a range of challenges. The intern works closely with the Urban Farms team in coordinating program activities while learning therapeutic horticulture techniques in a supported environment. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Meet and work with staff to understand how therapeutic horticulture is integrated into S:US services. • Learn basic horticultural techniques and group education practices. • Perform fieldwork in S:US community garden spaces, interacting directly with people served by S:US. • Design and lead workshops for people served by S:US with guidance and support from the Urban Farms team. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Compassion and Sensitivity: Shows genuine interest in others and sensitivity to clients’ and team members’ goals, ideas, concerns, and needs. • Creativity and Curiosity: Remains constantly open to learning new ideas. Thinks innovatively about challenges or goals.

The Urban Farms Intern will participate in a 12-week summer program, starting in early June through mid-August, that introduces the application of horticulture as a therapeutic tool, as an employment pathway, and as a device for nutrition and food-use education for underserved New Yorkers facing a range of challenges. The intern works closely with the Urban Farms team in coordinating program activities while learning therapeutic horticulture techniques in a supported environment. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Meet and work with staff to understand how therapeutic horticulture is integrated into S:US services. • Learn basic horticultural techniques and group education practices. • Perform fieldwork in S:US community garden spaces, interacting directly with people served by S:US. • Design and lead workshops for people served by S:US with guidance and support from the Urban Farms team. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Compassion and Sensitivity: Shows genuine interest in others and sensitivity to clients’ and team members’ goals, ideas, concerns, and needs. • Creativity and Curiosity: Remains constantly open to learning new ideas. Thinks innovatively about challenges or goals.

Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!    The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.- Overtime is eligible.   This opportunity is available at our program located on 45th Avenue in Flushing. Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management 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 #CB

The salary min $41,800 to max $46,800.  Location: Brooklyn, NY  Schedule: Monday - Friday 4 days 9 am - 5pm, 1 late day 11 am - 7pm, 1 saturday per month.    Case Manager ensures the best quality of care and services for program consumers in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). "CCBHCs are designed to provide a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services, particularly to vulnerable populations with the most complex needs".   SCOPE OF ROLE: The ideal candidate will provide Case Manager services to clients within the scope of the clinic and be creative, innovative, open to change.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide case management to assigned caseload - Develop and monitor individual service plans in conjunction with agency consumers - Assist agency consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network, referral and follow up - Assist agency consumers with problem solving and crisis intervention - Accompany agency consumers on medical, psychiatric, and public benefit appointments, as necessary - Act as advocate for consumer as appropriate; encourage and support self-advocacy - Identification of any problems in daily living skills; hands on assistance and/or referral in addressing problems in daily living skills - Maintenance of a strong working relationship with all therapeutic support services to ensure the best quality of care - Documentation of all services in compliance with agency standards - Work as a member of the social service team in the development of off-site recreation, socialization, educational and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration - Liaison to community-based services and groups including civic, social service government, and business organizations - Participate in ongoing individual and group supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings and trainings - Adhere to on call cell phone system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies and other situations that require immediate action - This role is comprised of 75% field work, travel is required, driving is not required - Other duties as assigned.    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

  WE’RE HIRING!                                               CHANGE JOBS: CHANGE LIVES   Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with disabilities and other life challenging circumstances.  Consider Becoming a Direct Support Professional        There's no better feeling than helping someone in need. Join our team and change lives today.   DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation, socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary and/or appropriate by the Program Manage We are recruiting for full-time and part-time positions at multiple locations throughout the five boroughs in NYC and LI. Flexible schedules. Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities. Interviews are available immediately  The slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$17.68/hr Maximum Salary: 17.68/hr   S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits for our DSPs and the opportunity to find a new passion and career in direct support.     Apply Here     

- SCOPE OF ROLE:           The Support Services functions at S:US are carried out by a team of professionals with different skills, backgrounds and expertise who share deeply in the S:US mission. Human Resources is considered a part of the Support Services function.  The Human Resources Department provides resources and support to the various programs/ departments to collectively pursue the organization’s mission and ensure that all employees have a great employee experience.  Our mission is to treat all staff with mutual respect at all times.      The Recruiter is responsible for attracting qualified candidates by using various sources such as social media networks and employee referrals.  The ideal candidate for this role will partner with both internal and external stakeholders including program leadership, hiring managers, HRIS, Payroll, hiring agencies, placement firms, colleges, programs, etc.  to ensure that a solid pipeline of candidates is available for consideration. The Recruiter should be prepared to maintain a strong presence on social media and be positioned to promote the organization’s brand.  Ultimately, the responsibilities of the Recruiter are to ensure that S:US attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.    The Salary for this position is minimum $60,000 and maximum $65,000.   - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: High Volume Recruiting - Perform high-volume, full-cycle recruitment activities including sourcing, screening, interviewing, process background checks, and extend and negotiate employment offers. - Build and maintain a strong rapport with all managers; routine communication and follow-up is essential. - Be active with online job boards, social media networks and platforms to find qualified candidates for open positions. - Provide information on agency services and job opportunities to applicants.  Screen and refer qualified applicants to hiring managers for interviewing by matching education, experience and salary requirements with specific job requirements. - Ensure the completion of and review necessary new hire on boarding documents with candidates. - The key to success? Building and maintaining relationships within the business areas you support, candidates and team, while demonstrating strong networking, sourcing and recruiting skills. Partnerships - Visit all of our program locations, and meet with managers to gain better understanding of recruitment needs. - Establish regular touch points with hiring managers and be diligent with follow through. - Track, maintain, and share recruitment metrics with program managers. Customer Service - Exhibit a kind and professional demeanor with internal and external customers and employees.  - Provides recruitment services in a positive, timely, service oriented, cost efficient and effective manner. - Positively represents the S:US brand to candidates and promotes a quality candidate experience.

Montrose Program Brooklyn NY   WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)Salary rate: Min $50k, Max $55k annually.   FULL-TIME | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | POSITION IS LOCATED IN BROOKLYN   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. IND1

The Assistant Program Director will provide supervision of Case Management services to ensure quality care for adults that have experienced Homelessness and Mental Illness. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Program and Regional Director.    - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies - Familiar with OMH regulations - 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 - 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 - Coordinate 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 Regional Director of Behavioral Health Services and VP of Behavioral Health Services, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design - Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings - Other duties as assigned The salary for this role is  :minimum is $65,000  and the maximum is $70,000

The Intake Specialist will; - Screens and assesses applicants applying for emergency shelter, SUS/Palladia Veterans Services & Homebase. - Serves as the primary initial SUS contact point for Veterans and their families. - Navigates applicants for program services through intake process, documentation standards and necessary supports.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Schedule and conduct intake and follow-up appointments with program applicants, including screenings via telephone, in person, and in the field at Department of Homeless Services (DHS) installations, homeless shelters and other outreach/recruitment locations. - Understand and communicate the programs’ eligibility and admission criteria. - Demonstrate sound understanding of Homebase and Veterans Division programs. - Assess households’ immediate service needs, providing referrals when necessary for immediate services. - Document intake screenings and maintain records for each applicant and enrolled participant in both DHS CARES and AWARDS systems. - Collect required documentation for program enrollment and scan documents for digital archiving. - Assist applicants with obtaining necessary documentation for program enrollment. - Notify Veteran households of intake decisions. - Provide referrals for Veterans services both in-house and for external supports. - Develop strong linkages with referring workers and agencies. - Assemble intake reports including spreadsheets to summarize data. - Participate in team meetings. - Prepare formal letters and enclosures for distribution to applicants and referral sources.     - Respond to information requests from internal SUS staff and DHS. - Maintain close contact with participants and staff. - Participate in SUS Veterans Service Fair(s) and other company events. - Completion of other tasks as assigned by manager.