Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have what it takes to promote Services for the Underserved’s (S:US) mission of transforming the lives of New Yorkers with life circumstances marked by homelessness, poverty, disabilities, addiction and mental health challenges?   If this sounds like you, apply for a fulltime Assistant Program Director (APD) position at S:US!   You will be joining a dedicated workforce of 2,400 employees serving over 37,000 individuals and families in New York City. S:US is committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn and grow professionally, and find a career path. The ideal candidate will have passion for working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Services are provided in OPWDD-certified throughout New York City .           This position is located at our Hillburn Ave Program in Hollis,NY  The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for ensuring our individuals have the supports and resources necessary to live meaningful lives, and that they align with their needs and aspirations within both their respective homes and communities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Promotes the independence and self-determination of individuals, utilizing person-centered practices that focus on the individuals’ strengths and preferences while simultaneously addressing their needs. ·        Manage the holistic healthcare, nutrition, and wellness of individuals including tracking appointments, communicating with the CMS, Nurse, relevant doctors and managers.·        Ensures the coordination of all recreation and other community activities that promotes the participation and independence of individuals. ·        Encourages the independence of individuals and promotes relationship building within the community and with natural supports.·        Manages and directs the overall flow of the shift including assigning staff to appropriate individual ratios. ·        Supervise staff (DSPs and Shift Supervisors), while promoting learning and development by providing continual coaching and mentoring. ·        Role model the necessary behaviors that support independence and the aspirational desires of the individuals. ·        Ensures that health and safety requirements are observed including maintaining a stimulating and comfortable physical environment.·        To facilitate individuals’ participation in recreational activities and medical appointments, coordinates all transportation activities for the residence. ·        Manage the personal property of individuals and their ability to access personal items.·        Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies within mandatory time frames. ·        Supports the mission, vision, values of S:US. Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary by Program Director or designee   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    

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!     This opportunity is available at our program located on 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.     The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Position Summary: The Day Habilitation Specialist provides individuals with developmental disabilities with skill development through a combination of community & classroom learning experiences.   Responsibilities: - Assists each consumer in skill development in areas such as independent living, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living. - Supervises consumers in the community, using various experiences to reinforce skills being taught in group session while ensuring their safety. - Leads group sessions with consumers and facilitate the discussions to provide learning skills to be used in their community. - Provides annual and semi-annual progress reports regarding valued outcomes. - Assesses the needs of lower functioning and/or non-verbal consumers through observations and evaluations; their valued outcomes will be developed and addressed. - Provides input and ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in the ISP and Day Habilitation Plan. - Provides weekly documentation of outcomes being worked towards with each individual in accordance with his/her Day Habilitation Plan. 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

Reporting to the Clinic Supervisor, and working as part of a treatment team, the Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry will assess patients' mental and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints and diagnose psychiatric disorders and mental health conditions.   The ideal candidate will; - Be a seasoned NPP with experience in community psychiatry. - Have familiarity working with our population and severe and persistent mental illness. - Prescribe in a setting treating clients with substance use disorders. - Have experience working with clients who encounter homelessness and are disenfranchised. - Have experience working in a high paced environment and able to meet with clients in 20 minute increments.

The Service Coordinator, SSVF will conduct comprehensive assessments of veterans/veteran families’ needs; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized housing stability plans with each client; provide short-term intensive case management to veteran families to achieve their housing stability goals, and to link each program participant with appropriate community supports to ensure their housing stability.     Responsibilities: - Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track progress and response to services, including home visits and field work. - Develop and implement individualized housing stability plans with veterans/veteran families to address identified housing barriers for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services. - Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust housing plan and/or service delivery as necessary. - Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards. - Performs comprehensive assessments on clients according to SSVF and agency standards. - Assist program participants in identifying and accessing healthcare, employment/income support supports and other supportive services as needed, including Department of Veterans Affairs’ services and benefits. - Advocate for veterans/veteran families at service providers and agencies in the community. - Coordinate Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention services with program participants and the social service team. - Assist veteran families with housing search and placement. - Coordinate the provision of Temporary Financial Assistance with third-parties and agency personnel.   - Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners. - Participate in appropriate community collaborations and activities. - Initiates and completes case closure when appropriate. - Participate in SSVF and Veterans Services team meetings.  - Available for after-hours crisis response for intensive case management as needed. - Respond to client needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect.  Model appropriate behavior.  Represent the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources. - Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality for clients and staff, restricting information to those who need to know only.

The Service Coordinator, SSVF will conduct comprehensive assessments of veterans/veteran families’ needs; develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate individualized housing stability plans with each client; provide short-term intensive case management to veteran families to achieve their housing stability goals, and to link each program participant with appropriate community supports to ensure their housing stability.     Responsibilities: - Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track progress and response to services, including home visits and field work. - Develop and implement individualized housing stability plans with veterans/veteran families to address identified housing barriers for Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing services. - Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust housing plan and/or service delivery as necessary. - Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards. - Performs comprehensive assessments on clients according to SSVF and agency standards. - Assist program participants in identifying and accessing healthcare, employment/income support supports and other supportive services as needed, including Department of Veterans Affairs’ services and benefits. - Advocate for veterans/veteran families at service providers and agencies in the community. - Coordinate Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention services with program participants and the social service team. - Assist veteran families with housing search and placement. - Coordinate the provision of Temporary Financial Assistance with third-parties and agency personnel.   - Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners. - Participate in appropriate community collaborations and activities. - Initiates and completes case closure when appropriate. - Participate in SSVF and Veterans Services team meetings.  - Available for after-hours crisis response for intensive case management as needed. - Respond to client needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect.  Model appropriate behavior.  Represent the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources. - Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality for clients and staff, restricting information to those who need to know only.

WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS) PAYING $40k 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.

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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Valentine in Bronx, NY so you can work close to home.  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

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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Valentine Ave in  Bronx, NY. 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

The Psychotherapist position is for our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), an integrated dually licensed clinic by OMH and OASAS with OMH as the host. As a CCBHC, we not only offer evidence-based and trauma informed treatment for mental illness/substance use but we also provide expanded care coordination and peer support services to people served. The psychotherapist works/collaborates with other members of the team (Targeted Case Managers, Certified Peers, Psychiatric providers and Registered nurses) to develop a treatment plan that effectively address behavioral, medical and social determinant needs of persons-served.      The ideal candidate will have prior psychotherapy experience in a clinical setting working with a wide-ranging population, including those with: serious mental illness, substance abuse, forensic involvement and/or homelessness.  Some knowledge of community and government resources available to the underserved is beneficial. Fully licensed candidates with 2 years’ experience in an Article 31 setting strongly preferred.  Wellness Works provides paid clinical supervision time and hours toward clinical licensure. Competitive rate based on skills and experience.   Position is located in Harlem, NY.   Key Responsibilities; - Demonstrated expertise in direct evidence-based clinical practice, hiring and supervision of clinical staff, clinic management. - Strong operational knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, private insurers and Managed Care inclusive of laws, regulations, and the contracting process.  - Operational knowledge of budgeting and billing processes. - Demonstrated experience with diverse populations highly preferred; Spanish speakers are strongly encouraged to apply. - Excellent management/administrative skills; ability to multi-task; close attention to detail; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Peer Specialistwill be expected to meet with individuals on a monthly basis, document the face to face engagement, including progress notes and other clinical documentation. They will assist with completing apartment inspections, facilitate support groups, accompanies individuals to appointments and actively participates in efforts to improve the organization.

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!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Graff Avenue in Bronx, NY.  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

The Receptionist will provide general administrative and clerical support in a supported housing program.   Responsibilitiesinclude; - Greet guest - Answer telephone, screen and direct calls to appropriate staff - Open, post date and collate  correspondence daily - Create chart for new admissions - Fax and mail letters - Updates AWARDS Entitlements Module - Stuff invoices/statement  in envelopes monthly - Disseminate monthly carfare checks to consumers - Track Medicaid renewal, Food stamp recertification and SSA redetermination

The Director of Social Services will; - Manage clinical operations of family shelter based on city, state, and federal regulatory requirements and DHS contractual requirements. - Complete written reports to division management, SUS executive management, and funding source/s as required; clinical progress and highlights, consumer census, housing and employment placement. - Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations to clinical supervisor, housing specialist and program assistant. - Assist in the development of job skills training curriculums suitable to the population served. - Enforce corporate compliance protocols, SUS employee policies, procedures, and protocols, and incident management policies, procedures and protocols. - 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. - 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.

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the SUS family! We offer a rewarding careers, outstanding benefits, work-life balance and the opportunity to serve others. We are look for passionate Residential Aides to work in in our shelter programs, providing services that include: driving program vehicle to drop off and pick up shelter residents, assist with cleaning facility and the nightly count. The Residential Aide is also responsible for packing client belongings for move outs, transfers and curfew violators.

The Diversion Specialist will coordinate the intake and referral process for adult diversions at DHS identified shelters.    Essential Functions: • Assess shelter applicants directly referred from single and adult family intake centers; serve as the first point of contact. • Enter all Intake and referral information in CARES in a timely manner for Diversions and Aftercare. • Develop individualized housing plan. • Conduct home visits for furnished rooms/apartments. • Provide general case management including coordination and delivery of services relating to housing stability. • Entitlement referral and advocacy. • Meet with participants as needed for follow-up and recommendations. • Meet daily targeted quota for program. • Assist participants in identifying, locating, obtaining and exploring alternatives to shelter (reuniting with family/friends, return to previous living situation, refer to relevant treatment facilities, room rental etc) and retaining suitable housing. • Participate in meetings to promote the program. • Cultivate, develop and maintain productive relationships with referral agencies that are related to retaining housing. • Actively participate in internal and external training programs and committees. • Assure program participants’ rights are protected. • Perform such other duties as may be required. • Maintain case notes for each interaction with clients in CARES. • Complete all individual Diversion folders prior to submitting to Supervisor for review. • Participate in bi-weekly supervision. •Other duties as assigned.

At S:US, we drive scalable solutions to transform the lives of people with disabilities, people in poverty and people facing homelessness - solutions that contribute to righting societal imbalances.  We envision a city where everyone has a roof over their heads.   We look for talented people who are uniquely qualified and who are passionate about our mission to serve those in need.                        We are currently seeking a Vice -President of Leasing & Maintenance The Vice-President of Leasing & Maintenance is responsible for managing the Leasing and Facilities functions within the Real Estate Group.  In particular, the candidate will be required to tailor and administer existing systems for tracking the leasing of 1200+ apartments, 50+ offices and buildings and the execution of thousands of repair work orders every year. The ultimate goals of this position are to (i) ensure that S:US owned buildings and leased spaces are clean and in good repair; (ii) maintain the fiscal integrity and efficiency of the scatter site leased programs; (iii) provide an audit function for the leasing and maintenance groups; and (iv) create redundancies to ensure back up and coverage of a large number of crucial

WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS) 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.

The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health diagnosis, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services. The Peer Specialist will interface with representatives from Probation/ Parole in order to encourage consumer compliance with requirements and facilitate communication, act as an advocate for consumers as appropriate; encourage and support self- advocacy. Responsibilities include; develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers, provide referral services through the distribution of materials, information, education and prevention messages to consumers in their homes and/or in group settings.

The Supervisor Maintenance will work at 8 to 12 apartment buildings and at such buildings will be supervisor of each buildings’ maintenance staff (superintendents and porters). These 8 to 12 buildings are located in the Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn and are multifamily apartment rental buildings financed by Low Income Housing Tax Credits where S:US is the owner and property manager. The Maintenance Supervisor will need to work closely with a number of different staff members and teams, including the Program Director at each building, and other social service staff at the buildings, the property management team (located at 1168 Stratford Avenue, Bronx), the S:US Facilities Department and the superintendent and porters at each building.   Job Responsibilities:   - Visits each property at least weekly (and more if needed) and conducts regular inspections of each assigned property to ensure the building is kept to the quality standard of the company: - Supervisors the superintendents and porters at each building to ensure timely completion of work orders and minimize the issuance of municipal violations; - Works with S:US Facilities Department and the superintendent and porters at each building to ensure that violations from HPD, DEP, ECB, FDNY, etc. are addressed and reported to Violations Coordinator; - Works with Program Staff and super and porter to coordinate the "turnover" of vacant apartments in an expeditious manner in order to avoid the loss of any rental income, communicate with SPA Department of S:US re: unit availability and required inspections; - Coordinates with Contracts Manager and Director of Maintenance when outside maintenance or service vendors are needed, and advises Contracts Manager when vendors are not performing satisfactorily; - Ability to be on-call and respond to emergency situations; - Supervises all functions of the physical plant which include plumbing, heating, roofing, and electrical and gas systems; - Conduct supervision sessions with Supers/Porters; - Advises Director of Maintenance or VP of Facilities when outside contractors are needed for repair work beyond the capability of the building staff and coordinates access for contractors and ensures inspections are made of work; - Assists the property management team to ensure all apartment and property inspections are ready prior to and be on site for inspections; - Assists the property management team to review the building inspection reports in conjunction with supervisor, Director of Maintenance and VP of Facilities in order to understand what maintenance problems need to be resolved and improvements that need to be made; and - Represents himself/herself and the property in a professional manner with residents, visitors, and other employees. - Responsible for all Supers handing in the monthly preventive maintenance report; - Responsible for timesheets of all staff under supervision; - Responsible for all Supers submitting their work orders in the Yardi system. - Responsible for adhering to a weekly work schedule for himself/herself and all other staff at the properties; and - Works with the Regional Supervisor, trains the Maintenance Mechanics/Handymen, and Porters/Cleaners in the proper performance of their functions, consistent with company policies, procedures, and standards.    

  Position Summary: The BuildingMaintenance Repair Worker ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the facility. Assists in developing consumer’s ability to maintain individual residents on basic cleaning and safety. this position will be located in the Bronx.   Responsibilities: - Establish and execute a formalized preventative maintenance schedule for the facility, i.e. painting, plastering, plumbing, windows, electrical work, changing locks, masonry, changing lighting fixtures, roofing, stripping and waxing floors, installing shades, etc. - Submit requisitions for necessary maintenance/repair supplies to the Program Director on a weekly basis and control the inventory of supplies - Complete the monthly physical plant and fire safety audit of the facility. - Participate in moving clients in and out of the facility. - Maintain vehicle maintenance/mileage record prior to and upon returning from trips. - Facility Maintenance is responsible for the installation of a Maintenance Start-up Kit for newly acquired apartments. This includes:  smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, window fire gate, curtain rods, window shades, second deadbolt lock, and fire extinguisher. 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