- SCOPE OF ROLE: The Family Specialist is responsible to work collaboratively as part of an integrated behavioral health team to address the needs of the “whole person”, including their physical and emotional health.   - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct in-depth family histories and family assessment for service planning integrating the needs of all family members individually and the needs of the family unit; make appropriate recommendations to the treatment team. - To increase family stability, the Family Life Specialist will assess family’s behavioral and relational problems and refer them to needed services. - Strengthen the families by offering services such as child care planning, self-sufficiency goal setting, educational assistance for children, working with foster care agencies, crisis intervention, family mediation and conflict resolution, and parenting skills workshops. - Complete all progress notes, treatment planning goals, written assessments, and other required documentation of services rendered in a timely fashion. - Conduct home and office visits as necessary. - Participate with and support client in service planning for family reunification. - Coordinate with other public systems, providing direction and advocacy on behalf of client families, including child welfare agencies, courts, and public assistance as necessary. - 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 - Other duties as assigned   The Salary for this positon : The Mininmum is $35,000 and the Maximum is $40,000

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 $17.00 per hour.   This opportunity is available at our program located on Lydig Avenue in the Bronx..     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.  

S:US Is seeking a Supervisor of Social Services for our transitional housing shelter in Brooklyn.   This position is locaterd at1329‐1331 St. John’s Place Brooklyn, NY 11213.   Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p, with flexibility and on-call.   Great opportunity for a recent Social Worker graduate seeking their next career move. LMSW required. Compensation up to $62-67,000. annually. The Supervisor of Social Services will lead a team of four (4) Case Managers and Housing Specialists in a 68 bed transitional setting assisting individuals with HIV/AIDS attain permanent housing.                        Job Functions: - Provide leadership and guidance to Case Managers around mental health and substance abuse issues, suicide prevention, psychiatric emergencies, crisis intervention, and consumer incidents. - Provide administrative and clinical supervision to Case Managers, which includes but is not limited to; documented individual supervision meetings, ongoing feedback regarding job performance, participation in case conferencing and service planning, monitoring and evaluation of documentation, staff development, training, and annual performance appraisals.   - Develop and maintain on site supportive services including, but not limited to: - Peer support groups, relapse prevention, housing and ADL groups, and health education. - Provide individual substance abuse and mental health counseling as appropriate. - Provide training and consultation to Case Managers around co-occurring disorders and the evidence based practices used to address mental illness and substance abuse and to promote overall consumer wellness. - Utilizes and monitors AWARDS database system, conducts internal chart reviews, and prepare for funder audits. - Ensure that service delivery and documentation is in accordance with contractual agreements. - Acts as a liaison to the HASA-EPU around admissions and room closures. - Monitors daily rosters and provides information for the Monthly Occupancy Report. - Monitors housing placements and participates in the HASA monthly reporting process. - Participate in consumer intake, orientation, assessment, and service planning process and monitors consumer progression and/or regression toward service plan goals. - Develop and maintain relationships with community based medical, mental health, and substance abuse service providers. - Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreational, socialization, educational, and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration. - Work as a member of the social service team in the development of on-site and off-site recreational, socialization, educational, and skill building activities with a view towards community inclusion and integration. - Adhere to on-call protocol to facilitate crisis intervention, to address emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action. - Participate in team meetings, case conferencing, division meetings, and trainings. - Participate in the Services for the Underserved Quality Assurance activities such as incident documentation, management, and reporting - Coordinates with Maintenance Supervisor around room/apartment/building inspections, fire drills, apartment/room repairs, heat and hot water, habitability and consumer safety issues. - Reports to the Regional Director of Homeless Services in the absence of the Site Director. - Working knowledge of various computer software programs including email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Evening and weekend hours may be required. - Performs other duties related to the program as defined by the Site Director. IND1

S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for our women's shelter in the Manhattan.   This position is located at 205 W. 135th St. New York, NY 10030   The Residential Specialist is responsible for providing a warm ,compassionate welcome to new shelter residents. You will be tasked  with  promoting person-centered services, focusing on supporting the independence of the people we serve.  You will manage the primary coverage in the building 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days a year and at times functioning independently using your 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 can communicate skillfully with empathy and honesty.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Conduct regular scheduled rounds to ensure safety and residents wellbeing. - Enter activity log information and shift notes in a timely fashion and accurate manner. - Complete necessary admissions paperwork. - Assist in escorting residents to services and activities outside of the facility, such as clinics, income maintenance centers and housing referral. - Meet with Shift Supervisor for individual and group supervision. - Planning, implementing and/or researching self-care and other social activities for residents conduct Resident Support groups - Meet with case managers on regular basis to assist in assigned tasks. - Provide initial orientation to program. - Provide administrative support in areas of office coverage, telephone and clerical work, food services. - Understand and follow emergency procedures, including fire drills. - Perform other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor and Program Director. - Attend job related trainings and agency meetings as necessary. - Provide meal coordination    

  S:US is seeking a Case Manager for our homeless prevention program.   This position is located at  516 West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033       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.   

S:US Is seeking a Director of Social Services for their men's shelter in Brooklyn.   This position is located at Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208     The Director of Social Services will:   - Work with Shelter staff to identify unmet needs among shelter residents. Develop plans to engage residents in supplementary services - Develop and identify a schedule of “groups of various content conducted within and outside of the facility - Provide crisis intervention services and if necessary, refer clients for psychiatric assessment - Maintain updated information about mental health, substance abuse treatment and other social services in the community - Be a resource to Case managers and their clients - Work with clients and case managers in developing treatment plan and identifying community based referrals for client to continue treatment after leaving the shelter - Maintain data about service utilization - Provide administrative and clinical supervision to staff - Attend, participate, and facilitate regular staff trainings and meetings - Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all clients’ information - Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedures - Report any abuse/neglect in accordance with policy and procedure - Ensure the safety and well-being of the clients on a daily basis - Work cooperatively with entire team to carry out the program goals and objectives for each client - Understand and implement the agency’s philosophy, policies and mission - Comply with all SUS Employee and Corporate Compliance Policies, Procedures, and Protocols - Comply with NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes

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 promotions organizational wide!   The slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$17.68/hr Maximum Salary: 17.68/hr   Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each individual as prescribed in that individual service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) • Assist each individual 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 individuals as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures • Ensure assigned individuals ’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 at 999 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, NY so you can work close to home.   The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.00 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 t   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

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11233 Salary: $60,000 - $67,600 Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm; fieldwork   SCOPE OF ROLE: The Senior Substance Use Specialist is a highly experienced professional responsible for providing leadership, expertise, and guidance in the field of substance use disorder treatment and prevention. They play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and evaluating substance use programs, as well as providing training and consultation to other professionals in the field. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Clinical Skills - Responsible for integrating dual-recovery treatment - Provide expert knowledge and guidance on substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions, ensuring best practices are followed - Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff, community workers, and stakeholders on substance use-related topics, including the latest research, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies. - Have a strong understanding of substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning - Conducts assessments for substance abuse services amongst individuals served during initial assessment period and follow-up assessments on a needed basis. - Extensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, treatment modalities, and harm reduction strategies in substance use disorder care. Data and Accountability - Develops, conducts, and monitors treatment interventions for specific target populations and ensure these interventions are incorporated into treatment plans - Performs consumer centered, comprehensive assessments to determine needed services for all consumers; develops both initial and ongoing treatment plans; assigns the most appropriate staff to the individual treatment team and actively participates in all activities in revising treatment plans as the participant’s needs change - Conducts qualitative field visits to ensure consumers needs are concerns are being met in their living environment - Complete Progress Notes, which should be entered into system within 24-48hrs of event date - Support around facilitating groups, as needed Compliance - Ensures program operates in accordance with contractual requirements and other applicable regulations, including program standards and performance improvement plans - Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training programs and presentations on substance use-related topics - Stay abreast of current substance use policies, regulations, and guidelines at the local, state/provincial, and national levels. Advocate for evidence-based policies and contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies to address substance use issues. - Participates in quality improvement process, administrative meetings, team meetings, in-service trainings, client staffing and case reviews. Operations - Participate in daily morning meetings and case conferences to discuss overall consumer well being and/or any issues that may arise - Performs on call duties for crisis intervention and rotation of on call telephone - Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely manner in accordance with Agency, & State Regulations - Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines.  Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively.  Uses resources wisely.   External Relations - Maintain relationships with outpatient and inpatient programs, housing programs, as well as continuing to build relationships with organizations that may be able to assist SUS consumers who need other services. - Performs other related work as assigned.

S:US is seeking a bi-lingual(English/Spanish speaking) Case Manager for our transitional shelter in Brooklyn.   This position is located at 1329-1331 Saint Johns Place Brooklyn, NY 11213       ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   • Conduct intake process with new clients within 24 hours of admission; includes but is not limited to explanation of resident rights and responsibilities, and grievance procedures • Conduct psychosocial, vocational/educational, and housing assessments and documentation of same • 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 • Prepare housing applications and assist clients with the housing application/interview process. • Monitor and assess client progression/regression in behavior and/or appearance • Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities • Conduct room/dorm visits/inspections to assess client personal hygiene, room cleanliness, and overall ADL skills • Provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload • Develop initial service plans and conduct service plan reviews as needed for an assigned caseload • Provide referrals for in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate • Ensure that clients attend meals and maintain appropriate nutritional intake • Provide crisis intervention and address all emergency situations as appropriate • Assist in building evacuation during fire drills and building emergencies • Monitor client medication compliance and collaborate with nursing staff monitor compliance • Refer clients to appropriate community resources as needed • Maintain CPR/First Aid Certification • Maintain up to date, accurate, complete, and timely client chart documentation in compliance with DHS, OTDA, other Funder and SUS standards • Facilitate discharge/transfer process and documentation of same • Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, trainings, and escort clients on housing interviews as needed • Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols, SUS Corporate Compliance Policies, and NYS Dept. of Social Services Rules, Regulations, and Statutes • A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required    

S:US is seeking a Employment Specialist for our 126th Street Shelter in Manhattan   The Employment Specialist provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.   Location: 12 E. 31st Street New York, NY 10016   Salary:  Minimum: $ 40, 760.00 Maximum: $ 45, 760.00   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies - Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. visits clients in their home and other settings required. - Familiar with OMH regulations - Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services - Provides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provision - Performing routine clinical services as a member of the Team  - Responsible for charting client services - Responsible Vocational portion or all of creating the service plan - Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the team members - Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change - Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible - Responsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment status - Follow-up quarterly with all employed tenants - Assist with making monthly contact with tenant as needed - Participate in bi-weekly monthly meeting - Participate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concerns - Other duties as assigned #CB

The Vocational Specialist provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team.   - ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies - Provides vocational services and consultation as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. visits clients in their home and other settings required. - Familiar with OMH regulations - Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services - Provides aid and assistance through all phases of the vocational service provision - Performing routine clinical services as a member of the Team  - Responsible for charting client services - Responsible Vocational portion or all of creating the service plan - Responsible for integrating vocational goals and services with the tasks of all the team members - Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change - Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible - Responsible for creating a monthly spreadsheet with names of tenants and their employment status - Follow-up quarterly with all employed tenants - Assist with making monthly contact with tenant as needed - Participate in bi-weekly monthly meeting - Participate in monthly supervision to address any work-related tasks or concerns - Other duties as assigned The Salary for this positon : The Mininmum is $35,000 and the Maximum is $40,000  

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 4 03/2023 • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 4 03/2023 • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 4 03/2023 • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 4 03/2023 • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York    Peer Specialist for the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center BH- Treatment Services Salary Rate: Minimum $50k to Maximum $50k   SCOPE OF ROLE: Supporting independence and community inclusion, S:US’ Treatment Services division promotes person-centered services that focus on recovery. We apply evidence-based practice, data-driven accountability, compassion and dedication to our work. Our mission to bring opportunity to all includes recognizing and amplifying the diverse strengths of the people we serve and our teams. We strive to instill respect and integrity into each interaction and support the voices of the people we serve. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Engagement: • Create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences. • Create professional boundaries when working with participants. • Maintain a caseload • Supervise peer specialist • Facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families. • Undertake outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services. • Encourage help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment or other services. • Develop authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. • Understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences 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 and Support: • Advocates for and facilitate access to needed health care services, proactively addressing potential barriers such as missed appointments, transportation, fear and stigma, and communication with professional staff. • Advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Facilitate individual and group-based educational, recovery, wellness and skill building opportunities including: wellness self-management; WRAP; peer support; harm reduction; and other social or leisure activities. • Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit.   Support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • 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. • Accompany individuals to appointments and community/leisure activities. • Carry a small caseload, as needed. Pre-Crisis and Crisis Support: • Providing reassurance and support to an individual in distress or crisis. • Employing non-clinical crisis support, especially after periods of hospitalization or incarceration. • Assisting the individual with putting their wellness, crisis plans or recovery plan into action. • Accompanying, supporting, and advocating on behalf of an individual in an emergency room or crisis unit or preparing to be admitted to detox, residential or other service to deal with crisis. • Providing short-term post-crisis support to an individual who has been discharged from an emergency room, crisis unit, or crisis respite residence, or incarceration. Communication: • Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to team members. • Responsible for timely and accurate documentation including documentation of interactions with guests, services provided, critical information and events, contacts with collaterals and referrals, as required by S:US and program policies. • Actively participate in agency and staff team meetings, individualized/team supervision, coaching and professional development activities. • Attend all required trainings. Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality. • Participate in required training and professional development activities. • Perform other duties as required. Community Participation: • Utilizing shared personal experience to support skill development that guides the individual towards a more independent life in the community. • Exploring community spaces that promote integration, inclusion, and participation (bridging from the individual’s home to the community). • Supporting the individual in attending community activities and appointments when requested. • Assisting the individual to help connect to long-term natural supports that enhance the quality and overall security of life. III. KEY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS • Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and team members, appreciating their social, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds and their age, gender and abilities. • Integrity: Uphold personal and professional ethics and values, considering the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals we serve. JOB DESCRIPTION Page 3 of 4 03/2023 • Person-Centered: Support the person’s independence, choice and control, by providing only as much support as the person needs to engage in behavior of his/her choice provide specific skills that will help the person to be more independent. • Continuous Quality Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Regularly search for information and implement solutions to solve problems, improve quality/service, efficiency, effectiveness and/or reduce costs. Use a systematic approach manage change in a way that clarify priorities and reduce concern experienced by others. • Engagement: Use strong interpersonal skills to help individuals feel comfortable and motivated by using language and an approach that helps overcome barriers or stigma. Involve care managers or other team members when appropriate to help individuals and families engage fully in their care.

Registered Nurse - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center    The RN will complete medical assessments and brief histories on all clients admitted to the program and will monitor and coordinate follow-up care as directed by Program Director.   JOB FUNCTIONS: - Complete screening, assessments and Care of every client seeking SCSC services ( Adults/Youth/Children) - Evaluate severity of withdrawal symptoms using established screening tools.( If appropriate to Substance Use clients ) - Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy. - Document all medications received and coordinate management of the meds while client is at SCSC). - Observe self-administration of medications - Monitor withdrawal symptoms during detoxification according to established protocols. - Refer for required medical services as appropriate (Internal & External) - Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs. - Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen. - Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered. - Complete all clinical documentation in EHR. - File all documents in the clients’ charts upon completion. - Manage inventory of medical supplies and coordinate replenishment with Office Manager.   **Part-time and Fee for Service also available**

Registered Nurse - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center    The RN will complete medical assessments and brief histories on all clients admitted to the program and will monitor and coordinate follow-up care as directed by Program Director.   JOB FUNCTIONS: - Complete screening, assessments and Care of every client seeking SCSC services ( Adults/Youth/Children) - Evaluate severity of withdrawal symptoms using established screening tools.( If appropriate to Substance Use clients ) - Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy. - Document all medications received and coordinate management of the meds while client is at SCSC). - Observe self-administration of medications - Monitor withdrawal symptoms during detoxification according to established protocols. - Refer for required medical services as appropriate (Internal & External) - Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs. - Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen. - Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered. - Complete all clinical documentation in EHR. - File all documents in the clients’ charts upon completion. - Manage inventory of medical supplies and coordinate replenishment with Office Manager.   **Part-time and Fee for Service also available**