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 slary for this position : Minimum Salary:$17.68/hr Maximum Salary: 17.68/hr   This opportunity is available at our program located on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, 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 #CB

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S:US family!   S:US is seeking a licensed Social Worker for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center at 2862 Fulton Street in Brooklyn.   Available schedules: 10am-6pm, 12am-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am Two evening shifts per week and availability to work on weekends   Social Worker Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Educational Requirements: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT   (Required)     Essential Job Functions: - Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations). - Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services. - In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required. - Coordinates care with SUS nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to SUS as appropriate. - Provide individual and group therapy (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) - Provide Crisis intervention as appropriate - Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to (LOC) level of care - Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with SU5' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, trauma-Informed Care rehabilitation and recovery, Culturally Responsive care and wellness approaches figure prominently.

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S:US family!   S:US is seeking a licensed Social Worker for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center at 2862 Fulton Street in Brooklyn.   Available schedules: 10am-6pm, 12am-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am Two evening shifts per week and availability to work on weekends   Social Worker Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Educational Requirements: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT   (Required)     Essential Job Functions: - Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations). - Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services. - In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required. - Coordinates care with SUS nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to SUS as appropriate. - Provide individual and group therapy (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) - Provide Crisis intervention as appropriate - Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to (LOC) level of care - Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with SU5' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, trauma-Informed Care rehabilitation and recovery, Culturally Responsive care and wellness approaches figure prominently.

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S:US family!   S:US is seeking a licensed Social Worker with a CASAC Certification for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center at 2862 Fulton Street in Brooklyn.   Available schedules: 10am-6pm, 12am-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am Two evening shifts per week and availability to work on weekends   Social Worker Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Educational Requirements: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCAT, CASAC  (Required)   Essential Job Functions: - Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations). - Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services. - In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required. - Coordinates care with SUS nurse practitioners, psychiatrists and administrative staff; closely coordinates with clinicians external to SUS as appropriate. - Provide individual and group therapy (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) - Provide Crisis intervention as appropriate - Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to (LOC) level of care - Utilizes best and evidence-based approaches to treatment consistent with SU5' organizational culture; health/mental health integration, trauma-Informed Care rehabilitation and recovery, Culturally Responsive care and wellness approaches figure prominently.

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the S:US family!   S:US is seeking a licensed Senior Social Worker for our Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center at 2862 Fulton Street in Brooklyn.   Available schedules: 10am-6pm, 12am-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am Two evening shifts per week and availability to work on weekends   Sr. Social Worker Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Educational Requirements: LCSW, LMHC  (Required)   Essential Job Functions: - Provides clinical treatment in accordance with scope of practice and regulations governing 14 NYCRR (Part 600 regulations and other applicable laws and regulations). - Actively monitors the integrity of consumer data; responsible for the reliability and accuracy of clinical data housed by SUS' Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management software; documents all services in accordance with SUS policies, NYSOMH regulations and all relevant federal laws; maintains the strict confidentiality of consumers currently engaged in or formerly a recipient of treatment services. - In coordination with relevant members of the SUS management team, conducts limited outreach and marketing to potential referral sources internal and external to SUS; active liaison with community service providers, hospitals, and other prospective referral sources is may be required. - Supervise Social work and peer staff - Participates in client(s) discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning. - Establish connections with MCO’s regarding notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharged clinicals for Crisis stay - Attends staff meetings, in-serving training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings. - Provide individual and group counseling (Mental Health & Substance Use D/O) as needed - Provide Crisis intervention and clinical guidance as appropriate - Provide weekly and monthly reports - Maintain program data to ensure program compliance - Make community referral recommendations as appropriate to (LOC) level of care and community resources - Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, Social determinants of health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs. - Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary. - On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week   

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**

Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207                 J Train - Van Siclen Avenue                 C Train - Van Siclen Avenue   SCOPE OF ROLE: Provides direct services to Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center 24 hr program.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, Social determinants of health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs. - Engage is collateral visits with health professionals, school personnel, and is able to make necessary referrals for mental health, daycare, and summer camps. - Coordinate activities designed to meet the individual needs of children (e.g., infant stimulation, toddler training, teen programs, after school programming, parent/child interactions, etc.) - Attends staff meetings, in-serving training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings. - Provide weekly and monthly reports - Provide crisis intervention to children and parents. - Support families in their child care efforts, both in structured and unstructured - Complete all progress notes, treatment planning, written assessments, and other required documentation. - Help the child/ family get ready for tests or procedures (Medical/Mental Health). - Help the child develop coping skills and manage distractions. - Provide behavioral Interventions (e.g., reward good behavior; prevent negative behavior). - Provide family support; support for brothers and sisters. - Provide “Play” that fits your child’s level of understanding. - Therapeutic play (e.g., role-playing and storytelling) - Provide support for grief and loss. Additional duties as assigned

  Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207                 J Train - Van Siclen Avenue                 C Train - Van Siclen Avenue   SCOPE OF ROLE: Under the supervision of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will provide supervision to Respite Peer Specialist and Senior Peer specialist and coordinate the day-to-day operation including promoting the safety, well-being and guests comfort. In the absence of the Program Director the Assistant Program Director will supervises all program staff in conjunction with the Regional Director.     ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Familiar with OMH regulations and scope. - Provides direct supervision of all program staff and report necessary follow ups to the Program Director. - Establish connections with MCO’s regrading notification sheets, follow ups, clinicals and discharged clinicals for Crisis Residential stay. - In the absence of The Program Director, The Assistant program Director is responsible for completion of guest’s service plans and overseeing all daily operations. - Coordinates weekly Utilization reviews with the management team and submit report and recommendations to The Program Director and Regional Director. - Responsible for coordination with referring provider as needed. - Participates in Guest’s discharge planning, collateral contact and safety planning. - Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary. - May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations. - Prepares reports such as billing, physical plant reports, food and supplies order report and service authorization report . - Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Program, Guests and Staff by reporting damages and necessary upgrades in a timely manner and inform the Program director of any concerns. - Ensure completion of utilization reviews, guest surveys, community meetings, outreaches, food and supplies order, fire drills, progress notes, follow-ups, supervisions, outreaches, chart reviews and accurate documentation is done by all staff members, maintaining the program audit ready. - Participates in team meetings to ensure guest’s safety planning, goal attainment, collateral contact and discharge planning for each guest to ensure their wellness. - Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary. - On -Call 24 hrs a day / 7 days a week - May represent agency and Program with community outreaches and presentations. - Prepare weekly and monthly reports for the Program director, including any problems, proposals for changes in policies, program design, guest reviews and bed utilization reports. - Ensure daily operations are managed and staff workflow meets the Program’s requirements. - Secure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet the LOS (Length of stay) requirements. - Complete staff timesheet weekly and approve vacation and time off requests, when needed - Review policies bi-monthly to ensure program compliance - Provide staff trainings and in-services as needed to promote job effectiveness and performance. Additional duties as requested

S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for our families with children shelter located in the Bronx. This position is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457   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 Peer Specialist for our adult families' shelter in Brooklyn.   This position is located at 12 East 31 Street New York, NY 10016     The Peer Specialist will: - Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment. - Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest. - Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. - Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. - Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. - Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery-oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity. - Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.  

Shelter In Reach-SAPT, New York NY   SAPT Peer Specialist Salary rate Range: Minimum - $19.23, Maximum - $21.63 per hour    I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Peer Specialist facilitates engagement with shelters to reduce adverse substance use incidents in shelters (accidents, altercations, emergency services and overdoses) in order to improve client health and housing outcomes by providing and connecting at risk individuals to clinical services and peer supports.   II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide peer services on site to people living in the shelter that are at risk of harm from drugs and alcohol. • Provide recovery support services to individuals identified as at risk. • Provide coordination of treatment and transitional planning as needed. • Provide harm reduction education and awareness to shelter staff and clients on a regular basis: presentations, office hours, signage, etc. • Work collaboratively to encourage and support individuals identified as at risk. • Work collaboratively to meet project deliverables and achieve overall project goals. • Assist with making referrals to harm reduction, substance use, primary care, mental health care, pain management or other as needed. • Support linkage to care, return to care, retention in care. • Accompaniment to appointments and supporting access to tele-health services. • Treatment adherence support (reminders, check-ins etc). • Support discharge and transition planning. • Documentation and reporting of services delivered (in CARES). • Participate in Community of Practice and Learning of others in this role citywide (facilitated by DHS and OASAS). • Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. • Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.      

CTI Harlem New York, New York   I. SCOPE OF ROLE: The Peer Specialist facilitates engagement with shelters to reduce adverse substance use incidents in shelters (accidents, altercations, emergency services and overdoses) in order to improve client health and housing outcomes by providing and connecting at risk individuals to clinical services and peer supports.   II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide peer services on site to people living in the shelter that are at risk of harm from drugs and alcohol. • Provide recovery support services to individuals identified as at risk. • Provide coordination of treatment and transitional planning as needed. • Provide harm reduction education and awareness to shelter staff and clients on a regular basis: presentations, office hours, signage, etc. • Work collaboratively to encourage and support individuals identified as at risk. • Work collaboratively to meet project deliverables and achieve overall project goals. • Assist with making referrals to harm reduction, substance use, primary care, mental health care, pain management or other as needed. • Support linkage to care, return to care, retention in care. • Accompaniment to appointments and supporting access to tele-health services. • Treatment adherence support (reminders, check-ins etc). • Support discharge and transition planning. • Documentation and reporting of services delivered (in CARES). • Participate in Community of Practice and Learning of others in this role citywide (facilitated by DHS and OASAS). • Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience. • Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team. • Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team. • Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.      

I. SCOPE OF ROLE: Experience in providing advocacy services to people who have a mental health diagnosis, history of homeless and/or substance use diagnosis. Past or current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services. Must be able to utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to write professional clinical notes.   II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  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.  Develop and facilitate a peer support group for agency consumers.  Develop, with consumers, individualized strategies for reducing the negative consequences of drug use and not taking medication for mental illness.  Provide  outreach  intervention  and  referral  services  through  the  distribution  of  materials, information,  education  and  prevention  messages  to  consumers  in  their  homes  and/or  in  group settings.  Promote problem solving and decision‐making skill development, particularly in the areas of drug use, sexual risk reduction, and medical treatment.  Strong attention to detail  Effectively communicates with others in writing and verbally  Works independently  Provides flexible evening, night, weekend and holiday coverage

  The Assistant Program Director (APD) is responsible for ensuring that 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. The APD is responsible for ensuring that the individuals’ wellness, nutritional, and healthcare needs are met. He/she will lead their assigned shift, providing hands-on coaching and role modeling best practices and behaviors for Direct Care Professionals (DSPs) as well as providing 24-hour assistance in periods of high demand.   In collaboration with a trans-disciplinary team member and under supervision of the Program Director, the APD is expected to promote an environment of respect, learning and independence for the individuals.  He/she will interact with individuals and colleagues in a manner that stems from dignity and with hopes of fostering a true home atmosphere for the individuals.  In addition, he/she will provide coaching to DSPs and Shift Supervisors so that their actions ensure the health and wellness of the individuals, support their independence, self-determination and right to take reasonable risks.  The APD will maintain operational efficiency of the residence, including fiscal, regulatory, policies & procedures, staff management, and quality improvement.  This position is located at our program in The Bronx on Graff Street and has a minimum and maximum salary of  $52,000.00. 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. - Implement, evaluate, and provide feedback on all individual-specific care plans and protocols as written by the team. - 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. - Informs DSPs of organizational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements including incident management reporting. - Works creatively and collaboratively with trans-disciplinary team members including RN, QIDPs, and PD to determine successful solutions in supporting the needs 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. - In collaboration with the clinical team, participates in admission and discharge reviews and makes recommendations to Program Director. - Conducts monthly fire evacuation drills to include all staff members at the residence. - Ensure optimal utilization of the resources available in order to achieve efficiencies including managing the distribution and reconciliation of petty cash funds. - 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  

Are you looking for a company that is recognized for bringing positive change to the underserved community? Then come join the SUS family!     The Entitlements Specialist is responsible for assisting Services for the Underserved consumers with entitlements and ensures that consumer’s benefits are maintained for eligibility. This individual will also assist consumers through the eligibility process for the appropriate benefits.     Responsibilities: - Review  entitlements for perspective individuals - Complete entitlements assessment to determine all benefit individuals is eligible - Assist individual in obtain replacement social security cards and/or birth certificate - Assist individual with initial SNA-Public Assistance (Immediate Needs Grant), SSI, SSDI, VA, Food Stamp (expedited and restaurant allowance), Medicaid application(s) - Assist individual with applying for furniture allowance upon housing placement - Assist individual with submission of  SSI redetermination, food stamp recertification, Medicaid renewal, , SSDI continuing disability review, and Public Assistance face-to-face in a timely manner - Escort individual to various government and city agencies ( Social Security Administration, HRA-Public Assistance, Medicaid and food stamp offices) - Work  with program and Finance on  potential entitlements issues with individual - Keep active updated record of individual entitlements - Assist and follow-up on consumers correspondence receive from various city and government agencies via phone, mail and/or fax - Keep and maintain an active entitlement file - Maintain entitlement’s module in AWARDS data base - Process appeals, advocate and pursues legal channels to obtain funding for consumers who have been denied entitlements - Represent individual  and agency at consumer administrative hearings - Keep abreast of public policy issues and new developments in the field an communicate the same to management - Attend information trainings and seminars to remain current on trends and entitlements system changes - Regularly required to travel to sites in and outside the organization - Conduct training with individuals and staff on regulations and laws pertaining to benefits.   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!    The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.- Overtime is eligible.   This opportunity is available at our program located on 45th Avenue in Flushing. Responsibilities: - Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan) - Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization - With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures - Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary - Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays #CB

WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)Salary rate: Min $50k, Max $55k annually.  Alabama ProgramBrooklyn, New York 11207  FULL-TIME | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NYC   The Wellness Coach works independently in the field, and as part of a rehabilitation services delivery team, with people of diverse ethnicities, backgrounds and preferences who have a mental illness and are living in the community, primarily, in single and scatter-site apartment and SRO housing.   Responsibilities: - Engage people with mental illness and assist them in meeting the demands of community living and maintaining their housing by teaching them the necessary skills, and linking them to services that will support their recovery, independence and self-determination - Conduct Group Meetings on Wellness Management  - Complete service plan reviews for all residents - Regularly assess, correct and report apartment and personal living space inspections conditions as assigned - Provide Case Management for residents, engage residents in setting rehabilitation and housing support goals, and collaborate with them in developing a Housing Support Plan where indicated.  

 SCOPE OF ROLE:  The position is responsible for administration and management of NY START Therapeutic In - Home Services.       II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   - Provide support to a person has difficulty with new environments or transitions and have rarely been away from home - Provide immediate in-home stabilization services due to an acute need or stress - Follow-up to center admission to assist with generalizing skills learned to the home environment - On-site training and consultation is needed for caregivers. - Provides active coaching and support - Assessment, data collection and analysis - Must be familiar with Cross Systems Plan for the individuals they serve - Travel to and from the identified location supports will be provided - Take all necessary documentation and materials - Facilitate the completion of therapeutic activities outlined in the In-Home Supports Activity schedule and having a positive, attentive and therapeutic demeanor to ensure the interaction is successful - Complete all documentation and providing to In-home team leader - Provide de-escalation and intervention services for individuals displaying emergency behavioral health concerns  

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 position has a miniuim an maximum salary of $17.00   This opportunity is available at our program located on East 54th Street in Brooklyn, 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 #CB

S:US is seeking a Residential Specialist for our families with children shelter located in the Bronx. This position is located at 246 Echo Place Bronx, NY 10457   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