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 full time Social Worker for our Hill House Program located at 1616 Grand Avenue in the Bronx. Great opportunity for a Social Worker seeking their next career move. LMSW or LMHC required. 

  S:US is seeking a Director of Social Services for their families with children shelter located in Brooklyn. This position is located at 882Dumont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207   The Director of Social Services will: - Manage clinical operations of family shelter based on city, state, and federal regulatory requirements and DHS contractual requirements. - Complete written reports to division management, SUS executive management, and funding source/s as required; clinical progress and highlights, consumer census, housing and employment placement. - Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations to clinical supervisor, housing specialist and program assistant. - Assist in the development of job skills training curriculums suitable to the population served. - Enforce corporate compliance protocols, SUS employee policies, procedures, and protocols, and incident management policies, procedures and protocols. - Maintain CPR/ First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certification. - Monitor the integrity of client data and ensure that internal chart reviews are conducted consistently and regularly. - Participate in professional development and training through agency-wide in-service trainings, outside trainings, and facilitate in-house trainings for staff. - Facilitate periodic staff meetings and case conferences as appropriate.  - Monitor the provision of and documentation of all services provided to clients.  - Participate in division management meetings as needed. - On call 24 hours per day and ensure that there is a contingency plan in place. - Ensure all interactions support the mission statement and core values of SUS. - Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President, and Urgent Housing. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.  

The Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) is responsible for the overall effective development, implementation and support of the person supported road map to leading the meaningful life they choose to live. The QIPD is responsible for ensuring each plan is developed and supports Person Centered Thinking and Planning.  The QIDP will help to lead teams in creating meaningful activities and valued outcomes for persons supported in the areas of community integration; socialization; recreation, volunteerism and mindful motivation. Promote, research and provide activities that further enrich people’s lives, while providing options in both the program setting and community environments.  The QIDP ensures that services provided by the DSPs are properly documented and adhere to all OPWDD data collection regulations to ensure proper billing of services render.   The QIDP is to support DSPs in increasing their knowledge and ability to capture service and experiences provided via training and modeling.  The incumbent will support Program Directors during periods of high demand and will provide ongoing coaching and opportunities for learning to the DSPs   This position has aminimum and a maximum salary of $58.500   Person Centered Planning - Ensures that a person-centered focus is used to provide care and support by all staff who work within the program actively seeking out different approaches. - Ensures a positive climate that promotes respect and dignity for people supported. - Supports the person’s independence, choice and outcomes. - Promotes participation in activities of meaningful daily living, such as vocation, recreation, volunteerism, engagement. - Provides prompt, efficient, and personalized support to meet requirements, requests, and concerns. - Provides opportunities for people support to personalize their environment, schedule and experiences in program. Regulatory   - Develop Staff Action Plans (SAP) in accordance with services outlined in each person’s Life Plan by developing valued outcomes that are person-centered, meaningful and meet the wants and needs of the person served - Oversees, monitors and coordinate annual and six-month review of Staff Action Plan - Assuring that invitations are being mailed out. - Meetings are being held according to schedule - Attend all Life Plan meetings. During Life plan meetings- advocate for the person’s wants and offer support to the person so their voice is heard. Share valuable information based on observations, conversations and review of data collection to report on progress. - Ensures the follow-up of recommendations stemming from reviews/special meetings - Follow-up with Care Coordination Organizations within 2 weeks of Life Plan meetings, requesting plans - Monitors data collection on an ongoing basis - Participates in audits - Ensure Life Plan dates are accurate and review Life Plans to ensure they are accurate and finalized following the Life Plan review procedure - Ongoing training and support to new/veteran staff and management in regards to compliance and person-centered practices through observations; role modeling and problem-solving. - Provide ongoing training to staff and management on plans as well as when billing issues are identified - Ensures the implementation of SUS policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements as set forth by OPWDD - Coordinates and conducts reviews of people supported status/progress including an assessment of risks to person ’s rights and protection, as required - Additional responsibilities as assigned as needed by Director and/or Vice President, e.g. committee participation, in-service training for the agency, attendance at special meetings, etc.   Quality Improvement - Ensure Medicaid document Compliance - Assuring all individuals clinical time is accurate. - Assuring all individuals attendance is accurate. - Assuring accurate amount of billing is reflected as F/T or P/T and is supported by documentation. - Assuring all necessary signatures are present. - Assuring all dates are accurate. - Upload finalized Life Plans and corresponding documents to the Precision Care system and distribute Staff Action Plans to all parties within a timely manner - Reviews and maintains electronic records to support billing - Reviews and approves Medicaid Billing Documents - Maintains Billing Accuracy and Submission of Quality Improvement Reports - Complete all necessary billing corrections. - Submit responses to QA, Medicaid billing review. - Make all necessary corrections to billing as required by Vice President of Day Services, QA or Fiscal Department     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

Peer Specialist Full Time (40 Hour Work Week Schedule) Broadway Program (Brooklyn NY Area)   Salary rate: Minimum-Maximum salary rate $40,000.00 annually.   Scope of Work -    The Peer Specialist ensures the quality of care for consumers who are living with mental health problems, and provides harm reduction outreach and case management services.   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.

The  Accountant will manage and plan Accounts Payable Administrative computing system, including disbursements, coding of invoices, postings of transactions, reconciliation, etc. The salary for this position is minimum $70,000 and maximum $70,000 - Management and maintenance of the vendor master file - Responsible for the processing of all disbursement through use of the Accounts Payable System for vendor invoices (phone bills, insurance, utilities, consultants, leases, etc.) petty cash, WAM, client disbursement requests and approved check requests - Review and coding of all invoices that are not processed through purchasing - Review and coding of petty cash, WAM client account disbursement (PNA) reports - Posting of payable transactions and review and acceptance of payable transactions generated by the purchase order system - Reviews invoice batches which have been entered into the system - Review vendor accounts for accuracy including application of sales/use tax - Monthly reconciliation of accrued expenses and cash exchange - Participate in regular weekly accounts payable review meeting with VP & CFO and Sr. Director, Finance/Controller - Prepare the annual 1099 - Performs other duties and special projects as required from time to time Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

The 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  

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider. The role will require limited on call coverage.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   - Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated time frames - Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy - Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused medications to pharmacy - Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established protocols - Refer for required medical services - Carry out urine screenings in accordance with program policy - Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs - Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with medical director and/or outside clinics - Assure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen - Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered - Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program - Other duties as requested by supervisor   Schedule: Monday - Friday 9 am - 5pm The RN position is split between two programs that are on the same block.  Chauncey Street on the J Train.     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   IND1 #CB

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is currently seeking a Vocational Specialist for our short term homeless prevention program- Home Base.   This position is located at 516 West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033     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

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Substance Use Specialist provides substance abuse services and consultation as a member of a mobile multi-disciplinary treatment team; this role is comprised of 80% field work, travel is required.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Responsible for integrating dual-recovery treatment - Works with both mental health and substance abuse in conjunction with the tasks of other team members - Conducts assessments for substance abuse services - Conducts treatments in conjunction with the other team members - Responsibility for the recipients and for charting services - Responsible portion or all of creating the service plan - Responsible for ensuring revisions to the plan as the participant’s needs change - Advocating for the rights and preferences of the participant whenever possible - Will be on an on-call rotation and will back up the social worker The salary min is $50,000 and max $50,000.  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

SCOPE OF ROLE: The Registered Nurse will work on OMH care team/s with mental health professionals assisting clients in transition from hospitals back to the community.  The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Critical Time Intervention model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as medical case management, referrals, health teaching (this might include group education) and counseling. The nurse will provide interventions supportive to or restorative of life and well-being; and execute medical regimens prescribed by a physician, PNP or another licensed health care provider.  The role will require limited on call coverage.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:   - Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated time frames - Coordinate delivery and reception of medications with pharmacy - Track all medications received and administered as well as coordinate return of unused medications to pharmacy - Observe self-administration of medications for detoxification according to established protocols - Refer for required medical services - Carry out urine screenings in accordance with program policy - Provide education and consultation to individual clients and/or groups on their health needs - Assess clients’ medical record and coordinate medical care with medical director and/or outside clinicsAssure clients’ compliance with prescribe medical regimen - Complete timely and accurate documentation on medical services rendered - Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program - Other duties as requested by supervisor Registered Nurse Salary: Minimum - $85,000.00, Maximum - $90,000.00 Annually IDN1 #CB   Benefits Overview:  We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

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

The 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    

The Intake Specialist will; - Screens and assesses applicants applying for emergency shelter, SUS/Palladia Veterans Services & Homebase. - Serves as the primary initial SUS contact point for Veterans and their families. - Navigates applicants for program services through intake process, documentation standards and necessary supports. This position has a minimum of $35,000 and maximum salary of $40,000.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Schedule and conduct intake and follow-up appointments with program applicants, including screenings via telephone, in person, and in the field at Department of Homeless Services (DHS) installations, homeless shelters and other outreach/recruitment locations. - Understand and communicate the programs’ eligibility and admission criteria. - Demonstrate sound understanding of Homebase and Veterans Division programs. - Assess households’ immediate service needs, providing referrals when necessary for immediate services. - Document intake screenings and maintain records for each applicant and enrolled participant in both DHS CARES and AWARDS systems. - Collect required documentation for program enrollment and scan documents for digital archiving. - Assist applicants with obtaining necessary documentation for program enrollment. - Notify Veteran households of intake decisions. - Provide referrals for Veterans services both in-house and for external supports. - Develop strong linkages with referring workers and agencies. - Assemble intake reports including spreadsheets to summarize data. - Participate in team meetings. - Prepare formal letters and enclosures for distribution to applicants and referral sources.     - Respond to information requests from internal SUS staff and DHS. - Maintain close contact with participants and staff. - Participate in SUS Veterans Service Fair(s) and other company events. - Completion of other tasks as assigned by manager.  

TITLE: Service Coordinator DIVISION/DEPT: Veterans Services REPORTS TO:   SSVF Program Management (Various Locations) SUPERVISES:    None FLSA:    Non- Exempt   SCOPE OF ROLE:         The Service Coordinator will provide day-to-day case management for households. Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track progress and response to services. While developing a comprehensive Housing Stability Plan with program participants to address all areas of need in an effort to work toward housing stability. Additionally, the service coordinator will conduct assessments to address client strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. They will monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust housing plan and/or service delivery as necessary. Lastly the incumbent should maintain a commitment to open communication with program participants; ranging from updates on progress, housing sustainability, and tough conversations about the barriers faced.   Former service in the U.S. Armed Forces, past experience with working with U.S. military veterans and/or high level of military cultural competency is preferred.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide short-term intensive case management for Veteran households. - Develop a comprehensive Housing Stability Plan with Veterans to address all areas of need in an effort to work toward housing stability, while addressing the Veterans: strengths, needs, abilities and preferences. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust housing plan and/or service delivery as necessary. - Commitment to open communication with program participant; ranging from updates on progress to sustainability to tough conversations about the barriers faced. - Respond to client needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect. - Ensure that for the duration of their time in SSVF that the Veteran’s housing, employment, benefit issues are rapidly addressed and support services are adjusted as necessary to ensure Veteran household can maintain housing, economic stability or attainment of benefits. - Stay up to date on relevant resources in the community that may be helpful to Veteran program participant. - Communicate effectively with client’s service team to rapidly address and correct issues. - Link each program participant with appropriate community supports to ensure their housing stability. - Engage program participants by maintaining regular contact to monitor and track progress and response to services, including home visits and field work. - Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust housing plan and/or service delivery as necessary. - Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards. - Performs comprehensive assessments on clients according to SSVF and agency standards. - Assist program participants in identifying and accessing healthcare, employment/income support supports and other supportive services as needed, including Department of Veterans Affairs’ services and benefits. - Advocate for veterans/veteran families at service providers and agencies in the community. - Coordinate Housing First-oriented Rapid Rehousing and Homelessness Prevention services with program participants and the social service team. - Assist veteran households with housing search and placement. - Coordinate the provision of Temporary Financial Assistance with third-parties and agency personnel. - Complete all appropriate reporting in HMIS and other systems as required. - Complete all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with funding requirements, and agency quality assurance standards. - Cultivate positive relationships with relevant funding and monitoring entities, faith based organizations, social service providers, and other community partners. - Participate in appropriate community collaborations and activities. - Initiates and completes case closure when appropriate. - Participate in supervision, attend required staff meetings and trainings, as well as contribute to team-based collaborative planning. - Work with Program Management towards ongoing improvement of SSVF service delivery mechanism and adoption of emerging best practices in Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention services. - Available for after-hours crisis response for intensive case management as needed. - Respond to client needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect. - Model appropriate behavior. Represent the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources. - Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality for clients and staff, restricting information to those who need to know only. - Completion of other tasks as assigned by manager. - Experience in intake, case management, and/or community outreach strongly preferred. - Experience with electronic database systems (such as the AWARDS system) is preferred. - Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment. - Solid organizational and writing skills required. - Strong overall communicator. - Former service in the U.S. Armed Forces, past experience with working with U.S. military veterans and/or high level of military cultural competency is preferred. - Field HUD VASH SSVF referrals into the program  

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 Shift Supervisors 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, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!   This opportunity is available at our program located on Vernon Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. This is an overnight shift.   The Shift Supervisor will monitor and ensure that active treatment is provided to individuals with developmental disabilities ensuring consumer safety and respect of consumer rights.   Responsibilities: - Supervise and instruct all Direct Support Specialists on shift - Responsible for overall functioning of the facility during the absence of the Program Director and Assistant Program Director. - Responsible for the physical condition of the residence including agency vehicles; ensuring they are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition - Responsible for client and agency funds and expenditures during shift (petty cash, client monies, clothing monies, recreation etc.) - Ensure appropriate follow-up to medication administration during shifts and after client medical appointments Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays   The salary for this position is Min$17- Max$18.00 per hour