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.
This opportunity is available at our program located with our Henry Hudson Parkway location in the Bronx.
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
S:US is seeking a Program Director for our families with children shelter located in Brooklyn.
This position is located at882 Dumont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207
The Program Director will:
- Manage and monitor all aspects of program based on DHS contractual requirements and SUS guidelines.
- Manage and monitor daily program operations of family shelter based on city, state, and federal regulatory requirements and DHS contractual requirements.
- Manage and monitor ongoing expenditures, resource allocation, and utilization.
- Complete written reports to division management, SUS executive management, and funding source/s as required; program progress and highlights, consumer census, housing and employment placement, staffing, and service utilization.
- Provide supervision, guidance, and performance evaluations to Facility Manager, Director of Social Services , and Recreational Aides.
- Develop administrative program guidelines and protocols as appropriate.
- Assist in the development of job skills training curriculums suitable to the population served.
- Develop program policy & procedures governing the provision of services to consumers and day to day program operations.
- Enforce corporate compliance protocols, SUS employee policies, procedures, and protocols, and incident management policies, procedures and protocols.
- Develop and maintains a crisis/incident management system.
- Ensure all health and safety guidelines including staff CPR/First AID Certifications, Fire Safety Coordinator trainings, and Mandated Reporting training are all in compliance.
- Maintain CPR/ First Aid and Mandated Reporter Certification.
- Monitor the integrity of client data and ensure that internal chart reviews are conducted consistently and regularly.
- Participate in professional development and training through agency-wide in-service trainings, outside trainings, and facilitate in-house trainings for staff.
- Participate in and monitor the recruitment, hiring, and selection of direct care and supervisory personnel.
- Facilitate periodic staff meetings and case conferences as appropriate.
- Monitor the provision of and documentation of all services provided to clients.
- Participate in division management meetings as needed.
- On call 24 hours per day and ensure that there is a contingency plan in place.
- Ensure all interactions support the mission statement and core values of SUS.
- Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President, and Urgent Housing.
- A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Regional Director is responsible for ensuring the overall effective operation of the residential facilities for the Developmental Disabilities division by providing training and monitoring adherence to Federal and State regulations, agency policies and procedures and union contacts.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates services to ensured policies /procedures are implemented uniformly across residential program as applicable
- Make recommendations on improvement to programming and operations of the facilities.
- Reviews consumer personal allowance and banking ledgers
- Conducts physical plant inspections and documenting findings
- Reviews staffing patterns/schedules for appropriateness based on consumer need.
- Reviews in-service binder for compliance to schedule and content
- Reviews community inclusion documentation for appropriate frequency and content
Reviews recreation schedule and data for appropriate activities and documentation
- Assists in problem solving for staffing issues
- Participate interview process for all management staff
- Reviews QIR’s for frequency and content
- Provides training to new Program Managers on policies and procedures
- Reviews Petty Cash, check requests, vacation proposals and Disciplinary actions
- Available 24 hours a day
SCOPE OF ROLE:
The Licensed Practical Nurse will work as part of a care team of mental health professionals assisting clients in a permanent housing / Mixed Use Living environment transitioning from homelessness to housing in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the evidence-based Self – Wellness Recovery 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 LPN 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete medical assessments and Communicable Disease Risk Assessments within mandated time frame
- 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
- Other duties as assigned
The salary min $70,000 to max $75,000.
Schedule: 9 am - 5 pm
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
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is currently seeking a Diversion Specialist for our homeless prevention program.
This position is located at 516 West 181st Street (St. Nicholas Ave) New York, NY 10033
The Diversion Specialist will coordinate the intake and referral process for adult diversions at DHS identified shelters.
Essential Functions:
• Assess shelter applicants directly referred from single and adult family intake centers; serve as the first point of contact.
• Enter all Intake and referral information in CARES in a timely manner for Diversions and Aftercare.
• Develop individualized housing plan.
• Conduct home visits for furnished rooms/apartments.
• Provide general case management including coordination and delivery of services relating to housing stability.
• Entitlement referral and advocacy.
• Meet with participants as needed for follow-up and recommendations.
• Meet daily targeted quota for program.
• Assist participants in identifying, locating, obtaining and exploring alternatives to shelter (reuniting with family/friends, return to previous living situation, refer to relevant treatment facilities, room rental etc) and retaining suitable housing.
• Participate in meetings to promote the program.
• Cultivate, develop and maintain productive relationships with referral agencies that are related to retaining housing.
• Actively participate in internal and external training programs and committees.
• Assure program participants’ rights are protected.
• Perform such other duties as may be required.
• Maintain case notes for each interaction with clients in CARES.
• Complete all individual Diversion folders prior to submitting to Supervisor for review.
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision.
•Other duties as assigned.
The Program Director will provide supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management to ensure quality care for residents with a substance abuse history.
Responsibilities:
- Familiar with Federal, State and Local laws and regulations as they apply to the community residence program and agency policies
- Direct supervision of all program staff with regard to Case Management
- Development and implementation of individual client service plans in conjunction with clinical staff, counseling team and client
- The Program Director is responsible for insuring that contracts with clients reflect goals of service plans for assisting counselors to develop intervention goals and activities which support the service plan
- Coordinates Annual Functional Assessment Review for each client, submitting report and recommendations to Utilization Review Committee.
- Responsible for maintaining contact with other service agencies and insuring client placement for treatment and program activities (may include volunteer job placement)
- Responsible for coordination with Intake Coordinator of orientation and transitioning in to program of all new residents
- Participates in discharge planning
- Provides emergency and relief coverage as necessary
- May represent agency with community groups and agencies
- Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
- Provides supervisory meetings with all staff and maintains documentation of these meetings
- Other duties as assigned
The Salary for this role is Min $75,000 - Max $80,000
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!
This opportunity is available at our program located on Cornelia Street in Brooklyn, NY.
The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
- Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization
- With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
- Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary
- Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays #CB
S:US Is currnetly seeking a Shift Supervisor for our families with children shelter located in the Bronx.
This program is located at 240 E 178 Street Bronx, NY 10457
The Shift Supervisor will:
- Supervision includes, but is not limited to, ongoing individual supervisory meetings; building inspections, ongoing feedback regarding job performance; coordinating work schedules, timesheets and requests for time off; coordinating work assignments; evaluating paperwork and documentation including the Security Log and Maintenance Work Order Log books; coordinating security and maintenance staff training, development and evaluation. May be required to fulfill duties of residential aides and/or custodial personnel in their absence.
- Responsible for maintaining fire safety which includes:
- Coordinate Fire Safety plan and training all staff on Fire Safety Procedures and Building Evacuation.
- Coordinate monthly fire drills and maintaining fire drill logs.
- Periodic building inspections checking for any fire safety hazards or violations and all systems related to fire prevention (centralized fire alarm panel, sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers).
- Coordinate servicing and documenting service/inspections of all fire safety equipment.
- Provide all new program clients with written fire safety and prevention information.
- Perform administrative duties as requested, including but not limited to:
- Complete transfer paperwork
- Complete intakes with new clients
- Compete Incident Reports
- Maintain visitor log books
- Maintain vehicle sign outs sheets
- Maintain roster in CARES and accurately record bedding
- Maintain mail logs
- Correspond via email
- Establish and maintain appropriate staff/client boundaries and direct clients to the appropriate staff or department in order to address their needs.
- Communicate regarding incidents and client observations and interactions with Facility Manager, Case Managers, Senior Case Managers, Director of Social Services and Program Director as needed.
- Assist with new family arrivals, apartment turnovers and complete intakes and program orientation.
- Monitor client behavior to ensure compliance with House Rules, Program Policies, and Procedures.
- Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure client safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations.
- May be responsible for cleaning program areas after or before usage.
- Assist with move outs, curfew violators and new residents. Complete intakes with new residents.
- Provide guidance to clients in proper upkeep of living quarters, personal hygiene and grooming, appropriate attire, attendance at meals, in-house workshops, and participation in other support service activities.
- Maintain, prepare and distribute hygiene supplies, donations and living supplies to clients.
- Drive program vehicle to drop off/pick up shelter residents at appointments, housing interviews, job interviews, training sites, partnering organizations, etc. as assigned.
- Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make facility manager aware of findings.
- Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed.
- Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, and trainings as appropriate.
- Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action.
- Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification
- A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Program Location :
Majestic230 Duffield StreetBrooklyn, New York 11201United States
The Maintenance Specialist ensures the proper maintenance and upkeep of the facility. Assists in developing consumer’s ability to maintain individual residents on basic cleaning and safety.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Provide quality cleanliness oversight to assigned building(s).
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility. This includes but is not limited to: floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, stripping and waxing), cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyclables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways.
- Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility.
- Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds. This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, maintaining landscaping, and all other aspects of the building exterior.
- Assist Staff with special events by setting the chairs and tables up for use making sure the area is clean and safe for all
- Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition.
- If Program does not have a superintendent, Responsible for ordering cleaning supplies, paper supplies, lightbulbs, garbage bags, etc. and maintaining biweekly inventory.
- Assist in moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items in and around the facility when and where appropriate.
- Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures and Protocols SUS Cooperate Compliance Policies
- Willing to assist when EMERGENCIES arise in the Facility
- Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
- Complete other tasks assigned by Director or Superintendent
- Attend staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
- Assist with apartment turn over following move outs to prepare apartments for new families, this includes plastering, sanding walls and painting; transporting resident and property to new apartment/unit.
- Assist Super with the maintenance of the building
The salary for this uninized role is : The Salary for this role is Min $17.10 - Max $19.23
WELLNESS COACHES (CASE MANAGERS)Salary rate: Min $50k, Max $55k annually.
FULL-TIME | FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES | MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN NYC
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY THAT MAKES YOU FEEL FULFILLED?
You understand what it means to have another chance in life. You relate to life hurdles and how they can impact someone else’s life. You have the ability to utilize your skills to transform the lives of others. We are looking for Wellness Coaches who have a passion to help others, to serve as case managers. As a Wellness Coach you will assist consumers with accessing needed community services (medical, psychological, substance abuse, vocational, food, clothing, etc.) through the development of a referral network.
This is great opportunity for those looking to build a career in the not-for-profit social services arena. With a passion to help others, you can easily progress into other positions such as Vocational Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Program Director.
#CB
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
Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations.
Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. Join our team to start your career in social services while learning from the best experts in the field.
S:US offers: Flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and boasts a 10-percent internal promotion rate organization-wide!
This opportunity is available at our program located on St. Marks Street in Brooklyn, NY.
The salary for this position is $17.68 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service plan, Habilitation plan)
- Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization
- With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures
- Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary
- Report immediately any observed/known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
I. Scope of Role
The Harm Reduction Specialist provides engagement and support services, particularly to program participants around drug and alcohol use, sexual health and self-harm, using a harm reduction model. The emphasis is on meeting individuals “where they are at” and providing non-judgmental, non-coercive services and resources to individuals engaging in risky behaviors. In addition, the Harm Reduction Specialist provides consultation, training, and support to program staff in their work with program participants engaging in risky behaviors. The intention is that the Harm
Reduction Specialist will be a leader in promoting Community Access’ commitment to providing services using a harm reduction model.
Core Principles
The job responsibilities of all staff extend to understanding and incorporating certain principles into their work and into their relationships with program participants. These principles are:
- Program participants’ right to self-determination;
- Respectful communication;
- Services that support recovery and healing consistent with and nurturing each
participant’s cultural background, experience, identity, and values.
- Clear professional boundaries to support the limits and possibilities of services.
II. Essential Job Functions
• Using the model of harm reduction, assess tenants' needs for services, including outreach,
counseling, education, referral, etc., at program site and plan services accordingly.
• Develop and support strategies to meet the needs of individuals in need of support,
including individuals using drugs/alcohol, people living with HIV/AIDS, individuals
involved in sex work/survival sex, people with diabetes, individuals at risk for violence, etc.
• Attend and participate in Harm Reduction Committee meetings, as scheduled
• Contribute to agency-wide projects of the Harm Reduction Committee, to support the
infusion of harm reduction throughout the agency
• Provide training and education on the harm reduction model, including HIV prevention
strategies, for staff and program participants.
• Provide service coordination to assigned program participants.
• Provide recovery-oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants,
as defined by program and contractual requirements.
• Develop and assist in implementing person-centered service plans determined by goals of
program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants,
identifying progress and revising plan as needed.
• Produce and maintain thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and
documentation in service records of interactions with program participants, services
provided, important information and/or events, and contacts with other agencies and
service providers, as required by agency policies, and relevant contracts and regulatory
agencies.
• Assist program participants by advocating for quality care from external service providers,
including educating providers on special issues, etc.
• Assist program participants in maintaining apartment free from unsanitary conditions and
safety hazards, utilizing individualized strategies, e.g. teaching, feedback, demonstration and other forms of hands-on interventions, as needed.
• Maintain a resources list and provide referrals for treatment for psychiatric disabilities,
substance use, and health problems, as directed by program participants.
• Assist program participants in identifying vocational and educational goals and
opportunities, including assessment, support and follow-up, in coordination with Education and Employment Coordinator.
• Assist program participants with conflict resolution, as necessary.
• Provide outreach to program participants who are not indicating their goals or who are not
engaged, to offer services to them, and to incorporate outreach in their service plans.
• Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.
• Provide support and training on skills-building, including assertiveness, self advocacy,
socialization, and other related issues.
• Maintain quality service by establishing and reinforcing program/agency standards in all
interactions with program participants.
• Create or maintain a special project each year with an emphasis on harm reduction.
• Coordinate work orders with operations staff regarding apartment repairs and/or program
participant requests.
• Attend and participate in supervision, meetings and training sessions, as required and as
scheduled.
• Provide holiday, evening and weekend coverage, as necessary.
• Provide coverage for non-assigned program participants, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
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 $17.68
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
Peer Specialist Salary rate: Minimum-Maximum salary rate $40,000.00 annually.
Scope of Work -
- 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.
Program Location:
Morris
2264 Morris Ave Bronx, New York 10453
The Clinical Coordinator will be working with Young Adults, ages 18-24 who have a serious mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. The position requires the Clinical Coordinator to possess expertise managing clinical issues including substance use disorders, mental health and cognitive disabilities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds and be responsible for providing specialized assessment of Young Adults educational, psychological and social needs. This role will engage in collateral visits with health, educational and vocational professionals, develop groups, and evidence-based practice interventions and approaches for the population.
One of goals of the program will be aimed at providing innovative and unique services to individuals coming NYS licensed residential treatment facilities (RTFS), state psychiatric facilities or have recently left the foster care system. The Young Adults will need to have the ability to live independently in the community if provided with supportive services or would otherwise be at-risk of street or sheltered homelessness if discharged to a non-supportive housing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides integrated counseling and holistic services that effectively engage young adults and promote personal growth and wellness, housing stability and accomplishment of service plan goals on an ongoing basis.
- Creates and maintains confidential records, charts and logs for youth documenting all relevant information from individual and group interventions as well as with collateral services.
- Ensures that youths' files are compliant with all regulatory and other requirements.
- De-escalates crises; attends to emergencies following agency protocol surrounding young adults’ goals.
- Advocates on behalf of youth with outside service providers.
- Escort young adults to offsite meetings, outside providers
- Conduct workshops on various life-skill issues, such as hygiene, anger management, self-esteem, and problem-solving, cleaning and laundry, job development, College Bound Track workshop, LGBTQI Training and Computer literacy Training.
- Collaborates and makes needed referrals with community providers.
- Participate in weekly multidisciplinary meeting assess assessment of strengths and challenges.
- Maintain healthy relationships with the youth, mindful of boundaries and mutual respect.
- Additional duties as assigned
The Salary for this positon is Mininumum$56,000 - Maximum $61,000.00
Peer Specialist Salary rate: Minimum-Maximum salary rate $40,000.00 annually.
The Peer Specialist will perform the following duties;
- Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment.
- Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest.
- Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the S:US team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience.
- Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team.
- Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the S:US team.
- Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery oriented language. S:US Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity.
- Team Communication: Peer Specialists maintain open and frequent communication with the team. This includes reporting safety and other concerns to the team. Peer Specialists will also keep notes on visits with program participants as required by the provider agency. In the spirit of peer support, co-collaborating on reporting with the program participant is encouraged.
S:US is seeking an Administrative Assistant for our Family shelter in Brooklyn.
The Administrative Assistant will be the first point of contact/face/front line of our program. In addition to clerical duties you will be called upon to engage and assist with program participants/individuals we serve. As a member of S:US you are committed to acting with integrity, as demonstrated by treating people consistently, honestly and fairly to help them achieve their own goals and the goals of the agency.
This Position is located at: 882 Dumont Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11207
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, faxing, mailing, filing and arranging for deliveries
- Exercise discretion in handling sensitive information as required by HIPPA and Agency guidelines
- Handle all internal and external communications using phone, email, and written.
- Handle phone system with multiple lines
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders including staff, clients, visitors, and vendors
- Arrange, schedule and coordinate office calendar
- Prepare and edit communications, presentations and other documents
- Database management including but not limited to data entry into Excel and Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- File and retrieve documents and reference materials
- Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures
- Handles completing demands by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines, and emergencies
- Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
- Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
- Supports the mission and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
- Additional duties as assigned
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
The Residential Aide will work under the supervision of program leadership providing shift coverage, with flexible, rotating shift schedule, and weekend coverage.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direct crisis intervention to clients and prepares incident reports of such interventions
- Monitor client when they are taking their medication if necessary
- Inform staff of any prescriptions given to client that must be filled (especially 12am-8am and weekend shifts)
- Brief incoming shifts of status of the facility (which includes all clients in and out of facility)
- Give verbal and written warnings to clients and hand out appropriate consequences such as extra chores, removal of store and telephone privileges
- Inform treatment staff of any concerns via an entry in communication logbook or a note in treatment staff mailbox
- Make copies of forms to be utilize for store passes, cigarette distribution, meal checklists, etc.
- Serve as staff escort when necessary
- Partake in educational training to enhance skills related to job function
- Performs various other tasks and responsibilities (i.e. facilitate morning/evening focus group
- Participate in staff meetings as required
- Provide coverage in the cafeteria during meal times, monitor the client bed area and remove any unnecessary items in accordance with funder rules
- Coordinate and oversee morning/dispatches, petty cash (tokens, carfare, and lunch and dinner money) and escorts for clients as assigned
- Some Residential Aides will provide escorts for clients as assigned and needed based on driver’s license status and eligibility. Driving eligibility is determined by SUS Driver Eligibility Policy.
- Hourly house/room rounds and recording of time and findings in communications logbook on all shifts
- Keep supervisor informed of all relevant information regarding the residents and the program
- Other duties as requested by supervisor
The Salary for this positon is $16.00/HR