The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness ande minor repairs in a residential shelter.   Responsibilities: - Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility.  This includes but is not limited to; floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyleables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators. - Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility.  This includes but is not limited to; painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. - Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds.  This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, mowing grass, trimming shrubbery, maintaining landscaping, rodent removal, and all other aspects of the building exterior. - Conduct periodic building, dorm, and office inspections for dangerous and hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness. - Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system to ensure equipment is working properly and in compliance with regulations. - Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition. - Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff. - Assist with periodic boiler and water heater inspections to ensure proper functioning at all times.  - 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. - Assist in interior decorating and refurbishing of assigned areas of the facility. - Responsible for insect and bug extermination and rodent removal.  - Drive agency vehicles. - Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift. - Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification. - Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities. - Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

The Porter will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness ande minor repairs in a residential shelter.   Responsibilities: - Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility.  This includes but is not limited to; floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, waxing), cleaning cafeteria and kitchen areas, bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyleables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways and/or elevators. - Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility.  This includes but is not limited to; painting, plastering, repairing furniture, maintaining smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. - Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds.  This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, mowing grass, trimming shrubbery, maintaining landscaping, rodent removal, and all other aspects of the building exterior. - Conduct periodic building, dorm, and office inspections for dangerous and hazardous conditions, needed repairs, hygiene, and cleanliness. - Conduct periodic inspections of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler system to ensure equipment is working properly and in compliance with regulations. - Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition. - Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff. - Assist with periodic boiler and water heater inspections to ensure proper functioning at all times.  - 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. - Assist in interior decorating and refurbishing of assigned areas of the facility. - Responsible for insect and bug extermination and rodent removal.  - Drive agency vehicles. - Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift. - Maintain CPR/ First Aid Certification. - Complete other tasks as deemed necessary by the House Manager, Program Director and/or Assistant Director of Facilities. - Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required.

We are currently seeking LPN's   The LPN meets with the Program Director, Director of Social Services, Registered Nurse, and Social Service staff to coordinate shelter residents to receive ongoing treatment in the community.    The LPN will; - Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and weight - Assist with diabetes medication and treatment  - Take medical histories and enter information in computer systems  - Coordinate with Case Managers, Senior Case Managers and Director of Social Services to ensure proper care, nutrition and treatment plans are followed  - Follow up with community health care providers to ensure medical treatment plans are documented, monitored and followed Have flexibility to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends 

The Housing Specialist for the shelter Establish linkages and maintain solid working relationships with supportive housing providers, real estate brokers, managing agents, and landlords as a resource for consumers. Provide supportive social services including individual and group counseling, workshops, education, referrals, and escorting in an effort to prepare consumers for successfully securing and maintaining permanent housing. Prepare and assist consumers with the housing application/interview process. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and consumer progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Attend housing related DHS meetings.  

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

We are currently seeking Case Managers interested in working in our Brooklyn shelter.   The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required

We are currently seeking a Shift Supervisor for our Men’s Shelter located in Brooklyn The Shift Supervisor provides supervision and training to residential aides and community coordinators.      ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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. - 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. - Assist with move outs, curfew violators and new residents. Complete intakes with new residents. - Adhere to on call system to facilitate crisis intervention, emergencies, and other situations that require immediate action. - A work schedule that includes weekend and evening hours will be required. Additional shifts required as needed

The Residential Aide will be responsible for providing a variety of support services in a residential shelter setting to assist with the supervision and safety of individuals through a recovery rehabilitative focus of care.     Responsibilities: - Maintain daily census and become familiar with consumer population. - Establish and maintain appropriate staff/consumer boundaries and direct consumers to the appropriate staff or department in order to address their needs. - Provide guidance and information to consumers around the daily activity schedule, House Rules, Program Policies and Procedures, Grievance Procedures, and Client Rights.  - Monitor consumer behavior to ensure compliance with House Rules, Program Policies, and Procedures. - Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure consumer safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations. - Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff. - Assist consumers in the laundering of their personal clothes and items during assigned laundry times. - Assist in meal service. Monitor consumers during mealtimes and all other activities taking place within the facility. - May be responsible for cleaning program areas after or before usage. - Provide guidance to consumers in proper upkeep of living quarters, personal hygiene and grooming, appropriate attire, attendance at meals, in-house vocational training, and participation in other support service activities. - Prepare and distribute hygiene supplies and other living supplies to consumers. - Manage clothing donations/clothing closet. - Drive program vehicle to drop off/pick up shelter residents at appointments, housing interviews, job interviews, training sites, partnering organizations, etc. as assigned. - Accompany shelter residents to appointments as assigned. - Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make shift supervisor aware of findings. - Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed. - Assist House Managers with fire drills and building evacuations during emergencies and provide consumer with fire safety and prevention information as needed. - Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division 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 some weekend and evening hours will be required. - Perform other duties related to the program as delegated by the House Managers and/or Assistant Director, Facility Operations.

The Residential Aide will be responsible for providing a variety of support services in a residential shelter setting to assist with the supervision and safety of individuals through a recovery rehabilitative focus of care.     Responsibilities: - Maintain daily census and become familiar with consumer population. - Establish and maintain appropriate staff/consumer boundaries and direct consumers to the appropriate staff or department in order to address their needs. - Provide guidance and information to consumers around the daily activity schedule, House Rules, Program Policies and Procedures, Grievance Procedures, and Client Rights.  - Monitor consumer behavior to ensure compliance with House Rules, Program Policies, and Procedures. - Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure consumer safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations. - Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff. - Assist consumers in the laundering of their personal clothes and items during assigned laundry times. - Assist in meal service. Monitor consumers during mealtimes and all other activities taking place within the facility. - May be responsible for cleaning program areas after or before usage. - Provide guidance to consumers in proper upkeep of living quarters, personal hygiene and grooming, appropriate attire, attendance at meals, in-house vocational training, and participation in other support service activities. - Prepare and distribute hygiene supplies and other living supplies to consumers. - Manage clothing donations/clothing closet. - Drive program vehicle to drop off/pick up shelter residents at appointments, housing interviews, job interviews, training sites, partnering organizations, etc. as assigned. - Accompany shelter residents to appointments as assigned. - Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make shift supervisor aware of findings. - Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed. - Assist House Managers with fire drills and building evacuations during emergencies and provide consumer with fire safety and prevention information as needed. - Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division 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 some weekend and evening hours will be required. - Perform other duties related to the program as delegated by the House Managers and/or Assistant Director, Facility Operations.

The Residential Aide will be responsible for providing a variety of support services in a residential shelter setting to assist with the supervision and safety of individuals through a recovery rehabilitative focus of care.     Responsibilities: - Maintain daily census and become familiar with consumer population. - Establish and maintain appropriate staff/consumer boundaries and direct consumers to the appropriate staff or department in order to address their needs. - Provide guidance and information to consumers around the daily activity schedule, House Rules, Program Policies and Procedures, Grievance Procedures, and Client Rights.  - Monitor consumer behavior to ensure compliance with House Rules, Program Policies, and Procedures. - Monitor facility exterior and interior to ensure consumer safety, prevent damage and/or theft of agency property, and to prevent fire or other emergency/crisis situations. - Responsible for laundering bed linens, bathroom towels, kitchens towels, and all other washable items used in the facility by consumers and staff. - Assist consumers in the laundering of their personal clothes and items during assigned laundry times. - Assist in meal service. Monitor consumers during mealtimes and all other activities taking place within the facility. - May be responsible for cleaning program areas after or before usage. - Provide guidance to consumers in proper upkeep of living quarters, personal hygiene and grooming, appropriate attire, attendance at meals, in-house vocational training, and participation in other support service activities. - Prepare and distribute hygiene supplies and other living supplies to consumers. - Manage clothing donations/clothing closet. - Drive program vehicle to drop off/pick up shelter residents at appointments, housing interviews, job interviews, training sites, partnering organizations, etc. as assigned. - Accompany shelter residents to appointments as assigned. - Conduct periodic building and grounds inspections and make shift supervisor aware of findings. - Respond to crisis and emergency situations and contact the appropriate authorities as needed. - Assist House Managers with fire drills and building evacuations during emergencies and provide consumer with fire safety and prevention information as needed. - Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division 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 some weekend and evening hours will be required. - Perform other duties related to the program as delegated by the House Managers and/or Assistant Director, Facility Operations.

The Residential Aide staff member will be responsible for ensuring a safe environment and that tenants are adhering to House Rules and program policies, monitoring surveillance systems, and acting as a role model to tenants and encourage program participation. In this role you will provide necessary support to residents for a variety of issues, make hourly observation rounds and document in the communication log, communicate incidents to supervisory staff via written incident reports and communication log, and attend staff meetings. You will also provide frontline crisis intervention, answer phones and route calls as needed, ensure reception area is tidy, and perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

S:US is currently seeking a Food Handler for our Family Shelters.   The Food Handler assists in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation for homeless individuals including those with special diets.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Prepare low-fat, low-sodium, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. - Assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. - Safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. - Responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees. - Assist in the implementation of a Daily Cooking and & Nutrition (Daily Living Skills) training curriculum for Shelter Residents to prepare them for independent living. - Attend staff meetings, case conferences, group supervision, and trainings as needed. - Supervise, instruct, and train residents in basic nutrition, preparation of meals, basic food handling and storage, kitchen cleanliness, and equipment maintenance according to NYC and NYS - DOH guidelines and program requirements. - Comply with and enforce all SUS Corporate Compliance and Employee Policies, Procedures, and Protocols. - Comply with, enforce, and carry out all SUS Incident Management Policies, Procedures, and Protocols as appropriate. - Any other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Program Director. - A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours will be required. - Other duties as assigned        

S:US is currently seeking a Cook for our Family Shelters.   The Cook will assist in the management and monitoring of all aspects of the development of a nutritious daily menu and meal preparation. In this positon you will prepare low-fat, salt-free, vegetarian and soft meal options to meet special dietary and medically prescribed needs of residents. The Cook will assist in managing and performing food and equipment ordering and inventory. The ideal candidate should have experience in the safe and sanitary handling and storage of all food items in accordance with New York State and New York City Department of Health regulations. He/she will be responsible for the general supervision of kitchen area, including overall cleanliness, maintenance of equipment, utensils, and supplies, and the ability to provide instruction to inexperienced trainees. Evening and Weekend Hours may be required.

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

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

The receptionist ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the clerical and support services of the program   Essential Job Functions:   - Greet visitors politely, efficiently, and in a courteous manner   - Answer telephone, screen, route calls and take messages   - Draft entry and correspondence maintaining confidentiality   - Maintain organized files for applications and writing samples   - Route incoming and outgoing mail from and between floors   - Assist with copying and faxing documents   - Preparation of and processing packages   - Schedule interviews with prospective applicants   - Complete other duties as assigned  

We are currently seeking Case Managers interested in working in our Mahattan shelter.   The Case Manager will provide comprehensive case management services to an assigned caseload of 15-18 clients. Conduct intake process within 24 hours of admission. Provide accurate, complete, and timely documentation of the provision of supportive social services and client progression/regression toward the goals of securing permanent affordable housing. Facilitate group and individual counseling, workshops, psych education, and recreational activities. Conduct room inspections to assess client overall ADL skills. Conduct service planning, provide referrals to in-house and community-based medical, mental health, and supportive social services to assigned caseload as appropriate. Provide crisis intervention and assist in building evacuation during fire drills. Monitor client medication compliance and escort clients on housing interviews as needed. A work schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours is required.  

TThe Aftercare Specialist will provide aftercare services to for program participants and their families   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: - Create a resource bank that will serve all HomeBase clients - Meet with clients who may need more intense services to tap into resources to adjust to community - Attend appointments (other than court) with clients who need additional instructions - Complete home visits for Aftercare clients - Accompany Outreach Specialist to presentations in order to acquire additional resources - Assists families with identifying and establishing relationships with supports - Act as a liaison between families, case managers and other providers - Provide needed services through referrals and follow up on progress - Update clients file in CARES with all contacts made with family and other service providers and report when necessary - Maintain professional relationship with other service providers - Assist Housing Specialist with establishing and maintaining relationships with landlords and brokers who are willing to work with HomeBase clients - Maintain tracking system for renewals of City rental subsidy - Complete additional tasks and reports as requested - Other duties as assigned - Other duties as assigned by supervisor    

S:US is currently seeking a Housing Specialist for their family shelter in Brooklyn.   The Housing Specialist will: - Interview clients to assess their present housing needs and status and submits appropriate applications to community resources. - Conducts groups to discuss available housing options, how to secure an apartment and how to handle issues related to housing. - Accompanies residents to housing interviews, housing fairs, and to complete housing applications when necessary. - Provides housing resources (i.e. phone numbers to landlords, housing programs, etc) to clients and acts as a liaison between landlords and clients. - Refers residents to get PPD and physicals completed within two weeks of their entrance into the facility. - Obtains an accurate history of client’s housing situation to assess what services are needed. - Facilitates Tier II interviews and acts as a liaison between Tier II shelter and AEGIS clients. - Submits housing applications for all housing programs available (i.e. Section 8, and NYCHA). - Handles requests for extensions to be submitted to HRA - Refers residents to Public Assistance and monitor their compliance with HRA and the ADVENT program. - Negotiates, assesses and assists client needs with respect to benefits and follows the resident’s case from entry to discharge - Assists and escorts residents in going to HRA/social service agency appointments when necessary. - Participates and attends staff, service plan review and clinical team meetings. - Maintains and ensures completion of accurate records and progress notes in client chart. - Other duties as assigned.

S:US is seeking an Employment Specialist for our family shelters.     The Employment Specialist will conduct assessment interviews to gather information relative to client’s skills, education and interests. He /she will Design and facilitate vocational/employment group and maintain an active employment vocational/educational data bank and serve as Program Representative at Workforce and Employment Initiatives and Meetings.  The specialist will identify barriers to employment e.g.-ESL, Substance Abuse , Mental Health and in collaboration with Case Manager make appropriate referrals. Provide career coaching and assist with resume preparation, job search and filing applications.