Cucs Jobs Journal

CUCS JOBS JOURNAL

A PUBLICATION OF THE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER

V O L .23, N O .6 M O N D A Y , M A R C H 19 T H 2018

CONTENTS Housing Consultant Position Available at ANNOUNCEMENTS ...... i CUCS’ Housing Resource Center JOB LISTINGS ...... 1-41 The CUCS Housing Resource Center (HRC) is seeking a Housing CUCS JOBS JOURNAL Consultant. HRC offers technical assistance, training, housing, and The CUCS Jobs Journal is a bi-weekly listing of job openings available mental health services information and is actively involved in to residents of supportive housing and consumers of OMH or developing and improving supportive housing initiatives in New York DOHMH funded services. The Jobs Journal is supported by the NYC City and across the nation. Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). The Housing Consultant is responsible for providing information and Job postings submitted to CUCS Jobs Journal will be valid for up technical assistance about NYC housing options and the HRA 2010e to three (3) months. If jobs are not resubmitted at that time they application process to individuals living with serious mental illness and will be removed from the Jobs Journal. their advocates. The Housing Consultant is also responsible for providing referral assistance on SPOA Housing and NY/NY If you have questions about this publication or would like to list a job, applications. Other responsibilities include training staff from agencies please call the CUCS Jobs Journal at (212) 801-3300 or email us at in NYC, updating housing provider profiles, and advocacy. [email protected] . Job postings must be submitted by the close of business on the Tuesday before publication. Qualifications:

• The next issue of the Jobs Journal will be published Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant work experience, or Monday, April 2, 2018. High School Diploma with six years relevant work experience

• Knowledge and experience in mental health service systems There is no cost to post jobs in the CUCS Jobs Journal.

The CUCS Jobs Journal is available on the Internet at the CUCS web • Supportive housing experience strongly preferred site. It can be found at https://www.cucs.org/housing/housing- resource-center/ . • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good

computer literacy skills with database knowledge preferred

• English/Spanish Bilingual preferred You can apply on the CUCS website: www.cucs.org . Center for Urban Community Services, CUCS Jobs Journal 212-801-3300 or 800-533-4449 - www.cucs.org i The CUCS Jobs Journal is a bi-weekly listing of job openings available Agency/Site Abbreviations to supportive housing residents and consumers of OMH or DOHMH- Aff: Affiliated Agency Bus: Business EP: Employment Program Gov: Government SHA: Supportive Housing Agency funded services. Resumes and cover letters may be sent directly to the SSRO:Supportive SRO Residence OSR: Other SupportiveResidence contact person listed. Information was not available at this time for SSA:Social Service Agency those areas that are blank. For more information: Phone: (212) 801- 3300; Fax: (212) 635-2183; e-mail: [email protected]

The CUCS Jobs Journal is supported by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The CUCS Jobs Journal Monday, March 19, 2018

HS Diploma/GED Required

Baltic Street AEH, Inc. -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Baltic St. AEH, Inc. -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Marianna Barbarash Position: Peer Advocate Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description The mission of Baltic Street AEH, Inc. is to help improve the quality of life for people vulnerable to mental illness by providing a broad continuum of trauma-informed care with a focus on wellness and resiliency. We believe that all the people we serve can lead meaningful lives and successfully manage their mental health. Every individual we serve receives support to help them address their whole health needs, develop coping strategies and connect with critical resources such as housing, education and employment. Baltic Street AEH, Inc., seeks applicants for the position of Peer Advocate. The person will perform advocacy services for and with consumers of mental health services in a program that provides a wide network of Peer Advocacy services. Direct Services 1.Teach and model the principles and practices of recovery and self-help 2.Provide quality psychiatric rehabilitation interventions to individuals and collaterals in a timely and responsive manner. 3.Collaborate with individuals to identify goals & objectives 4.Collaborate on services to meet those goals & objectives and discuss progress 5.Develop and individualized recovery plan (IPR) with the individual. Review and update as appropriate.

Experience/Requirements Minimum qualifications: Good phone and communication skills, some experience or training in peer advocacy, basic knowledge of self-help techniques, ability to be patient and supportive, knowledge of community mental health system, ability to complete required paperwork. Basic office and computer skills are required. Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) preferred. Certified with the Academy of Peer Services or completion of certification within the first two months of employment. Good reading and writing Skills. Clean drivers license a plus. Bilingual Spanish preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. These job duties must be performed at Baltic Street AEH, Inc. in a manner which is in keeping with the mission statement of Baltic Street AEH, Inc. and must also project a positive image of the employees, individuals, and agency of Baltic Street AEH, Inc. to the public, individuals, other agencies, families and other Board of Directors

Hours of work:Full-time: 40 hours per week. Non-exempt; or Part-time: 10 – 30 hours per week. Non-exempt Source of supervision: Program Manager or Program Supervisor/Senior Peer Advocate

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Facility Maint. Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Manhattan Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless. Since 1990, we have been providing permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Beginning with a single building, we are now New York City’s largest provider of supportive housing. We own and/or operate 19 properties with a total of 3,530 transitional and permanent apartments in New York City and beyond. We also run the City’s around-the-clock street outreach efforts in all of Brooklyn and Queens, along with nearly one-third of Manhattan. Our work has enabled more than 13,000 people to overcome or avoid homelessness since 1990, and we increase that number every single day. As of 2017, we have more than 1,500 units of housing in various stages of development in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, and are expanding our outreach and transitional housing programs so that we can offer help to every single homeless person we meet. Facility Maintenance Supervisor @ The Lee The Facility Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the day to day building operations including all functions/staff of the Maintenance Department. This position directly impacts the quality of life of all tenants by providing a structurally safe, exceptionally clean and highly maintained positive environment. He/she will develop a preventative maintenance plan, perform electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general carpentry work. He/she will assign tasks and supervise the building maintenance staff, coordinate inspections with tenants, supervisors, peers and related city agencies, and oversee maintenance of building systems through work orders, purchasing and building inspections. Ensure building maintains certificate of fitness. Must reside onsite and provide after-hours emergency coverage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Oversee day to day building functions incl: supervising maintenance & housekeeping, inspections, etc Manage building maintenance services and systems with contractors and supervisors Oversee work order system and unit turn over process Address tenant concerns about maintenance via meeting /or written notice Respond to emergency calls and rectify existing condition Respond to summons/violations city complaints and strategies to reduce violations/summons Assist in preparation of annual budget and maintaining budget for maintenance department Maintain inspection logs for standpipe/sprinkler, maintenance logs and all federal, state and city regulations Ensure building compliance with all building and health codes Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements Minimum five years working in the building trades or related field Supervisory training, managerial training seminars Basic skills in plumbing , electrical work, carpentry and dry wall application High School Diploma, GED and or Trade School Certification Microsoft Word, Excel and some property management software i.e.. MRI Outlook Ability to read and understand design drawings. Ability to read and understand English To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Housekeeper Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

The Housekeeper is a part of the Maintenance department that maintains the common areas of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Tenant apartments will also be cleaned. Our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Sweeping, mopping, washing, dusting and vacuuming Sealing, waxing and buffing of floors and hard surfaces Maintaining the sidewalks including raking leaves and shoveling snow Cleaning individual units when vacated to prepare them for rent up Sort and separate the recyclables from other waste to comply with NYC regulations Assist the painter and the maintenance engineer when assigned Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements Comparable work experience. Working with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plus. Operation of vacuum cleaner, high speed buffer. High School Diploma or Trade School or its equivalent Basic computer knowledge To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Residential Aide Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless. Since 1990, we have been providing permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Beginning with a single building, we are now New York City’s largest provider of supportive housing. We own and/or operate 19 properties with a total of 3,530 transitional and permanent apartments in New York City and beyond. We also run the City’s around-the-clock street outreach efforts in all of Brooklyn and Queens, along with nearly one-third of Manhattan. Our work has enabled more than 13,000 people to overcome or avoid homelessness since 1990, and we increase that number every single day. As of 2017, we have more than 1,500 units of housing in various stages of development in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, and are expanding our outreach and transitional housing programs so that we can offer help to every single homeless person we meet. Residential Aide @ East Flatbush Safe Haven Located in Brooklyn, the East Flatbush Safe Haven serves as a transitional housing program for 110 chronically street homeless individuals. This transitional housing program embraces a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping resident’s secure appropriate permanent housing. The Residential Aide will assist in ensuring effective front office operation of the facility. Clerical duties may be assigned in accordance with the office procedures of the program. Maintain program stability by providing support, assistance, and monitoring of the premises. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Monitoring of residents; making hourly rounds with security wand, and maintaining a safe, stable housing environment Provide residents with access to their medication Answer telephone calls, direct calls, take messages, answer questions, and provide information Reporting and documentation of incidents, crisis intervention , communicating with On-call management team Record keeping including documentation of daily attendance, shift report, bed count, visitors, writing progress notes as needed Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations Circulate among residents, visitors, or employees to preserve order and protect property Urine Drug Screen (UDS) collection/assignment, complete property and room searches as needed, and distribute mail Screen residents and visitors and packages to prevent passage of prohibited articles into residence Use company vehicle to transport residents to and from appointments in the community and as directed by program management Perform other related duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements Two to four years related experience Experience CPR and First Aid certifications a plus High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Spanish Speaking preferred Valid driver’s license preferred with driving record that is in good standing. Maintaining a good driving record (as defined by the organization) is a condition of employment. To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Administrative Assistant Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for an Administrative Assistant at the Institute. The Institute helps human service organizations across the nation through classroom-based staff training, hands-on-coaching, and support services. Additionally, the Institute provides technical and referral assistance and is actively involved in developing and improving supportive housing initiatives in New York City and across the nation.

Responsibilities: The Administrative Assistant is expected to ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Institute are met efficiently. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of administrative tasks and data entry activities and provides support to Institute staff and management. Candidates must possess a thorough knowledge of office procedures and the ability to participate in identifying and addressing operational problems.

Responsibilities include training room preparation, data entry, maintenance of file systems, and generation of various reports. The position requires the ability to transition between databases, recognize potential problems and be able to transition and troubleshoot as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to and passion for helping human service organizations to build programs that have a measurable and meaningful impact.

Additional responsibilities: Manage mail operations, including receipt, preparation and distribution of incoming mail/ email; correspondence memos; maintenance of Institute contact lists. Support site communications/reception, including central answering and reception services and general support to training registrants. Provide copying, scanning, and faxing services. Oversee central files, including assistance in the development and maintenance of filing systems. Assist in preparation of regularly scheduled reports

Experience/Requirements High School Diploma (prior administrative assistant experience preferred) A strong customer service orientation Knowledge of learning management systems preferred Excellent data entry skills and extensive experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint High level of attention to detail and excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Ability to multi-task

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Case Management position at the Times Square. The Times Square is the largest supportive housing residence in the US and provides permanent affordable housing and supportive services for 652 low-income and formerly homeless individuals including many with a history of substance abuse, physical and psychiatric disabilities and HIV.

Description: The Case Manager is responsible for a caseload of 28-32 clients. The job comprises a full range of direct services to clients with particular emphasis on mental health, physical health and substance abuse services. Services may also include money management, coordination of care, medication management, ongoing individual counseling, and complete documentation of these services. Additional responsibilities include involvement in evidence based practices such as Supported Employment and Motivational Interviewing. The Case Manager will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements Case Manager 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. Case Manager 3 - BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required. Strong written and verbal communications skills Computer literacy required

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) seeks a Case Manager for its Prospect Place shelter for homeless, mentally ill women. Prospect Place is a 90 bed recovery oriented housing placement program located at 174 Prospect Place in Brooklyn, NY. Program services include: housing placement, comprehensive health, mental health, and case management services. Prospect Place operates 7 days per week with 24 hour clinical and security staff. The program is readily accessible by public transportation.

The Case Manager is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients to help them live full and satisfying lives in the community; helping their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations; and striving, as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements.

Hours: 8AM-4PM Monday--Friday

Experience/Requirements Case Manager 1- High school diploma and 2 years experience · Case Manager 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. · Case Manager 3 - BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience · For applicants without a college degree, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. · Demonstrated ability to provide services to clients with psychiatric and medical disabilities and with issues of substance abuse. · Computer literacy, excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required · Ability to work effectively as part of a core services team.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Internal applicants will only be considered for this position. CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and services initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Case Manager position at the Prince George. We are located in a historic building in the Flat Iron District of Manhattan. The Prince George is a 415 unit supportive housing residence for low income tenants, many of whom have a history of mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. CUCS embraces a holistic, person centered approach to the work and incorporates several evidence based practices including but not limited to: Wellness Self Management, Supported Employment, Motional Interviewing and Person Centered Service Planning.

We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated person who embraces both a harm reduction approach as well as a recovery focused orientation. We strive to help our clients to identify and achieve goals that are meaningful to them. The Case Manager will provide a broad array of services as well as person centered clinical services to a caseload of 30-35 tenants. Some tasks include but are not limited to: entitlements assistance, counseling, advocacy, referrals and information, crisis intervention, engagement, psycho-education, escorting to various appointment within the community, and coordination of care with outside service providers. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the needs of the formerly homeless, mentally ill population, and those with substance addiction. This position is ideal for recent BSW Graduates.

Experience/Requirements • BSW and 1 year of relevant work experience. • BA and 2 years of relevant work experience. • High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant work experience. • For applicants without a college degree, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. • Demonstrated ability to provide services to clients with psychiatric and medical disabilities and with issues of substance abuse. • Computer literacy, excellent writing and verbal communications skills are required. • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required. • Ability to work effectively as part of a core services team.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for. CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Case Management position at the Times Square. The Times Square is the largest supportive housing residence in the US and provides permanent affordable housing and supportive services for 652 low-income and formerly homeless individuals including many with a history of substance abuse, physical and psychiatric disabilities and HIV.

Description: The Case Manager is responsible for a caseload of 25-30 clients. The job comprises a full range of direct services to clients with particular emphasis on mental health, physical health and substance abuse services. Services may also include money management, coordination of care, medication management, ongoing individual counseling, and complete documentation of these services. Additional responsibilities include involvement in evidence based practices such as Supported Employment and Motivational Interviewing. The Case Manager will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for Case Managers at Delta Manor. The Delta Manor serves homeless men with serious mental illness. Please note that the Delta Manor is a 5 story walk building with no elevator and all candidates must be able to easily transport using the stairs.

The Case Manager is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients to help them obtain housing, Help clients live full and satisfying lives in the community; help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals; and striving, as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements.

Experience/Requirements Case Manager 1- High school diploma and 2 years experience • Case Manager 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. • Case Manager 3 - BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. • For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. • Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required. • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is proud to announce that it will be opening a co-located Drop-in Center and Safe Haven in lower Manhattan in June 2018. The program will provide case management and housing placement services to 70 to 90 people at the Drop-In Center and 24 people at the Safe Haven. For more information about the programs please see attached program announcement.

We are currently hiring for seven Case Manager positions for the Drop In Center (5) and Safe Haven (2). The shift is M-F 9am-5pm.

The Case manager is responsible for working with an assigned group of clients to help them obtain housing, help clients live full and satisfying lives in the community, help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals, and striving as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements.

Experience/Requirements CM 1: High school diploma and 2 years experience CM 2: Bachelors degree or HS diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience CM 3: BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelors degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma and 6 years relevant experience For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1year of experience Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Experience/Requirements • Case Manager 1- High school diploma and 2 years experience • Case Manager 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma or equivalent and 4 years relevant experience. • Case Manager 3 - BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. • For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. • Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required. • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for Case Manager positions at the Hegeman, a newly constructed 161 unit permanent supportive housing residence located in Brooklyn, for low income tenants, many of whom will have histories of mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse. The building is expected to receive a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Safety Design) rating and will include a 24/7 attended lobby, a community garden, a computer room, and a fitness room.

CUCS will provide comprehensive on-site social services using a recovery orientation, which will include the implementation of evidence based practices such as Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing, and Wellness Self Management

Responsibilities: The Case Manager’s responsibilities will include case management and clinical services, engagement, outreach, psycho-education, coordination of care, ongoing individual counseling, advocacy, as well as complete documentation of these services. The case manager will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements Case Manager 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma and 4 years relevant experience. Case Manager 3 – Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or BSW and 1 year relevant experience or HS Diploma and 6 years relevant experience. Note: for every 30 college credits earned, 1 year of experience may ne reduced from the requirement for applicants with HS diplomas. Good verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy required Bilingual Spanish / English preferred Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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CASE MANAGER The Park House and Webster Ave residences are new supportive housing sites for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are new construction, developed on the same plot of land, and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff will provide social services at both sites. The Webster will house 170 tenants and Park House will house 20 special needs tenants. Park House is expected to begin rent up in December 2017 and Webster is expected to begin rent up in February 2018.

Experience/Requirements • Case Manager 1 requires a HS Diploma and 2 years relevant experience • Case Manager 2 requires a Bachelor’s Degree or HS Diploma and 4 years relevant experience. • Case Manager 3 requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience or BSW and 1 year relevant experience or HS Diploma and 6 years relevant experience. • Good verbal and written communication skills • Strong writing skills and computer literacy required • Bilingual Spanish / English strongly preferred

Note: for every 30 college credits earned, 1 year of experience may be reduced from the requirement for applicants with HS diplomas.

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Office Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives invites applications for the following position at Park House/The Webster, a new supportive housing residence. OFFICE MANAGER The Park House and Webster Ave residences are new supportive housing sites for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are new construction, developed on the same plot of land, and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff will provide social services at both sites. The Webster will house 170 tenants and Park House will house 20 special needs tenants. Park House is expected to begin rent up in December 2017 and Webster is expected to begin rent up in February 2018. Responsibilities:

The Office Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operation of all of the administrative support activities at a particular site or program unit. The Office Manager is expected to work closely with the Program Director and the management team to ensure that these activities effectively support the overall operation of the program. This individual must possess a good knowledge of office procedures and the ability to identify and address operational problems. The Office Manager is expected to exercise initiative and judgment and provide support and guidance to all staff. In addition, the Office Manager has the opportunity to assist with the development and provision of tenant services at both residences.

The Office Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining program data in excel and other databases, fiscal management of site funds including Representative Payee, managing program budgets, vendor management, maintain inventory of office equipment and manage office equipment service contracts as necessary, purchase of program and office supplies, and site liaison to IT. The Office Manager may be assigned additional duties.

Experience/Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent • 3 years relevant experience • Strong word-processing skills including extensive experience with MS Word • Good spreadsheet skills • Good interpersonal and organizational skills • Good written and verbal communications skills • Ability to multi-task • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Supervisory experience preferred • Database experience a plus

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Overnight Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for an OVERNIGHT CASE MANAGER at the Delta Manor shelter in the Bronx. The program serves 101 homeless men with serious mental illness. Please note that the Delta Manor is a 5 story walk building with no elevator and all candidates must be able to easily transport using the stairs.

The Overnight Case Manger is responsible for working with shelter clients during the overnight shift to manage incidents; assist with intakes and bed changes; completing incident reports and other routine data management; help their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations; and striving, as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 11pm-7am

Experience/Requirements BSW and 1 year of relevant work experience OR

· BA and 2 Years of relevant work experience OR

· High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant work experience OR

** For applicants without a college degree, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. · Demonstrated ability to provide services to clients with psychiatric and medical disabilities and with issues of substance abuse. · Computer literacy, excellent writing and verbal communication skills are required. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required · Ability to work effectively as part of a team · Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. · Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Per Diem Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Per Diem Case Management position at the Times Square. The Times Square is the largest supportive housing residence in the US and provides permanent affordable housing and supportive services for 650 low-income and formerly homeless individuals including many with a history of substance abuse, physical and psychiatric disabilities and HIV. Description: The Per Diem Case Manager’s primary responsibility is to provide direct clinical services in situations when the service recipient’s primary worker is not on site, which includes: outreach to tenants; co-facilitate organized activities; crisis intervention and providing general case management assistance as needed; completing progress notes and all required documentation in a timely fashion; consistently adhere to agency’s standards. Adjust to new assignments and changing priorities and work loads as required. Schedule: Alternate weekends, Friday evening 4:30pm-8:00pm and Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. Per Diem schedule may include some holidays. Friday arrival time can be negotiated for otherwise strong candidates.

Experience/Requirements • High School Diploma with one (1) year direct practice experience in direct service. • A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year experience. • Related experience working with mentally ill or homeless individuals is strongly preferred • Good verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy. • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. • Must have good interpersonal skills.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 PT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Per Diem Outreach Worker Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) is a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives. As a part of the city funded Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) for the last ten years, CUCS has operated an outreach and housing placement program for people living on the streets of its assigned catchment area, 110th Street to the northern tip of Manhattan; and provided psychiatric and medical services (through its affiliate, Janian Medical Care), staff training, and IT support for all of the MOC programs. MOC is an innovative street outreach and housing placement program for people who are chronically homeless and living on the streets of Manhattan. In addition to CUCS, Breaking Ground operates a MOC outreach program in midtown Manhattan, and Goddard Riverside Community Center serves as the MOC’s lead agency and operates two outreach programs covering the remainder of Manhattan. Since the MOC began in September 2007, it has placed 1750 people into permanent housing, much of that do to CUCS’ very strong outreach, psychiatric, medical, training, and IT staff.

The city recently rebid the outreach contracts for each of the boroughs in the city, and selected CUCS as the winning bidder for Manhattan. The new contract will begin on July 1, 2017. In order to achieve even greater results, the three MOC organizations have agreed to restructure their operations in the following ways: CUCS will serve as the MOC’s lead agency, each of the agencies will provide the overnight and weekend outreach services for their assigned catchment area, and the catchment area boundaries will be adjusted to better align staff resources with the number of homeless people in the area.

Because of this, CUCS will be taking on new MOC leadership and overnight and weekend outreach responsibilities, and therefore adding the following positions to its current operations: a MOC Director; Deputy Director; Housing Analyst; Evening Supervisor; and evening, overnight, and weekend outreach staff.

Evening, Overnight and Weekend Per Diem Outreach Worker

Responsibilities: The Per Diem Outreach Workers will be responsible for responding to 311 calls from the community regarding homeless individuals, checking on clients in weather related emergencies, as well as generally engaging with clients sleeping on the street. They will utilize a harm reduction approach emphasizing meeting clients “where they are at” without judgment or coercion. The Per Diem Outreach Workers will work with a diverse range of clients including substance users, people with mental illnesses, and people involved with the criminal justice system. They will be expected to work one-two evening and overnight shifts from Friday-Sunday and some Holidays. They will work within an interdisciplinary team focusing on moving people off the streets of Upper Manhattan into permanent housing and successfully reintegrating into their communities. As a 24-hour site, staff must be flexible in working other shifts, in cases of emergency, to maintain an adequate staffing structure at all times.

Experience/Requirements Must have valid driver’s license Must be able to work effectively as part of a team. Relevant experience working with the homeless population preferred. Computer literacy, especially in regards to Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word Educational requirements include a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience, OR, HS Diploma and 4 years experience. For every 30 college credits earned, 1 year of experience may be reduced from the requirement for applicants with HS diplomas. Applicants with Spanish language proficiency preferred

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Reentry Coordination Liaison Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The CUCS’ Housing Resource Center (HRC) is seeking a Reentry Coordination Liaison. HRC offers technical assistance, training, housing referral assistance, and mental health services information and is actively involved in developing and improving supportive housing initiatives in New York City and across the nation.

Responsibilities: The Reentry Coordination Liaison is responsible for coordinating the forensic housing resources from referral to housing placement including reviewing supportive housing applications, scheduling and facilitating video teleconference housing interviews, consulting with referring OMH pre-release coordinators across NYS prisons and participating in case planning meetings.

Additional responsibilities may include providing coverage for other units within the Reentry Coordination System including but not limited to coordinating referrals to Care Coordination / ACT and community-based mental health outpatient treatment, as well as providing training / technical assistance.

Experience/Requirements High School Diploma with four years relevant work experience, or Bachelor’s degree with two years relevant work experience in related field Experience with Forensic SMI population preferred Strong clinical, organizational, and interpersonal skills Strong knowledge and experience with community mental health services including supportive housing, care coordination and ACT, and outpatient services Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good computer literacy skills with database knowledge preferred English/Spanish Bilingual preferred

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Street Medicine Van Coord. Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Janian Medical Care, P.C., an affiliate of Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) seeks a Medical Assistant to join our expanding Division of Primary Care Services. Janian Medical Care provides primary medical care and psychiatric care to homeless and formerly homeless New Yorkers at community based programs including supportive and transitional housing, shelters, and outreach teams. Long recognized as a leader in the development and delivery of on-site psychiatric care, Janian Medical Care has expanded to provide more comprehensive services to people staying on the street, specifically in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. The expansion includes a new medical van to support the provision of medical services to street homeless individuals identified by outreach workers. We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative Street Medicine Van Coordinator, who is dedicated to working with our complex and marginalized patients to both provide primary care and help us shape our developing services.

Janian invites applicants for the Street Medicine Van Coordinator position to work alongside the primary care providers on Janian’s Street Medicine Teams in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens coordinating all aspects of the program’s mobile Medical Van including driving the van between teams and street locations, coordinating the van’s schedule between 3 teams in 3 boroughs (including parking in designated lots), and working with clients being served by the van. The Street Medicine Van Coordinator will collaborate with the Street Medicine providers as well as the outreach programs’ social workers and case managers.

The Street Medicine Van Coordinator will work in collaboration with both CUCS and Janian Medical staff, which will include primary care providers, RN’s, and social workers. Program services include: street outreach, housing placement, comprehensive health, mental health, and case management services.

Responsibilities: The Street Medicine Van Coordinator will perform administrative duties under the direction of a team of providers. The ideal candidate will also have the interest and ability to participate in certain clinical activities.

Duties include the following: Drive street medicine van Coordinate street medicine van parking Coordinate medical van schedule between teams and locations Pick up and delivery of medical supplies to teams and clients, delivery of samples to laboratories Cleaning and basic maintenance of van and van equipment Coordinate upkeep and repair of van and van equipment when necessary Medical supply and equipment maintenance including quality control testing and inventory management Communicate with Street Medicine providers about their use of medical van on a day-by-day basis Administrative tasks may include: basic intake and collection of client information, insurance coverage verifications, liaising with laboratory and pharmacies as directed by provider, coordinating follow up with outreach staff

For the ideal candidate, additional clinical training and involvement is available. Clinical duties might include the following: Taking and recording vital signs Preparing patients for examination and performing basic screenings Laboratory services including phlebotomy EKG exams Point-of-care testing as directed by the provider

The Street Medicine Van Coordinator role with Janian is dynamic and includes opportunities to further develop the efficiency of our mobile services and ways to optimize the van’s use to better address the health needs of the population we serve. Additional tasks and responsibilities may be requested.

Experience/Requirements High school graduate or GED Valid NY State Driver’s License Comfort driving in New York City and familiarity with geography of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens Medical assistant training completed in a vocational technical high school setting diploma, post secondary medical assistant training program certificate, OR BA with case-management experience Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic medical record keeping Interest in working with street homeless clients Interest in working closely with multiple teams CPR certification is a plus but not required Must be highly-organized, flexible in workstyle, and have strong independent problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; email Must be willing to travel during the course of the work week to our various locations to work with assigned providers Commercial Driver’s License Preferred

*Bilingual-Spanish speaking applicants encouraged to apply. This position is 7:30-3:30pm Monday through Friday with some scheduling flexibility required as the program grows.

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Unknown Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT (Live in) to work in our housing program

This is a full-time, live-in position with an hourly pay rate of $16.83, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The primary goal of the Building Superintendent is to provide a safe and adequate living/working environment for the tenants and assigned staff. The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily maintenance, repairs, and building code compliance as it relates to local, state, federal requirements and agency policies and procedures. The essential functions for this position include: maintaining the overall building as it relates to heating, hot water, and ventilation systems and sewer drains and traps; performing minor repairs; and maintaining records/logs.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have: a high school diploma or equivalent; at least two (2) years training or three (3) years works experience in related trade; at least one (1) year supervisory experience; experience in one or more of the following fields: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, etc.; working knowledge of equipment installation and repair, to include HVAC systems; the ability to operate and maintain appropriate machines such as floor buffer, trash compactor, snow blowers, etc.; ability to regularly lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 lbs. Must possess and maintain current Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems; additional Certificates of Fitness may be required.

Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: CARE COORDINATOR Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Unknown Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of CARE COORDINATOR to work in our Health Division

This is a Full-Time position; with an hourly rate of 19.23, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Care Coordinator provides direct care coordination services to assigned Health Home program participants; including defining, developing, and implementing person centered care plans to assist participants in their goals in conjunction with relevant providers chosen by the participant. Assistance to program participants uses a person-centered, trauma-informed approach that supports individuals in their recovery and achievement of optimal health outcomes. The care coordinator coordinates communication among providers so that information is shared and the person’s needs are addressed in a comprehensive manner.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access; Qualified candidates must have minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) with 4 years experience; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; commitment to recovery oriented practice; must be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving; Experience in collaborative interdisciplinary planning processes; Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements, preferred; demonstrated competence in oral and written and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards; ability to use various computer programs, specifically MS Work and Excel; experience with electronic health records; ability to walk up several flights of stairs; willingness to work in the field and travel by public assistance; bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred.

Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: Dir. Of Peer-Informed Practice Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of DIRECTOR OF PEER-INFORMED PRACTICE to work in at our 2 Washington St. Location

This is a full-time position; annual salary is high 80’s to low 90’s, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Director of Peer Informed Practice leads peer-run program initiatives across the agency, including overseeing the management of Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Blueprint Supported Education, Self-Direction and the Advocacy Department. Some essential job functions of this role will be to: Oversee the operation of peer-run and recovery-oriented programs, including the Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy Center, Blueprint Supported Education and Self-Direction; Collaborate with other agency departments and programs to contribute to endeavors focused on workforce integration, career development opportunities for participants; Collaborate with key peer and other stakeholders and groups, including government and trade organizations, to forward program interests and priorities; Work with Senior Management, specifically the Deputy CEO(s), to ensure the development and execution of fiscally responsible budgets; Work with program directors to ensure contracting and funding requirements are met; Liaise with government and other funders and contractors in negotiating budgets, contracts, and allocations and enhancements to funding; Assist to identify and write grants to expand and enhance peer and related initiatives; Assist with the design of technical assistance services in collaboration with other Departments; Provide regular support of the activities of the Advocacy Coordinator, in consultation with the CEO, senior staff and relevant Community Access departments; Support Community Access statewide advocacy, particularly in relation to sustainable service rates, CIT and related jail diversion initiatives, and development of recovery-oriented services.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access; A commitment to the mission and values of CA; Managerial and supervisory experience, minimum of 3 years; Experience developing new mental health or related initiatives, minimum of 3 years; Experience managing projects, including work plans and budgeting, minimum of 3 years; Personal lived experience with the mental health system preferred; Excellent written and oral communications skills including relations with public and media; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse interest groups; Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; Be creative and flexible; Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Internet research; Ability to maintain confidential information as related to position.

Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management.

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST to work in our housing program, at locations in Brooklyn, Bronx and Manhattan.

We have multiple full-time positions. Hourly pay rate is $13.50.

Position Overview: The Front Desk Receptionist is expected to interact with tenants, guests and staff in a professional and courteous manner, while monitoring the safety of the tenants and the building. This includes greeting tenants and guests in professional, courteous and hospitable manner; monitoring the safety and security of building and its tenants and reporting any problems if necessary; monitoring the proper functioning of building systems and notifying the superintendent if necessary; answer telephones, take messages, and provide routine information about Community Access; prepare work orders for repair and maintenance problems reported by tenants or observed during shift, etc.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; previous customer service experience, preferred; ability to interact with people in a professional and courteous manner; possess appropriate telephone manner; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; possess strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to pass test FDNY tests for certifications that may be required at particular sites (e.g., fire guard certificate, certificate of fitness for fire alarm panels) within three tries (if applicable); must be able to climb stairs as needed.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: Harm Reduction Coordinator Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of HARM REDUCTION COORDINATOR

This is a full-time position with excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Harm Reduction Coordinator provides intra-agency consultation, training, and support to staff utilizing a harm reduction approach; Maintains regular rotation at various agency sites for scheduled technical assistance sessions with program staff; Serves as an intra-agency trainer and resource in the harm reduction approach for staff during manager meetings, core trainings and other trainings as needed; Develops agency curriculum, tools and resources to assist staff in various roles (e.g. service coordinators, managers and housing counselors) to utilize harm reduction principles and skills in their work; Serves on the Harm Reduction Committee in a leadership capacity; Develops and maintain relationships between Community Access and other agencies in New York City who are promoting harm reduction in their work; Raise agency awareness of current harm reduction policy and advocacy issues; Provide training and technical assistance on Community Access values and practice approach; Serve as Director of agency Opioid Overdose Prevention Program; Coordinate agency-wide safer sex and safer drug use supplies program; Produce and maintain thorough, accurate and timely documentation; Maintain quality service by establishing and reinforcing program/agency standards in all interactions with program participants; Attend and participate in supervision, meetings and training sessions, as required and as scheduled; Participate in hiring committees, Incident Review Committee, and other agency committees, as required and as scheduled; Contributes to Training Department goal setting and project completion.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access, with particular expertise in harm reduction and recovery oriented services; Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Bachelor’s degree, preferred; Minimum 3 years’ experience working within a harm reduction approach (personal experience participating in harm reduction services may substitute for up to 1 year of work experience); Commitment and ability to communicate and engage staff on implementation of CA values and practice approach; Ability to transfer knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not limited to: engagement, developing a therapeutic alliance, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed services, cultural competence, conflict mediation, etc.; Ability to effectively create and deliver training and technical assistance using a variety of instructional techniques such as didactic lecture, role playing, experiential learning, team exercises, group discussions, multi-media, etc.; Ability to travel to various agency locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx.; Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position; Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team ; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong time management skills: ability to effectively manage workload so as to simultaneously plan and meet short term and long term deadlines; Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent upon specific needs of program participants

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: HOUSING COUNSELOR Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of HOUSING COUNSELOR to work in our housing program, with locations in Manhattan and Bronx.

Per-diem and full-time openings available, scheduled as needed – pay rate of $16.00 per hour.

Position Overview The CR/SRO program provides extended-stay affordable supportive housing and a range of programmatic services to tenants who are referred by the NYS Office of Mental Health from their transitional programs of state psychiatric hospitals. In addition to psychiatric disabilities, these residents may have histories of substance use. Each resident has a lease, pays monthly rents/fees, and is expected to move to more independent housing. The housing counselor has the primary objective to oversee the supervised community residence during off hours in the following areas: physical plant safety and security, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, and skills training. Some of the essential job functions include, but are not limited to: providing accurate documentation of activity in house and observe and document residents’ behavior; provide crisis management and interventions, as needed; provide hands on help, teach and train residents in meal preparation and clean-up; provide close observation and record keeping of residents taking their medications; ensure medications are stored and secured safely; and perform administrative and clerical duties, as assigned.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); ability to interact with people in a professional and courteous manner; previous experience in customer service and/or residential services, preferred; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have a pro-active approach to problem solving; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel; be creative and flexible.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: MAINTENANCE WORKER Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of MAINTENANCE WORKER to work in our housing programs, with locations in Manhattan and the Bronx.

This is a full-Time position; hourly rate of $13.50, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Maintenance Worker is responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the building, to ensure that a safe and adequate living environment is provided to tenants, staff and visitors at all times. Some essential job functions include cleaning all public/common areas of building and offices daily; performing routine sweeping, mopping and buffing of floors; cleaning all stairwells and elevators daily; collecting and emptying trash daily; cleaning all common and office bathrooms and replenishes bathroom supplies daily; assisting Building Superintendent with repairs as needed and directed; assisting Building Superintendent with preparing apartments for new occupancy, to include general cleaning and painting as needed and directed; etc.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); minimum of one year of training or two years work experience in related trades’; knowledge of appropriate cleaning agents; ability to operate and maintain appropriates machines such as buffer, wet/dry vacuum, etc; ability to work overtime hours as needed; ability to regularly lift and carry items that weigh up to 100lbs; must have good communication skills; must have good interpersonal skills.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of MAINTENANCE WORKER - APARTMENT CLEANER to work in our Health Division

This is a Full-Time position; paying an hourly rate of $13.50, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Maintenance Worker Apartment Cleaner will be responsible for daily cleaning of all areas necessary in the occupied or unoccupied apartments; performing sweeping, mopping and stripping/buffing of floors; Coordinating with clients and tenants for the removal of their excessive or unwanted belongings; Assisting in apartment fumigation; Performing routine maintenance repairs as needed and directed; Performing apartment leave violation removal such as health, tripping and fire hazards; Perform wall restoration to include general cleaning, patching, sanding and painting; Responsible for observing and reporting to his or her supervisor any apartment lease violations; Keeping supervisor informed of daily day-to-day activities and significant conditions that may impact upon agency mission and goals; Assisting with operations activities such as apartment and general maintenance cleaning, mopping, dusting garbage and moving furniture at other sites as needed; Working with onsite supervisor to understand and evaluate duties; Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access; Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); Knowledge of appropriate cleaning agents; Ability to operate and maintain appropriate machines such as buffer, wet/dry vacuum, etc.; Must be able to walk up several flights of stairs; Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NY State Justice Center; Ability to work overtime hours as needed; Ability to regularly lift and carry items that weigh up to 100lbs; Possess the good aptitude and work skills for janitorial duties; Must have good communication and interpersonal skills; Must have good writing skills; Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Bilingual Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 PT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: RESPITE WORKER Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of RESPITE WORKER to work in our Crisis Respite Center, located in New York, NY.

There are multiple per-diem (scheduled as needed) openings. Shifts are 12 hours and include evenings, overnights and weekends. Pay rate is $18.27 per hour.

Program Overview: The Crisis Respite Center (CRC), part of Parachute NYC, provides an innovative and unique “hospital diversion” model whereby persons seeking temporary residential respite care can stay in a warm, friendly, safe, and supportive home-like environment where they are taught to use new recovery and relapse prevention skills. This is achieved through 24-hour peer support, self-advocacy education, self-help training, and mutual understanding. The CRC offers people experiencing a psychosis-related crisis with a short-term (one day to two weeks) residential alternative that will allow individuals to maintain daily activities and connect with community-based services and supports, including primary care. The program will provide recovery oriented services incorporating Need Adapted Treatment and Intentional Peer Support. The CRC also operates a warm line providing peer counseling and referral services to individuals in emotional distress. Parachute NYC is an innovative CMS funded pilot project designed to support a continuum of community based services to individuals experiencing a psychosis related crisis, including specially trained mobile crisis teams and Crisis Respite Centers.

Position Overview: The Crisis Respite Center is designed to promote self-determination and hope through peer delivered services and supports including: peer support, wellness education and skill building opportunities, identification and engagement in community-based resources including health care services. Respite Workers are responsible for assisting in the delivery of services and supports to Parachute NYC service recipients, primarily those residing in CA’s CRC. Respite Workers also serve as warm line operators. Peers are integral in supporting people during personal crisis, helping individuals learn how to view crises differently and how to use wellness tools to help decrease the intensity of or prevent future crises. A primary role of Respite Workers is to create a respite from extreme emotional distress through the promotion of a non-judgmental, supportive, friendly and engaging environment.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have a minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED); experience as a service recipient in the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully; graduate of core peer specialist training program, preferred; previous work experience in a behavioral health or related setting, preferably using the recovery model; resourceful and knowledgeable of community resource and services; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; a respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis; exceptional oral communication skills including empathic listening, and responding; ability to utilize critical thinking, problem- solving and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery; ability to set priorities and manage multiple and competing tasks; willingness and ability to participate in Parachute NYC Training including Need Adapted Treatment Model, Intentional Peer Support, Health Navigator and other required training; bilingual preferred. ***Availability to work overnight shifts for per diem applicants is preferred***

Interested applicants should apply on http://www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: SENIOR SERVICE COORD Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of SENIOR SERVICE COORDINATOR to work in one of our housing programs, located in the Bronx.

These are full-time positions, some evening and holiday hours may be required. The pay is low 40’s depending on experience, including an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview: The Senior Service Coordinator provides recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants, as defined by program contractual requirements, including education of, advocacy for and monitoring of delivery of care from external service providers, educating providers on special issues, as well as assisting program participants in maintaining apartment free from unsanitary conditions and safety hazards, and identifying vocational and educational goals and opportunities; Assists Program Director in monitoring program records to meet program and contractual standards; Assists Program Director in maintaining inventory of program supplies; Provides back-up to Program Director when he or she is off site, by guiding staff and dealing with issues, consistent with the direction of Program Director; Assists Program Director in coordinating intake and maintaining a full program census; Develop and assist in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plans as needed; Produce and maintain thorough, accurate and timely 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.; 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; Utilize harm reduction strategies when working with individuals experiencing drug and/or alcohol related problems; Provide crisis intervention, as necessary.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access and minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Bachelor’s degree, preferred; must have commitment to recovery oriented practice; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; Bilingual Spanish- speaking, preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent upon specific needs of tenant’s; Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving.; Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel; Be creative and flexible; Show initiative and be responsible for follow through; Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: SERVICE COORDINATOR Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of SERVICE COORDINATOR to work in our housing programs located in Manhattan and the Bronx.

Salary is low 30’s plus an excellent benefits package

Position Overview The Service Coordinator provides support services to assigned program participants, including assisting with defining personal, vocational and educational goals. The Service Coordinator provides assistance to program participants using a person-centered model that supports individuals in their recovery, hopes and opportunities. A Service Coordinator is responsible for providing recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants; developing and assisting in implementing service plans determined by goals of program participants, including reviewing service plans with program participants, identifying progress and revising plan as needed; producing and maintaining thorough, accurate and timely documentation, including charts and documentation of interactions with program participants, services provided, important information and/or events; assisting program participants in advocating for quality care received from external service providers, including educating providers on special issues, etc.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) – Bachelor’s degree, preferred; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; commitment to recovery oriented practice; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position; be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving; ability to climb several flights of stairs and travel via public transportation.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply via www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: SUPPORT LINE OPERATORS Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of SUPPORT LINE OPERATORS to work in our Crisis Respite Center, located at 315 2nd Avenue, New York, NY. This is a full-time position paying $18.27/hr.

Program Description As a partner in NYC Support, a new initiative to connect individuals to mental health services when, where and in the manner that best meets each caller’s needs, Peer Support Line Operators provide peer support to individuals who contact the NYC Support program and would like to speak with a peer. The program reduces stress and anxiety through peer support when a caller’s traditional services are not otherwise available, thus preventing escalation to higher levels of emergency care. Overview: The Peer Support Line Operator is responsible for the delivery of support line services and, to limited extent, referrals to callers. Support Line Operators are central in supporting people during personal crisis, helping individuals learn how to view crises differently, and how to use wellness tools to help decrease the intensity of or prevent future crises. The Support Line Operators will work with the Program Director and supervisory staff to ensure the program is providing callers with appropriate support during extreme emotional distress through the promotion of non-judgmental, supportive, and friendly engagement. Designed to promote self-determination and hope, peer delivered services and supports include peer support, wellness education and skill building, as well as identification, referral, and engagement with community based resources.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED); ability to interact with people in a professional and courteous manner; have lived experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully; respect for and a high level of comfort communicating with individuals in crisis; Graduate of core peer specialist training program preferred, and certified, provisionally certified or demonstrated progress toward Peer Specialist Certification is required; Exceptional oral communication skills including empathetic listening and responding, and ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and completely; ability to utilize critical thinking, problem solving, and de-escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining a conversation/interaction that promotes recovery; resourceful and knowledgeable of community resources and services; ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center; Bilingual skill preferred (Spanish/English or Cantonese/Mandarin/English); Excellent interpersonal skills; Creativity and flexibility; Show initiative and be responsible for follow through; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Housing Specialist Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless. Since 1990, we have been providing permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Beginning with a single building, we are now New York City’s largest provider of supportive housing. We own and/or operate 19 properties with a total of 3,530 transitional and permanent apartments in New York City and beyond. We also run the City’s around-the-clock street outreach efforts in all of Brooklyn and Queens, along with nearly one-third of Manhattan. Our work has enabled more than 13,000 people to overcome or avoid homelessness since 1990, and we increase that number every single day. As of 2017, we have more than 1,500 units of housing in various stages of development in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, and are expanding our outreach and transitional housing programs so that we can offer help to every single homeless person we meet. Housing Specialist @ East Flatbush Safe Haven BG Safe Havens serve as transitional housing for chronically street homeless men referred by Breaking Ground’s Street to Home program and other outreach programs. BG Safe Havens offers an alternative to life on the street: private, safe, clean, and affordable short-term accommodations. The programs embrace a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will work closely with clients, members of the city contracted outreach teams, and partner agencies to prepare clients for permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will help achieve program targets by expediting the housing placement process by assisting residents in achieving housing readiness, establishing eligibility profile, seeking out and matching permanent housing opportunities. In coordination with the Senior Housing Advocate help complete and submit housing applications and secure housing interviews. Must be able to assist with mock interviews, conduct housing related groups, escort clients to appointments, and assist in move-ins. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Ensure clients are prepared for the housing process by conducting mock interviews. groups, escorts to housing interviews, and ensuring that all necessary documents for housing applications have been secured Help prepare and review HRA 2010e and other appropriate housing applications Clearly communicate with case management staff regarding upcoming interviews, sent applications, and follow-up with housing providers, via progress notes, staff meetings and weekly supervision Track clients progress towards housing readiness Identify and maintain a wide array of housing options and resources, including building relationships with fair market landlords. and rented rooms when appropriate Ensure that clients are matched and placed in housing appropriate to their needs Escort to clients appointments as needed Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Substance abuse, homelessness, motivational interviewing, mental health conditions, preferred Two (2) years’ experience, preferably in a non-profit or real estate environment, knowledge of supportive housing and DHS housing programs preferred Previous experience working with homeless/formerly homeless populations, adults with substance abuse /dual diagnosis preferred Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills. Also strong writing and verbal communication skills. Preference given to those bilingual in Spanish and English Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) Preference given to those with experience with HRA 2010e, AWARDS /Foothold and CARES Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic team environment and willingness to shift easily between various responsibilities with diverse populations. Must be able to use public transportation to accompany clients to appointments. Must be willing and able to engage in moderate physical activity to engage with street homeless individuals. Such activities include and are not limited to moderate walking and climbing. To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Intake & Elig. Spclst. Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Manhattan Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Prepare/Send/Track Interview Invite letters to eligible applicants Schedule and conduct applicant Interviews Facilitate collection and submission of required applicant documents, Request and/or Collect Required Documents (Contact applicants to update documents as needed) Perform credit/criminal background checks, determine initial eligibility of applicants and send initial eligible and ineligible letters to applicants Request & review initial verifications of applicants' housing/income/assets (applicants & 3rd parties) Assemble File for transfer to Leasing Specialist Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g. unit showings, lease signings, reporting, administrative tasks, prepare subsidy packets etc.)

Experience/Requirements Two (2) years of comparable work experience in supportive housing, property management, social services or a closely related field. Experience and/or commitment to working with low income populations. Working knowledge of Low Income Housing Tax Credits and Section 8. Detail oriented and organized. Flexibility, creativity and initiative to work both independently and as part of a team. Superior writing and analytical skills. Ability to interact effectively with applicants, tenants and with all levels of staff and management. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Proficiency in Microsoft Office - including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Breaking Ground's leasing staff operates under aggressive benchmarks/goals. In addition, variations in turnover of units create an environment that is fast-paced and challenging. Staff is called upon to make decisions based on facts not emotions which can be difficult given the needs of the applicant pool. To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Outreach Housing Advocate Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Citywide Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Outreach Advocate will work with a partner at all times and will spend the majority of the shift in an automobile conducting street outreach. The incumbent will respond to 311 calls and community concerns; participate in Code Blue and Code Red alerts; identify new hotspots/encampments and work to eradicate existing hot spots/encampments; conduct a bi-annual vulnerability index on all clients in their catchment area; and enter all required data into outreach database(s). ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Engage all persons on the street who appear homeless Create and maintain active registry of chronic homeless clients; non-chronic included in registry Conduct vulnerability assessment Attend clinical supervision and training Develop and maintain recordkeeping files and databases, completion of necessary reports and data entry Collaborate with Parks Dept., NYPD, DSNY, MTA, and other agencies Respond to 311 calls Participate in Code Blue/Red Monitor encampments Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements Two years related work experience. Knowledge of local benefit agencies (Public Assistance). Familiarity with substance abuse, mental health and employment issues. Strong oral and written communication skills. Valid driver’s license with a driving record that is in good standing. Maintaining a good driving record (as defined by the organization) is a condition of employment. Undergraduate degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience Microsoft Office Suite and electronic record keeping Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

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Breaking Ground -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: HR Department -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Mr Joseph Gonzalez Position: Shift Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: [email protected] Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground is a nonprofit social services organization in New York City. Our goal is to create high-quality permanent and transitional housing for the homeless. Since 1990, we have been providing permanent affordable housing for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Beginning with a single building, we are now New York City’s largest provider of supportive housing. We own and/or operate 19 properties with a total of 3,530 transitional and permanent apartments in New York City and beyond. We also run the City’s around-the-clock street outreach efforts in all of Brooklyn and Queens, along with nearly one-third of Manhattan. Our work has enabled more than 13,000 people to overcome or avoid homelessness since 1990, and we increase that number every single day. As of 2017, we have more than 1,500 units of housing in various stages of development in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, and are expanding our outreach and transitional housing programs so that we can offer help to every single homeless person we meet. Shift Supervisor @ East Flatbush Safe Haven Located in Brooklyn, the East Flatbush Safe Haven serves as a transitional housing program for 110 chronically street homeless individuals. This transitional housing program embraces a housing first and harm reduction philosophy with an aim at helping residents secure appropriate permanent housing. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the 24/7 Residential Aide (RA) staff. They will supervise four to five (4-5) Residential Aides who may be working any of the following shifts midnight-8am, 8am-4pm, 4pm to midnight. The Shift Supervisor will have responsible for the activity on their assigned shift including scheduling the 24/7 RA staff and ensuring proper coverage at all times, incident prevention and management, liaising with contracted security to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients and staff. The Shift Supervisor on duty will be the point person during evening, weekend, and overnight hours. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Supervising 24/7 Residential Aide staff Completing bi-weekly schedules and ensuring proper coverage at all times Assisting food service and other vendors as needs Liaising with East Flatbush Safe Haven staff and contracted security Completing, reviewing and submitting incident reports and other tracking reports Reviewing security camera footage Overseeing CARES bed management procedures Managing all City & State building inspections and/or compliance guidelines Managing inspections of residents units and ensuring site is in compliance with local health & safety standards As part of building management team, work closely with Program Director and Assistant Program Director to meet resident needs & challenges Performs other related duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity preferred Minimum of 3 years working with homeless or disabled populations preferred. Demonstrated experience & success in working with diverse individuals and special needs populations. Preferred training in CPR & First Aid, Opiate Overdose Prevention, Fire safety Systems, crisis intervention, de-escalation Solid verbal and written skills Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent experience Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Experience and proficiency with case management software Spanish Speaking preferred Valid Driver’s License with driving record that is in good standing preferred. Maintaining a good driving record (as defined) by the organization) is a condition of employment Prior experience with Foothold software preferred To Apply: www.breakingground.org/careers

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

CAMBA -- SSA 2/20/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: -- Aff. Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Chanelle Nau Position: Case Manager Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description CAMBA’s Shelters for single men and women as well as families are among the most successful in NYC, placing thousands of homeless clients in permanent and transitional housing. Recent increases in capacity, awarded by our funder, NYC DHS, have resulted in expanded professional opportunities in these Brooklyn facilities. Opportunities: Current open positions include general and specialty case managers (for Housing, Employment and MICA services). Responsibilities: •All Shelter Case Managers are responsible to collaborate for client intakes and assessments, psychosocial evaluations, ILPs and referrals to community resources. •Housing, Employment and MICA Case Managers (Case Manager II) are also responsible for curriculum development and therapeutic groups related to housing placement, employment prep or MICA services and coordination with and referrals to outside providers. •MICA Case Managers also provide individual counseling on alcohol and other drug related issues.

Experience/Requirements •Bachelors’ degree and/or equivalent experience. •(Master's degree required and License preferred for MICA/Substance Abuse Case Manager). •Some schedule flexibility for weekends and/or evenings. •Bi-lingual preferred (but not required).

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Family Services Coordinator Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Family Services Coordinator position for the Lenniger and Sydelle Residences. These are multi-unit supportive housing residences for low income individuals and families, many of whom have a history of mental illness, homelessness, and/or substance abuse. The Lenniger and Sydelle Residences are located in the East Tremont section of the Bronx.

Responsibilities: Help parents and children to take full advantage of the resources in the community. Be knowledgeable and stay up to date about local and city resources available to families. Proactively engage families in accessing and navigating services that may benefit them. Help families obtain the best outcomes and work optimally with outside agencies (for example, ACS, Department of Education, etc).

Help parents support their children’s success in education by assisting in engaging the education system, including assistance with enrollment, communicating with school administration and counselors, assistance in navigating special education protocol. Conduct outreach and liaison with local schools, community-based organizations, and government systems.

Provide parenting education, support groups, and events/activities for children and families in collaboration with Activity Specialist.

Work on an interdisciplinary team serving families residing in supportive housing. Work collaboratively with direct care staff to assess family needs and link them to appropriate resources in the community. Regularly assess the needs of families to determine service gaps. Provide support and feedback around family needs/services.

Manage special projects related to services to families, such as scholarship programs, volunteer programs, professional development to staff, etc. This position may involve the supervision of staff.

Experience/Requirements The Family Services Coordinator must have experience navigating child-serving and family-serving systems. Demonstrated ability to serve a special needs population such as the homeless and/or mentally ill. Demonstrated ability to work with school aged children. Good verbal and written communication skills Computer literacy Bilingual Spanish/English preferred Bachelors Degree or a minimum of 6 years of experience in a K-12 educational setting required.

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Intake Specialist Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is proud to announce that it will be opening a co-located Drop-in Center and Safe Haven in lower Manhattan in June 2018. The program will provide case management and housing placement services to 70 to 90 people at the Drop-In Center and 24 people at the Safe Haven. For more information about the programs please see attached program announcement.

We are currently hiring an Intake Specialist/Group leader for the Drop In Center. The shift is M-F 9am-5pm.

The Intake Specialist is responsible for client intake upon entry into the DIC. This includes screening of clients, conducting interviews, making enrollment decisions in collaboration with the management team and introducing new clients to the services offered at the program.

The Intake Specialist \/Group leader also provides group services, developing groups, classes and activities, and ensuring that evidence based practices adhere to fidelity standards.

The Intake Specialist/Group leader is also responsible for helping clients to live fuller, more satisfying lives in the community, and striving, as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values, and vision statements. They are expected to understand and support the management activities that ensure the good functioning of the team and program as a whole.

Experience/Requirements CM 3: BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork) or Bachelors degree and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma and 6 years relevant experience For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1year of experience Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR to work in our housing divisions, located at 910 Dekalb Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11221 and 551 Warren Street Brooklyn, NY 11217

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 40 hours per week with an excellent benefits package. Annual Salary is $55k.

Position Overview The Assistant Program Director is responsible for providing supervision and training to program staff so that they are equipped to provide rehabilitative services to tenants within this program. This includes assuring that program staff receives satisfactory and timely training in recovery oriented practice, harm reduction, and in the services available through referral elsewhere in the agency and in the community. The assistant program director also has charge of monitoring resident records to be ready for audits at all times and for assuring that other program records (desk logs, apartment inspections, fire drills, etc.) meet the agency standards. The assistant program director provides back-up supervision of the site in the program director’s absence. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to scheduling and participating in annual utilization reviews; monitor program census and assure maximum occupancy of building through timely filling of vacancies; maintaining a partial case load, as needed, etc.

Experience/Requirements Qualified candidates must have a commitment to recovery oriented practice; a Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred – work experience within field may be substituted for degree; minimum of three (3) years working in supportive housing with people who have a history of homelessness/substance use/psychiatric diagnosis, etc, preferred; previous supervisory experience, preferred; must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center; knowledge of psychiatric disabilities and of substance use; commitment to recovery oriented practice; excellent attention to detail; ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel; creativity and flexibility.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

CA is committed to the hiring of at least 51% consumer staff, in all of its departments and programs, and at all levels of management. www.communityaccess.org

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Community Access -- SSA 3/19/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: Community Access -- SSA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: HR Dept. Position: CARE COORDINATOR OUTREACH Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Citywide Job Description Community Access, Inc. (CA), founded in 1974, is a progressive not-for-profit organization that expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affordable housing, training, advocacy and healing-focused services. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 20 locations and include over 1000 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie The Harp Advocacy Center, ThriveAtWork, Blueprint Supported Education, East Village Access—a PROS program, and a peer-driven Crisis Respite Center.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of CARE COORDINATOR OUTREACH AND ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST to work in our housing program, with locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Bronx.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of $19.23, plus an excellent benefits package.

Position Overview The Care Coordinator Outreach and Enrollment Specialist has responsibility for all outreach and enrollment activities for agency care management services. The position entails outreach and engagement of prospective clients of health home services, and enrollment of all interested participants into the agency’s care management program, as well as direct care coordination services to assigned program participants as needed. The program’s care coordination services include: health promotion activities, developing and implementing person centered care plans, coordinating services and treatment between multiple treatment providers, hospital discharge planning, individual support and advocacy, and referral to community and social support services. Program systems are designed to support services that are person-centered, trauma-informed, and assist individuals in their recovery and achievement of optimal health outcomes.

Experience/Requirements Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access. Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years related experience preferred. Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center. Commitment to recovery oriented practice. Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving. Responsive to change: opens to new ideas; adapts to changing needs, transitions and situations; willingness to modify pursue different approaches to achieve positive outcomes. Experience in collaborative interdisciplinary planning processes. Knowledge of mental health, serious medical conditions, HIV/AIDS, substance use and homelessness. Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements, preferred. Demonstrated competence in written, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards. Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience working with electronic health records. Be creative and flexible. Show initiative and be responsible for follow through. Willingness to work in the field and travel by public transportation. Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred. Ability to walk up several flights of stairs. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

MA-MSW-CSW Required

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Assistant Program Director Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Christopher, a 167-unit supportive housing residence, located in Chelsea, for low income tenants, many of whom have histories of mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS, invites applications for an Assistant Program Director Position.

CUCS provides comprehensive on-site social services using a recovery orientation, which include the implementation of evidence based practices such as Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing, and Wellness Self Management

The Assistant Program Director is responsible for supporting the Program Director in the overall management of the program. The Assistant Program Director provides direct supervision to clinical supervisors and/or special services staff. The Assistant Program Director plays a major role in ensuring that clients receive services that meet regulatory and agency standards and that records are kept in compliance with those standards. This position is central to fostering the mission and goals of the agency.

Experience/Requirements The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience with mental health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations. Furthermore, it requires good decision-making skills and the ability to identify and facilitate necessary programmatic change. It requires attention to detail, strong writing and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy. • LCSW • Internal candidates within 3 month of completing the LCSW experience requirement may also apply. • Once the experience requirement is met, all candidate must attain an LCSW within 6 months. • Minimum of 3 years post-masters applicable experience with related populations including supervisory, administrative, and management experience • Strong writing and verbal communication skills • Computer literacy • Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred

We encourage all eligible employees to apply. All applicants will be notified upon receipt of their cover letter and resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding scheduling an interview.

CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Assistant Program Director Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives invites applications for the following position at Park House/The Webster, a new supportive housing residence.

Responsibilities: During the initial phase of the project, this position will be responsible for assisting the Program Director with hiring, tenant intake, and rent-up processes. On a continuing basis, this position works closely with the Program Director and has the primary responsibility for supervision of designated clinical staff and oversight of the site’s special services programs, including on-site psychiatric and medical services. Additionally, this individual is responsible for maintaining good relations with funders and other stakeholders, and developing and maintaining a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements LCSW o Internal candidates within 3 months of completing the LCSW experience requirement may also apply. o Once the LCSW experience requirement is met, all candidates must attain an LCSW within 6 months. • Minimum of 4 years post-masters applicable experience with related populations including supervisory, administrative, and management experience • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Computer literacy • Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Clinical Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Clinical Supervisor at the Uptown Program.. The Uptown Program provides off-site services primarily to special needs individuals and families with histories of homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse. The individual and families units are located in six-buildings within the Harlem/Washington Heights community.

Responsibilities: The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for managing a service team and participating in the overall administration of the program in conjunction with the management team. The CC provides weekly clinical management to the team’s case management staff and task supervision to LMSW Social Workers. The CC plays a major role in ensuring that each day the clients receive services that meet regulatory and agency standards, and that records are kept in compliance with those standards.

Experience/Requirements LCSW with relevant post-master’s experience. Experience with related population, crisis management, supervisory experience, strong written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy. Internal applicants who have their LMSW and are within 18 months of fulfilling the clinical experience requirement for their LCSW are encouraged to apply as a Clinical Coordinator 1. Please note that a Clinical Coordinator 1 is automatically promoted to Clinical Coordinator 3 upon receipt of LCSW.

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Clinical Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Clinical Supervisor at Delta Manor. The Delta Manor serves homeless men with serious mental illness. Please note that the Delta Manor is a 5 story walk building with no elevator and all candidates must be able to easily transport using the stairs.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for managing a service team and providing supervision to its members. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that their supervisees are helping their clients to live fuller, more satisfying lives in the community; helping their team to function well and meet their contractual obligations including achieving contracted housing placement goals; and striving, as appropriate to their role, to fulfill the CUCS programs’ core purpose, core values and vision statements.

The Clinical Supervisor is a part of their program’s management team, and is responsible for helping to ensure that their program provides the best services possible for its clients, is an engaging and rewarding place for staff to work, and has a culture which promotes continuous learning and improvement. The Clinical Supervisor may be assigned additional responsibilities.

In this job, you will be able to work toward your LCSW by obtaining the necessary clinical practice hours and receiving supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Experience/Requirements LCSW Strong writing and verbal communication skills Post-masters direct service experience with populations served by the program preferred Strong clinical assessment skills Computer literacy Strong interpersonal and organizational skills Sound judgment, good decision making skills, and a high degree of tact and professionalism Good writing and verbal communication skills Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and effectively manage time Computer literacy Experience with EPB groups services preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

For internal candidates only: 1. SW I and SW II staff without an LCSW may be accepted if it is determined that the applicant has made significant progress toward the LCSW. In addition to the criteria above, such applicants must have accumulated a minimum of the following: a. At least 18 months of eligible LCSW practice time. b. At least 1320 of the state-required 2000 hours LCSW practice time c. At least 67 of the state-required 100 hours of LCSW supervision.

In this job, you will be able to work toward your LCSW by obtaining the necessary clinical practice hours and receiving supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Clinical Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Bronx Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives invites applications for the following position at Park House/The Webster, a new supportive housing residence. CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

The Park House and Webster Ave residences are new supportive housing sites for low-income and formerly homeless families and individuals. Both buildings are new construction, developed on the same plot of land, and connected by an outdoor courtyard area. CUCS staff will provide social services at both sites. The Webster will house 170 tenants and Park House will house 20 special needs tenants. Park House is expected to begin rent up in December 2017 and Webster is expected to begin rent up in February 2018. CUCS will provide comprehensive on-site social services using a recovery orientation, which include evidence based practices with particular emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency and services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities: The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and direct oversight of a clinical services team. This position has significant decision-making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities, including but not limited to, site management, inter-team coordination, contract regulatory/policy compliance, and managed care linkages. During the initial rent up, the Clinical Supervisor will be involved in hiring and rent up processes.

Experience/Requirements External applicants: • LCSW and 2 years relevant experience o Relevant post-master’s experience o Supervisory experience preferred o Strong written and verbal communication skills o Computer literacy o Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Internal applicants: • LMSW o Relevant post-master’s experience o Strong writing and verbal communication skills o Computer literacy o Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Note: Internal candidates within 3 months of completing the LCSW experience requirement may also apply. Once the LCSW experience requirement is met, all candidates must attain an LCSW within 6 months.

The Care Management Program provides care coordination services to optimize the quality and efficiency of health care services received by the most at risk New Yorkers. Care Management plays an integral role in improving behavioral and physical health outcomes for high users of Medicaid.

Description of Responsibilities – The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and direct oversight of a care management team, serving clients who have chronic health and mental health conditions. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible to guide the team towards achieving care management goals, such as assisting clients in overcoming barriers to quality health care, striving to improve overall health outcomes, thereby decreasing NY State Medicaid expenditure via a reduction in inappropriate ER usage and avoidable inpatient hospitalizations. The Clinical Supervisor also oversees clinical assessments of clients and conducts assessments as needed.

This position has significant decision-making, supervisory, administrative, and program management responsibilities. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for helping their team function at a high level to achieve performance targets, maintain Medicaid compliance, coordinate with Managed Care Organizations, and contribute to a culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements o LCSW required o Excellent written and verbal communication skills o Supervisory experience preferred.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document.

Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Evening Clinical Supervisor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, (CUCS), is proud to announce that it will be opening a co-located Drop-in Center and Safe Haven in lower Manhattan in June 2018. The program will provide case management and housing placement services to 70 to 90 people at the Drop-In Center and 24 people at the Safe Haven. For more information about the programs please see attached program announcement.

We are currently hiring for an Evening Clinical Supervisor positions for the Drop In Center and Safe Haven. The shift is M-F, 3pm-11pm and will provide supervisory coverage for both programs during their shift.

The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and direct oversight of a clinical services team. This position has significant decision making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities, including ensuring staff productivity, the achievement of measurable outcomes, and recipient satisfaction. As a member of the management team, this person will also be expected to participate in and contribute to a program culture that is client centered, outcome oriented, and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements LCSW, two years experience with related populations, supervisory experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Current CUCS employees who have not yet obtained the LCSW will be considered if they have accumulated at least 18 months of eligible LCSW practice time.

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Program Director Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Brooklyn Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Program Director position at the Hegeman, a 160 unit permanent supportive housing residence located in Brownsville Brooklyn, for low income tenants, many of whom have histories of mental illness, homelessness, and substance abuse. The building has a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Safety Design) silver rating and includes a 24/7 attended lobby, a community garden, a computer room, and a fitness room.

Responsibilities: The Program Director is responsible for managing the daily operations of the program, ensuring contract compliance, and meeting or exceeding performance measures required by funders. This position has significant decision making, supervisory, administrative, program management and service delivery responsibilities, including inter-team coordination and contract, regulatory and policy compliance. Additionally, this individual will be responsible for managing the program’s fiscal resources, manage program development initiatives and other quality assurance and improvement activities, maintain good relations with funders and stakeholders, housing partners and developing and maintaining a program culture that is person centered, outcome oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement.

Experience/Requirements LCSW and minimum of 5 years post-masters applicable experience with related populations including supervisory, administrative, and management experience Strong writing and computer skills required. Experience in supportive housing highly preferred. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Applicants will only be considered for positions they applied for. CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Program Director Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) is a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives. As a part of the Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) for the last ten years, CUCS has operated an outreach team and housing placement team for people living on the streets of its assigned catchment area, 110th Street to the northern tip of Manhattan, and has provided the psychiatric and medical services, staff training, and IT support for the entire MOC. The MOC is an innovative street outreach and housing placement program for people who are chronically homeless and living on the streets of Manhattan. In addition to CUCS, it also includes Breaking Ground and Goddard Riverside Community Center. Since the program began in September 2007, it has placed more than 1700 people into permanent housing.

The Program Director will manage the daily operations of the program, ensuring contract compliance, meeting or exceeding placement goals and other performance measures required by the Department of Homeless Services. The Program Director is also responsible for maintaining a program culture that is client centered, supports staff development, and is dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The position requires a thorough understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures, including strong knowledge and experience working with the street homeless population. It also requires strong supervisory and administrative skills and the ability to interface effectively and efficiently with colleagues to ensure quality services and program operations. Furthermore, the Program Director will be a member of the MOC Program Committee where they will represent the needs of the CUCS team.

Experience/Requirements LCSW and four years of progressively more responsible post-masters related experience. Strong writing and verbal communication skills. Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Demonstrated experience as a team player. Comfortable with change and change management

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Quality Assurance Auditor Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) and its affiliate, Janian Medical Care are nationally-renowned human services organizations. Together they provide supportive housing, psychiatric care, primary medical care and related services to thousands of homeless, formerly homeless and low income individuals in more than 50 settings across New York City. With approximately 475 staff and an annual operating budget of over $62 million, CUCS and Janian work to foster a learning culture, continually evaluating our programs to ensure that we deliver the highest quality services to the New Yorkers whom we serve. For the quality and depth of their work, CUCS received the inaugural New York Times Nonprofit Excellence Award for Sustained Impact, and Janian recently won the American Psychiatric Association Gold Award for innovative service delivery.

The Quality Assurance Department develops, implements, and maintains agency wide processes and structures that ensure program quality, contract compliance, Medicaid compliance, and the continuous improvement of the agency’s services.

The Quality Assurance Auditor is responsible for conducting a variety of internal audits according to a schedule developed by the Quality Assurance Department.

1. Conduct comprehensive chart reviews at various program models using various auditing models including tracer audits 2. Generate and review a variety of reports through multiple EMRs and databases in support of monitoring compliance 3. Conduct utilization review assessments 4. Conduct retrospective, concurrent, and prospective claims audits assessing both technical and clinical aspects of claims in order to ensure they are compliant with State and Federal regulations and with CUCS expectation of good care 5. Conduct fidelity scale reviews for evidence based practices as assigned 6. Other audits as assigned 7. Provide reports, findings and recommendations to various stakeholders about compliance 8. Monitor and track the implementation of corrective action plans 9. Identify staff training needs through auditing activities 10. Provide technical assistance and training to programs and staff around compliance and quality of care issues and identified training needs 11. Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to auditing and compliance 12. Special projects as assigned 13. Attend meetings

This position reports to the Compliance Manager.

Experience/Requirements • Licensed Social Worker • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Computer literacy, including strong skills in Excel • Experience with electronic health records • Strong attention to detail

Experience Preferred Licensed Clinical Social Worker Spanish Speaking

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SOCIAL WORKER

Social Worker Responsibilities: The Social Worker provides a range of clinical services to tenants to help them live full and satisfying lives in the community; helping their team and program to function well and meet their contractual obligations to various funding agencies. Services that the social worker will be expected to provide include, but are not limited to, supportive counseling, outreach, written assessments, case management, advocacy, and crisis intervention. The Social Worker will have also the opportunity to facilitate organized classes and activities, as well as serve as an assistant team leader in a variety of capacities, building their own leadership skills to develop management skills. The social worker will work closely with internal and external collaterals, to deliver comprehensive person centered services. The Social Worker will receive weekly clinical supervision that meets the requirements for LCSW hours, as defined by the state of NY, and have access to all CUCS in-service and community trainings.

In this job, you will be able to work toward your LCSW by obtaining the necessary clinical practice hours and receiving supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Experience/Requirements • LMSW or LCSW Required • Related experience working with mentally ill, HIV positive, or homeless individuals is strongly preferred • Good verbal and written communications skills • Computer Literacy required • Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary and multicultural team

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Social Worker Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Social Worker position at the Prince George. We are located in a historic building in the Flat Iron District of Manhattan. The Prince George is a 415 unit supportive housing residence for low income tenants, many of whom have histories of mental illness, homelessness, substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. CUCS embraces a holistic, person centered approach to the work and incorporates several evidence based practices including but not limited to: Wellness Self Management, Supported Employment, Motivational Interviewing and Person Centered Service Planning.

The Social Worker is part of a six person team and is responsible for providing a full range of direct services to clients with particular emphasis on mental health, physical health, and substance abuse services. Responsibilities include crisis-intervention, medication management and regulatory compliance. Additional responsibilities include training in, and utilization of a broad array of Evidence Based Practices such as: Wellness Self Management, Supported Employment, Person Centered Service Planning, and Motivational Interviewing. We are seeking a candidate that embraces a recovery orientation, a harm reduction approach, and a dedication to helping our clients live a full and satisfying life in the community.

Come work in the Flatiron District! Work with supportive, close knit team that believes in the integrity of their work and are dedicated to improving the lives of their clients. This position offers the opportunity to receive LCSW hours after earning the LMSW.

Experience/Requirements Master’s Degree in Social Work required. • An LMSW is required within six months of hire. • Recent and upcoming graduates and experienced clinicians encouraged to apply. • Excellent outreach, assessment, written and verbal communication skills. • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team. • Computer literacy required. • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

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Description: This position provides a full range of clinical services to a caseload of 25 to 30 tenants, assisting in program planning, development, and implementation of group services with particular emphasis on mental health, chemical dependency, and services to people living with HIV/AIDS. This position works closely with the Clinical Supervisor to ensure the effectiveness of the core services team.

In this job, you will be able to work toward your LCSW by obtaining the necessary clinical practice hours and receiving supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Experience/Requirements MSW required, LMSW preferred CUCS requires that all full-time social workers who provide services within the LMSW or LCSW scope of practice to have a license within 6 months from date of hire · Recent and upcoming graduates and experienced clinicians encouraged to apply. · Excellent outreach, assessment, written and verbal communication skills. · Must be able to work effectively as a team. · Computer literacy required. · Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for.

We are currently hiring for three Social Worker positions for the Drop In Center (2) and Safe Haven (1). The shift is M-F 9am-5pm.

The Social Worker will carry a caseload and provide decision making and service delivery responsibilities including crisis intervention, Assistant with Self Administration of Medications, and regulatory compliance. The primary goal of each program is placement of clients into permanent housing. The Social Worker will participate and contribute to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. This position carries considerable leadership responsibilities.

Experience/Requirements MSW; LMSW preferred. CUCS requires that all full time social workers who provide services within the LMSW or LCSW scope of practice have a license within 6 months from date of hire. Recent and upcoming graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be able to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. Relevant experience working with population served by the program preferred. Candidates must have excellent outreach, assessment, written and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy required.

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Social Worker Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives invites applications for the Social Work position in the Care Management Program located in Midtown Manhattan.

The Care Management program provides care coordination services to optimize the quality and efficiency of health care services received by the most at risk New Yorkers. Care Management plays an integral role in improving behavioral and physical health outcomes for high users of Medicaid.

Description of Responsibilities-

The social worker is responsible for coordinating health care for clients in the community who have chronic medical and mental health conditions. The social worker is responsible to conduct ongoing assessments, provide counseling, coordination, education, and advocacy to support clients to make well informed healthcare choices, receive appropriate services and achieve healthcare goals. The social worker conducts mental health assessments to determine eligibility for HCBS (Home and Community based services). The position involves telephonic care coordination, visiting clients in the community and meeting them in the office. The social worker will also serve as an assistant team leader in a variety of capacities, building their own leadership skills. The social worker will receive weekly clinical supervision that meets the requirements for LCSW hours and have access to all CUCS agency trainings.

Experience/Requirements • MSW or LMSW - CUCS requires that all full-time social workers to have a Social Work license within 6 months from date of hire • 1 year experience working with persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse • Bilingual Spanish / English preferred • Good verbal and written communications skills • Computer literacy

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 3/5/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Social Worker Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Career Network, is an innovative program that uses the evidence –based practice of supported employment to help program participants achieve their employment goals. This position is located at our CUCS/Career Network Prince George site. We are located in a historic building in the Flat Iron District of Manhattan. We provide services to both CUCS’s supported housing programs and to individuals with special needs living in the community at large. We work with individuals with various special needs including a history of severe and persistent mental illness, HIV/AIDS and/or a history of homelessness.

Our services are person-centered, using a strengths-based, harm reduction model. We work collaboratively as a team of social workers to develop clinical and workforce development interventions to help our participants thrive as they try out challenges in the world of work. The program seeks to assist participants in their recovery path with the goal of assisting them toward living a full and satisfying life in the community.

The social worker position provides a full range of employment services to individuals and adjusts interventions as needed based on the social worker’s assessment of participant needs. Direct service experience with population served by the program is preferred as this position is responsible for direct oversight of a caseload.

Experience/Requirements MSW required, LMSW preferred or a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling. CUCS requires that all full-time social workers who provide services within the LMSW or LCSW scope of practice to have a license within 6 months from date of hire. Recent and upcoming graduates and experienced clinicians encourage to apply. Relevant experience working with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness preferred. Must have excellent outreach, assessment, written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work effectively as a team. Bi-Lingual English/Spanish preferred. Computer literacy. Knowledge of entitlements a plus.

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Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 1/22/2018 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Social Worker Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) is a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives. As a part of the city funded Manhattan Outreach Consortium (MOC) for the last ten years, CUCS has operated an outreach and housing placement program for people living on the streets of its assigned catchment area, 110th Street to the northern tip of Manhattan; and provided psychiatric and medical services (through its affiliate, Janian Medical Care), staff training, and IT support for all of the MOC programs. MOC is an innovative street outreach and housing placement program for people who are homeless and living on the streets of Manhattan. In addition to CUCS, Breaking Ground and Goddard Riverside Community operate two outreach programs covering the remainder of Manhattan. Since the MOC began in September 2007, it has placed 1750 people into permanent housing, much of that do to CUCS’ very strong outreach, psychiatric, medical, training, and IT staff. As of July 1st, 2017, CUCS is the lead agency for MOC. CUCS is currently accepting applications for the Day Team Social Worker position with the CUCS Street Outreach Program.

Day Team Social Worker

Responsibilities: The Social Worker will be responsible for engaging street homeless people to find unique solutions to their immediate needs. The Social Worker will frequently engage clients in the field, including on the street, in transitional and permanent housing, and at community service providers. The Social Worker will assist clients with finding transitional and permanent housing utilizing a “housing first” approach. The Social Worker will utilize a harm reduction approach emphasizing meeting clients “where they are at” without judgment or coercion. The Social Worker will assist with responding to 311 calls regarding homeless people in need of assistance. The Social Worker will work with a diverse range of clients including substance users, people with mental illnesses, and people involved with the criminal justice system. The Social Worker will also take on a leadership role on the team by participating and contributing to a program culture that is client-centered, outcome-oriented and dedicated to continuous quality improvement. The Social Worker will receive weekly clinical supervision that meets the requirements for LCSW hours and have access to all CUCS agency trainings. Three overnight shifts a year are required to count homeless people sleeping on the street. Candidate should be willing to do one early shift per week (5:30am – 1:30pm).

Experience/Requirements • NYS Driver’s license • MSW required, LMSW preferred. • CUCS requires that all full-time social workers to have a Social Work license within 6 months from date of hire. • Recent and upcoming graduates encouraged to apply. • Must be able to work effectively as part of a team. • Relevant experience working with population served by the program preferred. • Computer literacy, especially in regards to Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word • Applicants who speak Spanish will be prioritized

In this job, you will be able to work toward your LCSW by obtaining the necessary clinical practice hours and receiving supervision from a Licensed Clinical Social Worker

· Please be advised that you must upload your cover letter and resume in one document. · Applicants will only be considered for positions they apply for. CUCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind

Center for Urban Community Services -- SHA 12/22/2017 FT Agency: Posted: FT/PT: Contact Info Site: CUCS -- SHA Benefits: Unknown Hrs/Week: Position: Trainer Salary: Email: Pay/Hr: Job Location: Manhattan Job Description The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Trainer Position at the Institute. The Institute helps human service organizations across the nation through classroom-based staff training, hands-on-coaching, and support services. Additionally, the Institute provides technical and support assistance and is actively involved in developing and improving supportive housing initiatives in New York City and across the nation.

Responsibilities:

The Trainer participates in the Institutes’ training services including: Delivering training and support assistance both locally and nationally; assisting with development of new trainers; collaboration of curriculum development and revision processes; and ongoing evaluation of the quality of trainings delivered. This position has significant decision-making, assessment and service delivery responsibilities. Travel is required. Competitive salary & benefits.

Additional responsibilities:

Provide training on a variety of topics to different levels of staff. Participate in technical support, program consultation services and planning meetings. Evaluate quality of training curriculum on an on-going basis. Assist/Develop forms, tools, samples, etc. necessary for the delivery of support assistance services. Participate in developing and updating training and resource materials. Work collaboratively Ability to adjust schedule due to travel commitments.

Experience/Requirements LMSW in Social Work (LCSW preferred) Minimum of 3 years post direct service experience, and/or service supervision experience in Health & Human Service setting. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Computer literacy. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentational skills Ability to flexibly manage multiple tasks. Experience in curriculum development and training delivery preferred. Knowledge of Homeless Services and Supportive Housing preferred. Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices preferred. Travel required

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