Job Announcement Older Adults

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1 1525 Job Announcement Older Adults Position: Supervisor: Social Worker Program Director Older Adults Overview: University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the lowincome and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 31 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower the individuals we serve through comprehensive, quality services that strengthen families and meet the current needs of the community. Established older adults program provides comprehensive services to the diverse population of the Lower East Side. These services incorporate the Department for the Aging Health and Wellness model into the daily activities. Services include congregate and homebound meals, case assistance, social and recreational activities. Ongoing training and professional supervision provided. Responsibilities: Perform intake, on going assessment, and develop individualized, goal oriented service plans to ensure that participants remain healthy, in their homes, and receive the social, recreational, and health services they need. Provide outreach, information, case assistance, entitlement evaluation, referrals and advocacy Link services to homebound and at risk older adults to promote successful community living. Provide crisis intervention and counseling as needed. Coordinate and bridge services and case conferences and ensure seamless service delivery. Document services provided to clients in writing (hard files and web based case management system); keep client files up to date; provide regular statistical reporting on outcomes. Coordinate with LEARN staff for quality control and integration of services Assist in designing documents or forms for record keeping and outreach purposes; assist in program planning and evaluation Assist with daily tasks for Meals on Wheels program ordering, phone calls, changing route sheets, coordinating with meals on wheels case managers and contractor Assist with program activities Complete data entry into DFTA database system and Salesforce daily, weekly and monthly Participate in team meetings and coalition meetings Attend professional development trainings Keep up to date on all information and resources pertaining to older adults Collaborate with program staff and supervisors in a professional manner Other duties as assigned by program director Qualifications: 04/26/2018

2 1525 Master s degree in Social Work, LMSW preferred At least one to two years of experience or more working with older adults Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, patience, and professionalism Working knowledge of social theories and practices Social perceptiveness and empathy Ability to build and maintain professional helping relationships Ability to relate and communicate with diverse population and groups Resilience along with ability to assess situations Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Must have strong attention to detail and able to work independently Must demonstrate strong commitment to working in a multi cultural environment Demonstrated ability to engage hard to reach populations Excellent verbal and written skills required writing sample will be requested at interview Extensive knowledge of benefits programs and advocacy skills required Bilingual English/Spanish required, must be fluent in written and spoken Spanish writing sample will be requested at interview Will be required to obtain CPR/AED certification upon hire Location: Neighborhood Center 189 Allen Street Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Mid to high 40s, plus generous benefits Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to the link below c85 8b85 695bbba04fa7&jobId=228074&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId= _ There will be an onsite writing assignment. 04/26/2018

3 1566 Job Announcement Family Support Program Position: Supervisor: Social Worker Program Director Overview: University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the lowincome and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 31 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower the individuals we serve through comprehensive, quality services that strengthen families and meet the current needs of the community. University Settlement s Families Thriving Program is a new program that will serve families and children on the Lower East Side of Manhattan through community and home based services. The program will include a team of 5 staff members (a director, two social workers, a family support worker and an administrative support staff) who will be trained in an evidence based model centered on building on the strengths of families. The Social Worker will assist the Program Director and community partners with serving families and youth with a range of needs. The Social Worker will meet with this cohort of families and youth on a regular basis and work closely with partners such as schools, community based organizations, and after school programs in the planning and facilitation of successful outcomes. Responsibilities: Participates with interdisciplinary team members in developing and implementing program policies, procedures and individualized services Provides direct, individual and/or group social services in the home/community to each family referred by self and community partners Assesses the strengths and needs of clients and families Conducts intensive outreach to clients and families Tracks and follows up on all referrals made Coordinates social work and supportive services between the program and other agencies providing social and educational services in both the school and local community. Serves as an advocate for families rights within the community and as a mediator between community partners as needed Remains available for crisis intervention social work as the need arises or arranges for such coverage by emergency social services Records professional assessments, identifies problems, maintains treatment plans and progress notes as required by program regulations, policies, procedures and the Agency Develops and facilitates individualized service plans Participates in the planning and implementation of psychoeducational and therapeutic workshops, presentations and trainings in the community and with community partners as needed Participates in training and execution of evidence based models Performs other related duties, as required 07/16/2018

4 1566 Qualifications: LMSW preferred or MSW required working on gaining social work licensure and one year of experience working with families and youth Firm understanding of strength based work, child and youth development, attachment, trauma, and family dynamics Demonstrated ability to work with and engage hard to reach populations as well as families and youth impacted by trauma, poverty, complex stressors, violence, mental health, etc. Experience providing community and home based services from a culturally competent and trauma informed approach Excellent verbal, written and technology skills required Ability to be a proactive and creative team player is a must Strong organization and time management skills is a must Proven track record of effectively working autonomously is a must Comfortable traveling to and working in families homes and communities Bilingual skills in English/Spanish, English/Cantonese or English/Mandarin a plus Salary: Low 50s based on experience; generous benefits package Hours: 35 hours a week; flexible hours including early evening hours Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to: c85 8b85 695bbba04fa7&jobId=232834&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId= _ /16/2018

5 1574 Job Announcement Mental Health and Personal Development Position: Supervisor: Assistant Director for Clinical Services Director of Mental Health Services Overview: The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly 10,000 New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood. The Assistant Director for Clinical Services will provide clinical leadership to the agency s mental health program by giving ongoing training, clinical supervision, and task management to the mental health team, and by reporting to the Director of Mental Health Services on quality assurance and clinical compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards. The Assistant Director for Clinical Services will also provide clinical consultation to other programs and units within The Door, and will work with the Director of Mental Health and other management staff across the agency to ensure integration and accessibility of mental health services among all Door programming. Responsibilities: Maintain an agency wide youth development focused framework (including methods, modalities and strategies) for the provision of mental health services Oversee and continue to improve implementation of a clinical framework for screening, engaging and supporting youth and young adults (up to age 25), including those with severe and persistent mental illnesses and/or who have histories or risk of homelessness Provide daily oversight of Article 28 mental health services, including clinical supervision of an interdisciplinary team of psychotherapists and interns; oversight of crisis, short term and long term services that address needs of young people; assurance of documentation compliance; implementation and ongoing development of policies and protocols; participation (with Director of Mental Health Services and other stakeholders) in program planning and evaluation; and adherence to contractual requirements as managed by Director of Mental Health Services Provide field placement supervision for Master's Level students Work collaboratively with University Settlement's Article 31 staff to promote satellite services Provide support to onsite Article 31 therapists Work with other supervisors to ensure appropriate integration of departmental programming Participate on agency wide task forces or teams including Behavior Management Team Ensure compliance with funding sources and contracts, including timely submission of reports and data collection. Ensure tracking of behavioral health outcomes and goals for the department and integrate a system of data collection and outcome measurement (tools, tracking systems, etc.) In collaboration with leadership, develop and direct mental health services consistent with NYS Healthcare and Medicaid Reform Work in an ongoing way to ensure deeper integration of behavioral health and primary care at The Door Ensure ongoing quality assurance and clinical compliance with regulatory and quality assurance standards (DOH, HRSA, PCMH, etc.)

6 1574 Oversee and promote clinician productivity

7 Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor The Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities 07/20/2018

8 Qualifications: Masters degree in Social Work LCSW required Minimum of 5 years experience in adolescent development, assessment, and psychotherapy Minimum three years experience supervising staff Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people Experience with program planning and evaluation and contract management Proven track record of effective staff support and supervision as well as the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships Knowledge of government contracts related to the mental health field Demonstrate an understanding of and practice the principals of positive youth development Experience working with LGBT identified, runaway and homeless, foster care, and immigrant youth populations Excellent written, oral communication and analytic skills Certification in Seminar in Field Instruction preferred Proficiency in Spanish, French, Mandarin preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Hours: Full time Salary: Commensurate with experience, generous benefits package Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to the link below: c85 8b85 695bbba04fa7&jobId=233056&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId= _ The Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities 07/20/2018

9 1571 Position: Clinical Social Work I, Level II Supervisor: Program Director Job Announcement Children Under Five Overview: University Settlement is one of New York City's most dynamic social justice institutions, with an impressive legacy as the first settlement house in the nation. For 130 years, University Settlement has been an anchor in the lowincome and immigrant communities where we work, offering pioneering programs in early childhood care and education, youth development, eviction prevention, literacy, theater and visual arts, senior services, and mental health. Each year, we engage over 40,000 New Yorkers through our network of 31 sites in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Our mission is to empower the individuals we serve through comprehensive, quality services that strengthen families and meet the current needs of the community. Responsibilities: Evaluate the mental health needs of children under the age of five. Provide parent child psychotherapy, dyadic, group and family therapy. Maintain reports, administrative and clinical records in accordance with program standards. Develop and implement treatment plans. Participate in staff meetings, case conferences, training seminars and individual supervisory meetings. Facilitate intra /inter agency referrals Advocate for families with other community based organizations and governmental agencies as indicated. Conduct home and school visits as indicated. Demonstrate ability to engage clients and sustain treatment. Consultations and collateral work with other child serving professionals Conduct outreach activities with community based programs Conduct pre admission screening Conduct trainings. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Must have Master s degree in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, or related field. LMSW, LCAT, or LMHC required Two year to three years clinical experience in a mental health setting with an emphasis in the treatment of young children; has knowledge of treatment strategies in the areas of child behavior management and family dynamics, trauma and abuse; 0 5 years of experience preferred. Possess the ability to work with families in a supportive manner throughout the diagnostic and referral process. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Capacity to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Bilingual in English/Spanish REQUIRED Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: High 40s to Low 50s, plus generous benefits package Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to: c85 8b85 695bbba04fa7&jobId=232974&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId= _ University Settlement is an Equal Opportunity Employer 07/18/2018

10 1573 Job Announcement Career and Education Services Position Title: Supervisor of Housing Based Career and Education Initiatives Supervisor: Director of Career Services Overview: The Door is an unparalleled model for youth development, offering a comprehensive range of integrated services within a single site for nearly 10,000 New York City youth each year. Our mission is to empower young adults to reach their full potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis assistance, legal assistance, college preparation services, career development, housing supports, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals all for free and under one roof. By providing participants with our suite of integrated services, we seek to provide any motivated young person with the tools, resources, and opportunities needed to successfully transition to adulthood. The goal of The Door s Career and Education Services Department is to support young people in completing secondary education and successfully transitioning into post secondary education and employment. Programs within the Career and Education Services Department (CareerED) are designed to help both in school and out of school youth to set and attain their educational and career goals. CareerED services allow a young person to craft a personalized life plan defining the steps they will take to achieve those goals while developing the necessary skills for future life success and independence. The Door s EPOCH Program aims to prepare out of school and out of work young people for meaningful placements in college and/or employment through the provision of comprehensive education and career services, which develop potential for economic self sufficiency. The Supervisor of Housing Based Career and Education Initiatives will be responsible for management and outcomes achievement of career and education programs that The Door offers at our supportive housing program on the Lower East Side and through a new partnership with Women In Need in East New York. Specific duties include development and implementation of work readiness training, establishing and maintaining comprehensive referral systems, supervision of case management services, development of employment, internship, and training placements, and ensuring that young people are completing internships, and obtaining and retaining employment. Responsibilities: Provide training, support, supervision, and task supervision to staff across multiple sites including a Career Advancement Coach, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator, and Placement Specialist Work in partnership with the managers and staff at The Door s supportive housing program and at Women In Need to develop on site career and education programming as well as connections to career and education programming offered at The Door that will meet the life skill, educational and employment needs of young people living in these residences Create, implement, and monitor work readiness curriculum and coordinate satellite and agency implementation of work readiness and job search workshops and coordinated care activities to attach youth to Career and Education program services Develop program activities and workshops to keep participants engaged during the placement search process. Work with managers at The Door s supportive housing program and Women In Need to develop case conferencing and data and outcome sharing protocols Monitor participant and program s progress toward the attainment of performance outcomes and goals in compliance with various funders and program requirements Work with the Director of Career Services and The Door s administrative directors to manage the information technology, human resources and fiscal systems related to programming and service delivery The Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 07/20/2018

11 1573 Work with the Career and Education management team at The Door to coordinate program intake, orientation, service delivery and data tracking for participants on various contracts Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary staff in cross departmental efforts to increase services to specific youth populations and provide appropriate support for young people Work with placement team to develop and manage a range of internship, job, and training opportunities Coordinate with the coach team to match young people with appropriate training and/or placement opportunities to prepare them to participate in existing and emerging industries Create and maintain a network of partners across higher education institutions, training programs, businesses, and organizations that can provide training services and/or serve as a conduit to further career opportunities, including long term career growth and increased income potential Track and ensure that young people are attaining employment, training, and internship placements and ensure that contractual/funding and organizational expectations for placement and retention of young people in jobs, internships, and training are meet on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis Ensure staff are entering all education, case management, referral, placement, and interagency program services in the data management system Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to increase our services to youth and to continually make adjustments to provide the appropriate individualized program plans for each young person Collect and maintain all program and referral documentation and case records pursuant to data management procedures and contractual obligations Attend all relevant meetings, trainings, workshops and outside events Handle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned by Director Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor s degree in housing services, human services, workforce development, social work, and/or public administration required, Master s in relevant field preferred 3 5 years of proven excellence in program management, curriculum development, and presentation skills Minimum 2 years experience in supervising staff Previous work managing is social service, employment, and/or education programs for homeless young adults preferred Knowledgeable of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people Borough travel required for position between housing sites and grant administering agency Experience working with young adults in a youth development setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly organized and creative Some evening and weekend hours may be required Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, or French, preferred Ability to participate as part of an interdisciplinary team Hours: Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, occasional evening and weekend hours as needed Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus generous benefits Contact: Submit cover letter and resume to: c85 8b85 695bbba04fa7&jobId=233054&lang=en_US&source=CC3&ccId= _ The Door is an Equal Opportunity Employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. 07/20/2018