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Housing Navigator Respite Care Job Details Job Location New York, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Any Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description The Housing Navigator position provides assistance, information, and support to clients around securing safe, appropriate housing using subsidies and/or other available resources in New York City that suit the individuals needs and to maintain residential stability. The Housing Navigator must be aware of and understand current housing subsidies, public benefit programs, and develop resources to include establishing relationships with landlords and brokers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Assess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission and participate to develop discharge plan Assist in determination of clients eligibility for government-financed housing programs and benefit programs Identify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housing Assist in the escorting of clients to housing appointments and referring entities outside of the facility Identify and maintain resources of key information and individuals in various agencies (HRA, NYCHA, HPD) to facilitate the most current and accurate permanent housing application processes Develop and maintain a database of available housing resources as well as other relevant community resources (i.e., banks, utility company contacts, grocery stores, pharmacies, transportation, etc.) Identify new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networking Maintain strong working relationships with landlord and management companies Prepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arranges for transportation or escorts as needed Ensure that discharge plan meets the safety, self-sufficiently and related need of the client in collaboration with social service staff members Qualifications Education and Experience Requirement(s): Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related field One year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experience Demonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations for community-based social welfare organizations desirable
JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION: PRE-SCHOOL GROUP TEACHER (Certified) POSITION: SALARY REPORTS TO: Sr. Education Director POSITION SUMMARY The Pre-School Group Teacher at Hostos Children’s Center, Inc. implements instructional activities to prepare children for school readiness. The Pre-School Group Teacher chiefly creates the learning environment inside of their classroom and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum in his/her classroom. The Pre-School Group Teacher delivers instruction, provides childcare support to aid in the holistic oversight and development of children. The Pre-School Group Teacher will design a learning environment in their pre-school classroom in concert with classroom teaching team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with teaching team and assigned assistant teacher (s) to ensure the classroom environment meets ECERS standards. Team teaches and cross collaborates with other teachers and staff. Creates policies in their classroom/learning spaces which creates the learning environment, encompassing classroom management, and arranging for needed resources to produce desired learning outcomes. Produces developmentally appropriate lesson plans utilizing the Creative Curriculum. Completes ongoing assessment of children through TSG and ASQ assessment tools. Showcases children’s work and progress in displays and individualized portfolios. Actively maintains children’s records including attendance, health logs and incident reports, documentation of daily activities, skill development and anecdotal notes. Communicates with parents/guardians the progress of their child’s development. Actively supervises children during program activities which include, but is not limited to field trips, breakfast, lunch, nap, snack, indoor and outdoor events. Reports to supervisor any signs or symptoms of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, injuries, or illness. Completes daily heath/wellness checks of children at arrival and dismissal and completes required screenings form. 3/21/2023 Adheres to safety and evacuation plans to escort children to safety in the case of drills and emergency situations. Participates in Hostos Children’s Center parent outreach initiatives. REQUIREMENTS Must be NYS certified in B-2 or N-6. Complies with all DOHMH requirements and other agency requirements necessary for the operation of the Center. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service trainings, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. Must be comfortable with learning new software, utilizing email, and other technology, as necessary.
Acacia Network, the leading Latino integrated care nonprofit in the nation, offers the community, from children to seniors, a pathway to behavioral and primary healthcare, housing, and empowerment. We are visionary leaders transforming the triple aim of high quality, great experience at a lower cost. Acacia champions a collaborative environment to deliver vital health, housing and community building services, work we have been doing since 1969. By hiring talented individuals like you, we've been able to expand quickly, with offices in Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, Orlando, Tennessee, Maryland and Puerto Rico. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - To share responsibility for keeping equipment and material accessible and in good condition in order to encourage maximum constructive use by the children. - To share responsibility for removing or reporting any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Child Education Coordinator or other designated person so that necessary action may be taken. - To share responsibility for planning and supervising an appropriate arrangement of classroom equipment and furniture designated to promote optimal program functioning - To assist in the overall planning for the best use of shared space in relation to the total center program - To assist the Assistant teacher in planning the use of community resources to enrich the educational content of the children’s program - To share with classroom associates their mutual knowledge and understanding of the Head Start. program and the sponsoring agency of which the center is a part. - To promote his or her own professional growth of development through participation in regularly scheduled individual conferences, classroom group conferences, staff meeting and early Childhood Training. - To share with other classroom personnel the performance of routine chores related to all areas of the program/ - To participate, wherever feasible, in related training opportunities as these become available. - To participate in objective discussions with the teacher and aide about classroom activities. - Adhering to the approved plan by which information concerning the children and program can be shared with the parents. - Attending and participating in parenting education groups and training when required. - Respecting the confidential nature of all information about parents and children. - Maintaining Good working Relations and Objective Attitudes with Other Center Personnel. - Other related duties, as assigned, consistent with the above and including the fulfillment of full program responsibility for the group in the absence of the Teacher. - Assist with trips walking through the neighborhood or community bus trips. - Fire Drill assistance, ensuring the children are escorted down the stairs and back to classroom in an orderly fashion. - Working within the 8:30 am – to 4:30pm scheduled hours of the Head Start Program - Classroom assistance to various age groups, assisting with those children that are not potty -trained REQUIREMENTS: - High School Diploma or GED required - CDA/AA preferred
Description Position Overview: The Life Coach at Lee Goodwin Residence provides comprehensive case management, outreach, and counseling to the residents at our supportive housing facility for young adults aging out of foster care between the ages of 18-28 year olds. The Life Skills Coach will provide referrals to: education and career programs such as: HSE, Vocational Training, Employment, and Internships. As well as: Substance Abuse Treatment, and Mental Health Services. Salary: $48,000 to $52,000 (base salary commensurate with education, training and related work experience) Responsibilities: • Conduct a comprehensive intake assessment for all new residents and review the agency’s policies and procedures with them. Develop treatment plan for all residents. Monitor clients’ emotional, social and physical well-being, as well as their progress • Maintain concise and accurate resident files in Salesforce database • Monitor residents’ medication • Provide residents with necessary referrals, including emergencies such as hospitalization, detox, etc. Inform residents about on- site, agency and community resources that are available to them. • Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and training sessions and represent the agency at assigned meetings and conferences. • Input data in Salesforce data base daily for all of the residents. • Attend professional development trainings, supervision meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings. • Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately. • Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance. • Assist residents in the planning, prioritizing and long-term goals and short-term goals. • Maintain and oversee documentation of case files for compliance with regulatory agency. Qualifications: •Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or related field with two to five years experience. •Previous experience in the following areas: mental illness, substance abuse, housing, health, entitlements, workforce, and formerly incarcerated. •Qualified candidate must have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity, and knowledge of and commitment to working from a strength-based perspective. •Applicant must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong computer skills. •Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.