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Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The children/youth in these specialized group homes have experienced serious trauma, often including physical and emotional abuse, neglect, and abandonment. With only a few children/youth in our group homes, we give individual attention and focus on providing a wide array of intense services, clinical therapies, and appropriate reaction opportunities in a home-like setting where they can thrive. Our goals are to help our children/youth heal from the past while learning the skills needed for their future. We provide 24/7 care for the children/youth in these programs. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the Supervisor of Clinical Services will ensure that clients in the MercyFirst residential settings across Long Island receive appropriate clinical services and that these services are appropriately documented. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed clinician, including but not limited to Licensed Master of Social Work, Licensed Mental Health Counselor or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, • Valid NYS Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record., • Three years’ related experience in clinical services for children and families., • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, Outlook. Experience., • Knowledge of child/adolescent growth & development and families including child/adolescent development stages and family dynamics., • Experience in the child welfare field preferred., • Complete attendance records accurately., • Manage time effectively., • Successfully complete all the required training., • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Social Justice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise staff and interns according to the scope of practice and in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations to include NYSED where applicable to maintain a safe and secure environment for clients., • Collaborate with the Treatment Team members to establish treatment goals for youth/children utilizing historical and current information available., • Review treatment recommendations., • Maintain a small caseload., • Work collaboratively with other internal departments including but not limited to Medical Office, Care Management, Case Planning, etc. and external providers including but not limited to hospitals., • Provide quality oversight of assigned programs and drive program development initiatives with assigned programs., • Develop and provide psychoeducation and training to parents and staff to improve the delivery of services and outcomes., • Provide emergency and after-hours behavioral health consultation including de-escalation., • Ensure required documentation for all case actions (clinical notes) are completed within established timeframes to allow for appropriate billing., • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff., • Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all assigned staff., • Demonstrate competency in child development., • Model and maintain appropriate boundaries., • Other duties as assigned. BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime required), • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime, sick leave based on hours worked), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary: $75,000 Per Year Hiring Incentive of $1,000 after 500 worked hours. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Therapeutic Case Management Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services Safe Way Forward SCHEDULE: Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: MercyFirst’s A Safe Way Forward Program (SWF) provides child welfare involved families affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) with comprehensive prevention services including therapeutic case management and evidence-based intervention modalities to address IPV. This joint prevention-clinical services model offers comprehensive trauma-informed services to the whole family, including the survivor of IPV, the person causing harm (PCH), and to children exposed to the IPV in the home. Range of services includes in-home visitation, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, individual, group and family counseling, psycho-education and support, and referral to other appropriate services. The SWF program will serve a total of 65 families residing in Brooklyn. POSITION SUMMARY: The Therapeutic Case Manager is responsible for screenings and assessment, engagement, safety planning and coordination of services and treatment for members of the family system experiencing IPV. Approach to service is family-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based and emphasizes both short-term and long-term goals to restore and maintain Safety for all family members, Protect children from future exposure to IPV, and promote Healing and Improved Family Relationships. The qualified candidate will be responsible for adherence to reporting requirements and timelines and meeting programmatic outcome measures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or in a related Human Services field Required, • Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma Required, • Prior experience working with families affected by IPV Preferred, • Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to anti-racism work, • Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills, • Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values and Sanctuary commitments, • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends and to be on call for emergencies, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Community-based, home-based case work counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, concrete services and referrals, family support and psycho-education with youth and families referred to SWF program in accordance with all applicable ACS, OCFS and Family Court standards, instructions and procedures, • Maintain caseload of 10-11 families, shared with another SWF case manager, alternating primary client as either the Survivor and child(ren) or the Person Causing Harm (PCH) to promote skill development from contrasting perspectives, • Participation in weekly rounds with Clinical Team to ensure integrated approach to case management and clinical services are aligned with family needs, • Facilitate the active participation of family members at Family Team Conferences (FTC) to build consensus around the development of Service Plans that address individual and family system needs and expectations to restore Safety, and promote Stability and Well-being outcomes, • Training and Participation in the implementation of evidence-based/supported models of practice and treatment: Trauma-Focused-CBT (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT),, • Responsible for completing timely and accurate Progress Notes, Family Assessment and Service Plans, Court Reports, • Responsible to maintaining case documentation and data entry into systems of record: Connections, PROMIS and ASARA, • Availability to assist with 24 hour on-call support to program personnel and clients, • Participation in weekly supervision, program meetings, trainings and workshops to enhance professional development and advance program development initiatives, • Establish and sustain a workplace environment that is respectful and supportive of staff, all members of family affected by IPV, community service providers, and other external stakeholders, • Collaborate with other community-based service providers to advance family-specific needs and assist with obtaining services including, but not limited to safe housing, emergency financial assistance an, health care, mental health services, substance abuse services, education services, legal advocacy, and representation, parenting support BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range: $61,800-$63,860 per year Hiring Incentive - $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Therapeutic Case Management Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services Safe Way Forward SCHEDULE: Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: MercyFirst’s A Safe Way Forward Program (SWF) provides child welfare involved families affected by intimate partner violence (IPV) with comprehensive prevention services including therapeutic case management and evidence-based intervention modalities to address IPV. This joint prevention-clinical services model offers comprehensive trauma-informed services to the whole family, including the survivor of IPV, the person causing harm (PCH), and to children exposed to the IPV in the home. Range of services includes in-home visitation, crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, individual, group and family counseling, psycho-education and support, and referral to other appropriate services. The SWF program will serve a total of 65 families residing in Brooklyn. POSITION SUMMARY: The Therapeutic Case Manager is responsible for screenings and assessment, engagement, safety planning and coordination of services and treatment for members of the family system experiencing IPV. Approach to service is family-centered, trauma-informed, strengths-based and emphasizes both short-term and long-term goals to restore and maintain Safety for all family members, Protect children from future exposure to IPV, and promote Healing and Improved Family Relationships. The qualified candidate will be responsible for adherence to reporting requirements and timelines and meeting programmatic outcome measures. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or in a related Human Services field Required, • Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma Required, • Prior experience working with families affected by IPV Preferred, • Demonstrate cultural competence and a commitment to anti-racism work, • Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills, • Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values and Sanctuary commitments, • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends and to be on call for emergencies, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Community-based, home-based case work counseling, crisis intervention, safety planning, advocacy, concrete services and referrals, family support and psycho-education with youth and families referred to SWF program in accordance with all applicable ACS, OCFS and Family Court standards, instructions and procedures, • Maintain caseload of 10-11 families, shared with another SWF case manager, alternating primary client as either the Survivor and child(ren) or the Person Causing Harm (PCH) to promote skill development from contrasting perspectives, • Participation in weekly rounds with Clinical Team to ensure integrated approach to case management and clinical services are aligned with family needs, • Facilitate the active participation of family members at Family Team Conferences (FTC) to build consensus around the development of Service Plans that address individual and family system needs and expectations to restore Safety, and promote Stability and Well-being outcomes, • Training and Participation in the implementation of evidence-based/supported models of practice and treatment: Trauma-Focused-CBT (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT),, • Responsible for completing timely and accurate Progress Notes, Family Assessment and Service Plans, Court Reports, • Responsible to maintaining case documentation and data entry into systems of record: Connections, PROMIS and ASARA, • Availability to assist with 24 hour on-call support to program personnel and clients, • Participation in weekly supervision, program meetings, trainings and workshops to enhance professional development and advance program development initiatives, • Establish and sustain a workplace environment that is respectful and supportive of staff, all members of family affected by IPV, community service providers, and other external stakeholders, • Collaborate with other community-based service providers to advance family-specific needs and assist with obtaining services including, but not limited to safe housing, emergency financial assistance an, health care, mental health services, substance abuse services, education services, legal advocacy, and representation, parenting support BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range: $61,800-$63,860 per year Hiring Incentive - $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY and Queens, NY REPORTS TO: Home Finding Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid $1,000 HIRING INCENTIVE AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) combines and replaces the previous separately contracted Family Foster Care (FFC) and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) programs. EFFC recognizes that all children in care have experienced some level of trauma, that their needs may change over time, and that their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential. As a blended model, EFFC: • Responds to the needs of the child and family - Allows children, parents, and families to receive therapeutic services and support, accessing a full menu of options with less separation into different programs. Families in EFFC placements receive enhanced case management as well as a full array of services, treatment, and supports to help them thrive. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Foster Parent Coach/Recruiter is responsible for the onboarding of prospective foster parents focused on marketing, outreach and recruitment, engagement, and training and support. Approach to service is family-centered, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. The qualified candidate will be responsible for overseeing inquiries and home certification process/progress, adherence to reporting requirements and timelines, and meeting programmatic outcome measures. Responsibilities include: • Design and manage the implementation of creative strategies for identifying prospective foster parents., • Utilize public relations, social media, and community resources to help in recruitment activities., • Responsible for completing inquiries and orientation of prospective foster parents., • Provide prospective foster parents with necessary support, encouragement, information on updated regulations currently established by the Agency, NYC Administration of Children Services, NYS Office of Children and Families Services and other collaborative agencies., • Provide prospective foster parents with immediate feedback and respond to questions in an affirmative and accommodating manner so they can successfully navigate the certification process., • Provide personal assistance to help complete the pre-certification process, filling out required documentation and promoting the need for collaboration., • Provide support and a general willingness to help through frequent check-ins throughout the certification process., • Promote positive working relationships between/foster/adoptive parents and members of the agency staff., • Co-Lead MAPP/GPS and TRIPP training sessions, • Ability to navigate systems of records used in the Program: ASARA, Connections and Binti. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Mental Health, or a relevant field required., • Excellent interpersonal skills., • Strong assessment skills., • Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations., • Excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills., • Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines including working evenings and weekends when required., • Computer literate Microsoft particularly Excel as well Connections., • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family., • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Training to support professional and personal development., • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range: $53,000 - $57,000.00 per year (35 hours/week) Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The HR Coordinator plays a vital role in managing the human resources functions to ensure the agency operates smoothly and efficiently. This role is essential for maintaining a well-functioning home care agency and ensuring that both staff and clients are well-supported. RESPONSIBLITIES: • Manage the recruitment process, including posting job ads, screening candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires., • Serve as a point of contact for caregivers regarding HR-related issues, benefits, and policies. Address employee concerns and mediate conflicts., • Ensure the agency complies with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain employee records and ensure confidentiality., • Assist with required and relevant training programs, • Track and maintain all physical and medical paperwork ensuring compliance, • Assist with HR event planning for care givers REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: • Ability to multitask, • Fluent in English and Chinese., • Must be able to commute to Brooklyn Office., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also beneficial., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills., • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS: • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to carry, lift, push or pull at least 20lbs EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • At least one year Home Care experience or health care setting preferred, • Bachelor's degree preferred We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn/Queens, NY REPORTS TO: Clinical Director DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Services SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Bonus AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Behavioral Health Services fosters an environment of clinical care driven by the physical and emotional needs of the clients and families we serve. These services are carefully assessed and administered through best practice by qualified professionals for optimal health outcomes. SUMMARY: To provide a full range of clinical services to the residents as a member of the treatment team. Supervise social work interns if/as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree in Social Work with an LMSW or an MHC with a limited permit., • Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record., • Clinical-related experience in the assessment and treatment of children and families and relevant experience with children/adolescents., • Experience & knowledge of child/adolescent growth & development and families including child/adolescent development stages and family dynamics. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Use accepted techniques of assessment and therapeutic intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment via individual and group sessions, • Provide individual counseling and treatment, substance abuse counseling and treatment, trauma-informed counseling and treatment, family and group counseling, • Work with the Treatment Team/Care Team to establish treatment goals for youth/children utilizing historical and current information available, • Practice use of Evidence-based treatment models: CBT, TF-CBT, SPARCS, ARC, • Assist youth to develop skills as defined in treatment goals, • Provide youth and families with psychoeducation and wellness education, • Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic, emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances, • De-escalate emotional and/or physical outbursts through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention, • Assist in psychiatric hospitalizations, • Ensure required documentation for all case actions (clinical notes) are completed within established timeframes., • Work collaboratively with other departments including Health Office, Care Management, AODs, etc., • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff, • Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 per year Hiring bonus of $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION : Various Locations (Brooklyn/Queens) REPORTS TO: Vice President of New York Residential Program DEPARTMENT:New York City Residential Programs/Long Island Residential Programs (ACS programs) SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid $1000 Hiring Incentive AGENCY & PROGRAM BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. • provides 24-hour residential care and supportive services for youth with a history of trauma and the presence of complex needs. The residential sites throughout NYC and Long Island locations serve a variety of needs including a Specialized Diagnostic Center, Qualified Residential Treatment Programs and Residential Programs for Pregnant and Parenting youth. These residential programs provide youth with structure and supervision designed to provide evidence-based treatment to promote emotional and physical safety and stability. POSITION SUMMARY: The Family Team Conferencing Facilitator is responsible for working the residential team to schedule and lead the Family Team Conference that engages members of the family, and their natural support in discussions related to safety, well-being and plans for permanency. The Family Team Conference Facilitator is responsible for facilitating and tracking all agency-led conferences, utilizing the Family Team Conference Model. The facilitator will ensure the safety and well-being of each child and family is assessed through a strength-based lens. Utilizing strong engagement skills, the facilitator will yield positive safety and permanency outcomes for children and families with the input from a multidisciplinary team and various stakeholders. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s degree in Human Services field required with 2 years of experience in casework within ACS programs REQUIRED., • Prior experience leading group sessions preferred., • Prior experience working with children and families known to the Child Welfare system, impacted by Abuse and Trauma preferred., • Strong Engagement, Organizational and Communication skills., • Knowledge of and commitment to child welfare best practice standards., • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments., • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including evenings., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, • Demonstrate competency in child development., • Demonstrate cultural competency. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Facilitating community-based, home-based, virtual Family Team Conferences with youth and families in ACS-funded residential programs (QRTPs, YPPP, Diagnostic programs), • Maintain compliance and tracking of timely scheduled and held Permanency Family Team Conferences., • Maintain fidelity to the FTC model, including establishing an atmosphere conducive to strength-based, solution-focused engagement of all stakeholders., • Ensuring the safety and well-being of each child is assessed through a strength-based lens., • Utilizing strong engagement skills to yield positive safety and permanency outcomes., • Engages and facilitating critical discussions with participants in development of plans., • Responsible for maintaining case documentation and data entry into systems of record: Connections, ASARA., • Participation in weekly supervision, program meetings, trainings and workshops to enhance professional development. BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, and 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range $55,000-$58,000 MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care SCHEDULE: Full Time/ Onsite $1,500 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: To meet the needs of New York City’s ever-changing foster care population, Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) combines and replaces the previous separately contracted Family Foster Care (FFC) and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) programs. EFFC recognizes that all children in care have experienced some level of trauma, that their needs may change over time, and that their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the RN will be responsible in providing the best possible nursing care to the residents. Shifts assigned may vary and change according to Agency needs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Registered Nurse (RN) and License Practical Nurse (LPN) license is required., • BSN preferred., • Current CPR certification, • Courses in Child Abuse Identification and Infection Control., • 1+ years of related work experience with children and/or families, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, • Ability to engage with clients., • Conduct Physical Health Assessments for Infants, Children, Adolescents, including HIV Risk Assessments, Initial Nursing assessments, Safety Assessments, General First Aid and Triage Activities, • Complete nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission to document Medical Necessity, • Routine Screening for Substance Abuse, Developmental Health, Mental health, Physical Body Checks for Signs of Abuse, • Routine management and training regarding chronic conditions (Asthma, Diabetes), • Training and Health Education related to Sexual Reproductive Health, • Medication Administration and Management Reconciliation, • Execute medical orders (tests, tasks, hospitalizations, etc.) as ordered by physician, • Ensure required documentation for all case actions (medical notes) are completed within established timeframes., • Take vital signs, heights, and weights; document observations and activities, • Provide immunizations., • Provide first aid and emergency care as needed., • Obtain certain lab specimens., • Administer hearing and vision tests., • Accept medication deliveries, check for accuracy, store safely., • Execute medical orders (tests, tasks, hospitalizations, etc.) as ordered by physician., • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff. BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family., • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development., • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Salary Range: LPN-$35.00 Hiring Incentive - $1,500 after 500 worked hours. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. . Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Program Manager DEPARTMENT: L.I. Residential Programs Mother/Child SCHEDULE: Full Time / Onsite $1,000 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst helps more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Pregnant and Parenting Teen Moms Infant to Toddlers. Our unique group residence allows our young people the flexibility to attend their regular community school, hold part time jobs, and maintain valuable relationships in their communities while receiving necessary services and support from our staff. POSITION SUMMARY: The Youth Support Counselor is responsible for supervising and providing emotional support to our youth. After completing extensive training, you will be able to utilize a strengths-based, trauma informed approach to working with our children. This position reports to the Program Manager with further support from the treatment team and Program Vice President. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent, • 1 year of related experience working with children/youth preferred, • Ability to accurately document children’s activities, • Valid driver’s license strongly preferred, • Ability and willingness to work varied shifts including evenings and weekends, • Must successfully complete all required training, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary commitments and Social Justice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain a safe and secure environment for our youth, • Maintain consistent daily routines of the living unit in accordance with Agency policy and treatment plan, • Supervise clients’ attendance/participation at structured activities (i.e., school, reaction, chores, meals), • Implement treatment team recommendations, • Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic or emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances, • Document clients’ behaviors and activities, • Safely transport clients to scheduled appointments, recreation events, etc., • Assist children in learning independent living skills (i.e., basic hygiene, dress, cooking), • Assist youth in completing homework assignments BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime required), • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime employees, sick leave based on hours worked), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program, • Employee recognition activities Hourly Rate: $20/hour Hiring incentive of $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: NYC, NY REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Services DEPARTMENT: Bridges to the Future SCHEDULE: Full Time / Hybrid $1,000 Hiring Bonus AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The bridges to the future program supports our foster care youth as they prepare for the future. The program provides teens and young adults with skills and testing to secure viable jobs, scholarship assistance to attend college or vocational school, obtain and maintain affordable housing in the community, and life skills coaches to guide them during the challenging transition from foster care to adulthood. POSITION SUMMARY: The Housing Specialist is responsible for working with birth parents and youth in our Family Foster Care and Residential programs. The Housing Specialist will help our clients secure and obtain a permanent place to live. The ideal candidate will have experience working with at risk youth and have a strong knowledge base of the following: NYCHA, Supportive Housing, Section 8, and other related programs. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health), • Related experience strongly preferred, • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, some knowledge of Excel, • Ability to file documentation accurately, • Ability to engage with clients, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and social justice. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Research and develop strategies and affordable housing resources to best meet the housing needs of families and youth through training, workshops and linkages with NYC and LI community resources, including but not limited to the NYCHA, Section 8, Voucher programs, private landlords, and NYNYIII HRA Supportive Housing., • Assist clients throughout the housing application process, including submitting applications, preparation for eligibility interview, escort clients to apartment viewing, and completing lease signing., • Monitor the submission and processing of clients’ housing applications to ensure clients’ timely access to all appropriate housing options., • Ensures that all required forms and documentation are complete and submitted prior to the deadline, • Prepare and process housing subsidy requests, furniture and discharge grant requests., • Assist clients in navigating Human Resources Administration appointments such as applying for public assistance, SNAP, Recertification, and rental arears assistance., • Facilitate workshops for youth, on topics including but not limited to basic household management and budgeting practices, understanding the NYC housing process, understanding a lease, tenant/landlord issues, and using effective communication and advocacy skills, • Consult with casework teams, clients, ACS Staff to advocate and assist with all housing issues., • Participate in Family Team Conferences, staff meetings, and other related meetings to report housing statuses of clients, • Collaborate and strengthen partnerships with community representatives to promote securing safe and affordable housing resources for clients, • Assists in identifying problems that prevent families from accessing housing and working with clients on resolving them, • Serve as the agency point person for our Hearts to Home partnership, • Complete administrative responsibilities, including entering progress notes in CONNECTIONS and Care4 Platforms BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program Hiring bonus - $1,000 after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: FTC Supervisor DEPARTMENT: PQI - Performance and Quality Improvement SCHEDULE: Full Time / Onsite / Hybrid Schedule AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst helps more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) Department is responsible for the agency's information, program and operational quality, compliance, program data tracking, reporting and quality/performance improvement process across MercyFirst. PQI ensures MercyFirst meets all regulatory and contractual program performance and facility requirements across the agency. Led by the Chief Quality Officer, PQI staff support programs the above areas along with conducting continuous quality improvement activities such as case record reviews, utilization reviews, stakeholder surveys, KPIs and outcome measures. POSITION SUMMARY: The FTC Facilitator is responsible for helping to identify issues that may threaten the safety of children at home, address the status of behaviors or conditions that present risk of abuse or maltreatment to the child, and to help family members create a plan that will address these risks while promoting the advancement of a permanency and/or stabilization plan for the child/family. The FTC Facilitator will utilize a strength-based perspective in guiding a processes that is solution focused, and maintain a neutral and/or objective perspective while guiding the problem-solving solutions raised by staff, children, and/or family members. Reporting Relationship: FTC Supervisor Qualifications: • Bachelor’s in social services (e.g., social work, psychology, sociology, etc.) with 2 years casework and 1-year group work experience and/or 1-year supervisory experience., • Knowledge of child welfare and understanding of systemic approaches for engaging families in team conferences and regulatory procedures and practices for child welfare facilitation preferred., • Effective negotiation skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with programs and clients., • Flexibility, and good engagement and assessment skills, including strong oral, writing, and organizational skills., • Experience working with multiple stakeholders and develop collaborative relationships., • Detail-oriented and able to keep accurate, well-organized records; able to work independently but know when to seek assistance., • Travel may be required to facilitate conferences at MercyFirst program sites for Foster Care, Residential, and Prenatal/Postpartum/Parenting (PPP) programs., • Facilitate and coordinate Family Team Conferences (FTCs) in both Family Foster Care (e.g., EFFC, Therapeutic Foster Care), and Residential (e.g., PPP programs) to ensure case plan decisions reflect MercyFirst values and principles., • Maintain fidelity to the FTC model: Establish an atmosphere conducive to facilitating an FTC that is strength-based, solution-focused, and engages all stakeholders in a participatory process to assist in reaching consensus; raise objective questions to initiate “straight talk” among the stakeholders and guide the problem-solving process., • Communicate with direct supervisor to troubleshoot decisions prior to cancelling or rescheduling an FTC if a stakeholder will not be present or arriving late for the conference., • Assure all stakeholders have the FTC summary report, which is inclusive of next steps, timeframes, and any referral source(s)., • Anticipate and communicate with the FTC Coordinator any incident that occurred during an FTC that may require additional administrative intervention such as identified safety issues, reasons that should deem a removal, or concerns that may have not required reaching consensus but may impact attaining the goals set forth on behalf of the case., • Attend and participate in weekly supervision to report on the FTCs held, and raise concerns that are pertinent to the follow up of supervisors and staff in addressing the needs and goals identified at each conference., • Practice flexibility in work schedule to assure FTCs occur., • Complete other assignments as needed or designated by the FTC Coordinator and Chief Quality Officer., • Submit weekly calendar to Unit Supervisors/Program Director in family foster care, preventive, and residential programs to reflect all FTCs that will be facilitated., • Ensure timely documentation of FTC summary report in CNNX to be contemporaneous with when the conference was held; also enter information within agency’s internal system of record, i.e., ASARA as required, and track outcomes via reporting., • Ensure that solutions and/or next steps are measurable, have time limits, and are matched to the needs of clients by identifying and outlining when and how to accomplish next steps to achieve programmatic goals., • Track all FTCs held and support quality improvement-related data collection and analysis, including providing reports on a monthly basis to family foster care, residential, PPP, and preventive programs., • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family (fulltime reqd)., • 403B retirement benefits., • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance., • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, 12 paid holidays for fulltime, sick leave based on hours worked)., • Free employee assistance program through National EAP., • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families., • Trainings to support professional and personal development., • Employee wellness program. $48,000 - $53,000 per year MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, Queens, New York City, NY REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor DEPARTMENT: Integrated Health SCHEDULE: Part Time/ Onsite AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: To meet the needs of New York City’s ever-changing foster care population. Our children have often experienced significant levels of trauma, poverty and violence. As they grow and mature, their individual needs change. Our assessments, health counseling, and selected treatments change to meet their new needs. Our children's physical and mental health as well as their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, the LPN will be responsible in coordinating and providing the best possible care to the clients. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • New York State, current CPR certification and completion of required courses in Child Abuse and Infection Control.Current Licensed Practical Nurse in New, • Minimum of 1 year of experience treating children/adolescents in the nursing field. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate care • Develop a comprehensive coordinated care plan based on the assessments and evaluations in conjunction with the medical home staff and treatment team., • Collaborate with the Medicaid Managed Care Liaison to establish a medical home that will address current and future health care needs by identifying providers approved by the youth’s Medicaid Managed Care Plan, • Collaborate with Medical Assistants on scheduling care – primary, dental, mental health and specialty care - and obtaining medical records., • Act as a liaison between multiple providers in the provision of health services for our children in care., • Document client care services by charting in patient and department records; on-going auditing of medical records to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies., • Communicate with clients, court, and multidisciplinary team regarding client health information as appropriate., • Participate in case conferences as needed., • Support caregivers as necessary around meeting the medical /dental/ mental health needs of children in their care., • Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies’ rules for children who are on psychotropic or any other medications., • Routine Screenings for Substance Abuse, Developmental Health, Mental Health, and others as directed., • Physical Body Checks for Signs of Abuse, • Reinforce Psychoeducation around matters such as routine management and training regarding chronic conditions (Asthma, Diabetes), Health Education related to Sexual Reproductive Health, • Execute medical orders (tests, tasks, hospitalizations, etc.) as ordered by physician, • Take vital signs, height and weight; document observations and activities, • Administer immunizations, hearing and vision screening., • Provide first aid and emergency care as needed, • Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to clients and families., • Obtain any necessary consent., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff., • Maintain a safe and secure medical environment for clients, • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family., • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development., • Employee wellness program . Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Job Description Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Clinical Dietitian. • City: New York City, • State: New York, • Start Date: 2025-11-03, • End Date: 2026-03-31, • Duration: 5 months, • Shift: 8 Hours Day shift, • W2 Pay Rate: $45/hr local rate *Travel and Local Rates available, • Certification Requirements: Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics required, preferred Masters Degree, Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, minimum 2 yrs experience, • Summary: Fully competent, experienced dietitian who can cover all patient care units including critical care (ICU and PICU). Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients of all ages. Assesses nutrition needs, develops, implements/revaluates care plans for patients of all ages. Educates patients and family members. Communicates patient issues to the health care team. Modifies diet orders and makes recommendations for enteral feeding modifications and nutrition supplements. Benefits Include: • Competitive Pay Packages, • Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit, • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (W-2), • Dental and Vision Supplemental Benefits (W-2), • 401(k) with match (W-2), • Robust Referral Bonus Program, • 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS, • Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws #LiveYourLife #VHSNY #ZR #zr

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn, NY REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Permanency Services DEPARTMENT: Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) SCHEDULE: Full Time / In Office $1000.00 Hiring Incentive AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: To meet the needs of New York City’s ever-changing foster care population, Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) combines and replaces the previous separately contracted Family Foster Care (FFC) and Treatment Family Foster Care (TFFC) programs. EFFC recognizes that all children in care have experienced some level of trauma, that their needs may change over time, and that their strengths must be supported so they can reach their full potential. POSITION SUMMARY: The Birth Parent Advocate will provide advocacy, support, and referral services for birth parents whose children are in foster care. The Parent Advocate helps the parent understand and navigate the foster care system, make decisions for their families, remain hopeful, and address family challenges so that they can accomplish their goal of reunification. The focus of this job is building connections with parents and working collaboratively with case planners. Each Parent Advocate will be assigned to a case planning unit and will support parents and bring their experience to the foster care agency decision-making process so that children safely return home. Parent Advocates with their own personal prior lived experience of the child welfare system will be effective in informing and supporting parents with children in foster care and help to improve outcomes for children and families. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • Good Communication, both verbal and written, • Prior Personal lived experience in the Foster Care System is Required, • Understanding and willingness to commit to the agency’s Mission, core values, Sanctuary Commitments and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). RESPONSIBILITIES: • Contacts birth parent within specific time frame in order to engage them in the process of planning for their child, • Provides advocacy, support, and referral services for Birth Parents in such areas as family court, housing, and public assistance, • Educate prospective birth parents on the birth parent/client experience, • Maintains contact and meets with birth parent on a regular basis to provide support, • Participates in Birth Parent Orientation, • Facilitates a Parent Support Circle for birth parents in order to address common needs, • Monitor family/sibling visits, • Respond to emergencies as needed and/or directed, • Respond to Client requests for information., • Maintain appropriate boundaries, • Participate in meetings and family team conferences BENEFITS/PERKS: • A comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental and vision plans for you and your family, • 403B retirement benefits, • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, • Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 12 paid holidays), • Free employee assistance program through National EAP, • Insurance discounts for our staff and their families, • Trainings to support professional and personal development, • Employee wellness program $38,000-$40,000 per year $1000.00 HIRING Incentive after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.

Outpatient: Responds to referring to clinician, patient, family or the care giver regarding nutrition related issues within 24 hours of notification. Completes comprehensive nutrition assessment of patients who are at high or moderate nutrition risk within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of admissi

Job Description Benefits/Perks • Competitive Compensation, • Follow guidelines for feeding and mediation administration, ensuring the proper dietary guidelines are followed, • Clean and maintain pet enclosures so that every dog under your care has a safe, healthy living environment, • Socialize and exercise dogs under your care as needed, • Interact with the dogs, providing a positive human experience, • Maintain proper records of all dogs and care given throughout your shift, • Will be required to acquire pet cpr certifications as well as dog handler care certifications provided by employerQualifications, • Must be comfortable and experienced in working with dogs of all sizes and temperaments, • Must be comfortable working on your feet for long periods of time, • Familiarity with basic computer programs, • Must be familiar with Slack, • 2+ years of professional experience in dog daycare/boarding, vet tech, rescue or training. Rover/wag do not apply, • Evenings, weekends and holidays are mandatory

Job Description About Discovery Management Group Discovery Management Group is part of the Discovery Senior Living family of companies, a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization that today, ranks among the 2 largest U.S. senior living operators. Discovery Management Group specializes in managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and lifestyle personalization, Discovery Management Group plays a vital role in serving more than 6500 residents nationwide. We offer rewarding career opportunities that include: • Access to wages before payday, • Flexible scheduling options with full-time and part-time hours, • Paid time off and Holidays (full-time), • Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances (full-time), • 401(K) with employer matching, • Paid training, • Opportunities for advancement The Care Giver's role includes providing hands on care and physical and emotional support to each resident while maintaining a safe and comfortable home like environment. Responsibilities: • Maintaining cleanliness of resident’s room and work areas, • Helping residents maintain independence, promoting dignity and physical safety of each resident, • Participating and assisting residents with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, ambulation, transferring, eating) as instructed, • Certified Home Health Aide, • High School diploma/GED, • Must be 18 years of age, • Previous experience working with seniors & Memory Care, • Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, management and co-workers, • Superior customer service skills, • Ability to handle multiple priorities EOE D/V

Job Description LOCATION: Brooklyn REPORTS TO: Clinical Director DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health Services SCHEDULE: Part-Time / In Office $1000 HIRING INCENTIVE AGENCY BACKGROUND: MercyFirst is a not-for-profit human and social service agency that has been serving children and families in need since we were founded by the Sisters of Mercy/Hermanas de las Misericordia in 1894. Today our agency continues to address the emotional and physical needs of children and families in Brooklyn, Queens and across Long Island through innovative treatments and life-changing interventions. We provide community-based prevention and family foster care services, group homes in the community for struggling children and families within the child welfare and juvenile justice systems, and short-term residential services for unaccompanied migrant children. Each year, MercyFirst serves more than 3,000 children, teenagers and families overcome enormous obstacles, re-imagine their futures, and develop their full potential. PROGRAM BACKGROUND: Behavioral Health Services fosters an environment of clinical care driven by the physical and emotional needs of the clients and families we serve. These services are carefully assessed and administered through best practice by qualified professionals for optimal health outcomes. POSITION SUMMARY: Provide a full range of psychological services to all youth in care. Reports to Clinical Director. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or PsyD. required, with a specialization in Clinical, School, or Counseling Psychology with NYS Psychologist License. Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain a safe and secure environment for clients, • Use accepted techniques of assessment and intervention demonstrating competency in trauma treatment, • Conduct psychological evaluations such as but not limited to:, • Weschler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence- Second Edition (WASI-II), • Wide Range Achievement Test- Fourth Edition (WRAT4), • Complex Trauma Exposure Assessment (CTEA), • Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Friends, Trouble (CRAFFT), • PHQ-9, • BASC-3, • Provide leadership and clinical insight to treatment teams and provide clinical input into treatment planning as necessary., • Prepare progress notes within 24 hours of client encounters., • Work collaboratively with other departments including Health Office, Care Management, Foster Care, etc., • Report behaviors believed to be symptomatic, emotional, physical, or psychological disturbances., • De-escalate emotional and/or physical outbursts using therapeutic crisis intervention strategies., • Understand and apply knowledge of child and adolescent development., • Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and co-workers. 10 Hours per week Hourly Salary-$87.88 $1000 hiring incentive after 500 worked hours MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment. Company DescriptionWe are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities. We are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future. MercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.We are a non-profit agency for children and family services. A career with MercyFirst, an innovative, community-based social service agency, can be meaningful in so many ways. Be part of an organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children and families struggling to make their way in the world. In addition to the rewarding work we accomplish as a team each day, MercyFirst also has generous compensation and benefits offerings, a great client and employee-focused internal culture, and career advancement opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe are seeking qualified and motivated professionals who want to help MercyFirst build lasting foundations for children and youth with complex needs, and help them overcome and recover from trauma and prepare for a promising future.\r\n\r\nMercyFirst is an inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer who welcomes prospective employees from diverse backgrounds for all levels at the agency. We strive for a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve, and do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, age (18 and over), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, marital status, partnership status, care giver status, pregnancy, genetic information or predisposition or genetic characteristic, unemployment status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking, consumer credit history, or any other status protected by federal, state, and/or city law. This includes, but is not limited to, employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment.