SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare. SAGE’s current Strategic Plan emphasizes scaling its impact on behalf of LGBTQ+ older people and diversifying through shifts in its organizational structure and decentralization of organizational leadership and decision-making. One such organizational change is the creation of a new division called SAGEServes, housing the agency’s New York service programs and older adult centers. SAGEServes includes SAGE's existing service programs in New York city; the four older adult centers; and SAGE’s replicated direct service programs in other parts of the country. The new division works in tandem with the national initiative programs that SAGE offers consumers and providers, as well as a new social enterprises division that will house new ventures and opportunities for profit-generating services for the organization. Summary: The Director of Care Management Services is accountable for all aspects of SAGE’s Care Management programming throughout New York City, including contract management and oversight and supervision of 12 department staff. The position directly supervises the Assistant Director of Care Management Services, the Assistant Director of Caregiving, the Wellness Counselor, and the Care Management Coordinator, while providing overall strategic oversight and guidance to all of Care Management Services. The position collaborates within SAGE and with external providers to offer on-site programs and activities that promote health, wellness, and a vibrant community. Responsibilities: · Oversee the implementation of Care Management services for LGBTQ+ older adults at all four SAGE Centers, as well as the Caregiving program, Case Assistance, and other supportive programming · Develop, implement, manage, support, and evaluate all programs in Care Management Services and ensure they meet contracted deliverables and outcomes within SAGE’s strategic plan · Manage and oversee department and funding budgets from city, state, federal, and private funding and ensure timely delivery of programmatic goals and monitor and ensure spending is in alignment with funding and SAGE’s budget · Ensure compliance with program guidelines, funding requirements, and organizational policies, while monitoring adherence to compliance standards across the team · Work with the Development and Finance teams to identify new funding sources and collaborate on grant proposals · Engage in weekly supervision with all direct reports, including social work interns · Facilitate a weekly team meeting to review department updates, strategy, and case assignments · Manage clinical supervision of staff in collaboration with the Clinical Consultant · Oversee the Care Management social work intern program consisting of 4-6 students · Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care management activities within all paper and electronic resources and databases · Prepare for program audits for NYC Aging, DOHMH/GMHI, as well as other contracts · Represent the department at Director-level meetings and other organizational functions · Represent SAGE with government agencies, private funders, and on external committees or professional/networking groups · Foster cross-functional collaboration within the organization, particularly with Finance, Development, and other departments · Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, including community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders, to further the agency’s mission and increase program impact · Provide other support as needed to programming or SAGE overall Required Qualifications: · A minimum of 6 years of experience successfully managing multiple and complex funding sources and managing large teams · LMSW required · SIFI (Supervision in Field Instruction) certification required · Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated track record of collaboration, leading and influencing progress of complex progress towards goals across an organization, and an understanding of relationship among Program, Finance, Human Resources and other stakeholders in ensuring successful outcomes · Substantive knowledge or prior experience in aging or LGBTQ+ fields, including an understanding of issues facing marginalized older adults, particularly BIPOC and transgender elders · Ability to plan and multi-task, and to produce under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected occurrences · Demonstrated project management ability, involving complex and unpredictable variables · Superior written and verbal communication skills · Strong alignment with SAGE’s mission and values, with a passion for serving older LGBTQ+ adults and other marginalized communities. Preferred qualifications: · Familiarity with NYC Aging, DOHMH, or similar regulations/systems/processes, as well as applicable government, nonprofit, and community social service programs serving low income adults in New York City · Experience with Salesforce and NYC Aging databases preferred · Strong understanding of performance measurement and metrics to evaluate program impact and effectiveness · Familiarity with issues of cultural and linguistic competency with regards to ability, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender identity and expression, and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults · Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) Location: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in-person, working out of either one SAGE’s Centers (in Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, or Midtown) or SAGE’s headquarters at 305 7th Ave. Schedule: Generally Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm. This exempt and key managerial position requires occasional flexibility with scheduling to address any programming need, at any time or location within New York City Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Reports to: Senior Director of SAGEServes Supportive Services Benefits: SAGE offers an attractive benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.
Special Education Teacher- New York City The International Academy for the Brain (iBRAIN-Academy) is one of the largest braininjury special education programs in the world. iBRAIN-Academy’s mission is to research, develop, and implement special education and related services for school-aged (3 to 21 years of age) students, as well as the development of a fully-inclusive education model, predicated on our Common Planning and Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds Model. iBRAIN-Academy is headquartered in New York City with current locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Washington, D.C. iBRAIN is expanding to add an out-patient clinic (iBRAINCenter), as well as growing its research efforts for the brain injury and brain-based disorders community (iBRAIN-Institute). Position Title: Special Education Teacher Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 (based on years of experience) Reports to: Deputy Director of Special Education; Director of Special Education Job Type: Full time (in person; no remote/hybrid) Position Summary: The Special Education Teacher at iBRAIN-Academy, under the direction of the Deputy Director of Special Education and Director of Special Education, is a licensed professional and an integral part of the multidisciplinary team that serves iBRAIN-Academy students. This individual provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, functions as the principal of the classroom, and evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives as it pertains to annual IEPs and quarterly progress reports. The Special Education Teacher also participates as part of the multidisciplinary team in Clinical-Educational Grand Rounds. Location(s): New York (Manhattan or Brooklyn; iBRAIN-Academy campus.
Description The Research Program Coordinator I assists in the development of research protocol designs, management, data analyses and assistance to Principal Investigators with the preparation of basic sciences research activities. This position is responsible for laboratory research administration. Responsibilities Provides assistance and consultation on basic research methodologies and statistical analysis issues. Participates in the primary analysis of evaluation datasets. Documents and records observations on progress of research, investigations, and data per regulatory requirements and MSMC protocols. Assists Principal Investigators (PI) and study team members offers guidance on research methods and techniques. Provides assistance to the Principal Investigator or Research Manager on grant applications. Completes all Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) and other regulatory applications and renewals. Develops policies and procedures within area of responsibility. Maintain a working knowledge of regulations and policies related to animal welfare most importantly the Animal Welfare Act, Animal Welfare Act Regulations, PHS Policy, USDA, and the Guide for the care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Participate in Research Administration IT training sessions of eIACUC protocol submission portal to assist with IACUC related queries. Perform pre-review screening of research protocols submitted tor the IACUC Ensure oversight of research laboratories and vivarium by assisting in an administrative capacity with the performing of periodic and semiannual inspections. Participates in conferences, meetings and seminars concerning research and surveillance projects. Collaborates with fellows on research projects and papers to be published. Performs other related duties. Performs daily, weekly, and monthly congruency/comparative reviews of research described in the protocol experimental design vs. the research described in the extramural grant application Maintains meticulous records of congruency reviews that have been performed Assists the Director of the Office of Animal Care, Use and Welfare (OACUW) with planning and participation in Basic Sciences Edition of the Mount Sinai Clinical Research Forum Assists the OACUW Director with the IACUC new board member training and documentation of such training. Assists the IACUC Chair where required. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field Certification in IACUC Administration (CPIA) preferred 4 years of experience in a research setting Experience Requirements 4 years of research experience (5 years if no Masters degree) in data management and study coordination in healthcare or basic research. Computer Skills MS Office Suite (intermediate), Excel (basic) General Skills and Competencies · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Excellent teaching skills · Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy · Comprehensive scientific and clinical background · Demonstrate exceptional ability to prioritize and organize to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects · Ability to work on complex issues, analyze and communicate professionally with individuals at all levels of the institution (e.g., Dean, Faculty, Research personnel, etc.) · Ability to work independently (ensuring all responsibilities are met) · Decision-making skills required with the ability to determine matters that require deferral to senior leadership · Demonstrate emotional intelligence (EQ) while managing high level tasks and time constraints · Ability to maintain neutrality and professionalism while working with individuals with varying skill levels. · Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with team members on individual and group projects · Ability to maintain detailed record keeping of IACUC and related documentation Level of Physical Activity Required: Light Moderate Heavy Describe Work Environment : Clinical, Laboratory, Administrative