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Job Description Status: Full-time, Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm (hours may vary, you will be on call) FLSA Classification: Exempt Job Location: Bronx, NY (Lindenguild and Silverleaf) Reports to: Vice President Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Salary: $98,000 - $105,000 Objective: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Program Director to oversee two supportive housing programs both located in The Bronx. One building serves single adults who are living with special needs, the other building serves families living with special needs. The Senior Program Director will lead a team to assist this population in stabilizing their lives, maintaining their housing stability and advancing towards their individualized goals. The Senior Program Director is also expected to work collaboratively with the Leasing and Compliance Department and Property Management staff. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Master Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with demonstrated leadership skills in a supportive housing setting and keen judgment essential for planning and accomplishing goals, navigating challenging bureaucratic systems and providing strong staff supervision. This person will also have experience working with formerly homeless families/population that has been impacted by mental illness, substance use, and medical issues. The Senior Program Director will have very strong administrative skills, budget management experience, and operational expertise. Essential Functions: • Hire, train, supervise and develop a program team with a strong sense of accountability for achieving outcomes for residents and complying with Lantern and funder regulations and requirements., • Ensure all case records (electronic and paper) are accurate, comprehensive and up to date for all residents. The Program Director is responsible for monitoring staff compliance and providing training and support resources., • In conjunction with staff, oversee the development and implementation of program services, including groups, community/tenant meetings, activities and celebrations, etc. to meet tenant and program needs., • Provide regular, ongoing supervision of staff as appropriate and facilitate weekly staff and clinical meetings. Provide case management support to staff as needed., • Identify and meet training needs for staff., • In collaboration with Leasing and Compliance staff, screen potential clients for the program and assist with the move-in and program orientation process., • Collaborate and manage relationship with landlord in tracking needs, managing property management issues, and client work orders, • Ensure all staff members support housing stability through a proactive active approach to working with tenants around budgeting and money management., • Assess serious incidents, review appropriateness of incident management and make corrections as needed., • Utilize data to ensure program goals are met and to address trends (both positive and challenging)., • Actively engage in training that promotes the Senior Program Director's professional development and identifies trainings to support Program staff., • Provide monthly written reports to Senior Management as requested., • Develop linkages with community organizations as well as NYPD to support the work of the program. Required Education and Experience: • LMSW, LMHC or LMFT degree from an accredited school is required., • Minimum of 8 years' experience in social services with 3 years of experience as a Program Director in Supportive Housing., • Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, mental health, substance use, and chronic homelessness required., • Previous experience managing service contracts such as DOHMH, OMH, HASA, NYSSHIP, etc. required, • Experience with electronic case management systems and demonstrated ability to utilize and review data to inform best practices in service provision., • Ability to work well under pressure, including crisis situations, and be flexible with work schedule when necessary., • Experience working with evidence-based models, specifically Motivational Interviewing, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and harm reduction., • Bilingual Spanish/English a plus, • SIFI is a plus Supervisory Responsibility: Oversees Social Services Teams in both sites that include an Assistant Program Director and case managers/social workers. Work Environment: This job operates in a supportive housing site and works with a population who experiences mental illness, addiction, disability, HIV, and other chronic illnesses. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop and/ or kneel. They must also use hands to type, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Note: Lantern Community Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Lantern Community Services (Lantern) values the diversity of all our clients, staff, Board of Directors, and partners. By bringing diverse individuals and viewpoints together, we create more vibrant, healthy and just communities. Lantern welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and experiences regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, political belief, pregnancy, religion, immigration status, veteran status, class, creed, mental or physical disability, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Director or Designee, functions as part of a team providing client-centered, strength-based rehabilitation and recovery services to assigned consumers that relate to the care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing and support of adults diagnosed with a mental illness and in some instances, co-occurring substance abuse disorder. These tasks focus on supporting, instructing and assisting recipients of mental health services to develop the skills needed to attain personal goals, live, be educated, work, and socialize successfully in the community environments of their choice. ESSENTIAL TASKS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service-plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or electronically as instructed., • Provides supportive counseling in 1:1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed, • Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of services provided. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer’s cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language., • Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on the discharge-planning goal. Document case notes regarding significant and untoward events and contacts with mental health providers, including ICM’s and AOT’s., • Models appropriate behavior and provides rehabilitation and recovery services to consumers that incorporates skills training in all areas of psychiatric rehabilitation, including the 11 restorative services. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) that assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals Examples of skills training include self-advocacy training, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skill building, medication management training, socialization skill enhancement, and conflict resolution training. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) to assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals., • Encourages consumers’ adherence to medication, program, and medical appointments, including morning or evening routines, to help consumers meet treatment goals and maintain appointments., • Monitors medications and/or supervises individuals' self-administration of medication; counts appropriate doses of medication and maintains medication records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Tracks annual physical examinations and encourages follow-up., • Provides substance abuse services and administer urinalysis and/or breathalyzer tests to consumers as directed., • Participates in fire drills, performs headcounts, fire-watch and heat safety activities with other team members., • Executes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual., • Comply with all applicable agency policies, including infection control policies., • May have on-call responsibilities. Bachelor's degree in a human services field* OR Associate’s Degree in a human services field* and two years of full-time experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities or other relevant human service experience OR High school diploma or equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, and four years of full-time human services work experience OR An equivalent combination of training and experience. 30 college credits may be substituted for 1 year of human services experience. *Human Services Fields: Anthropology, Art/Dance Therapy, Audiology, Chemical Dependence Administration, Child Development/Family Relations, Criminal Justice, Community Mental Health, Counseling/Guidance, Divinity/Religion/Theology, Education, Drama Therapy, Gerontology, Health Education, Health Administration, Music Therapy, Nursing/Medicine, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Counseling, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Recreational Therapy, Rehabilitation Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, Special Education, , Speech Pathology, Vocational Counseling, Human services. Your degree must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. CASE MANAGER TRAINEE Otherwise qualified candidates who lack the indicated number of years of experience may be offered employment as Case Manager Trainees at a reduced salary, until the experience requirements are met. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals., • Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL., • Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder., • Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems and knowing when to seek assistance., • Ability to be aware of self and one’s impact on others, • Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures., • Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Ability to engage in active listening, attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate, • Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems., • Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis, • Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies

Job Description JOB SUMMARY Under the general supervision of the Program Director or Designee, functions as part of a team providing client-centered, strength-based rehabilitation and recovery services to assigned consumers that relate to the care, nurturing, treatment, education, socialization, habilitation, recovery/healing and support of adults diagnosed with a mental illness and in some instances, co-occurring substance abuse disorder. These tasks focus on supporting, instructing and assisting recipients of mental health services to develop the skills needed to attain personal goals, live, be educated, work, and socialize successfully in the community environments of their choice. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service-plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or electronically as instructed, • Provides supportive counseling in 1:1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed., • Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality of services provided. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer’s cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs, and primary language., • Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on the discharge-planning goal. Document case notes regarding significant and untoward events and contacts with mental health providers, including ICM’s and AOT’s., • Models’ appropriate behavior and provide rehabilitation and recovery services to assigned consumers that incorporates skills training in all areas of psychiatric rehabilitation, including the 11 restorative services. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) that assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals Examples of skills training include self-advocacy training, ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skill building, medication management training, socialization skill enhancement, and conflict resolution training. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) to assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals., • Encourages consumers’ adherence to medication, program, and medical appointments, including morning or evening routines, to help consumers meet treatment goals and maintain appointments., • Monitors medications and/or supervises individuals' self-administration of medication; counts appropriate doses of medication and maintains medication records in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Tracks annual physical examinations and encourages follow-up., • As directed, accompanies consumers on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the consumer. Functions as criminal justice liaison for consumer., • Plans, escorts, and/or arrange social/recreational, vocational, medical and other activities for and with consumers. Obtains and develops resource information for consumers in all aspects of their care (clinical services, recreational activities, vocational programs both within and outside of ICL and disseminates this information to consumers in a manner that is clear and understandable. Advocates on behalf of consumer with outside service providers and within ICL and works with other team members in addressing the needs of the consumers., • Provides substance abuse services and administer urinalysis and/or breathalyzer tests to consumers as directed., • Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention using appropriate and approved techniques., • Participates in fire drills, performs headcounts, fire-watch and heat safety activities with other team members., • Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for consumers and files missing person reports on consumers not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure., • Performs room checks and regular inspections of the consumer's rooms, using checklists or other aids, to ensure the safety of the consumers, accountability of ICL property, and cleanliness of consumer's residence. Engages consumer in learning how to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy personal living environment. Functions as liaison between consumer and facilities management department as needed., • Participates as instructed in all program communication and training activities: for example, shift briefings, daily floor meetings, communication log review and entry, supervision meetings, case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service training and development events. Participates in consumer community meetings as assigned., • Executes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual., • Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested; assists supervisors and managerial staff with special reports, projects or responsibilities as assigned., • As assigned, functions as “manager on duty” or lead worker in accordance with program protocols which may include ensuring that headcounts, fire watches and heat watches are done; documentation and completion of any required reports; preliminary investigation of incidents, responding to emergency situations, and ensuring coverage for the next shift., • As assigned, may cover the duties of a residential or front desk counselor on a temporary basis or may cover the work of another case manager in the case of short staffing., • Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules, including following the protocol for requesting time off and giving sufficient notice of unscheduled absences; reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., • Comply with all applicable agency policies, including infection control policies., • May have on-call responsibilities., • Other job-related duties that may be assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals., • Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc., • Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL., • Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder., • Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities., • Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers., • Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems and knowing when to seek assistance., • Ability to be aware of self and one’s impact on others, • Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures., • Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery., • Ability to engage in active listening, attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate, • Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems., • Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis, • Bachelor's degree in a human services field* OR, • Associate’s Degree in a human services field* and two years of full-time experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities or other relevant human service experience OR, • High school diploma or equivalency diploma recognized by the NYS Department of Education, and four years of full-time human services work experience OR, • An equivalent combination of training and experience. 30 college credits may be substituted for 1 year of human services experience.

Job Description PROS Recovery Specialists establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with individuals and their families by effectively utilizing clinical skills. They may review the individuals psychiatric, medical and other case records and discuss issues with families and other members of the treatment team; complete admission screening; conduct psychosocial assessments; make treatment recommendations; participate in treatment planning; provide social casework services; provide individual, group, and family therapy; assess availability of services; serve as consumer advocate; develop and implement discharge plans; and coordinate services with community providers. Incumbents advocate to ensure individuals receive appropriate treatment/services that their legal and human rights are protected and promote effective and consistent utilization of services and resources. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Interviews individual after a thorough review of the record to construct the psychosocial assessment., • Obtains psychosocial history by interviewing the individual, the family, significant others, and former service providers to formulate clinical recommendations for therapeutic interventions., • Assesses individuals’ treatment needs., • Prioritizes the individual’s treatment needs; assesses impact of treatment on the individual and the family; assesses ability of significant others to assist in the treatment planning process; and involves the individual and significant others in a comprehensive treatment plan; and in some settings, determines which individuals are appropriate for other levels of care., • Participates in the development of a written comprehensive individualized treatment plan that is based on the assessment of the individuals clinical needs; determines need for services and ensures that referrals for ancillary, support and consultative services are noted and made; reviews and updates individual treatment plan according to all applicable guidelines and in response to clinical change; and ensures that arrangements are made and documented for continuation of care well in advance of individuals planned departure., • May identify, coordinate and plan for the individuals’ financial needs., • May identify and provide intervention to individuals in crisis in a range of settings; or provides consultation to others to enable them to appropriately intervene., • Assesses the individual’s readiness for discharge; identifies needed resources; works with consumers/patients, families and providers to link him/her with appropriate resources; may conduct follow-up visits., • Prepares an outline of objectives and conducts sessions according to treatment program schedule., • Meets with assigned group according to treatment schedule., • Conducts specialized groups to meet the needs of target populations:, • Maintains topic-focused discussion., • Provides opportunities for participation., • Ensures that content of group sessions is consistent with objective of treatment plan and meets the needs of the individual members., • Ensures that individual attendance and participation in sessions is documented., • Documents, within required timeframes, the content and results of group counseling or therapy., • Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of assigned group sessions, and based on the evaluation results, makes any changes indicated., • Provides treatment to family or significant others or advocates for such services:, • Reviews and evaluates the involvement of family/significant others in treatment and carries out corrective action as appropriate and/or makes recommendations and/or referrals for needed services such as mental health issues, safe homes for domestic violence, parenting skills, and how to apply for financial assistance., • Takes a lead role in on-going efforts to increase the involvement of family/significant others in treatment program., • Prepares an outline of family program sessions and objectives., • Facilitates family education session according to treatment plan., • May supervise master’s program level students (MSW, MHC, CAT) Meets with staff on caseload and identified issues., • Prepares performance program and discusses these duties with staff; prepares and completes a written performance program according to agency guidelines; monitors and evaluates performance., • Establishes work schedules; monitors time and attendance taking corrective action where necessary; approves and disapproves requests for time off., • Ability to work with clients, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a treatment plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned using computers and computer software assigned (e.g., IMA, Word, Anasazi, etc.), • Ability to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies, • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others New York State approved Limited Permit – Master of Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Creative Arts Therapist, licensed by New York State as a Licensed Master of Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist; current, valid registration certificate.

Job Description MISSION STATEMENT Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. POSITION OVERVIEW Under supervision of the Program Director, the Case Manager is responsible for providing case management, housing support to participants and monthly reporting requirements that will ensure compliance with the parameters of the program. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA to perform the essential functions of the job. KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Provide targeted case management services to children, youth and adult consumers living with mental health illnesses and substance abuse disorders and their families/support systems through ensuring access to care, engagement in care coordination of care to obtain the full range of needed services., • Gather enrollment consents, PSYCKES/RHIO consents, and complete screening, baseline-risk assessments, reassessments, plan of care, plan of care updates and notes in accordance with departmental policies., • Demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate, verbally and in writing, the aims and goals of the department to potential patients, community members and staff., • Participate in quality improvement activities, projects and reviews in collaboration clinical team members., • Complete daily, weekly, monthly, or other periodic requests for narrative or quantitative data reports for program review., • Prioritize the homeless population through identification of new sources of potential patients, onsite meetings with patients at their shelter and conduct outreach and engagement presentations., • Meet regularly with supervisor and attend staff meetings and case conferences. Be prepared to discuss case management and operational issues impacting performance and program operations., • Complete and submit daily activity log in accordance with departmental policies., • Ensure patient is attending scheduled medical and social service visits through building relationships with patients and providers. Coordinate and schedule appointments with Social Worker and Medical/Mental Health providers. Routine calls should be made to internal and external providers before and after visits to follow up and provide necessary support to the patients., • Maintain four contacts with each client or at a greater frequency as indicated by the risk stratification and plan of care., • Access and respond per agency guidelines to client complaints of grievances, • Conduct outreach and engagement in accordance with policies via phone, electronic methods, and letter and or field work to client/collateral/provider to engage clients or strengthen connectivity., • Help maintain health and wellness and prevent secondary disease complications through provision of health information, support plan of care, and coaching., • Promote and expand linkage development in all areas related to patient care including social determinants (e.g. housing, employment) and monitor the effectiveness of linkages with other service providers via phone, face to face meetings of formal case conferences., • Communicate effectively with Supervisor in identifying strengths, weakness and opportunities of program operations., • Ensure community-follow up to engage the client in care; promote compliance with medical appointments and encourages client self-sufficiency and empowerment., • High School Diploma or GED required., • Associate Degree and Bachelor’s degree preferred., • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in case management., • Must obtain Mandated reporter (2 hours) training/certificate required., • Must complete Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate within three (3) months of hire date., • Must complete Integrated Mental Health/Addictions Treatment Training (IMHATT) Certificate, • Must be trained in Trauma Informed Care and in Military and Veteran’s culture, • Must be team oriented and possess a positive attitude with a willingness to be flexible and helpful., • Must be able to multi-task with strong organizational skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills and able to communicate both verbally and in written form., • Commitment to cultural diversity and sensitivity. Acacia Network provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays, to support a healthy work-life balance. We prioritize the well-being of our employees both professionally and personally. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description Summary: Streetwork Project Lower East Side is an innovative program for homeless youth providing drop-in, crisis shelter, and outreach, utilizing a harm reduction approach. Under this umbrella, Senior Case Managers provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale, and survival sex). Services provided by Senior Case Manager include assessment, case planning, case facilitation and management, counseling, referrals, outreach, crisis transportation, daily living services (food, shower, respite), triage counseling, recreational activities and support groups. The Senior Case Manager also works alongside program leadership in providing input towards program planning to meet the mental health and substance use harm reduction needs around staff development and client services. Senior Case Manager coordinates with Safe Horizon supporting programs and local agencies to provide short- and long-term care necessary to meet the wide range of needs related to homeless adolescents. Responsibilities: • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • Intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance, • Triage counseling, • Mediation for internal conflicts, • Engagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect), • Support Drop-in staff in providing youth access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest), • Provide supportive and crisis intervention counseling utilizing a trauma-based intervention (ARC) for youth with more complex mental health needs and challenges., • Provide trainings on overdose prevention, Narcan, as well as provide syringe exchange and other harm reduction supplies with clients, • Collaborate and coordinate with on-site mental health providers to ensure clients access to care., • Work in collaboration with therapist and Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to help develop treatment plans for youth with special needs experiencing severe mental health challenges, • Provide assistance to SSW in facilitation of clinical group process and debriefs, • Collaborate with SSW in identifying trainings around staff development, • Provide support to Supervising Coordinators and Coordinators in absence of directors around scheduling and oversight of the space., • Serve as an advocate and liaison for clients negotiating the shelter system and other social service programs, • Enrollment of clients for Public Assistance & Food-stamps, • Coordinate with social worker in assessing clients’ eligibility and assist with processing for SSI benefits, • Assist youth in application for Supportive Housing and SSI., • Complete psychosocial reports on youth for Supportive Housing & SOAR screening tools for SSI, • Advocacy on behalf of under 18-year-old clients for Administration for Children’s Services support, • Facilitate self-care and coping and risk reduction support groups, • Provide group led facilitation and conducting of educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, risk reduction, and other topics related to sub-populations of homeless youth, • Conduct outreach to homeless and street involved young people, as assigned, • Assist in community outreach and trainings on harm reduction techniques, including Narcan training; overdose prevention; fentanyl testing, • Escort homeless youth to appropriate services and provide transportation as part of case plan, • Preparation of case records, prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports, • Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone., • Participate at staff trainings, staff meetings and staff group process workshops & case conferencing, • Participate in weekly supervision. Secondary Job Functions: • Petty Cash reconciliation, • Identification of new resources appropriate for population, • Provide wellness and recreational (engagement) activities, • Coordinate services with other Streetwork staff and on-site legal, medical, and psychiatric service providers Interacts with: • All Streetwork program sites and staff, • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan, • All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client Knowledge and Skills Required: • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas, • Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention, • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others, • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skill, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, • Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults, • Understanding of social service systems and how to provide advocacy for clients navigating systems, • Basic knowledge of Supportive Housing and SSI eligibility process, • Ability to complete psychosocial reports and conduct assessments using psychiatric reports Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree, creative arts, liberal studies or any field related to working with youth +2 years’ experience working with youth, or High school diploma or equivalent + minimum of 5 years’ experience working in social service settings with target population. OR, two years of high-quality work at a Streetwork Project site Desirable: • Personal experience with street survival activities (homelessness, gangs, drug economy, sex industry) with three years separation from involvement in these activities. Deep understanding of the relationship between personal experience and professional standards., • Understanding of harm reduction perspective, • Experience working with youth who have Co-occurring Disorders, • At least 1 year working with the homeless youth, or harm reduction, • Bi-lingual Spanish Other: Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Hiring Range: $23.63 to $25 per hour Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center