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Job Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: • Generous Paid time off, • Personal and Sick Days, • Health insurance and health reimbursement account, • Dental and vision plans, • Flexible spending account, • AFLAC supplemental insurance, • Dependent Care Spending Account, • Commuter Transit and Parking Account, • Working Advantage- Employee Perks, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program The Case Management Supervisor is part of the human service leadership team that manages and monitors the development and execution of service and care plans for residents to provide a supportive and empowering environment that fosters stabilization, independence and self-reliance, and skills development. The Case Management Supervisor leads a team of Case Managers and ensures that service and care plans are up to date and customized to resident needs. The Supervisor coordinates resources and develops partnerships with community-based services to support their team in implementing service and care plans and provides direct supervision and guidance to their team members. Pay: $64,350. annual salary. FLSA: Exempt. Not eligible for overtime. Schedule: 8am-4pm Sunday - Thursday (Friday and Saturday off). Location: Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, NY JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. SERVICE AND CARE COORDINATION • Ensure residents receive quality and appropriate services per organizational principles and program requirements., • Review service and care plans to ensure plans are customized to the needs of the residents, aligned to their biopsychosocial assessments, and promote independence and long-term stability., • Develop partnerships and service agreements with external providers and organizations that offer support, advocacy and direct services for immigration and citizenship issues, legal issues, health and mental health issues, childcare and youth services, public benefits and donations, employment opportunities, educational and vocational services., • Ensure residents are actively engaged in public benefits and city programs in accordance with DHS requirements and are meeting program requirements., • In Family Shelters ensure school-age children receive transportation services, school transfers, and ESL/ELL and IEP curriculum as needed., • Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to service needs of residents., • Ensure Case Managers leverage external services in service and care plan development and implementation; advocate with providers to secure services where needed., • Ensure residents maintain healthy hygiene and housekeeping. Ensure residents who exhibit behaviors that compromise their health and the safety of others are engaged with Social Workers and external resources and services., • Review performance and productivity of Case Managers; provide constructive feedback, guidance, and technical assistance to team members around performance, professional development, and knowledge and skills development. Provide performance evaluations per Paycom., • Troubleshoot difficult resident cases; intervene and directly assist in special needs cases., • Conduct 1 to 1 meetings with members of your team and update the performance goals, accomplishments, notes, and feedback in Paycom on a regular basis (weekly/bi-weekly)., • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents in CARES and AWARDS., • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Program Director. Minimum of seven (7) years of case management experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience in the past ten (10) years may be substituted for educational requirement. • Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized., • Computer skills: Professional competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Experience with CARES, HOME, CAPS, and AWARDS prioritized., • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets and coach budget management skills., • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.), • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize; make appropriate decisions and judgment calls., • Other Skills:, • Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use. Ability to engage residents., • Extensive experience with service and care plan development and implementation. Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

Job Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: • Generous Paid time off, • Personal and Sick Days, • Health insurance and health reimbursement account, • Dental and vision plans, • Flexible spending account, • AFLAC supplemental insurance, • Dependent Care Spending Account, • Commuter Transit and Parking Account, • Working Advantage- Employee Perks, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program The Case Manager is part of a human service team that develops and executes service and care plans for residents to provide a supportive and empowering environment that fosters stabilization, independence and self-reliance, and skills development. The Case Manager plays a key role in executing and updating service and care plans, coordinating direct services and service referrals to external providers, and monitoring resident behaviors and practices. Pay: $21.64 an hour- approx. $45,000 annually. FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime. Schedule: Monday-Wednesday, Fridays 9am-5pm except Thursday 11am-7pm. Must work 4th Saturday of the month 9am-5pm. Schedule: Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm 1st Saturday of the Month Schedule: Monday 11am-7pm Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm Must work 1st Saturday of every month. Location: Gowanus/Park Slope Brooklyn, NY JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. SERVICE AND CARE COORDINATION • Ensure residents receive appropriate quality services per organizational principles and program requirements., • In coordination with Social Worker (if available), design service and care plans that provide customized information, counseling, crisis intervention, direct service, and advocacy services to residents; and coordinate linkages to external and community-based services., • Collaborate with other service providers and external organization to help residents resolve immigration and citizenship issues, secure public benefits and charitable gifts and donations, pursue employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, independence, and long-term stability., • For family sites: coordinate with Recreation Team (if available on site) to ensure school-age children receive transportation services, school transfers, and ESL/ELL and IEP curriculum as needed., • Develop and maintain a resource network for referrals as related to service needs of residents., • Meet with residents in assigned caseload at least once a week to assess progress with service and care plans. Modify plans as needed., • Conduct weekly room inspections to ensure healthy hygiene and housekeeping. Coordinate with Social Workers and/or Treatment Team to mitigate behaviors that compromise the health and safety of residents., • Ensure residents in assigned caseload are enrolled in and receiving eligible public benefits and city programs in accordance with DHS requirements., • Ensure residents follow through with appointments, documentation submissions, and other required activities to maintain enrollment and participation in benefits and DHS programs., • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents in CARES and AWARDS., • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and Program Director. ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology preferred. Three years of experience working in a shelter or similar field can be substituted for the education requirement. • Experience: Two years’ experience in case management, counseling, or direct advocacy for clients in social service settings. Experience with immigrants and immigration issues is a plus., • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency a plus., • Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet, • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets., • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.), • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls., • Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use. Ability to engage residents. DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

Job Description Position: Job Developer/Job Coach Function: Supports adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) enrolled in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) with engagement in employment in fidelity to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. At least 65% of the work week is spent in the field in the community. Reports to: ACT Team Leader Deployed to: Bronx ACT Team Schedule: Mondays-Fridays (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm) Tasks: • Provides employment readiness needs assessments and develops individualized plans congruent with participant needs, preferences, goals and readiness, • Conducts rapid job search for participants, • Carries out systemic job development and partnering with employers in the community, • Develops employment opportunities for participants by establishing linkages and relationships with potential employers in the community, • Provides ongoing support and coaching to assist participants engaged in employment or employment readiness activities to improve behaviors, interpersonal skills, and work ethics necessary to maintain employment, • Works with employers to facilitate reasonable accommodation for participants according to participant need, • Assists individuals in understanding and managing changes to their benefits and entitlements based on their employment income, • Assures monitoring and documentation of participant progress by developing and maintaining tracking and progress reports, • Enters data into the NY Employment Services System (NYESS) and Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS), • Attends training as assigned including participation in trainings and technical assistance related to IPS, • Actively participates in the Center for Practice Innovations IPS Learning Collaborative, • Collaborates as an active member of the ACT team in promoting employment related goals and objectives for participants, • Duties as assigned by supervisor High School Diploma or Equivalent (bachelor’s degree preferred) with multiyear experience in supportive employment (e.g. soft skill development, job coaching, job development, placement support) for people with SMI. Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills. Capable of taking an assignment from concept to completion with minimal supervision. Ability to travel in NYC utilizing public transportation. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Salary: $60,447 plus generous benefits Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references. ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels. For more information, visit our website: ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status. PI281192169

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. Summary of position: This position reports to the Deputy Director of Social Work Reentry within the Division of Correctional Health Services and is responsible for working with the Deputy Director on the management, supervision and innovative development of staff (social workers, case managers, administrative) who work to address the social service needs of patients on the mental health service upon re-entry into the community. These needs include but are not limited to linkages to benefits, housing, and treatment for mental illness, employment, and family/community supports. This position will require strong collaboration with all relevant clinical services and with the courts. Responsibilities include: (Detailed Task) • Develop and evaluate performance standards and guidelines for social workers and case workers in the forensic mental health treatment setting., • Provide direct social work services to individuals, families and communities; including the development and implementation of comprehensive clinically driven discharge plans., • Assist social workers and case managers in identifying and utilizing community resources for mental health, substance use, entitlement benefits, housing, and medical care., • Assist with referrals/appointments to appropriate community-based aftercare services., • Promote and support Social Work Department collaboration with an inter-disciplinary treatment team approach to patient care through excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Conduct quality assurance reviews of patient care to ensure clinically appropriate, tailored comprehensive care, and in compliance with Brad H stipulation requirements., • Generate and reconcile reports and analyze data related to patient care and Brad H stipulation compliance., • Conduct appropriate follow-up to ensure connection to care; and participate in the orientation and in-service training of staff and other agency personnel., • When required, participate in program planning and policy making with regard to community health programs and facilities and discharge planning., • Supervise and evaluate all aspects of social worker and case managers’ work performance; take part in counseling and disciplinary processes when necessary. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Licensure (LMSW or LCSW) issued by The New York State Education Department (NYSED); and,, 2. Six (6) years of experience in Clinical Social Work, of which three (3) years are in a health care or medical care setting including psychiatric and medical social work, and three (3) years in a supervisory, consultative and administrative capacity in a organization adhering to acceptable standards with knowledge of administration, with administrative and managerial skills and abilities; or,, 3. A satisfactory completion of training and experience. However, all applicants/incumbents must possess licensure as described in (1) above at the time of appointment; and, 4.Demonstrated ability to function productively and cooperatively with Director of Social Work, Medical Staff, and Administrative Staff and to supervise effectively. NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week, • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans, • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts, • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees, • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities, • College Savings Program, • Union Benefits for eligible titles, • Multiple employee discounts programs, • Commuter Benefits Programs

Job Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: • Generous Paid time off, • Personal and Sick Days, • Health insurance and health reimbursement account, • Dental and vision plans, • Flexible spending account, • AFLAC supplemental insurance, • Dependent Care Spending Account, • Commuter Transit and Parking Account, • Working Advantage- Employee Perks, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program The Social Worker is part of a human service team that develops and executes service and care plans for residents to provide a supportive and empowering environment that fosters stabilization, independence and self-reliance, and skills development. The Social Worker plays a key role in assessing resident needs, providing direct services, bridging residents to external service providers, and promoting healthy behaviors and practices amongst residents. Pay: $64,350 annual salary. FSLA: Exempt- not eligible for overtime. Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm except for Thursday 3pm-11pm (must work one Saturday day shift per month). Location: Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn, N JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. SERVICE AND CARE COORDINATION • Ensure residents receive quality and appropriate services per organizational principles and program requirements., • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to identify immediate and long term needs in healthcare, food and nutrition, childcare and youth education, employment and vocation, immigration and citizenship status, English language proficiency, trauma care and recovery, and other social need as disclosed by residents., • Coordinate with Case Managers to design service and care plans that correspond to biopsychosocial assessments and address human, health, education and employment, recovery and stability needs., • Coordinate workshops and activities that enhance self-care and healthy habits, cultural and social adjustment, recovery and stabilization, and English language acquisition., • Collaborate with external providers and organizations to assist residents with social and cultural adaptation, address social and human service needs, access preventive and remedial healthcare, and access to mental health services including trauma recovery and therapeutic counseling., • Meet with residents in assigned caseload at least once a week to assess progress with service and care plans. Modify plans as needed., • Coordinate with Case Managers to conduct weekly room inspections to ensure healthy hygiene and housekeeping practices., • Develop and facilitate workshops and activities with external service providers; monitor resident engagement and assess impact of activities and workshops to individual residents and the general resident population., • Document interactions and communications with and on behalf of residents in CARES and AWARDS., • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or Program Director., • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required, multi-lingual and Spanish proficiency prioritized., • Computer skills: Basic competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet. Experience with CARES, HOME, CAPS, and AWARDS prioritized., • Math Skills: Ability to formulate simple financial budgets., • Physical Performance: Ability to make unit visits (walk distances, climb stairs, etc.), • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls., • Other Skills:, • Experience conducting biopsychosocial and needs assessment surveys., • Experience in service and care plan design or trauma and recovery counseling., • Experience working with homeless individuals and people living with health and/or mental health issues and substance use. Ability to engage residents., • Experience facilitating workshops and group activities., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

Job Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: • Generous Paid time off, • Personal and Sick Days, • Health insurance and health reimbursement account, • Dental and vision plans, • Flexible spending account, • AFLAC supplemental insurance, • Dependent Care Spending Account, • Commuter Transit and Parking Account, • Working Advantage- Employee Perks, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Life insurance, • Employee Assistance Program, • Monthly trainings and career development plans JOB SUMMARY Responsible for providing direct group and individual counseling to program clients. The CASAC will work with the case management staff and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop and implement treatment plans for clients with history of substance abuse. Location: Brooklyn, Tuesday - Saturday 8am-4pm (Sunday and Monday off). Salary: $66,300. annual Exempt not eligible for overtime JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assess program client and participants in a comprehensive evaluation of each client to screen for substance abuse history and/ or issues., • Document, implement and update the treatment and /or individual service plan (ISP) for clients as assigned., • Write weekly progress notes., • Facilitate group counseling sessions including, among others, relapse prevention., • Participate in quality assurance review as required by program management., • Plan and facilitate aftercare with community-based providers., • Identify and develop relationships with community-based providers., • Develop and deliver training to program staff about identifying and treating substance abuse in clients, • Qualifications and Requirements, • Certificates or Licenses: Valid CASAC license/credential Required, • Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Social Services strongly preferred. H.S Diploma or GED required, • Experience: Three years’ experience treating clients with history of alcohol or substance abuse Excellent interviewing and clinical assessment skills, • Knowledge of CARES a plus., • Computer skills: Proficient Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and other software skills are required, • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred., • Must be a self-starter, • Physical Performance: Ability to attend off-site meetings with community businesses., • Reasoning Ability: Good negotiation skills. Ability to make judgment calls, prioritize, multi-task. Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment. Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing. CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life. CHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Community Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.

Job Description Position: Employment Specialist/Counselor - PROS Program/Department: PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) Reports to: Program Director Work Location: 1310 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Hours: Full time Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM OR 8:30AM-4:30PM Salary Range: $45,000 - $45,000 Position Summary: Brooklyn Community Services PROS is a strengths-oriented psychiatric rehabilitation program devoted to helping adults increase independence and overall well-being. The PROS Counselor/Employment Specialist aids people living with persistent mental illnesses who have life role goals related to employment in managing symptoms, developing employment goals, and in taking concrete steps towards a better life. The PROS Counselor/Employment Specialist does so through the provision of evidence-based individual and group services aimed at the development of expanded skills and supports. Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, they help program participants identify an individualized, meaningful course of care to become as self-sufficient as possible. Responsibilities • Manage a caseload of up to fifteen participants, providing individual counseling and case management as clinically appropriate, providing person-centered job development, benefits counseling, advocacy, and job site visits., • Develop and maintain collateral relationships with outside supports including family, case managers, housing program staff, and medical providers., • Conduct required assessments including the psychiatric rehabilitation, cultural, vocational readiness assessment, and the career profile., • Develop Individualized Recovery Plans (IRPs) in collaboration with participants based on the above listed assessments on a semi-annual basis, or more often as needed., • Develop and facilitate approximately four to ten skills-based workshops per week, • Document participants’ progress/regression towards goals in monthly summary progress notes and determine the need for service modifications on an ongoing basis., • Provide services according to evidence-based practices including Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Family Psychoeducation, Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, and Supported Employment., • Receive ongoing training in the Individual Placement and Support model through the Center for Practice Innovations and engage in their ongoing learning collaborative., • Track and submit periodic employment data to New York State, including Ticket-to-Work and NYESS, • Network with local employers including community visits to form partnerships and increase the likelihood of participants securing employment, • Identify and share job listings with participants and staff members on an ongoing basis, • Act as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team, including participation in weekly administrative and clinical meetings, • Possess/develop proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and AWARDS electronic health record., • Bachelor’s degree required - preferably in psychology, social work, or human services-related field. Strong engagement and networking skills required. New graduates from above disciplines with internship/volunteer experience encouraged to apply., • Computer skills and knowledge of service documentation required., • Criminal background check and fingerprinting required; screening against the GSA, OIG, and OMIG lists of persons disallowed from working in Medicaid funded programs., • Prior experience in vocational rehabilitation or job development preferred., • Previous experience working with adults with severe/persistent mental illnesses preferred. Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all e