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  • Animal Care Supervisor
    Animal Care Supervisor
    21 hours ago
    Full-time
    The Bronx, New York

    ACC is one of the nation’s largest open-admission animal shelters, whose mission is to End Animal Homelessness in NYC. We touch the lives of nearly 20,000 animals each year. ACC is more than an animal shelter; we are a resource to the community, always seeking ways to keep the human-animal bond intact. With a 90% placement rate, our progressive, life-saving initiatives contribute to the successful placement of our animals. We strive to find loving homes for homeless and abandoned cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits, both by adopting animals directly to the public and by partnering with more than 200 dedicated animal placement organizations (our New Hope partners). We also help keep NYC communities safe and rescue animals in need, responding to emergencies that involve animals as well as keeping our doors open 24/7 for people and animals in need. Summary This position works with and supports the Animal Care Team and is responsible for direct supervision of Animal Care Specialists. This includes the monitoring of their daily activities, focusing on gold standard care for all animals in our care. You are responsible for clearly communicating job expectations, job training, and holding staff accountable to the approved procedures. Our ideal candidate enjoys providing coaching and guidance, and you have some previous supervisory experience. You are excited to take on the unique challenges and rewards of working with a large team of dedicated shelter staff and volunteers. You also enjoy sharing your skill and knowledge with others in order to improve quality of care in the shelter, decrease stress, and continually expand the scope of our programs. You are self-motivated and able to work independently. Overall, you are passionate about animal welfare and about the people who make quality care possible, and you are eager to be at the helm of a progressive and expansive program. Required Qualifications High School diploma or GED is required. Minimum 6 months of prior animal handling experience required. Must be forward thinking and anticipate challenges, responding to them quickly and completely. Must be adaptable and receptive to rapidly evolving protocols. Treats animals and people with respect, considering all individuals as potential collaborators with something to offer. Available to modify schedule as needed to meet the needs of the organization. Ability to travel throughout the five boroughs periodically, and nationally for training opportunities. Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time. Benefits ACC values work/life balance and offers a generous paid-time-off (PTO) package that includes vacation time, birthdays off, personal days and sick pay. We also value physical and mental health by offering a great open access Cigna medical, dental and vision insurance at a low premium to our employees as well as 401K and Pension, Life Insurance. We also have on-the-job training for 2-4 weeks, periodic all staff trainings to include safety, DEI, cross training, and other growth opportunities. Because ACC is a nonprofit, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness, cancellation, and/or consolidation under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF). Created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF allows borrowers who work full time for nonprofits and government agencies to have their outstanding debt forgiven tax-free on Federal Direct Loans, after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Essential Job Functions Assign work that includes cleaning of primary animal housing, animal rooms, and supplies; laundry; dog walking and animal enrichment. Inspect and evaluate quality of kennel cleanliness, room tidiness, and general carrying out of assigned duties by staff; follow up as needed. Participate in Animal Care staff hiring, including Hiring Info Sessions, evaluations and disciplinary action in cooperation with Care Center Manager and Human Resources. Establish, monitor and measure staff performance goals and provide performance evaluations to Animal Care team. Other Responsibilities Create weekly staff schedules that meet the needs of the Care Center. Circulate through Care Center on an ongoing basis to ensure staff are productive and have the support they need; assist with issues or concerns, real-time. Provide hands on training for new staff that aims to have them meet or exceed minimum standards by the end of their probationary period. Interact with staff in a manner that calls them up to greatness and empowers them to be open and teamwork oriented. Oversee inventory management, ensuring the Animal Care team always has an adequate inventory of supplies. Review and complete Animal Care team payroll records. Ensure that the locations of animals in Shelter Buddy remain accurate and are updated as needed to ensure accuracy. Review, manage, and respond to staff schedules, overtime, leave requests, time and attendance reports. In absence of Care Center Manager, assume all operational responsibilities in managing the Animal Care Center. Upon completion of training and certification, ability to provide emergency euthanasia on an as needed basis. Enthusiastically participate in ACC forums and events including supervisor meetings, trainings, and conference calls, and special events. Collaborate with other organizational leaders to explore new endeavors, reflect on current operations, or otherwise problem solve. Fear Free certification required within 30 days of hire. Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor. Preferred Qualifications Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with one year in a role supervising or directing staff as well experience in shelter is preferred. Prior supervisor experience with union staff is a plus. Basic familiarity with computers, MS Word and MS Outlook. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high stress environment. Is an expert communicator, a people person, and a team player. Demonstrates mentorship qualities and is able to provide intensive support and interaction to a mostly junior staff. Is organized, detail oriented, able to maintain composure when faced with emotional situations including medically and behaviorally compromised animals. Work Environment At ACC it's all hands-on deck. We work together as a team, which means you may be asked to help with tasks that involve working outside in all sorts of weather. As a busy animal shelter in one of the biggest cities in the world it can get noisy inside. Employees should have the ability to remain calm yet professional in stressful situations involving animals and/or members of the public. ACC houses hundreds of animals in its facilities at any given time and with that comes fur, odors and other airborne particles in abundance. ACC offers many low-cost services to pets and people in need. This includes compassionate end-of-life services for people who cannot afford to go to a private veterinary office but still want to provide a professional and peaceful transition for their beloved pet. This position will train at our Queens or Manhattan Care Center locations until the Bronx Care Center is open. Reports To: Care Center Manager Overtime: This is a non-union position and is eligible for overtime. This is a full time job Job Contact Details Name Ilyasah Long-Hamilton Title Recruitment Coordinator

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  • Food Runner
    Food Runner
    2 days ago
    Part-time
    Hackensack

    JOB DESCRIPTION | FOOD RUNNER Are you ready to work where every shift feels like a celebration? At Rosa Mexicano, we combine the vibrant spirit of Mexico with an elevated dining experience — and we're looking for passionate, upbeat Food Runners to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced, fun environment and love creating memorable moments for guests, this is your chance to shine. Bring your energy, hospitality, and smile — we'll provide the rest! Why You'll Love Working With Us • A culture that celebrates teamwork, diversity, and genuine hospitality, • Great earning potential and career growth opportunities, • Dining discounts for you (and your favorite people!), • Commuter benefits & health coverage options, • A place where your personality matters as much as your skills What You'll Do • We believe in Warm Latin Hospitality, welcome every guest like they're walking into your home, • Serve up the best part of the guest experience – the culinary experience, • Follow our Service Steps as outlined, • Double check each dish at Expo for accuracy, special requests, and timing, • Garnish and finish every plate before it leaves the kitchen, following our recipe specs, • Move with purpose and positivity, staying calm and focused even when the restaurant is buzzing, • Ensure food arrives promptly, presented by seat numbers, and at the right temperature, • Maintain all Health and Sanitation Standards, • Keep a "never walk past a napkin on the floor" mentality, • Act as the link between the dining room and the kitchen, communicating effectively, • Work with Chef and the kitchen to maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked expo area so the kitchen runs efficiently through every rush, • Quickly clean and turnover tables to maintain dining room efficiency, • Handle glassware, silverware, and plateware with care, • Participate in pre-shifts, trainings, and team meetings — because we grow together, • Work together with your teammates to keep the energy high and the service seamless — at Rosa Mexicano, teamwork is always on the menu Interested? Walk in any day of the week between lunch and dinner service (2-5 PM) Ask for a manager; we never miss the chance to meet top talent. Skills and Qualifications • Guest Service Experience - 1 Year preferred, • Ability to multi-task while staying organized, • Ability to stand on your feet through a shift, • High School Degree or GED required COMPETITIVE PAY Consistent with experience Supplemental Pay Tips Rosa Mexicano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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  • Educational Specialist
    Educational Specialist
    9 days ago
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Pay: From $45,000.00 per year Job description: Overview RENA Family Childcare Network is seeking a dedicated and experienced Early Childhood Education Coach to support Family Child Care (FCC) providers serving infants, toddlers, and 3K students. The ideal candidate will provide instructional coaching, curriculum support, compliance guidance, and family engagement services to ensure high-quality early childhood programming. Responsibilities • Conduct coaching visits to affiliated Family Child Care providers at least twice per month, with each visit lasting a minimum of 90 minutes., • Support the planning and implementation of an evidence-based curriculum within mixed-age, home-based learning environments., • Provide individualized guidance on instructional practices, lesson planning, and classroom management strategies., • Promote responsive teaching practices that support children’s social-emotional development and positive behavior., • Provide support in family engagement strategies to strengthen partnerships between providers and families., • Offer guidance related to mental health awareness, inclusive practices, and supporting the diverse needs of all children., • Assist providers in strengthening overall program quality, compliance, and child outcomes. Required Qualifications • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Infant/Toddler Studies, or a closely related field., • Demonstrated early childhood teaching experience (Birth–5), preferably in center-based or family child care settings. Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    14 days ago
    $21.63–$24.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. Job summary: Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours. Job Responsibilities: • Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;, • Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness;, • Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment;, • Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;, • Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment;, • Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports;, • Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services;, • Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants;, • Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;, • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;, • Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;, • Develop short-term person-centered treatment plans to assist participant towards achieving their goals;, • Monitor and record participant’s progress and modify plan according to needs and preference;, • Perform various needs assessment for essential ongoing community integration and support;, • Timely and accurate documentation of participant information within Health Information Technology platform, • Comply with all required in-service training and staff development;, • Perform other related duties as assigned; Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems, Mental health legislation and regulations, and health conditions ·Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed ·Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks ·Serves as a role model to staff and stakeholders ·Ability to work with all stakeholders: participants, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences ·Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to members and their families ·Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk, including crisis management techniques Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

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  • Mental Health Clinician
    Mental Health Clinician
    15 days ago
    $38–$65 hourly
    Part-time
    North Side, Mount Vernon

    Overview Giving Hope LLC is seeking a qualified Licensed Mental Health Clinician to join our team in Mount Vernon, NY. We are looking for experienced clinical professionals who are able to provide mental health assessment, treatment, and therapeutic services to clients. This position is specifically for licensed clinical professionals. We are not hiring Behavioral Health Technicians, Patient Care Technicians, or direct-care staff for this position. Qualifications • Active New York State clinical license required., • Acceptable licenses may include LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, or other applicable NYS clinical credentials., • Master's degree or higher in a relevant mental health field., • Experience providing individual, family, or group therapy preferred., • Strong clinical documentation and communication skills., • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team., • Professional and reliable with strong attention to client confidentiality and documentation. Responsibilities • Provide individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy as appropriate., • Complete clinical assessments and treatment documentation., • Develop and implement treatment plans., • Maintain timely and accurate clinical records., • Collaborate with other members of the client's care team., • Participate in clinical meetings and case discussions as needed., • Follow applicable professional, ethical, and confidentiality standards. Schedule • Part-time, • At least 15 hours a week Location Mount Vernon, New York To Apply Please submit your resume and include your current NYS license/credential and relevant clinical experience. Benefits: • 401(k) Work Location: In person

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  • LCSW-Clinical Supervisor
    LCSW-Clinical Supervisor
    27 days ago
    Part-time
    Oradell

    Job Overview Steady Steps Counseling is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to serve as a Clinical Supervisor. The Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical oversight, guidance, and supervision to our LAC and LSW staff, supporting their professional development and ensuring the delivery of ethical, effective, and high-quality client care. The role will include providing regular supervision, case consultation, support with clinical decision-making, and guidance related to treatment planning, documentation, risk assessment, and professional development. The Clinical Supervisor will also help ensure that clinical practices remain consistent with professional standards, New Jersey licensing requirements, and the values of Steady Steps Counseling. Responsibilities • Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision to eligible clinicians and supervisees., • Support clinicians in developing effective treatment plans and appropriate clinical interventions., • Review clinical documentation and provide feedback regarding quality, accuracy, and compliance., • Provide consultation regarding complex cases, risk assessment, crisis situations, and clinical decision-making., • Support clinicians in maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards., • Assist with onboarding and ongoing clinical development of therapists., • Promote the use of evidence-based and client-centered therapeutic approaches., • Maintain appropriate supervision documentation and records., • Collaborate with practice leadership regarding clinical needs, policies, and quality improvement., • Remain current with applicable New Jersey social work regulations, licensing requirements, and ethical standards. Experience • Current, valid New Jersey LCSW license in good standing., • Clinical supervision experience required., • Experience providing outpatient mental health services., • Strong knowledge of clinical documentation, treatment planning, risk assessment, and ethical standards., • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills., • Ability to provide supportive, constructive, and clinically appropriate supervision. Position: Part-time/Hybrid Benefits: • Flexible schedule Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oradell, NJ 07649

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