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Job Description Summary This position is primarily responsible for oversight and management of focused outreach, administering regulations, policies, procedures and practices; planning, organizing, developing, implementing and coordinating program activities for the Center of Innovation (LEAP) Scope of Work. The Program Manager reports to the Director of Outpatient Services and supervises the LEAP program team. Essential duties and Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Coordinates and integrates service delivery within the program., • Ensures program compliance with OASAS regulations and program policies directly related to program operations and record management., • Coordinates with Quality Assurance/Data Specialist to ensure accurate data collection and reporting, • Provides community education, coordination of community-based initiatives, and implementing initiatives to promote health and safety of individuals affected by drug and alcohol use., • Develop program services that meet OASAS standards for medically assisted treatment provided through telehealth, in community settings, and existing substance use treatment providers., • Direct planning, coordination, and follow-up of outreach to the community., • Coordinate with the nurse practitioner and medical doctor to ensure MATS treatment compliance., • Develop and manage peer support services., • Develop program protocols to improve service delivery and participant outcomes., • Works collaboratively with the Director of Outpatient Services to ensure effective program operations., • Ensure staff maintains accurate and confidential clinical records that comply with OASAS standards and internal policies., • Manage participant data, statistics and tracking for quality improvement and monthly reporting., • Responsible for the implementation of interventions to address the ongoing expansion of overdose prevention, • Provides crisis interventions and consultation as needed, • Manages and responds to crisis in the field, • Monitors participants’ services, assuring that staff are responsive to participant needs and take appropriate action to make adaptations as necessary., • Evaluates staff performance; identifies documents and develops corrective action plans for personnel performance problems. Responds to strengths or weaknesses identified through self-assessments and evaluations., • Makes recommendations for supervisee training(s) as needed, and assures staff compliance with all applicable training requirements., • Conducts program staff meetings., • Participates in case conferences, interdepartmental meetings, quality assurance meetings, staff development trainings., • Coordinates staff scheduling, ensuring adequate staff coverage., • Participates in fundraising activities., • Leads one of agency values teams To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: • Master’s degree in social services or related clinical field, LCSW, LMSW, LMHC and 2 years supervisory experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/ co-occurring disorders or;, • BS/BA Degree from an accredited college with a major in counseling, psychology, social work or a human services related discipline and 4 years supervisory experience working with applicable populations who have substance abuse/ co-occurring disorders;, • Must successfully complete a criminal background check, obtain clearance from the Office of Children and Family Services and be drug free. Mon - Fri 10AM - 6PM, schedule subject to change based on program need.

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Safety Security Officer FLSA: Non-Exempt DIVISION: Operations REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor LOCATION: All boroughs, NY SALARY: $19.65 hourly SUMMARY: The Safety Security Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all clients, staff, and the property around the facility in a homeless shelter. Operations within our facility are 24 hours. This is a relief position that requires face-to-face relief with mandated overtime. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor and Security Manager of the Facility. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Perform daily inspections of all clients’ rooms, • Escort clients to appointments as needed, • Interact with and monitor clients' behavior, maintaining good rapport by providing excellent customer service. Encourage clients to comply with the facility's policies and procedures., • Control access at the main entrance by screening all clients and visitors, utilizing magnetometer/x-ray machine to detect and prevent weapons from entering the site., • Perform Crisis Intervention to de-escalate potential crises and document all such situations and interventions., • Make hourly rounds throughout the entire facility, including all hallways, stairwells, floors, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchen, and office spaces., • Respond to incidents, • Assist with client intakes, • Perform daily pack-ups and logging of client property belonging to AWOL clients, • Store and remove client property once the mandated storage time has expired, • Maintain a clean and organized storage area, • Complete logs, incident reports, and all other required documentation., • Make calls to police, fire department, and other first responders as directed., • Perform administrative and receptionist duties at the operations desk; monitor video surveillance cameras, and the fire prevention/detection alarm notification system., • Provide duties related to fire incidents, evacuation of the building when necessary, utilizing Fire procedures., • Ensure the safety and security of all assigned equipment., • Mandated overtime, • Perform other tasks as assigned. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or GED and prior security experience required. Must have NYS Security Guard License, and current 8-Hour Annual Certificate. Fire Guard License for Shelters preferred F02. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) preferred. Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime if necessary. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard-working professionals who are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and providing training, outreach, education, and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules, and regulations and keeps our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.