Housing Navigator Respite Care Job Details Job Location New York, NY Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage Negligible Job Shift Any Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description The Housing Navigator position provides assistance, information, and support to clients around securing safe, appropriate housing using subsidies and/or other available resources in New York City that suit the individuals needs and to maintain residential stability. The Housing Navigator must be aware of and understand current housing subsidies, public benefit programs, and develop resources to include establishing relationships with landlords and brokers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Assess each client's housing needs within 48 hours of admission and participate to develop discharge plan Assist in determination of clients eligibility for government-financed housing programs and benefit programs Identify, obtain, and assist documents needed for applications for supportive and permanent housing Assist in the escorting of clients to housing appointments and referring entities outside of the facility Identify and maintain resources of key information and individuals in various agencies (HRA, NYCHA, HPD) to facilitate the most current and accurate permanent housing application processes Develop and maintain a database of available housing resources as well as other relevant community resources (i.e., banks, utility company contacts, grocery stores, pharmacies, transportation, etc.) Identify new housing opportunities for clients through ongoing networking Maintain strong working relationships with landlord and management companies Prepare clients for permanent housing interviews and arranges for transportation or escorts as needed Ensure that discharge plan meets the safety, self-sufficiently and related need of the client in collaboration with social service staff members Qualifications Education and Experience Requirement(s): Bachelor degree in human services, social services, behavioral science, psychology or a related field One year of relevant community-based residential management or social service agency experience Demonstrated prior success in case management functions or eligibility determinations for community-based social welfare organizations desirable
JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION: PRE-SCHOOL GROUP TEACHER (Certified) POSITION: SALARY REPORTS TO: Sr. Education Director POSITION SUMMARY The Pre-School Group Teacher at Hostos Children’s Center, Inc. implements instructional activities to prepare children for school readiness. The Pre-School Group Teacher chiefly creates the learning environment inside of their classroom and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum in his/her classroom. The Pre-School Group Teacher delivers instruction, provides childcare support to aid in the holistic oversight and development of children. The Pre-School Group Teacher will design a learning environment in their pre-school classroom in concert with classroom teaching team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborates with teaching team and assigned assistant teacher (s) to ensure the classroom environment meets ECERS standards. Team teaches and cross collaborates with other teachers and staff. Creates policies in their classroom/learning spaces which creates the learning environment, encompassing classroom management, and arranging for needed resources to produce desired learning outcomes. Produces developmentally appropriate lesson plans utilizing the Creative Curriculum. Completes ongoing assessment of children through TSG and ASQ assessment tools. Showcases children’s work and progress in displays and individualized portfolios. Actively maintains children’s records including attendance, health logs and incident reports, documentation of daily activities, skill development and anecdotal notes. Communicates with parents/guardians the progress of their child’s development. Actively supervises children during program activities which include, but is not limited to field trips, breakfast, lunch, nap, snack, indoor and outdoor events. Reports to supervisor any signs or symptoms of suspected child abuse and/or neglect, injuries, or illness. Completes daily heath/wellness checks of children at arrival and dismissal and completes required screenings form. 3/21/2023 Adheres to safety and evacuation plans to escort children to safety in the case of drills and emergency situations. Participates in Hostos Children’s Center parent outreach initiatives. REQUIREMENTS Must be NYS certified in B-2 or N-6. Complies with all DOHMH requirements and other agency requirements necessary for the operation of the Center. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service trainings, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth. Must be comfortable with learning new software, utilizing email, and other technology, as necessary.