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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 WILL I BE DOING? CHI is looking for a Part-time Rental Supplement Program Counselor for our Nassau location. This position will include travel and field related work. Great opportunity at a growing non-profit agency for the right candidate. Help us grow our Housing Retention Services in Nassau County. This is accomplished by performing the following functions: • Respond to referrals via HMIS and collaborate with referring agencies to collect and upload client eligibility information., • Prepare initial, annual, and interim income certifications as outlined by Suffolk County’s HUD CoC funded programs., • Work with new clients, including initial discussions, completion of all intake forms and review of financial documents. Execute basic math skills., • Contact all participating households at least once every three months regarding moves, changes in household composition or monthly income, budgeting issue and supportive services., • Responsible for all required reporting and compliance – cases must be managed in accordance with New York State requirements; including database and file management., • Experience working with clients experiencing homelessness/residing in shelter., • Knowledge of the local housing market and available resources., • Conduct annual unit inspections to ensure housing quality standards are met for potential participants., • Contact landlords to mediate Housing Quality Standard issue, lease renewal and potential client repayment plans., • Connect clients with needed and available community resources. Follow-up with clients and agencies as appropriate to document use/success of the referral., • Maintain up-to -date records in AWARDS and HMIS. Document all interactions in a clear and concise manner., • Establish good working relationships with referring agencies., • Represent the company with community outreach and events., • Education: Bachelors' Degree in a related field preferred. Extensive experience may be substituted for educational requirement., • Experience: Basic knowledge and understating of Federal, State and local homeless and housing programs and rental subsidies., • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish} is a plus., • Computer Skills: Basic competency in MS Windows, MS Office, and on the Internet. Math Skills: Must be excellent., • Physical Performance: Walking upstairs, driving, and set up conference rooms., • Reasoning Ability: Ability to prioritize, make appropriate decisions and judgment calls., • Other Skills: Ability to work independently or as part of a team, be highly organized, assume responsibility, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. Must be even tempered, have good negotiation skills, and the ability to meet unexpected deadlines., • Salary: $24.04 per hour Non-Exempt DIVERSITY, 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 Overview: The Youth Development Counselor will ensure an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the residence and provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for adolescents to learn social and independent living skills. The Youth Development Counselor must always act as a mature and positive role model in order to create and/or enhance the overall therapeutic environment. The Youth Development Counselor must work closely with other team members and with community schools, families, and other community resources as needed. The Youth Development Counselor is responsible for ensuring a clean-living environment for the residents which may include light cleaning, cooking, and maintenance of outside area. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED -AA / BA Degree. Experience and a demonstrated knowledge of adolescent and child development. Candidate should have experience with group work, family work, and a commitment to working with at risk youth as well as hard-to-place adolescents and their families. Ability to work with culturally diversified individuals. Ability to conduct training and on-going workshops; ability to plan events. Must have knowledge and experience in child and adolescent development, safety, and nutrition, adult learning principles, and family dynamics. Must be a strong communicator and have the ability to motivate others. Must have knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in professional behaviors that emulate a high level of ethics and objective/non-judgmental approaches. Must obtain an F07 withing 30 days of hire. Must obtain a food handlers license within 30 days of hire. The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Job Description JOB DEFINITION: • Provides supportive counseling, ADL training, crisis intervention and restorative services (when applicable) to people with psychiatric disabilities in residential programs in compliance with relevant regulations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide counseling, behavioral interventions, restorative services, assistance in negotiating community activities and crisis management services., • Monitor, train and assist residents in all programs in household maintenance activities to ensure a clean, safe and homelike environment. Directly participate in household maintenance activities when required., • Provide coverage at all residential sites as needed., • Provide training, supervision and assistance to residents in daily activities including food purchases, recreational activities, and meal planning and personal care activities., • Assist residents in developing meaningful service plan goals and provide supports to assist residents in achieving their goals, • Conduct fire safety training activities and ensures fire drills are conducted in accordance with regulatory guidelines., • Participate in all Medicaid billable activities under leadership of the Supervisor, and/or ensure that all documentation required for the particular program is current and in compliance with regulatory guidelines., • Document interactions with residents in accordance with agency policies and standards., • Meet weekly, or as scheduled, with assigned primary residents for counseling and to establish and review service plan goals., • Maintain collateral contacts with outside service providers and participate in case conferences as scheduled., • Assist residents in procuring and maintaining financial entitlements., • Monitor medications as required., • Make visits to residents in apartments as scheduled and/or provide 24-hour supervision to residents in congregate facilities., • Provide transportation as needed using personal vehicle when agency vehicle is not available., • Promptly report all emergencies, incidents, and maintenance and safety issues to senior Counselor or Supervisor., • Participate in team meetings as scheduled., • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress, • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed., • Identify and implement quality improvement trainings and activities as part of professional development goals, • Encourage quality improvement processes and provide consistent resources for QI and professional development, • Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results., • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines., • Additional duties as assigned. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • High School Diploma, • At least 5 years experience in a mental health related field preferred. BENEFITS: We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit, • Flexible Spending Account, • 403(b) retirement plan, • Long Term and Short Term Disability, • Legal Plan, • Dependent Care Expense Account, • Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance, • Pet Insurance, • HRA, • Training programs including a Mentorship program, • Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness, • Career growth and Promotional opportunities, • Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more 5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more. **FULL-TIME COUNSELOR WILL RECEIVE A $750 BONUS AFTER 60 DAYS AND AN ADDITIONAL $1,000 BONUS AFTER 8 MONTHS. If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553. CN Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services. • Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2025, 7 years in a row., • Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives., • Engage your passion and CHOOSE a career & employer where you can use your vital energy to make a difference. It is the policy of CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. CN Guidance and Counseling Services, Inc. prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.'

Job Description CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Client Care Coordinator to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Client Care Coordinator for our Families w/ Children facility in the Jamaica area of Queens, NY. As the Client Care Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in our organization by providing mental health and related services for homeless families. Our ideal candidate will enhance existing services to include a thorough assessment of families’ long-term goals at intake and collaborate with the case management staff to set achievable goals and establish linkages within the community to ensure the family’s success. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve. ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS: Homes for the Homeless operates shelters for families experiencing homelessness in NYC. Our family residences are more than just a place to sleep. Families can make the most of their stay through accessing an array of onsite programs. Many of these programs are also available to people living in the local community. Our goal is to have a positive impact so families can thrive long after they leave our shelters. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete a comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment with each family to understand strengths and service needs., • Monitor, lead and coordinate social service and counseling support including appropriate and timely interventions., • Ensure focus on effective social services delivery to clients, including integration of models and best practices (such as trauma informed and family centered care)., • Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals., • Ensure that families are receiving full support in shelter and, when necessary, refer families for counseling or other services., • Supports the Family Services department by working alongside the Case Manager and supporting staff when dealing with challenging clients., • Improve linkages to mental health, education, and community-based services., • Strengthen the overall permanency outcomes for families with children in shelter., • Manage record keeping, data collection, and evaluation on the effectiveness of services for families., • Assists with unit inspections when needed., • Support the Family Services department by conducting trainings., • Promote and model best practices for Family Services staff., • Complete 2010E applications for Supportive Housing as needed., • Conduct workshops for the residents. QUALIFICATIONS: • Applicants must hold an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) or LMHC (Licensed Master Health Counselor) in the state of New York., • Must have a master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling., • Familiarity with substance use disorders and addiction treatment services, domestic violence, child abuse and maltreatment, trauma, and mental health conditions., • Sensitivity and awareness of working with homeless and vulnerable populations is a plus., • Bilingual is a plus. COMPENSATION/EEO: In order to attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, full-time permanent employees are eligible for excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days and 12 paid holidays. Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. TIME SHIFT: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday SALARY: $70,000