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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    2 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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  • 5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center
    5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Lower East Side, Manhattan

    5th & 6th Grade Teacher – Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center Job Summary Higher Learning NY Tutoring Center is looking for a passionate and dedicated 5th & 6th Grade Teacher to help students build strong academic foundations in a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will inspire confidence, encourage critical thinking, and help students achieve academic success. Responsibilities • Teach 5th and 6th grade students in core subjects, including Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies., • Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons aligned with New York State learning standards., • Assess student progress and adapt instruction to meet individual learning needs., • Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful classroom environment., • Provide academic support, homework assistance, and test preparation when needed., • Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress and areas for improvement., • Maintain accurate student records and participate in staff meetings as required. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field., • New York State Teaching Certification preferred., • Previous experience teaching or tutoring elementary or middle school students, preferably Grades 5 and 6., • Strong classroom management and communication skills., • Ability to motivate and engage students with diverse learning styles., • Passion for helping students achieve their academic goals., • Must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience., • Flexible work schedule., • Supportive and collaborative teaching environment., • Professional development and growth opportunities.

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  • Assistant Principal
    Assistant Principal
    2 months ago
    $80000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Kew Gardens Hills, Queens

    Job Summary: This position is held by a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides services to staff and students in the school as provided by New York State regulations and In accordance with New York State preschool standards and developmentally appropriate practice. Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree or higher in elementary/early childhood general education · Master’s degree and NYS certification in Special Education · NYS certification in School Administration and Supervision · At least 5 years of classroom teaching and experience in early childhood special education Job Responsibilities: · Monitor teacher’s adherence to IEP goals and mandates, ensure that paperwork is updated in a timely manner · Review all teacher progress reports and report cards/student’s attendance · Ensure the health and safety of students and staff by monitoring school environment and staff interactions with children · Attend Team Meetings and parent meetings as needed and periodically to monitor effectiveness of meetings · Instruct teachers in creating lesson plans and review lesson plans on a weekly basis, providing feedback in necessary · Observe teachers, TAs, and students in the classroom to ensure effectiveness of instruction and appropriateness of activities and strategies · Participate in teacher meetings to communicate administrative information and facilitate best practice discussions · Participate in monthly TA meetings to communicate administrative information and facilitate best practice discussions · Participate in supervisor’s meetings to plan and monitor all areas of the educational program · Assist teachers in planning, implementing, and obtaining resources for thematic instruction · Communicate with therapists to ensure continuity of services and appropriateness of classroom interventions · Train new faculty in the policies and procedures of the program · Recruit, interview and select teachers, TAs, and therapeutic staff · Help teachers find and attend professional conferences · Coordinate enrollment of new students by working with the CPSE administrators; including touring parents, observing children, communicating with the CPSE, reviewing evaluations, and completing required paperwork to enroll students · Daily walk through of classrooms to monitor all aspects of instruction, intervention, safety, and health · Research new educational information and activities for teachers · Monitor bussing procedures · Monitor attendance and punctuality of staff · Develop class rosters and staffing assignments in July and August · Assist in planning and implementing events such as workshops, parent orientation, parent conferences, graduation, and other school-wide events · Monitor and approve materials and equipment orders · Monitor and approve requests for personal/sick days and late arrival and early dismissal of staff · Directing staff and facilitating communication with parents during emergencies · Daily planning and debriefing meetings with principal · Serve as a role model for student and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming and effective work ethic · Participate in school-wide projects/committees · Monitor 611-619 and maintaining records · Complete formal/informal teacher performance observations · Disseminate new IEP’s and reports to Administrative and Educational staff · Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines · Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation · Notify school of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or professional meetings that will affect agreed upon services in the school · Treat all children with dignity and respect · Attend 3-5 evening orientation/conference events with parents · Must be able to lift 40 pounds

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