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Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Full Time Case Manager for our LIHEAP/USF Outreach program in Newark, NJ. Job Duties: • Develops relationships with local social services and public benefit agencies, shelters and faith-based and community-based organizations serving low-income, at risk and homeless families, • Participates in conferences, workshops, special projects, and staff meetings, • Helps individuals and families to apply and obtain LIHEAP/USF benefits, • Provides outreach sessions, visit buildings, agencies and other locations where client can be helped, • Manages time and works independently Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree, • 1 year of related social service experience, • Valid NJ driver's license, • Bilingual preferred Visit our website www.ccannj.com Internal Applicants: Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated. Agency Mission: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Benefits: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees, with an 80/20% cost split between employers (80) and employees (20). CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. Potential Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness Salary: $49,000 Powered by JazzHR Zm1cy05r7q

Job Description As the main point of contact during evening and overnight on weekends the Resident Assistant for Harmony House, NCC's Homeless Transition Center, plays a pivotal role in managing and coordinating essential programs and services for individuals experiencing homelessness. This position requires a compassionate and organized individual who can oversee programs designed to empower and guide clients toward stable housing and improved life circumstances. The Resident Assistant will collaborate with staff, security, and clients to ensure the effective implementation of programs, services, and safety of Harmony House. Responsibilities Oversee evening and weekend operations of the harmony House programs. Maintain and support policies and procedures in alignment with Harmony House goals. Conduct a curfew tour with Security, each evening Conduct Courtyard inspection every hour, Document your findings every hour in the log book. Coordinate with case management services to facilitate clients' transition to stable housing. Develop and maintain relationships with clients, offering emotional support and guidance. As the main point of contact during evening and weekend hours, establish supportive and positive interaction with clients and families. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and related documentation. Report policy violations to security as it pertains to the clients and the safety of other clients Conduct periodic client unit visits/inspection Other duties as required by supervisor Educational Experience High School diploma, Associates Degree preferred Knowledge of homelessness issues, social services, and resources available to vulnerable populations. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, Compassionate and empathetic approach to working with individuals experiencing homelessness. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, bi-lingual a plus.

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Full Time Program Coordinator for our Shelter Program, located in Newark, NJ. Job Duties: • The Program Coordinator assist the Program Manager in the supervision and operations of the program and functions as the administrator in charge in the absence of the Program Manager, • Responsible for planning, directing, and implementing program services, • Responsible for the delivery and coordination of human services, including experience serving the homeless, • The position may be assigned other roles and duties Job Requirements: • Bachelors Degree, • 2 years related experience. Visit our website www.ccannj.com Internal Applicants • Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form. Agency Mission • In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Benefits • CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status., • Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Powered by JazzHR 730oCP42PF

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Full Time Residential Assistant for our St. Bridget’s Residence Shelter, located in Newark, NJ. St. Bridget’s is comprised of a shelter, a transitional living facility, a permanent housing program and a drip-in center that seeks to ensure safety and build stability in the lives of homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The Residential Assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained. The Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers. He or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants. The Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders. Job Requirements • High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of related experience preferred OR, • 3 years of experience working with the homeless population in lieu of a HS diploma or GED. To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Visit our website www.ccannj.com Internal Applicants • Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form. Agency Mission • In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture.The hourly rate for this position is $15.92/hr. Powered by JazzHR gL1LSjTR4e

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is currently seeking a Per Diem Case Worker for its Newark Airport Outreach program located in Newark, NJ. Job Duties: The Outreach Case Worker oversees all outreach intervention with the homeless while actively engaging potential consumers in communication with the goal of obtaining their confidence to assist them with obtaining shelter. Conduct client screenings and access to referrals. Identify clients need through monitoring, observation, and direct interaction. Transport client when necessary. Work in conjunction with other staff as it relates to providing concreate services to clients. Job Requirements: • Valid driver’s license AND one of the following: • Two years (60 credits) of college level study with an emphasis in special work, psychology or a related human services field, and two years of experience working with a similar client population; OR, • High school diploma and 3 years experience working with the homeless or similar client population. Visit our website ccannj.com Internal Applicants: Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form. Agency Mission: In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Benefits: CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status. Potential eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness. Powered by JazzHR meUIM20Fjh

Job Description Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Residential Assistant for our St. Bridget’s Residence Shelter, located in Newark, NJ. St. Bridget’s is comprised of a shelter, a transitional living facility, a permanent housing program and a drip-in center that seeks to ensure safety and build stability in the lives of homeless men and women living with HIV/AIDS. The Residential Assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and monitors the activity of residents and visitors to ensure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained. The Residential Assistant provides residents with supplies as needed, answers telephone calls in a professional manner and assists callers. He or she supervises and secures all building areas, and quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants. The Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation, including program logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports, and work orders. Job Requirements • High school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of related experience preferred OR, • 3 years of experience working with the homeless population in lieu of a HS diploma or GED. To apply submit a resume and cover letter with salary requirements. Visit our website www.ccannj.com Internal Applicants • Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form. Agency Mission • In response to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Catholic Charities, as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves the poor and marginalized and advocates for their needs in order to promote the inherent dignity and worth of all people without regard to race, religion, or culture. Powered by JazzHR CmO6n6pfgP

Job DescriptionSalary: 70,000-80,000 Position: Director of Programs Location: Plainfield, Union County, New Jersey (On-site) Organization: Family Promise Union County Reports to: Executive Director Type: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week, Exempt Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 + benefits Start Date: June 2026 Are you a self-starter who has a passion for improving the lives of families in your community? Do you thrive in a team-oriented environment and have experience building programs? If so, Family Promise Union County may be the right place for you! We are seeking a passionate, committed Program Director. You will work with families, staff, and community partners to end homelessness, one family at a time. This role will oversee all aspects of service delivery and ensure families experiencing homelessness have trauma-informed programming to have a place to call home as quickly as possible. About Us Family Promise Union County is a nonprofit dedicated to helping families experiencing homelessness achieve stability and long-term housing. Through compassionate, family-centered services, we partner with community organizations, funders, and local systems to reduce barriers and support families on their path to independence. Position Summary The Director of Programs provides strategic and day-to-day leadership for all direct service programming for families experiencing homelessness. This role oversees program design, service delivery, staff supervision, outcomes reporting, and community partnerships to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive services. The Director will play a key role in launching and scaling programs, strengthening referral pathways, and ensuring compliance with applicable contracts and standards. Key Responsibilities Program Leadership & Strategy • Provide program oversight for Eviction Prevention, Shelter Diversion, Shelter, Housing, Stabilization, and Medicaid-Housing Supports., • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of social service programs supporting homeless families (e.g., shelter-based services, prevention/diversion, rapid rehousing support, case management, stabilization supports) in consultation with the Executive Director., • Develop program models, workflows, and policies aligned with best practices and client-centered outcomes., • Oversee complex situations; support staff in crisis intervention., • Ensure services are trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive. Operations & Service Delivery • Oversee daily program operations to ensure timely, consistent, and high-quality service delivery., • Monitor caseload flow, referrals, intakes, and service plans; remove barriers to service access and coordination., • Collaborate across departments (development, finance, operations) to support program success. Staff Management & Development • Hire, train, supervise, and support program staff, ensuring they embody Family Promise culture and values., • Facilitate regular team meetings, family consultations, and reflective supervision., • Promote growth, professional development, and staff well-being through coaching and support., • Foster a positive, accountable, and mission-driven team culture. Partnerships & Systems Collaboration • Build and maintain relationships with shelters, schools, landlords, healthcare providers, county welfare agencies, HMIS leads, and other community partners., • Represent the organization in community coalitions and coordinated entry/system meetings as needed., • Strengthen referral pipelines and formalize partnerships (MOUs, shared protocols, etc.). Data, Outcomes & Compliance • Establish clear performance metrics and track outcomes (e.g., housing placements, income gains, housing stability, etc.)., • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, or private program contracts and grant requirements, licensing/standards, confidentiality requirements, and internal quality assurance., • Oversee documentation practices and contribute to reporting narratives for funders and stakeholders., • Contribute to reports, grant writing, and program evaluations as needed. Budget & Resource Management • Supports preparation and management of program budgets; ensure alignment with grants and funder requirements., • Identify program needs and collaborate on funding strategies, including contributing to grant applications and program narratives. Qualifications Required • Degree in Social Work or a related field., • 3+ years of experience in homeless services, family services, or closely related social service programming., • 2+ years of supervisory/team management experience, including staff development and performance management., • Knowledge of landlord-tenant dynamics, eviction processes, and community resource networks., • Demonstrated experience with program design, evaluation, outcomes measurement, and continuous quality improvement., • Strong partnership-building skills and comfort navigating cross-system collaboration., • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities. Preferred • MSW, or similar advanced degree., • LSW, LPC, LCSW a plus, • Experience with NJ homeless systems, coordinated entry, prevention/diversion, and housing-focused models., • Familiarity with HMIS and data-driven program management., • Knowledge of trauma-informed care, domestic violence-informed approaches, and equitable service delivery., • Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) Certified., • Bilingual (Spanish and English) a plus. Work Environment & Requirements • Ability to travel locally within New Jersey to program sites and partner meetings., • Must pass background checks as required by organizational policy and contracts. Compensation & Benefits • $70,000-$80,000, • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b with match, Paid Time Off How to Apply Please submit: • Resume, • Cover letter (including why youre interested in homeless family services), • Three professional references (may be provided later in the process) Family Promise Union County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. https://www.familypromiseuc.org/

Job DescriptionUnited Community CorporationDirector of Development Location: Newark, NJ (Essex County) Reports To: Executive DirectorEmployment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience. Position SummaryUnited Community Corporation (UCC) seeks an experienced, entrepreneurial Director of Development and Corporate Giving to lead strategic fundraising efforts across major gifts, corporate partnerships, and grant funding. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this role will design and execute a comprehensive development strategy that builds transformative relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, andfoundations — driving sustainable revenue growth for one of Newark's most impactful community action agencies. About United Community CorporationFounded in 1964 and designated as Essex County's federal Community Action Agency, UCC has grown from $3 million in annual revenue in 2014 to $12 million today, with a staff of 130 employees (67% full-time). UCC is a multi-service nonprofit whose programming includes: • Two homeless shelters and homelessness prevention services., • Rapid rehousing and rental assistance programs., • LIHEAP (energy assistance), weatherization, and lead-safe home improvement services., • YouthBuild and NJBUILD job training programs for youth., • Affordable housing development, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit apartment communities owned and operated by UCC., • A large-scale food access network, including a food pantry, mobile soup kitchen, free community refrigerators, the Community Choice Food Pantry, and the UCC Marketplace low-cost grocery store. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and execute a comprehensive major gifts and corporate giving strategy aligned with UCC's mission and growth trajectory., • Identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with corporate partners, building long-term strategic alliances and sponsorships., • Identify and qualify prospective major donors and corporate partners at five- and six-figure giving levels., • Lead grant research, writing, and reporting for foundation and government funding opportunities., • Manage a portfolio of active prospects with a focus on relationship cultivation, solicitation, and retention., • Develop compelling proposals, sponsorship packages, and funding requests tailored to corporate andmfoundation audiences., • Track and report development metrics, pipeline growth, and fundraising outcomes to the Executive Director., • Represent UCC at community, corporate, and philanthropic events to expand the agency's network and visibility. Qualifications:Required: • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred., • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nonprofit development experience, including demonstrated major gifts success, • Proven experience building and managing corporate partnerships and sponsorships., • Strong grant writing and strategic grant research experience with a track record of secured funding., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support., • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and think strategically about long-term revenue sustainability. Preferred: • Experience in community action agencies, human services, or community development organizations., • Familiarity with CRM/donor database systems., • Existing relationships with Northeast/NJ regional foundations or corporate funders. Compensation & Benefits:Salary range of $70,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package. This role offers significant autonomy, direct access to executive leadership, and the opportunity to shape the development function of an agency with a strong track record of mission impact and financial growth. How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant major gifts and corporate development experience to United Community Corporation, 332 South 8th Street, Newark, NJ 07103.

Hello, we’re Instrumentl. We’re a mission-driven startup helping the nonprofit sector to drive impact, and we’re well on our way to becoming the #1 most-loved grant discovery and management tool. To help us get there, we’re hiring an Engineering Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership as our product evolves. If you’re excited by the idea of building great software and applying AI in practical, user-facing ways, we’d love to hear from you. About us: Instrumentl is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup with over 5,000 nonprofit clients, from local homeless shelters to larger organizations like the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. We are building the future of fundraising automation, helping nonprofits to discover, track, and manage grants efficiently through our SaaS platform. Since 2015, our customers have used Instrumentl to find, win, and manage over $6.7 billion in grant funding. Our charts are dramatically up-and-to-the-right 📈 — we’re cash flow positive and doubling year-over-year, with customers who love us (NPS is 65+ and Ellis PMF survey is 60+). Join us on this rocket ship! About the role: As an Engineering Lead at Instrumentl, you’ll help shape technical direction and ensure we’re delivering scalable, high-impact product experiences, especially through the use of modern AI tools and features. You'll concentrate on one of Instrumentl's core Engineering focus areas, which include: • Growth Product/Customer Acquisition: go-to-market tooling, • Find/Win/Manage: core Instrumentl product functions, supporting end-to-end grant lifecycle management, • Data, Tools, and Infrastructure (DTI): platform and internal tooling Learn more about the team at _! Instrumentl is fully distributed (though if you’d like to work from our Oakland office, we would love to see you there). For this position, we are looking for candidates based in the United States who have significant overlap with Pacific Time Zone working hours. • Drive technical planning and execution for an engineering team, from early discovery to final delivery., • Partner on AI-backed product features, bringing practical experience in integrating models or AI services into production systems., • Work side by side with Product and Design teams, connecting technical feasibility to customer outcomes., • Transform product development by applying cutting-edge AI tools, driving impact in both what we build and how we build it., • Raise the bar on technical standards, from pull request quality to incident response, ensuring that we leave things better than we found them., • Foster a team culture where engineers take ownership of results, challenge each other constructively, and continuously level up., • Software engineering background: you’ve been a software engineer for 7+ years, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Startup experience and comfort operating in fast, scrappy environments is a huge plus!, • Hands-on leadership: you’ve demonstrated your ability to guide system design and drive execution on growing Engineering teams. Your leadership style is grounded in clarity, trust, and accountability., • Experience with AI integration: you have practical experience shipping AI-powered product features or integrating third-party AI services into production systems., • Technical adaptability: you’re proficient in Ruby on Rails (our core platform is built in Rails), and open to learning new tools or frameworks to move faster and build better. Additional experience with Python, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, HTML, and CSS is a plus!, • Collaborative approach: you thrive in a cross-functional environment involving product managers, designers, marketers, and data analysts, and you value the unique perspective each person brings to the table., • Results-driven: you’ve shown a bias for action and ownership in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments. You have strong instincts for balancing speed, quality, and simplicity in technical decision-making., • Passion: you’re excited about Instrumentl’s mission to propel nonprofits into a bigger, brighter future!, • Salary ranges are based on market data, relative to our size, industry, and stage of growth. Salary is one part of total compensation, which also includes equity, perks, and competitive benefits., • For US-based candidates, our target salary band is $175,000 - $220,000/year + equity. Salary decisions will be based on multiple factors including geographic location, qualifications for the role, skillset, proficiency, and experience level., • 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, 50% for dependents, • Generous PTO policy, including parental leave, • 401(k), • Company laptop + stipend to set up your home workstation, • Company retreats for in-person time with your colleagues, • Work with awesome nonprofits around the US. We partner with incredible organizations doing meaningful work, and you get to help power their success. What to expect: Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You’ll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow in your role - you won’t be bored! You’ll be an early member of our small but mighty team, playing a huge part in shaping our culture for the years and teammates to come. At Instrumentl: • We’re customer-focused. We routinely seek feedback from our customers to improve the Instrumentl experience for everyone. Our first company value is "The customer is the hero" and we mean it., • We love to experiment. We are constantly generating new concepts and iterating to see what works - ideation and experimentation are essential here. "Bend the curve" is another key company value., • We appreciate authenticity. We have a diverse range of life experiences, and we encourage open, clear communication with each other about the things that matter most to us., • We’re approachable and collaborative. Everyone has a voice, and we’re all building Instrumentl together., • We kick it every day with some of the nicest people in the world. No joke, our customers are often on the front lines educating kids, saving endangered species, and restoring watersheds. In helping them take advantage of Instrumentl’s technology, you’re helping them move the world forward. Ready to apply? Please submit a written response addressing the prompts below: 1. Why are you interested in Instrumentl?, 2. What makes you a good fit for the Engineering Lead role? Don't forget to include the word moxie in your application to show you read this from start to finish! Along with your written response, please attach your CV or resume. At Instrumentl, we pride ourselves on building a diverse team from the ground up. Every role is an opportunity to teach, learn, and create some of your best work - if you’re excited to grow along with us, we encourage you to apply! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

👋Hello, we’re Instrumentl. We’re a mission-driven startup helping the nonprofit sector to drive impact, and we’re well on our way to becoming the #1 most-loved grant discovery and management tool. About us: _ is a hypergrowth YC-backed startup with over 4,000 nonprofit clients, from local homeless shelters to larger organizations like the San Diego Zoo and the University of Alaska. We are building the future of fundraising automation, helping nonprofits to discover, track, and manage grants efficiently through our SaaS platform. Our charts are dramatically up-and-to-the-right 📈 — we’re cash flow positive and doubling year-over-year, with customers who love us (NPS is 65+ and Ellis PMF survey is 60+). Join us on this rocket ship to Mars! About the Role As a Sr. Software Engineer, GenAI at Instrumentl, you’ll own the full lifecycle of AI features—from rapid prototyping to production deployment and ongoing evaluation. You will build agentic LLM systems that can plan and use tools, implement RAG pipelines over our domain data, manage and evolve embeddings and indices, and stand up evaluation/observability so our AI is grounded, safe, and cost‑effective. Our ideal candidate is a strong software engineer, has experience building AI features and most importantly eager to learn, willing to experiment, and excited to empower both teammates and customers to accelerate social progress and propel innovation. You’ll embed with one of the above groups in a hands-on role, collaborating closely with Product and Design, while partnering with DTI on platform‑level AI capabilities. The Instrumentl team is fully distributed (though if you’d like to work from our Oakland office, we would love to see you there). For this position, we are looking for candidates based in the United States who have significant overlap with Pacific Time Zone working hours. Design agentic systems & ship AI to production: Turn prototypes into resilient, observable services with clear SLAs, rollback/fallback strategies, and cost/latency budgets. Build tool‑using LLM “agents” (task planning, function/tool calling, multi‑step workflows, guardrails) for tasks like grant discovery, application drafting, and research assistance. Own RAG end‑to‑end: Ingest and normalize content, choose chunking/embedding strategies, implement hybrid retrieval, re‑ranking, citations, and grounding. Continuously improve recall/precision while managing index health. Collaborate cross‑functionally while raising engineering standards: Work side by side with Product, Design, and GTM on scoping, UX, and measurement; run experiments (A/B, canaries), interpret results, and iterate. Write clear, maintainable code, add tests and docs, and contribute to reliability practices (alerts, dashboards, incident response). Software engineering background: 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including 1+ years working with modern LLMs (as an IC). Startup experience and comfort operating in fast, scrappy environments is a plus. Hands-On: you’ve used Python (FastAPI or equivalent) PostgreSQL or any relational language, Redis etc, and you’re open to adopting new tools to get the job done. Data chops: Comfortable with SQL, schema design, and building/maintaining data pipelines that power retrieval and evaluation. Infrastructure & languages: Proficiency in Python (FastAPI, Celery) and TypeScript/Node; familiarity with Ruby on Rails (our core platform) or willingness to learn. Experience with AWS/GCP, Docker, CI/CD, and observability (logs/metrics/traces). LLM agentic systems: Experience building tool/function‑calling workflows, planning/execution loops, and safe tool integrations (e.g., with LangChain/LangGraph, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or custom orchestration). Collaborative approach: You thrive in a cross‑functional environment and can translate research ideas into shippable, user‑friendly features. Results‑driven: Bias for action and ownership with an eye for speed, quality, and simplicity. RAG expertise: Strong grasp of document ingestion, chunking/windowing, embeddings, hybrid search (keyword + vector), re‑ranking, and grounded citations. Experience with re‑rankers/cross‑encoders, hybrid retrieval tuning, or search/recommendation systems. Evaluation mindset: Comfort designing eval suites (RAG/QA, extraction, summarization), using automated and human‑in‑the‑loop methods; familiarity with frameworks like Ragas/DeepEval/OpenAI Evals or equivalent Why You’ll Love Working Here Join a mission-driven, product-led team that values curiosity, collaboration, and clear outcomes Work closely with leaders who believe in bold ideas, fast learning, and empowering people to do their best work Play a direct role in shaping the team and culture that will take Instrumentl to its next stage of growth For US-based candidates, our target salary band is $175,000 - $220,000 USD + equity. Salary decisions consider experience, location, and technical depth. 100% covered health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (50% for dependents) Generous PTO, including parental leave 401(k) Company laptop and home-office stipend Bi-Annual Company Retreats for in-person collaboration Instrumentl is evolving rapidly. You’ll always have new challenges and opportunities to grow here. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Tasks include providing essential services necessary to ensure that individuals can successfully apply for housing, search for housing, and maintain their housing. The primary goal for the Housing Supports program is to provide access to housing support services that will help homeless participants

Ccannj is seeking a Full Time Program Coordinator for the Shelter Program in Newark, NJ. This role involves supervising the program and delivering human services, especially to the homeless population.

Job Description Expect Success at Bridgeway! We make a difference in people’s lives by supporting their life goals - our employees and the people we serve alike. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation and benefits, best practice training, and fostering a team-oriented culture that promotes career development. We nurture an environment that values diversity, where inclusivity, equity, and belonging thrive. At Bridgeway, Everyone Learns and Grows together. We give you our best, so you can unleash your full potential. Who we are: Bridgeway values and promotes quality clinical and administrative practices to foster the best outcomes for persons who come to us for behavioral healthcare. We offer a work environment that supports teamwork, creativity, innovation, professional growth and dedication to the work. At Bridgeway, we never stop growing and innovating our vision of behavioral healthcare for the future. Why you should apply: As a Program Support Specialist you will join an evidence-based program and a dynamic team for the opportunity to learn and refine your clinical and engagement skills and accomplish your dream of helping people to make progress on their unique recovery journeys. The work is sometimes challenging and always rewarding by engaging with persons we serve and co-workers as we all learn, grow, and thrive. Program: Union PATH This role is $24 an hour Location: 615 North Broad Street, Elizabeth NJ Work hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:00pm Position Overview: Provides program support and facilitates communication among the team members and people served. Often serves as the initial point of contact for persons served or other providers calling or visiting the office or HUB. As a member of the team(s), performs general program support functions and housing support duties as assigned with the program. Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: Team Support: • Ensures a friendly wellness and recovery-oriented office environment, and rapid response when meeting and greeting persons served, family members and stakeholders who visit the office., • Creates a welcoming trauma-informed customer service environment in the office and HUB., • Participates in team meetings as assigned, including individual and team supervision. Actively seeks out monthly supervision from supervisor., • Provide admission information for program or warm handoffs to other Bridgeway programs for persons seeking Bridgeway services for self or family members. Shelter Plus Care: • Provides recipients of Shelter Plus Care with yearly written, verbal and/or email notifications of recertification requirements to maintain compliance with HUD., • Follows up with any recipients not active in services by completing a face to face visit in the field and documents attempts quarterly., • Meets with recipients on an annual or as needed basis to collect recertification documents. Problem solves with individuals with housing/landlord related issues., • Works collaboratively with Union PATH Team Leader and team, consisting of Elizabeth and Plainfield Housing Authority along with Union County Chart Compliance., • Assists team leader with managing service match, submitting reports on a monthly basis. Homeless Diversion: • Answers phones for Diversion staff and facilitate giving information about services, • Enters all calls into the Diversion call log and assists with setting up appointment times. Housing Supports: • Works with the Peer Housing Manager in order to submit paperwork in a timely manner to the NJ MCO’s for authorization, • Track authorizations and submit for renewals as needed., • Enter all contacts data in to HMIS Data Entry and Reporting: • Enters all billing information in accordance with agency timeline, • Enters all statistical data collection and prepares monthly and quarterly reports in accordance with agency timeline, • Track all required documentation required through spreadsheets, chart auditing to help team maintain compliance. Includes due dates of housing recerts, IRP’s, assessments, Med Ed, and Initial/Annual documents, • Track and report units of service (weekly) o Assists in the collection of program data Billing:, • Monthly verification of insurance eligibility for individuals and reporting changes to billing supervisor/team leader, • Maintains Program’s supply inventory, prepares vouchers for payment, • Enters all billing information in accordance with agency timeline to include use of Traverse PO System and Concur System/maintenance of receipts, • Daily tracking and reporting of units of service, and billing through NJMHAPPS as applicable Coordination of All Aspects of Health and Safety: • Inspection of all Agency vehicles (repairs/routine maintenance/inspections), • Conducts and documents all required inspections and drills outlined in Health and Safety Policies (see policy 6004-A), • Compliance with internal/external policies, regulations, laws and high ethical standards. Coordinates Routine Administrative Program Activities: • Management of charts in electronic health record, • Appointments and meetings for staff and maintains calendar as assigned, • Attends team meetings and in-service trainings as assigned Maintains: • Management of information systems including HMIS, and the and distributes information/reports to the other team members and Director as assigned., • Confidentiality of mental health program information, records, etc. Supply Management: • Manages the program’s supply inventory in collaboration with program staff and Director, • Communicates with finance department to ensure ordering of supplies is within budget and using the most appropriate vendor Decision Making/Customer Service/Communication: • On a regular and continuous basis, exercises sound judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service, • Answering, screening and routing telephone calls including routine and crisis calls from people served by the program, • Provide admission information for program or warm handoffs to other Bridgeway programs for persons seeking Bridgeway services for self or family members, • Prepares and answers routine team correspondence, • Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate, requiring excellentverbal and written communication skills, • Willing to learn and competently utilize all current and future computer applications and technology as related to the position to include operation of agency computers, smart phones, phone systems, email platforms, electronic calendars, electronic training modules, electronic health records and electronic data systems used by the agency. Requirements: Education/Certifications: • Associates degree in Psychology, social work, or counseling related field. Experience • A minimum of two years administrative work experience Driver’s License/Vehicle • Valid driver’s license required, • No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months, • Vehicle required Subcommittee and Mandated Trainings Statements: All employees are encouraged to participate on an agency committee, on a rotating basis. Mandatory trainings are to be completed during regularly scheduled working hours. It is the employee’s responsibility to attend mandatory trainings when they are offered by the agency and to complete mandatory web- based training in a timely manner. Employees failing to attend mandatory trainings are required to make up the training on their own time and at their own expense, i.e., CPR training. #HP Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services was founded on a strong desire to fight disparity and injustice alongside people living with behavioral health conditions. We are dedicated to providing a multicultural workplace where everyone feels a sense of purpose and belonging. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.