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Queens Defenders is seeking an experienced attorney to join and lead a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, housing advocates and navigators to provide 1,500 individuals facing eviction with free, high-quality legal and holistic representation in Queens Housing Court. About Queens Defenders Founded in 1996, Queens Defenders is a leading Public Defender Organization providing high-quality, holistic representation for indigent community members in Queens, NY - New York City’s most diverse borough and one of the most diverse locales in the world. We give life to our mission through our core values: a commitment to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and professional environment; relentless in our pursuit of justice; unwavering in our commitment to excellence in the courtroom and in the community; client-centered and holistic in our representation, advocacy, and support services; respectful of the individuals with whom we interact. At Queens Defenders, dedicated teams of criminal defense attorneys, immigration lawyers, housing attorneys, social workers, investigators, and client-support specialists come together to tirelessly champion justice for each and every client. Our highly skilled staff of 290, serves and positively impacts the lives of thousands of individuals annually through this collaborative and supportive approach. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an attorney with housing court or other relevant experience who is admitted to the New York State Bar or can be admitted through reciprocity. The candidate will possess a demonstrable background in public interest work, and a commitment to the mission of Queens Defenders. We are seeking individuals with strong self-motivation, and excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills to lead a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators. The supervising attorney will also be tasked with leading a team of attorneys, social workers, paralegals, and housing advocates and navigators by effectively communicating expectations, goals, and the QD way while fostering an open environment that facilitates communication. A commitment to producing high-quality work in a timely manner is essential. Familiarity with relevant housing court practice is preferred. Essential Duties/Responsibilities · Supervise staff attorneys and a team of support professionals to ensure the clients receive the best legal representation · Coordinate intake and respond to client, community, and staff concerns · Monitor and maintain a high standard of holistic representation and client service · Analyze legal issues, develop legal strategy, and supervise the implementation of legal strategies · Represent clients by maintaining a caseload and co-counseling with staff attorneys · Develop and maintain community support and relationships with community-based organizations and resources, government agencies, elected officials, and the courts · Develop and maintain productive work environment · Conduct community education, training, and outreach to promote the work of the office · Other duties as assigned Qualifications · Juris Doctor with at least 8 to 10 years or more of legal and supervisory experience and practice · Admission to New York Bar (or the ability to be admitted through reciprocity) · Prior supervisory experience preferred · Demonstrated commitment to public interest or pro bono work · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Excellent litigation skills · Ability to lead and motivate. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure · Ability to work with highly confidential and privileged information · Ability to work in a collaborative, holistic team model · Proficiency in languages other than English is desirable, but not required Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Queens Defenders values diversity and believes that a diverse staff is best placed to represent our borough, which derives its beauty from being one of the most diverse locales in the world. To best serve our clientele, model the place in which we practice, and to cultivate the best environment possible, we welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, thoughts, perspectives, and experiences. We also provide all staff members with professional development and advancement opportunities because the more diverse and inclusive we are the more collaborative and supportive we are. For more information about our office generally. Salary Salary Commensurate with Experience Benefits Queens Defenders believes in attracting and retaining exceptional talent committed to serving our clients. Benefits include: health insurance (including dental and vision insurance), FSA/HSA, generous paid time off, parental leave, disability and life insurance, and 401 (k) contributions. As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, Queens Defenders prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of its employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived race or color, size (including bone structure, body size, height, shape, and weight), religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (one’s internal deeply-held sense of one’s gender which may be the same or different from one’s sex assigned at birth); gender expression (the representation of gender as expressed through, for example, one’s name, choice of pronouns, clothing, haircut, behavior, voice or body characteristics; gender expression may not conform to traditional gender-based stereotypes assigned to specific gender identities), disability, marital status, relationship and family structure (including domestic partnerships, polyamorous families and individuals, chosen family, platonic co-parents, and multigenerational families), genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest, or pre-employment conviction record, credit history, unemployment status, caregiver status, salary history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage financial records, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and provide financial insights to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in accounting software. Key Responsibilities: • Maintain and update financial records, including ledgers and balance sheets. • Prepare and analyze financial statements such as income statements and cash flow reports. • Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections. • Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies. • Prepare and file tax returns while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations. • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the organization. • Conduct internal audits and ensure proper financial controls are in place. • Process payroll, including tax deductions and employee benefits calculations. • Provide financial insights and recommendations to management for cost-saving and efficiency improvements. • Stay updated on industry regulations, accounting standards, and financial best practices. Requirements & Qualifications: • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong communication skills for liaising with stakeholders, clients, and regulatory authorities.

Bronxworks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and is guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development and follow-ups. Attend monthly Community board, NYPD and other stakeholder’s meetings to promote program, center activities or events. Monitor and recruit interns and volunteers Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals. Will increase Pyramid Community Service Program community engagement and assist Director with creating engaging programming to enhance Pyramid Community Service Program awareness. Will conduct in-house audits on files and facility to make sure we complies with DOH and DYCD. Document all interactions with, or on behalf of, clients. Build community partnerships to strengthen center’s community resources. Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and data entry. Answer telephones, take messages and direct calls to the appropriate parties. Report to, and meet with, supervisor on a monthly basis. Complete program reports on a monthly basis or more frequently as required. Assist with special projects as required. Perform additional duties as assigned by Director. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent credential required. A minimum of 1-years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred. Strong oral and written communication, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other standard business technology is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods. Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork. Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents. Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation. Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work. BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. We support all aspects of diversity, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws, does not discriminate unlawfully against employees and applicants for employment on the basis of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin (including ancestry), predisposing genetic characteristic, race, sex, gender, actual or perceived sexual orientation (including actual or perceived heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality and asexuality), status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.

SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people, and provides cultural competency training for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging and its growing social enterprise SAGECare. SAGE’s current Strategic Plan emphasizes scaling its impact on behalf of LGBTQ+ older people and diversifying through shifts in its organizational structure and decentralization of organizational leadership and decision-making. One such organizational change is the creation of a new division called SAGEServes, housing the agency’s New York service programs and older adult centers. SAGEServes includes SAGE's existing service programs in New York city; the four older adult centers; and SAGE’s replicated direct service programs in other parts of the country. The new division works in tandem with the national initiative programs that SAGE offers consumers and providers, as well as a new social enterprises division that will house new ventures and opportunities for profit-generating services for the organization. Summary: The Director of Care Management Services is accountable for all aspects of SAGE’s Care Management programming throughout New York City, including contract management and oversight and supervision of 12 department staff. The position directly supervises the Assistant Director of Care Management Services, the Assistant Director of Caregiving, the Wellness Counselor, and the Care Management Coordinator, while providing overall strategic oversight and guidance to all of Care Management Services. The position collaborates within SAGE and with external providers to offer on-site programs and activities that promote health, wellness, and a vibrant community. Responsibilities: · Oversee the implementation of Care Management services for LGBTQ+ older adults at all four SAGE Centers, as well as the Caregiving program, Case Assistance, and other supportive programming · Develop, implement, manage, support, and evaluate all programs in Care Management Services and ensure they meet contracted deliverables and outcomes within SAGE’s strategic plan · Manage and oversee department and funding budgets from city, state, federal, and private funding and ensure timely delivery of programmatic goals and monitor and ensure spending is in alignment with funding and SAGE’s budget · Ensure compliance with program guidelines, funding requirements, and organizational policies, while monitoring adherence to compliance standards across the team · Work with the Development and Finance teams to identify new funding sources and collaborate on grant proposals · Engage in weekly supervision with all direct reports, including social work interns · Facilitate a weekly team meeting to review department updates, strategy, and case assignments · Manage clinical supervision of staff in collaboration with the Clinical Consultant · Oversee the Care Management social work intern program consisting of 4-6 students · Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of care management activities within all paper and electronic resources and databases · Prepare for program audits for NYC Aging, DOHMH/GMHI, as well as other contracts · Represent the department at Director-level meetings and other organizational functions · Represent SAGE with government agencies, private funders, and on external committees or professional/networking groups · Foster cross-functional collaboration within the organization, particularly with Finance, Development, and other departments · Cultivate and maintain relationships with external partners, including community organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders, to further the agency’s mission and increase program impact · Provide other support as needed to programming or SAGE overall Required Qualifications: · A minimum of 6 years of experience successfully managing multiple and complex funding sources and managing large teams · LMSW required · SIFI (Supervision in Field Instruction) certification required · Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated track record of collaboration, leading and influencing progress of complex progress towards goals across an organization, and an understanding of relationship among Program, Finance, Human Resources and other stakeholders in ensuring successful outcomes · Substantive knowledge or prior experience in aging or LGBTQ+ fields, including an understanding of issues facing marginalized older adults, particularly BIPOC and transgender elders · Ability to plan and multi-task, and to produce under the pressure of deadlines and unexpected occurrences · Demonstrated project management ability, involving complex and unpredictable variables · Superior written and verbal communication skills · Strong alignment with SAGE’s mission and values, with a passion for serving older LGBTQ+ adults and other marginalized communities. Preferred qualifications: · Familiarity with NYC Aging, DOHMH, or similar regulations/systems/processes, as well as applicable government, nonprofit, and community social service programs serving low income adults in New York City · Experience with Salesforce and NYC Aging databases preferred · Strong understanding of performance measurement and metrics to evaluate program impact and effectiveness · Familiarity with issues of cultural and linguistic competency with regards to ability, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, gender identity and expression, and other characteristics that affect the lives of diverse older adults · Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written) Location: Hybrid with at least 2 days per week in-person, working out of either one SAGE’s Centers (in Brooklyn, Bronx, Harlem, or Midtown) or SAGE’s headquarters at 305 7th Ave. Schedule: Generally Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 5:30pm. This exempt and key managerial position requires occasional flexibility with scheduling to address any programming need, at any time or location within New York City Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 Reports to: Senior Director of SAGEServes Supportive Services Benefits: SAGE offers an attractive benefits package. Equal Employment Opportunity SAGE is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, citizenship status, marital or family status, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, HIV serostatus, military or military discharge status, height, weight, disability or handicap, domestic violence victim status, employment status, socioeconomic status, criminal history or arrest record, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, natural hair or hairstyle, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. SAGE is dedicated to this policy, with respect to all matters concerning employment.