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  • Peer Respite Worker
    Peer Respite Worker
    3 hours ago
    $26 hourly
    Part-time
    Jamaica, Queens

    Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs. Peer Respite Worker: Salary: $26 Per Hour, Part-Time Position Available at our Queens Village, NY Location. Must have lived experience with mental health services. Position Summary Reports to the Program Director of the Crisis Respite Center (CRC) and will provide services directly to the guests. Completes the Agency-assigned training as required and will practice according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service delivery. Essential Functions • Provide community outreach as needed., • Facilitate guest participation in hobby, social and recreational activities of their choice., • Linkage with community supports, health and mental health providers., • Peer counseling., • Identify supportive community resources to assist the individuals in the program., • Provide recovery readiness services in groups and individual counseling., • Conduct building tours., • Explain available service, as well as guest rights and responsibilities., • Provide mentorship support to individuals in the program., • Outreach and engage individuals in program services., • Converse with shift going off duty for any pertinent information, i.e., appointments, overall guests’ behaviors, changes in medication, etc., • Document in Communication Log any pertinent information regarding guests., • Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled., • Document all sessions on progress notes., • Escort guests shopping for personal needs., • Supervise and, when necessary, complete housekeeping activities, such as mopping, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, etc. to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for respite guests and staff., • Participate in Community Meetings., • Participate in staff meetings., • Thoroughly inspect assigned guests' rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to shift supervisor., • Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, conferences, etc., • Supervise kitchen activities (cooking, serving, clean-up) to ensure safety, health and cleanliness, as needed., • During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan., • Perform other related duties as required. The ideal candidate will: • be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation., • be able to walk, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation., • be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation. Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities Experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share personal practice experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit program enrollees. Preference will be given to graduates of a core peer training program. TSINY is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as well as the New York State Human Rights Law. TSINY prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status or other protected group status as provided by law in all employment decisions.

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  • Family Support Partner - Bilingual (Spanish)
    Family Support Partner - Bilingual (Spanish)
    13 days ago
    Part-time
    Woodland Park

    Purpose: In order to ensure families have support, knowledge, and advocacy skills, Family Support Partners are the core of the Family Support Organization, providing support, education, and advocacy for primary caregivers parenting children and youth with emotional, developmental, mental, behavioral, and substance abuse needs. Duties: Support • Support the development of the Child-Family Team through engagement of informal and natural supports, • Demonstrate empathy and compassion through active listening to families’ needs, • Provide information on the System of Care and parenting a child with needs, • Engage CMO, families, and youth in learning about FSO services and supports, including Youth Partnership, • Model advocacy skills for families within the Child-Family Team and other meetings, • Develop the advocacy skills of families by providing resources and preparation for meetings Skills: Personal experience as a parent/caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health needs Demonstrate success navigating New Jersey’s child-serving systems Must have excellent interpersonal skills Familiarity with local and county networking and strategic partnerships is encouraged Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license with an excellent driving record and reliable transportation Hours: Generally M-F 9-5, must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Must be on call from 8 AM-8 PM M-F Status: Full-time/Part-time, hourly employee

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  • Shift Supervisor F89
    Shift Supervisor F89
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Staten Island, New York

    SUMMARY: Perform responsible work involving a variety of specialized assignment in a homeless shelter; does related work as required. Shift Supervisor reports to the Security Manager. Proof of COVID-19 vaccinations required. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Train new security employees in all aspects of the facility. Maintain level of expectation of requirements for security office and traffic intervention. Assist Facility Manager, preparing and executing fire drills (as well as fires) or in other cases. Make rounds randomly through the facility (interior and exterior) for surveillance of hazardous situations, trespassers, illegal activities, etc. Respond by phone or in person to request for assistance form Shift Supervisors at other locations. Complete assigned paper work responsibilities i.e.,log, incident reports, CPS reports and all other reports. Monitor reception area and security at front desk area daily. Maintain safety and security of clients and staff. Provide crisis intervention when needed. Enforce drug free workplace policy and no smoking rules. Attend and conduct various meetings and training’s as needed. Back-up Security Manager as directed. Check inventory of equipment daily. Provided leadership in emergency situations within the security department. Fulfills all job responsibilities of a Client Care Monitor. Perform all related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in social services, criminology or related field; or equivalent experience required. Must possess a general knowledge of security systems. Ability to solve problems; ability to make decisions based on factual information a must. Shift Supervisor must own their own vehicle and have knowledge of public transportation system. A home phone number is mandatory. Must be flexible on days and hours of availability. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards.

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  • Family Support Partner
    Family Support Partner
    13 days ago
    Part-time
    Woodland Park

    Purpose: In order to ensure families have support, knowledge, and advocacy skills, Family Support Partners are the core of the Family Support Organization, providing support, education, and advocacy for primary caregivers parenting children and youth with emotional, developmental, mental, behavioral, and substance abuse needs. Duties: Support • Support the development of the Child-Family Team through engagement of informal and natural supports, • Demonstrate empathy and compassion through active listening to families’ needs, • Provide information on the System of Care and parenting a child with needs, • Engage CMO, families, and youth in learning about FSO services and supports, including Youth Partnership, • Model advocacy skills for families within the Child-Family Team and other meetings, • Develop the advocacy skills of families by providing resources and preparation for meetings Skills: Personal experience as a parent/caregiver of a child or youth with behavioral health needs Demonstrate success navigating New Jersey’s child-serving systems Must have excellent interpersonal skills Familiarity with local and county networking and strategic partnerships is encouraged Must have a valid New Jersey driver’s license with an excellent driving record and reliable transportation Hours: Generally M-F 9-5, must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Must be on call from 8 AM-8 PM M-F Status: Full-time/Part-time, hourly employee

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