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Job Description CLINICAL SUPERVISOR – LCSW, LMSW, LMHC QUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM Posted: 8/4/2025 Are you a licensed professional who is interested in supervising and mentoring a team of social workers, case managers and peer specialists? Are you an experienced professional who is interested in helping us implement a more focused strength-based and community-engaged approach? Do you have prior Supervised Release experience and are looking to lead a team of passionate individuals seeking to make a change in the criminal justice system? Join our team of professionals seeking to improve the experience of justice involved individuals in the NYC Courts! ABOUT CJA The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City's main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City. Information collected about these arrestees and subsequent case processing is maintained in the agency's internal and externally shared database systems, which are used to conduct descriptive and evaluation research on arrestee characteristics, case processing and court outcomes, and on issues and potential reforms to criminal justice policy in New York City. CJA's programs operate in the criminal courts and detention facilities 24 hours a day seven days a week within the 5 boroughs of NYC, employing over 270 employees, citywide. PROGRAM SUMMARY CJA operates a Supervised Release Program in Queens Criminal Court. The program, which operates during the day and night court in Queens, screens targeted defendants for release at criminal court arraignment, subject to specific conditions including maintaining face-to-face and telephone contact with the program, participating in an assessment process to identify needs such as substance use and mental health, and agreeing to program monitoring of court appearances and re-arrests. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, knowledgeable individual, experienced in dealing with high-needs populations such as those with mental health diagnoses, at-risk youth, and others with social, emotional, or developmental challenges, who have criminal court involvement. This position will oversee a team of social workers and case managers that serve youth and adult participants. POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Associate Director of Clinical Services I and under the direction of the Associate Director of Clinical Services II, the Clinical Supervisor is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced individual with a social service, psychology, or clinical background to help make an impact on the ever-changing role of the court system and alternative initiatives aimed at reducing detention and crime rates in the city. The Clinical Supervisor will oversee a team of bachelors and master's level case managers working with youth and adult clients (ages 16 years and older). The person filling this role will be responsible for providing both clinical and administrative oversight to the team in ensuring that services are being delivered appropriately and comprehensively, as well as providing supervision to a small caseload of high needs participants that are involved in the criminal justice system. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Oversee a team of social workers and case managers to provide supervision and services to a population of justice-impacted individuals., • Supervise and coach the team's Clinical Compliance Specialist to provide the team with support in auditing, compliance, and quality assurance., • Review documentation submitted by staff to ensure adherence to standards of quality, appropriateness, and compliance with programmatic regulations., • Assist with orientation and training of new team members., • Provide individual supervision and chart reviews for case management staff., • Facilitate trainings and make recommendations on professional development as needed., • Ensure compliance with participants documentation and data input to fulfill reporting requirements by funders., • Conduct psycho-social assessments for new intakes into the program., • Manage and provide counseling and case management to targeted caseloads of adults and adolescents who are living with serious mental illness (SMI) and substance use disorders (SUD) including treatment planning and referrals., • Perform comprehensive screening using evidence-based tools to effectuate referrals to mental health or substance use treatment facilities and accompany and/or arrange transportation for participants to facilities when necessary., • Maintain regular face-to-face and telephone contact with participants., • Conduct community visits as needed to better serve individual participants., • Maintain communication with defense attorneys and referral agencies until completion of reporting responsibilities., • Update computerized case management files with notes and attendance records., • Appear and advocate in court regarding clients' compliance and mobile intake rotations, as needed., • Participate in new hire and promotional interviews for SRP roles as needed., • Provide weekend on-call clinical support as needed., • LCSW, LMSW or LMHC required, with 3+ years of related experience working with SMI or SUD adults and adolescents for external candidates, • At least one year in a supervisory capacity, • In lieu of 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity: Internal candidates must have a demonstrated ability to support others in effectively implementing policies and procedures, and support through mentorship and leadership skills., • Experience providing therapeutic services to mentally ill populations and adolescents, • Familiarity with the Alternative to Detention (ATD), Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) or other advocacy program models, • Knowledge of treatment programs (substance use, mental health, etc.) and other support services (GED, job training, YIP, etc.) for referrals, • Ability to exercise sound and quick judgment, • Excellent communication and writing skills, • Excellent time management skills, • Computer literacy with the ability to quickly adapt to changing technology, • Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours, if needed, • Knowledge of Evidence Based Practice techniques including but not limited to Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, DBT, CBT, • Experience documenting client progress in an Electronic Health Record System., • Willingness and ability to travel within the 5 boroughs, • Bilingual, a plus SALARY: $91,850 CJA VALUES Each employee at CJA is guided by these values in our work: • Commitment: We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform through initiatives and creative problem-solving that evaluates different methods and strategies for alternatives to detention., • Fairness: We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence for those who are detained and work with integrity and without bias to protect the privacy and interest of court-involved people and their families. Only those candidates being considered will be contacted. CJA is seeking applicants who pursue professional development pathways by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and engaging with professional associations The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). Program/Department Description: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based, mobile practice model designed to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals living with a serious mental health condition and whose needs have not been effectively met by traditional mental health services. Community Access’ Bronx Shelter ACT Team serves individuals with mental health conditions who are homeless and temporarily housed within a mental health shelter. Team members will work collaboratively with shelter staff throughout the boroughs and use assertive engagement strategies to proactively engage individuals in services. ACT team members share responsibility for the people they serve, helping individuals attain housing and other personal goals that may be of a health, social, work or education nature. ACT teams are multi-disciplinary and include psychiatry, nursing, social work, peer specialists and other staff members offering rehabilitation, treatment, and recovery support services. The team provides expertise in the areas of housing, substance use and harm reduction, family support, employment, and wellness self-management. Based on their area of expertise, team members collaborate to deliver comprehensive, integrated, and flexible services that are responsive to a participant’s choices, needs and goals. With a small staff to participant ratio, services are brought to the participant and offered in natural settings, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Overview The Vocational Specialist has lead responsibility for integrating vocational goals and services within the tasks of all team members. The specialist works as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing the range of ACT services to assist participants in achieving their treatment, rehabilitation and recovery goals. Job Qualifications • Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access., • Commitment to person-centered treatment strategies, upholding participants’ rights, and self-determination in service provision., • Educational Requirements: Master’s Degree in a qualifying “Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts” program, i.e. social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, etc., • At least 1 year of training and/or experience in vocational assessment, job exploration, and skills development in choosing, getting, and maintaining employment, employment counseling or vocational rehabilitation, • Knowledge of principles and models of supported employment, ADA and other civil rights statues regarding employment practices, programs, funders and initiatives supporting employment for persons with mental health concerns, e.g. ACCES-VR, TTW, Workforce 1 Centers., • Comfort using a variety of computer programs – Community Access ACT is a paperless program and relies heavily on digital tools for documentation and case management., • Available to work a flexible schedule, mornings, evenings and weekends in response to participant needs., • Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred., • Comfort using public transportation and traveling throughout the boroughs., • Ability to lift/carry 25 pounds., • Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on . Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

Job Description Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). Department Overview The Residential Crisis Support Program Respite Center (CRC) is a Community Access Health Division program. The CRC is an alternative to hospitalization program offering short-term respite care in a friendly and supportive home-like environment. Guests are provided with the opportunity to learn and use recovery and relapse prevention skills to ameliorate their current psychiatric crisis and to provide more effective tools to cope with future crises and avoid hospital-based care. Recovery-oriented services are provided 24-hour and day and include peer support, self-advocacy education and self-help training. The Residential Crisis Support Program offers people experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis an up to 28 days residential alternative while supporting individuals in continuing their established daily activities such as visiting with friends, attending a doctor’s appointment or going to work. Position Overview The Per Diem Respite Worker is responsible for all tasks related to the Respite daily operation during shift hours including providing services and support to CRC guests. Some responsibilities of the Respite Worker are to develop partnerships with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented intentional peer support and promotes the provision of a comfortable, secure, and trusting environment where guests are listened to and respected by staff. Respite Workers are skilled with the mental health system with a focus on guest’s personal recovery process. This helps to create a sense of community through the mutual sharing of lived experiences and offering encouragement and support to participate in daily activities within the RCS community. Qualifications • Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access., • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent (GED), Bachelors degree preferred., • Graduate of core peer specialist training program, • And/or willingness to participate in/successful completion of all required training, with ability to integrate skills, knowledge and approach into work with guests, • Acquisition of NYS Peer Certification, at least at Provisional level within 90days of hire (preferably attained) with a commitment to achieve permanent certification within one year of hire., • Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on . Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health services.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Free uniforms, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development JOB SUMMARY: DUTIES: Greet new arriving clients, assist operations in the screening of personal property, placing property in designated area, until properly checked for pest. Dispense hand out prepared meals onsite to residents residing in the shelter, keep record of meals handed out. Dispose of food container, keep refrigeration and microwave ovens, and designated dining common area clean. Attend social services & multidisciplinary team meeting and provide input when needed; Engages client assigned to the shelter and provide guidance and advice as needed; Interact with clients during meal times, and recreational activities. Promote smoke free, and drug free environment. Escort and assist clients to HRA, Social Security Administration and Housing interviews, as needed. Attends community resident meetings as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Peer Specialist. Knowledge of DHS rules and regulations, and be able to maintain accurate and timely activities documentation. Bilingual (Spanish/ English) preferred. Basic computer literacy required. Must have Food handler safety certification upon hiring, Opiate Overdose Prevention Training, ability to administer Naloxone. CPR training a plus or willing to attain certification. Must be able to work alternate shifts and weekend. Education: H.S. diploma/ GED and Certified Peer Specialist/CPR certification/Opiate Overdose Prevention Training ability to administer Naloxone. Experience: 2-3 years of outreach work, peer educator.

Job Description Sports Activity Specialist for Middle School Program, Elmhurst, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Activity Specialist will be responsible for developing a broad range of enrichment activities that promote creativity, self-expression and sportsmanship. SAYA seeks candidates with significant sports background and who has taught sport instruction programs in the past to teach at our middle school after school program. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate sport activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build skills and encourage team spirit., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom/gym and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in sports, or equivalent training.Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively.Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning, • Demonstrated knowledge of teaching various sports techniques to elementary-school youth with an emphasis on skill building, recreation, and development., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice. Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Employer.

Job Description Visual Arts Activity Specialist for Elementary School Program, Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Visual Arts Activity Specialist will lead engaging, hands-on art classes for elementary school students (grades K–5) in an after-school program setting. The specialist will design and facilitate lessons that encourage creativity, self-expression, and exploration while being culturally aware and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Lessons will be differentiated to meet the varying skill levels, learning styles, and interests of students. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Plan and implement structured visual arts lessons (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, cultural art forms) that are developmentally appropriate for K–5 students., • Incorporate cultural awareness by introducing students to a wide range of artistic traditions, practices, and artists from diverse backgrounds., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Experience teaching or facilitating visual arts activities with elementary-age children in school, camp, or community settings., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in visual arts, or equivalent training., • Knowledge of a wide variety of visual art techniques, mediums, and traditions., • Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively., • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance. Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description Pottery Activity Specialist for Elementary School Program, South Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Activity Specialist will be responsible for developing a broad range of enrichment activities that promote creativity and self-expression. SAYA seeks experienced pottery or ceramics instructors to teach different aspects of ceramics and pottery at our elementary school after school program. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate pottery or ceramics activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build imagination and encourage artistic exploration., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in visual arts, or equivalent training., • Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively., • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning., • Demonstrated knowledge of painting and drawing techniques including but not limited to charcoal and pencil drawing and watercolor, acrylic and oil painting. Other skills desirable could include, but are not limited to digital art, book arts, graphic design, installation or fabrication., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice. Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description Dance Activity Specialist for Elementary School Program, Ozone Park (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Dance Activity Specialist will lead engaging and inclusive dance classes for elementary school students (grades K–5) in an after-school program setting. The specialist will plan and facilitate lessons that are culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate, and accessible to students with varying skill levels. The role emphasizes fostering creativity, building confidence, and promoting teamwork through dance. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Develop and implement lesson plans that introduce students to a variety of dance styles and techniques (e.g., hip-hop, ballet, modern, cultural/folk, creative movement), • Create a culturally responsive environment that honors and reflects the diverse backgrounds of students., • Incorporate skill-building activities that progress over time, culminating in a student showcase or performance, • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Experience teaching dance to elementary-age children in school, camp, or community program settings., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in dance or creative movement, or equivalent training., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively., • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning., • Demonstrated knowledge of teaching dance including but not limited to Hip-Hop, African Dance, Latin, Jazz, Modern, Ballet, and Lyrical to elementary-school youth with an emphasis on skill building, recreation, and development., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance. Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description Robotics Activity Specialist for Elementary/Middle School Program, Ozone Park-Fall 2025 (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Activity Specialist will teach the principles, functions, and programming of Robotics to middle school-aged after-school participants. SAYA seeks candidates who are highly knowledgeable and skilled in programming and robotics and that feel comfortable preparing the youth for a Robotics competition. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build skills and encourage collaboration., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in coding/programming or Robotics, or equivalent training., • Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education., • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively., • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills., • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning., • Knowledge and experience with coding VEX and LEGO Robotics Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Autism Services is seeking dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to join our team We are currently offering relocation packages for BCBAs interested in relocating to any of our locations: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina and Tennessee This is a terrific opportunity to make the move you have always dreamed of! Are you a passionate BCBA eager to make a meaningful impact? At Key Autism Services, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while delivering the highest-quality ABA services to children and families. We focus on clinical excellence, manageable caseloads, flexibility and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll have access to continuous professional development, peer mentorship, and the chance to work alongside a skilled, dedicated team. Whether you prefer a center-based role or community-based services, we provide the resources and flexibility to help you succeed. Join a mission-driven organization that values evidence-based practices, compassionate care, and innovation in the ABA field. If you're ready to elevate your career while making a lasting impact on children and their families, apply today! $80,000-$115,000+ inclusive of achievable bonus potential! Relocation packages available. Flexible scheduling Alabama - Home based in the greater Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile regions Colorado - Home based in the Boulder region, Colorado Springs region and the Greater Denver region. Colorado Clinic based: Centennial, CO Georgia - Home and clinic based in and around the greater Atlanta region Illinois - Homebased in Chicagoland. Clinic based: Norwood Park and Palos Heights Massachusetts - Home based throughout the Massachusetts region with the exception of Western Mass and the Cape. Center based: Southborough, MA North Carolina - Home based in the following regions: Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and the triangle area, Winston-Salem NC Center based: Chapel Hill, Greenville, Raleigh and Winston-Salem Tennessee: Home based in the greater Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville regions What we offer full time BCBAs: * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Performance Incentives (Monthly bonus potential that is designed to be PAID) * Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) + Life and Disability Insurance -company-sponsored * Generous 401k Retirement Plan - 100% match * 25 Paid Days off (increases after 3 years), plus extra WFH days! * Flexible hours! * Home-based BCBAs can create their own schedule - no weekends required and WFH days * Center-based BCBAs enjoy no nights or weekends and WFH days * Minimized Drive Times: location-based client matching to minimize drive-time and maximize quality care * Reimbursement for External CEUs up to $750 per year * Ongoing collaborative Training and Support including professional development and internal CEU opportunities via our robust internal Training Team * Mentoring Program start your career with reduced caseloads and additional support to help develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment * Leadership/Growth Opportunities paired with the necessary training We prioritize internal promotions and provide the leadership training to support this growth * Referral Bonuses - get paid to refer your friends! * Tuition discounts with university partners * Reimbursement for session related materials and equipment * Relocation assistance within the states KAS serves * Virtual electronic data collection system to allow for light paperwork with online behavior plans to expedite plan development Requirements: * Must have a current BCBA Certification and LABA (if applicable by state) * Master's Degree in ABA or related field (Psychology, Education, Special Education) * Obtain and maintain Safety Care Specialist status * Personal means of transportation with a reliable vehicle * Previous ABA Experience * Must be comfortable working with families and providing in-home services Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job Responsibilities: As a successful BCBA with Key Autism Services, you will be conducting initial assessments, reassessments, and write progress reports. Developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans for life long success. You will have amazing BTs/RBTs to supervise and train to ensure treatment plans are on track. Providing support, instruction, and feedback to families and caregivers with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors through the principles of ABA. Other responsibilities include conducting functional assessments and functional analysis when needed and clinically warranted as well as reviewing program effectiveness, making recommendations, monitoring data, and graph/monitor progress. Our teams of compassionate and dedicated individuals enjoy a professional, ethical, caring, respectful and fun environment. Collaboration for continuous improvement as well as career advancement are important to us! Continuous room for growth and leadership opportunities as KEY grows! Our support teams will handle to client intake, scheduling, credentialing, and billing! Rewarding environments as you work with kiddos and families to develop and implement individualized plans, assessments, and therapy to unlock your child's potential! Key Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Check out our virtual center tours along with more opportunities! ___ Check out our virtual center tours along with more opportunities!

Key Autism Services is seeking dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) to join our team We are currently offering relocation packages for BCBAs interested in relocating to any of our locations: Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Carolina and Tennessee This is a terrific opportunity to make the move you have always dreamed of! Are you a passionate BCBA eager to make a meaningful impact? At Key Autism Services, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while delivering the highest-quality ABA services to children and families. We focus on clinical excellence, manageable caseloads, flexibility and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You'll have access to continuous professional development, peer mentorship, and the chance to work alongside a skilled, dedicated team. Whether you prefer a center-based role or community-based services, we provide the resources and flexibility to help you succeed. Join a mission-driven organization that values evidence-based practices, compassionate care, and innovation in the ABA field. If you're ready to elevate your career while making a lasting impact on children and their families, apply today! $80,000-$115,000+ inclusive of achievable bonus potential! Relocation packages available. Flexible scheduling Alabama - Home based in the greater Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile regions Colorado - Home based in the Boulder region, Colorado Springs region and the Greater Denver region. Colorado Clinic based: Centennial, CO Georgia - Home and clinic based in and around the greater Atlanta region Illinois - Homebased in Chicagoland. Clinic based: Norwood Park and Palos Heights Massachusetts - Home based throughout the Massachusetts region with the exception of Western Mass and the Cape. Center based: Southborough, MA North Carolina - Home based in the following regions: Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and the triangle area, Winston-Salem NC Center based: Chapel Hill, Greenville, Raleigh and Winston-Salem Tennessee: Home based in the greater Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville regions What we offer full time BCBAs: * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Performance Incentives (Monthly bonus potential that is designed to be PAID) * Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) + Life and Disability Insurance -company-sponsored * Generous 401k Retirement Plan - 100% match * 25 Paid Days off (increases after 3 years), plus extra WFH days! * Flexible hours! * Home-based BCBAs can create their own schedule - no weekends required and WFH days * Center-based BCBAs enjoy no nights or weekends and WFH days * Minimized Drive Times: location-based client matching to minimize drive-time and maximize quality care * Reimbursement for External CEUs up to $750 per year * Ongoing collaborative Training and Support including professional development and internal CEU opportunities via our robust internal Training Team * Mentoring Program start your career with reduced caseloads and additional support to help develop your clinical skills in a supportive environment * Leadership/Growth Opportunities paired with the necessary training We prioritize internal promotions and provide the leadership training to support this growth * Referral Bonuses - get paid to refer your friends! * Tuition discounts with university partners * Reimbursement for session related materials and equipment * Relocation assistance within the states KAS serves * Virtual electronic data collection system to allow for light paperwork with online behavior plans to expedite plan development Requirements: * Must have a current BCBA Certification and LABA (if applicable by state) * Master's Degree in ABA or related field (Psychology, Education, Special Education) * Obtain and maintain Safety Care Specialist status * Personal means of transportation with a reliable vehicle * Previous ABA Experience * Must be comfortable working with families and providing in-home services Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Job Responsibilities: As a successful BCBA with Key Autism Services, you will be conducting initial assessments, reassessments, and write progress reports. Developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans and behavior support plans for life long success. You will have amazing BTs/RBTs to supervise and train to ensure treatment plans are on track. Providing support, instruction, and feedback to families and caregivers with regard to managing challenging behaviors and teaching replacement behaviors through the principles of ABA. Other responsibilities include conducting functional assessments and functional analysis when needed and clinically warranted as well as reviewing program effectiveness, making recommendations, monitoring data, and graph/monitor progress. Our teams of compassionate and dedicated individuals enjoy a professional, ethical, caring, respectful and fun environment. Collaboration for continuous improvement as well as career advancement are important to us! Continuous room for growth and leadership opportunities as KEY grows! Our support teams will handle to client intake, scheduling, credentialing, and billing! Rewarding environments as you work with kiddos and families to develop and implement individualized plans, assessments, and therapy to unlock your child's potential! Key Autism Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Peer Specialist Location: Brooklyn, NY (Onsite) Salary Range: $35,000 – $40,000 per year We’re looking for a Peer Specialist to join our team and support individuals in a men’s shelter setting. In this role, you’ll use your own lived experience with the mental health system to build meaningful relationships, provide encouragement, and help others on their recovery journey. You’ll connect participants to community resources, advocate on their behalf, and co-create wellness tools that foster stability and growth. What You’ll Do: Build supportive, authentic relationships through empathy and shared experiences Assist with outreach, engagement, and advocacy in the community Support participants in developing life skills and personal recovery goals Work collaboratively with the team to promote a recovery-oriented culture What We’re Looking For: • HSD or equivalent required, • College or continuing education preferred

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST – Registered Nurse The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker with a keen eye for detail, capable of analyzing care events, identifying potential quality issues, and driving performance improvement. They should possess strong skills in performance measurement and process optimization, as well as the ability to craft and present clear, concise, and well-structured reports, findings, and recommendations. Logical reasoning, analytical thinking, and deductive problem-solving are essential, along with the discipline to meet deadlines and follow structured workflows. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management is expected—or must be achieved within six months of hire. As a key member of the Quality Management team, this individual will lead and support peer review and performance improvement initiatives, ensuring they operate at the highest level of effectiveness. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care quality and organizational excellence. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; prior Quality Management experience preferred, • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to use industry-standard tools to develop and present initiatives, • Familiarity with Just Culture principles and terminology, • Proficiency in statistical analysis and working with diverse statistical databases, • Comfortable navigating the EPIC electronic medical record system for investigative purposes, • Ability to acquire working knowledge of the MIDAS system within six months of hire (training provided), • Active New York State RN license required, • Willingness to learn and apply the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) improvement methodology within six months of hire Location: 55 Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $137,000.00 For positions that have only a rate listed, the rate displayed is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education, or other relevant factors. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Montefiore Einstein. We are committed to recruiting and creating an environment in which associates feel empowered to thrive and be their authentic selves through our inclusive culture. We welcome your interest and invite you to join us. Montefiore Einstein is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Einstein will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job description: Role: Peer Specialist Location: Manhattan, NY 10029 Pay: $24.00/hour (Contract position starting at 13 weeks, potential for extension/perm conversion) Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The hybrid split is based on need but typically 3 days in office, 2 days remote. About the location: CTI (Comprehensive Treatment Institute) is a location providing chemically dependent adults with an outpatient day treatment program including counseling, support groups and referrals. The Peer Specialist facilitates engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Relationship Building: Forge authentic relationships with individuals and families through empathy, active listening, and collaboration., • Creative Narratives: Share and explore diverse perspectives on life experiences, fostering understanding and resilience., • Advocacy: Support program participants by advocating within the community and the team, • Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to develop personal wellness plans, build life skills, and connect to resources., • Team Culture: Promote recovery-oriented language, youth-friendly approaches, and a positive, inclusive team environment. Required Education and Experience: • Pursuit of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required (Provisional acceptable)., • Preferred lived experience with mental health challenges, particularly psychosis during youth., • Minimum two years of experience in peer support, advocacy, or self-help programs., • Ability to relate to and connect with young adults. Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Recruiting Peer Specialist for Manhattan Psychiatric Center Manhattan Psychiatric Center (MPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission-accredited facility, is recruiting a Peer Specialist to join their Transition to Home Unit (THU) team. The THU team provides a multi-disciplinary approach to care for individuals who have a history of homelessness. The goals of the THU team are to develop personalized treatment plans for active rehabilitation and reintegration to the community. The schedule is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with pass days of Saturday/Sunday. As a Peer Specialist, you will support the recovery and wellness of individuals in the THU. Responsibilities include: • Leading peer support groups and lessons based on recovery principles, • Sharing progress updates with the treatment team, • Promoting a safe, supportive, and respectful environment, • Documenting participation and progress in the internal electronic client database, • Representing the peer perspective in team and facility meetings About MPC: MPC is a comprehensive, community-based mental health facility serving individuals who are 18 years or older, from the Manhattan and Greater NYC Region. MPC’s focus on evidence-based, person-centered, and culturally sensitive treatment helps their patient achieve their recovery goals. If you would like to join MPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities: • Access to tuition assistance programs, • Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth, • NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance, • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave, • New York State Retirement programs, • Free employee shuttle from 125th Street over the Robert F. Kennedy Bridge to MPC’s campus on Randall’s Island Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience participating in mental health self-help activities, peer support or advocacy programs, or similar organizations. Additional Comments: The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . NOTE: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment. Background checks are required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

• Do you have experience with the overall leadership of a supportive housing building, with a commitment to the harm reduction approach?, • Would you be motivated to lead a dedicated team that supports tenants with lived experience of mental health challenges, homelessness, and substance use? If this sounds like you, I’d love to hear from you! PNP Staffing Group is delighted to have been retained by Community Access to lead their search for a Program Director. Job Title: Program Director Salary: 110,000 - 118,000 Benefits: Comprehensive, including health, paid vacation and sick leave, disability, retirement Location: Roles available in the Bronx and Manhattan Schedule: On-site, with 3 days per month remote About Community Access Community Access’ Housing Division provides low-threshold supportive housing to individuals with histories of mental health concerns, homelessness, and substance use, as well as other low-income community members The Program Director oversees all aspects of the supportive housing program, including staff development, program leadership, service provision, contract management, and facility management. The Program Director reports to the Director of Housing and supervises the Service Coordinators, Assistant Program Director, Harm Reduction Specialist, and Family Advocate. Overview of the Role The Program Director oversees all aspects of the supportive permanent housing program, including staff development, program leadership, service provision, contract management, and facility management. The Program Director ensures that services are provided within the scope of the agency’s mission and values, and are consistent with the needs and desires of individual participants. Additional priorities include ensuring that the program meets funder and agency standards for program census, staff recruitment, staff supervision, record keeping, establishing and maintaining an environment for tenants and staff that is consistent with agency values, collaborating with other departments and programs, and developing and maintaining relationships with community members and organizations. Core Principles & Values • The job responsibilities of all staff extend to understanding and incorporating certain principles and values into their work and into their relationships with program participants. These include:, • Human rights, peer expertise, self-determination, harm reduction, and healing & recovery, • Services that support each participant’s cultural background, experience, identity, and personal values, • Respectful communication, • Supportive & ethical relationships Essential Job Functions Staff Development & Leadership • Recruit, hire, and provide supervision and training to supportive housing staff to ensure that agency and department goals are communicated effectively, job performance is continuously evaluated and agency practice standards are being met., • Ensure staff maintain thorough and timely documentation of interactions with participants, services provided, collateral contacts, and important information and/or events., • Understand and follow agency policies and procedures to guide management of program., • Build strong working relationships and collaborate effectively with other CA programs and departments., • Provide employee corrective action when necessary, consistent with agency policies and procedures and in consultation with supervisor and human resources department., • Visit program site during evening, overnight and weekend shifts to provide staff supervision and program oversight as needed., • Attend and contribute to agency-wide trainings, meetings, and committees., • Provide current information about program and building to Director of Housing and other agency management as appropriate, • Cultivate relationships and maintain links to local resources, including the community board, police precinct, hospitals, health and mental health clinics, and other relevant community based organizations., • Manage program development initiatives and quality improvement activities, with support from the Director of Housing and relevant agency departments. Service Provision • Model, teach, support and monitor the effective use of agency values and practice approach in the program culture and in the delivery of participant services., • Assist and supervise in the development and implementation of on-site wellness and skill- development programs based on community feedback and needs., • Advocate for participants with other service providers, as needed, • Promote on-site participant initiatives and overall development of tenant community., • Provide coverage and service coordination to individuals, as needed., • Provide crisis intervention as needed., • On-site management of incidents with appropriate follow-up and preparation of reports and submission for review by incident management committee. Contract Management • Prepare and review data and submit internal and external reports, as scheduled., • Provide overall program quality assurance to ensure that services, records, and procedures meet or exceed agency and funders’ standards for quality, frequency, and management., • Monitor contract budget and manage discretionary spending and overtime expenditures. Facility Management • Coordinate with Property Management to ensure timely apartment turnovers., • Communicate effectively with Property Management and outside vendors around building systems, projects, work orders, and violations., • Ensure building is equipped with necessary supplies at all times., • Maintain current and accurate manuals, phone lists, and list of tenants needing assistance in an emergency at front desk on a monthly basis., • Provide twenty-four hour cell phone support for emergencies and front desk coverage. Key Skills and Qualities • Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access, with particular expertise in harm reduction and recovery oriented services., • Ability to train and support staff on the implementation of CA values and practice approach., • Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred – work experience within field may be substituted for degree., • Minimum of three years working in supportive housing with people who have a history of homelessness, substance use, psychiatric diagnosis, etc., • Minimum of two years supervisory experience., • Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work as part of a team, skill in articulating program goals., • Capacity to monitor details of program operation., • Excellent oral and written communication skills., • Strong time management and organizational skills., • Be creative and flexible., • Show initiative and be responsible for follow through., • Ability to maintain confidential information, as related to position., • Be skilled in conflict mediation/negotiation and have an assertive approach to problem solving., • Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel., • Must be fingerprinted and cleared through CA’s background clearance process., • Bilingual Spanish-speaking, preferred. Ability to speak other relevant languages, dependent upon specific needs of residents. Community Access has retained PNP Staffing Group to lead this search. Please apply through LinkedIn and your resume will reach Wade Savitt, Executive Recruiter.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY This is a supported housing program for individuals living in the community in permanent scattered-site housing. Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Specialist serve as role models, educate individuals about self-help techniques, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision of the Program Director. The Peer Specialist assists individuals through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) 1. Counsel individuals regarding health and mental health care needs, and aids the individuals to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources in order to continue independence in the community., 2. Educates recipients about self-help techniques as part of the social and community integration., 3. Teaches residents effective coping strategies based on personal and lived experiences., 4. Teaches symptom management and medication management., 5. Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals., 6. Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individuals case records on each individual., 7. Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for residents in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable. • Assist individuals in meeting service plan goals that are person-centered and a Whole Health approach., • Helps facilitate individualized services to help support individuals to thrive in the community. 10. Assists in referring individuals to internal services, community resources and other organizations. Accompany individuals with medical visits, treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or., 11. Advocates on behalf of the individuals with outside service providers and within ICL., 12. Assists individuals in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of individuals, 13. Provide health and mental health support, social and community integration., 14. Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., 15. Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities., 16. Complies with agency infection control policies., 17. .Other job-related duties that may be assigned. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES · Ability to work with residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences. · Ability to serve as a role model to individuals. · Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner. · Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, and the public. · Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned. · Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others · Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures · Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects · Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions · Ability to accompany or transport residents throughout New York City (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license). · Ability to be empathetic and supportive to residents instructing, demonstrating, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and skills · QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy preferred; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

Job DescriptionDescription: The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization. Scope of Position: The Connections to Care (CTC) Peer Specialist provides community-based support to individuals, youth, and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness who are living with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, or co-occurring disorders. About 80% of the work takes place in the field—on the streets, in subways, drop-in centers, or shelters. As part of The Bridge, a respected mental health agency, the Peer Specialist helps carry out our mission to offer help, hope, and opportunity through a harm reduction and trauma-informed lens, while addressing the impact of systemic racism on the communities we serve. Essential Position Functions: • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centered peer support services to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), serious emotional disturbance (SED), or co-occurring disorders (COD)., • Complete all required documentation accurately and in a timely, high-quality manner., • Partner with clients, their families, and community organizations to support progress toward treatment and recovery goals., • Coordinate care with hospitals, substance use treatment programs, probation and parole, and other relevant service providers., • Conduct psychosocial, substance use, and other clinical assessments as needed., • Support clients in developing individualized service plans and crisis/relapse prevention plans., • Apply evidence-based practices (e.g., WRAP, harm reduction) to address mental health and substance use challenges., • Assist clients in accessing support for housing, benefits, employment, education, vocational goals, community integration, and physical health care., • Provide advocacy and support related to legal needs, including navigating the criminal justice system and coordinating with legal agencies.Requirements:, • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Peer Advocate., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required; proficiency in Spanish is highly desired., • Strong computer skills are needed.

Job Description This is a unique, 9-bed, short term, residential program for people previously street homeless. Under the general supervision of the Team Leader/Evening Coordinator or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists residents through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Counsels residents regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain life goals including goals of goals of housing., • Educates residents about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, • Teaches residents effective coping strategies based on personal experience, • Teaches symptom management skills, • Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals., • Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each resident., • Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for residents in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable., • Assist the resident in meeting service plan goals., • Helps facilitate individualized services to the resident that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal of housing., • Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement, conflict resolution and most importantly, housing readiness., • Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention., • Assists in referring residents to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the resident., • Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL., • Assists resident in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of residents., • Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for residents and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure., • Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., • Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities., • Complies with agency infection control policies., • Ability to work with residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents., • Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner., • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, residents, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others, • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects, • Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions, • Ability to accompany or transport residents (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license)., • Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy preferred; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless., • Past or current recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

Job Description Classification: Non-Exempt Reports to: Supportive Housing Program Director Location: Huntersmoon, Rustin, and Stardom Hall Hourly Range: $24.72 - $27.47 Position Type: This is a full-time position and may include some evening and weekend hours, on occasion. Lantern staff may be asked to adjust their work schedule depending on the operational needs of the site. Objective: Lantern Community Services is seeking a responsible and self-motivated Recreation Specialist for three (3) supportive housing sites in Manhattan. The Recreation Specialist is responsible for developing, organizing and implementing activities and programs based on the specific needs of the clients/tenants of each building, and that involve tenants in safe and positive leisure time activities. Designed to engage the maximum number of tenants, group activities will utilize creative arts, games, trips, and exercise to promote self-confidence and relieve stress. Successful candidates will have prior experience providing compassionate care to vulnerable populations. Essential Functions: • Foster a fun, nurturing, and welcoming environment for tenants., • Organize and facilitate social and/or peer support events for tenants., • Works with an interdisciplinary team of site-based and cross-building staffs to design and implement a variety of recreational, community-building and life skills groups including ADL’s, shopping, exercise, games, arts and crafts, and other activities., • Encourage full participation of all residents to enhance socialization in the supportive housing environment and to ensure maximum utilization of recreational services., • Develop linkages and act as liaison to external recreational programs and facilities., • Escorts tenants on group outings., • Develops a resource guide of free and inexpensive recreational resources in the area., • Maintain inventory of recreation equipment and items., • Plan and organize facility special events., • Complete and maintain documentation of all group activities., • Reports concerns about tenants to appropriate Social Service staff and consults with staff on effective interventions., • Attends staff meetings, case conferences, supervisory and in-service training sessions., • Assist with the design and production of bulletin boards and visuals for public spaces of the supportive housing reflecting cultural, seasonal and programmatic themes., • Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory staff. Education and Experience: • A High school diploma, HSE or GED is required., • At least 2- 3 years’ experience in providing recreational services in a human services setting required., • Experience developing program curricula, facilitating groups, and/or events that can engage vulnerable populations in meaningful use of leisure time including – arts, exercise, trips in the community, personal growth and stress management activities, etc., • Good interpersonal skills; high level of maturity and reliability., • Must be comfortable with crisis intervention., • Familiar with harm reduction principles, • Experience working in a residential setting and/or with mentally ill population Preferred Experience: • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school is preferred., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred., • Narcan trained Work Environment: This job operates in permanent supportive housing programs and works with a population who may experience mental illness, substance use, disability, HIV/AIDS, and other chronic illnesses. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, climb stairs, and kneel. They must also use their hands to type, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear and occasionally lift and move up to 5 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Description Our Mission: Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration. If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers (Full-Time Employees Only): • A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week), • Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule, • Life Insurance, • Medical Insurance (Two Plans), • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage), • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account, • 403(b) Plan, • Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit, • Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford), • Commuter Benefits, • Educational Assistance Programs, • Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits, • RUFit?! Fitness Program, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Assistance, • Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare MARJOR FUNCTIONS: The Peer Specialist is a fully integrated outreach team member who provides linkage and referrals services to recipients with mental health and co-occurring disorders. Because of their personal life experiences with mental health wellness and co-occurring recovery, which demonstrates self-sufficiency, the Peer Specialist provides expertise that other professional training cannot replicate. The Peer Specialist will advocate, counsel, educate and find specific resources to refer/link the enrolled recipient(s) to reach their individual goals. The enrollment into the program for referrals/linkages will remain in place for six weeks. Once that timeframe has been reached the individual recipient case will be closed out, however there could be exceptions if the recipient(s) needs further assistance in reaching their individual goal. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide outreach to the community at large in an effort to locate, intake and refer/link recipients to mental health and other services; as outlined in the Recovery/Action Plan (10 recipients a month)., • Keep charts updated weekly. Weekly contact with the recipient needs to be documented in the chart in regard to progress, lack there-of or change in objectives, interventions and goals., • Support the recipient(s) in maintaining focus and accomplishment of their identified goals., • Organize and facilitate focus topic wellness group. In these groups’ attendance will be taken and only unduplicated recipients will be counted as a contact monthly., • Assist the Outreach Coordinator or be able to provide presentation of the program at potential or existing sites., • Provide street outreach (tabling) and individual contact in regard to our services as offend as necessary (evenings & weekends)., • Promote/develop the recipient’s self-advocacy skills., • Meet monthly with Outreach Coordinator for supervision., • High School Diploma or G.E.D., • Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA-P/CRPA/CRPA-A) certificate highly preferred but not required., • Must be able to work a flexible work schedule., • Must be proficient in Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.), • Drivers license Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Job Description Job Title: Fair Futures Coach Reports To: Program Director Location: 2207 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Non-Exempt Salary: 50K-55K Job Summary: Fair Futures Coaches are full-time, trained professionals who are matched with up to 10-15 young people ages 13 and older who have had experiences with the justice system. Coaches meet young people “where they are” and build a trusting relationship with them using an authentic, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach, often in partnership with colleagues at our Non-Secure Detention program. In addition to providing weekly emotional support, Coaches help young people make progress toward their academic, career development, housing/independent living, and other life goals. When a young person is unsure of their goals/interests, Coaches help them explore and expose them to potential opportunities. They then help young people connect to schools, programs, and opportunities that align with their goals/interests, encourage persistence in those settings, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey. Coaches celebrate young people’s progress; if something doesn’t work out, Coaches help young people reflect and connect to the next opportunity. Major Duties: • Build and maintain relationships with approximately 15 young people at any given time., • Meet with newly admitted youth within 48-72 hours to begin developing an academic/vocational/educational support plan., • Provide ongoing social/emotional support. Work 1:1 with young people to develop academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths to take measurable steps toward their goals, • Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals, • Connect young people to peer group support and build positive relationships, • Help young people persist in these settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey, • Should youth be unsuccessful in any school/program setting, Coaches assist young people to reflect on the experience and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity, • Collaborate with Interdisciplinary team guardians to help youth achieve academic, employment, and vocational goals, • Ensure young aging people can access and maintain stable, affordable housing and build independent living skills., • Establish, at least twice monthly, face-to-face contacts with the youth and weekly contacts (via phone, text, email)., • Provide weekly, ongoing social/emotional support., • Build relationships and collaborate with the key adults in the young person’s life to support their goals and well-being, including other agency staff (e.g., Case Planners and Specialists), foster parents, school/program staff, and other significant adult figures., • Help young people explore their interests and expose them to opportunities in line with their interests., • Re-engage disconnected youth and help them re-enroll in an academic setting, • Assess the fit between the young person and their current academic setting and help them transfer into a better-fit high school or high school equivalency (HSE) program if needed?, • Visit the young person’s school/program and build relationships with school staff, review transcripts and academic data, provide educational advocacy, and discuss progress towards graduation/HSE obtainment, • Ensure young people are attending school and have the supports and resources they need to be successful, such as tutoring, individualized educational plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, or other special accommodations, • Expose participants to post-secondary pathways, such as college and/or accredited vocational programs, starting in the 9th grade (or as early as possible);, • Assist students with post-secondary planning, along with the guidance counselors and/or College Specialists and Career Development Specialists;, • Connect the student to the College Specialist to apply to colleges, opportunity programs, and all forms of financial aid, funding, and scholarships;, • Provide college persistence coaching, including ensuring students are receiving all of the financial and academic support they need to succeed each semester;, • Collaborate with all relevant partners, such as Case Planners, guidance counselors, Youth Development Counselors, Social Workers, Tutors, teachers, family members, caregivers, mentors and other additional supports. Career Development Duties: • Assist young people in obtaining working papers, if needed., • Conduct career exploration activities with young people., • Assist young people in selecting at least one career development experience each year that is in line with their interests and academic situation/background., • Work with the young person and Career Development Specialist to identify potential longer-term career pathways based on the young person’s interests, strengths, and academic/vocational plans., • Connect the young person to the Career Development Specialist, if needed, to explore workforce development programs and vocational programs and for assistance with job applications., • Connect young people, as needed, to agency-based job readiness and/or internship programs, • Provide persistence coaching to young people enrolled in any external program by checking in with them regularly., • Attend and participate in agency training, ACS training, and NYC DOE training., • Keep case records and accurate data information up to date, including but not limited to school visits, home visits, community visits, and visits with parents/guardians, by documenting in Connections within five business days of the event., • Promote and model the 7 Sanctuary Model commitments and the SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss, Future) Model into daily practice to create a non-violent and trauma-informed culture., • Complete transitional discharge education/employment, career, and vocational plan., • Bachelor’s degree required with two years of experience working with vulnerable youth in a residential setting, or youth involved in the child welfare system preferred., • Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice & Criminal Justice system., • Experience working with justice-involved youth., • Knowledge of the NYC Dept. of Education, including alternative education/vocational programs (Pathways to Graduation, ACCESS-VR, YABC, etc) , NYC Dept. of Youth and Community Development programs, and the College application process, and, • Experience with providing 1:1 support to youth in care, preferably in a residential setting., • Ability to be flexible to the demands of the youth in care, • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Strong time-management, organizational skills, and attention to detail;, • Ability to troubleshoot, advocate, and navigate obstacles where there is not always a clear-cut pathway;, • Open to learning how to use and interpret data to inform decision-making;, • Ability to effectively collaborate in team settings and build relationships with external partners;, • Ability to use Motivational Interviewing techniques, trauma-informed techniques, and to facilitate therapeutic peer groups., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required, • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Office, Connection Citrix, and Excel Good Shepherd Services is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace and encourage applicants of all abilities to apply.

Job Description Mission Statement: Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experience. Vision: Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems. Core Values: • We value a mentoring philosophy delivered from staff with peer lived experiences., • We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis., • We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members., • We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems., • We value everyone’s desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness., • We value education and training to enhance an individual’s opportunities for growth in one’s personal journey to self-discovery. Position Summary The Peer Housing Specialist is responsible for providing supported housing services to adults diagnosed with mental illness in the Bronx and Brooklyn. Join an innovative agency providing services through empowerment. Must possess the ability to reason clearly and make sound judgments. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to establish and maintain satisfactory relations with others is a must. Minimum Qualifications: • Certified with the Academy of Peer Services or completion of certification within the first two months of employment., • Driver’s license a plus., • High School Diploma or GED required., • Assist residents in finding and keeping preferred housing., • Facilitate group meetings, workshops and training sessions which includes sharing your own recovery story/experience with consumers., • Establish and maintain good rapport and working relationships with residents., • Contribute to the formulation and implementation of individual housing support plans., • Aid and encourage residents to meet the established goals of their housing plans., • Encourage resident decision-making., • Report problems and behavioral changes to supervisor., • Provide information, referral, and advocacy., • Work cooperatively with all internal and external entities., • Ensure the protection of all clients’ civil liberties, rights and property., • Attend all staff meetings., • Document all contacts, in writing, in case files., • Maintain accurate, up to date case files and other reporting requirements., • Participate in supervisor meetings., • Visit apartment sites at least once per month., • On call responsibilities, where applicable., • Ensure clients are transported to needed services in a timely manner., • Maintain valid American Red Cross/American Heart Association CPR/First Aid certification, if applicable., • Maintain and protect the confidential nature of all matters related to this position., • Participate, when appropriate, in agency training sessions. We Are a State Mandated Organization, COVID-19 Vaccinations are Required. Selected candidates must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and have received a booster shot. Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday 9AM-5PM The Peer Specialist will perform the following duties; • Outreach/Engagement/Bridge Building: Helping to facilitate engagement with teams by forging strong connections with participants and families, undertaking outreach activities designed to promote community awareness of the client, encouraging help-seeking, and at times serving as a bridge between team members and participants when they experience ambivalence about treatment., • Relationship Building: Developing authentic, meaningful relationships with individuals and families through empathy, sharing experiences, listening and collaborating with genuine curiosity and interest., • Embracing Creative Narratives: Peer Specialists need to be able to understand, share and discuss multiple frameworks for understanding life experiences such as psychosis with participants and the rest of the client's team. Peer Specialists intentionally use language in the service of listening to understand and making space for complex personal stories of recovery and resilience., • Advocacy: Peer Specialists advocate with and for program participants both in the larger community and on the team., • Co-Creating Support and Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to clarify their personal visions and develop their wellness toolkit. Along with other team members, Peer Specialists support participants in strengthening their self-awareness, building life skills, and connecting to resources and community outside of the client's team., • Influencing Team Culture: Whenever possible, positively influencing the team culture by advocating for clients, promoting a youth friendly approach and encouraging the use of recovery oriented language. Peer Specialists also work actively within the team itself to help build an environment that operates from a belief in the human potential to grow and an understanding of human diversity., • Peer Certification is required., • The Peer Specialist should understand the community in which the team is based with an awareness of available community resources, • Demonstrate good interpersonal communications skills and the ability to empathize with, relate to and effectively work with participants of mental health services, • Two years of active participation in mental health self-help activities, peer support or peer advocacy programs, or participant run organizations or similar experiences or programs required, • must possess the ability/ willingness to disclose their recovery story (where appropriate) for the purposes of empowerment, • Excellent judgment/ ability to understand boundaries when working with participants of mental health services is requiredCompany DescriptionHow you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a wholly women-owned business. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce.How you project yourself in the world says a lot about you. So, what do we think is important for you to know about us? Soloh Partners is proud to be a wholly women-owned business. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We are driven by our passion for service: service to our clients & their mission and service to our candidates and employees. We believe in making things personal. It isn’t just business for us. This is about shaping careers and building an engaged workforce.

Job Description PEER SPECIALIST ICM QUEENS SUPERVISED RELEASE PROGRAM Posted: 6/24/2025 CJA's work seeks to reduce jail overcrowding and unnecessary detention in New York City. Are you a certified Peer Specialist who is interested in assisting program participants in your community? Are you interested in helping us implement a more person-centered, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed approach? Would you like to help change the way arrested individuals view the criminal justice system? Join our team of multi-disciplined professionals! ABOUT CJA The New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) is a not-for-profit service and research organization that operates in partnership with the New York City Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice. CJA is the City's main pretrial services agency, combining operations, pilot projects, and research under one roof. CJA utilizes procedural justice practices to provide pretrial services to over 100,000 persons arrested annually in New York City. Information collected about these arrestees and subsequent case processing is maintained in the agency's internal and externally shared database systems, which are used to conduct descriptive and evaluation research on arrestee characteristics, case processing and court outcomes, and on issues and potential reforms to criminal justice policy in New York City. CJA's programs operate in the criminal courts and detention facilities 24 hours a day seven days a week within the 5 boroughs of NYC, employing over 280 employees, citywide. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of a Peer Supervisor, The Peer Specialist will provide person-centered, recovery-oriented, strength-based, and trauma-informed Peer support for clients who met the eligibility criteria of high-risk and high needs and require a support team to meet with them where they are at regardless of their location in NYC. The Peer Specialist is dedicated to promoting wellness and supporting recovery journeys within the community. As an essential part of and integrated and multi-disciplinary Clinical Services Department at Queens Supervised Release, the Peer Specialist aims to empower clients in enhancing their mental health, fostering resilience, and facilitating their path to recovery and wellness. By offering compassionate care and tailored support, this role endeavors to create new opportunities for success and well-being for those in the highest of needs. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • As part of an interdisciplinary team of Peer Specialists, Behavioral Health Specialists, Licensed Clinicians, Clinical Care Coordinators and Housing Specialist , the Peer Specialist will be responsible for managing a caseload of 10-15 high-needs (serious mental illness, substance use, homelessness) participants at a time, providing face-to-face community-based Peer counseling., • Provide court-based Peer support to participants upon their release from arraignment to Supervised Release. Identify immediate needs or concerns and facilitate immediate connections to community-based services., • Engage with participants within community settings to offer emotional support, guidance, advocacy, assistance in navigating care systems, accompany them to court dates, and build trust and rapport., • Coordinate with assigned case management staff and other service providers to review participants' release conditions. Utilize evidence-based support techniques to encourage individuals to attend all supervision appointments and court appearances. Provide referrals to community-based treatment and support services as required., • Advocate for clients' needs and rights within the mental health system and broader community, ensuring they receive appropriate services and resources., • Maintain accurate, efficient, and timely documentation of participant interactions and progress notes in an electronic case management system, with a focus on accurately collecting data for programmatic research purposes., • Assist clients in identifying their goals for recovery and wellness and providing support to help them achieve these goals., • Collaborate with other members of the Case Management care team to ensure coordinated and holistic care., • Communicate with staff comprised of diverse identities, experiences, and professional disciplines in a respectful manner that acknowledges differences, expertise, and experiences to promote collaboration and better client outcomes., • Communicate with clients of diverse populations, needs and experiences in the justice system and other institutions in a respectful manner that acknowledges lived experiences and creates connection., • Answer questions about our services in an informed and well-resourced way and directs clients and community members to resources by making appropriate referrals., • Ability to work intensively with clients using goal-based interventions to create behavioral changes., • Support the client's self-efficacy by reinforcing their power to make the changes that they want., • Guide clients through the treatment plan and behavior change process; recognize/acknowledge the positive changes that are made and continue encouraging behavioral changes along the way., • HS Diploma or equivalency required, • Fluency in Spanish is preferred, • NYS Peer Specialist certification OR Recovery Peer Advocate certification required, • 2 years of professional experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Advocate, or Peer Counselor in a Behavioral Health or Criminal Justice setting required, • Experience providing community-based Peer support required, • History of lived experience in recovery and/or the criminal justice system required. As an individual who actively participates in their own recovery from mental illness and/or substance use, must be willing to appropriately and effectively utilize their recovery experience to engage and support others, • Familiarity with Pretrial/Supervised Release, Alternative to Detention (ATD), Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) or other advocacy program models, • Working knowledge of community-based treatment programs (substance use, mental health, etc.) and other support services and resources (housing, education, employment, vocational, etc.), • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in compliance with agency and state guidelines, • Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours. This is a visible role with direct client-facing responsibilities engaging with clients, staff, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will possess the required qualifications and skills, and the ability to work in-person 5 days a week. • Typical hours are 1pm to 9pm which includes one weekend shift, • To provide optimal coverage for client engagement, regularly scheduled workweeks will include weekends and night shifts., • Flex hours will be occasionally required to perform client visits either in their homes, or at community-based locations. Location: Queens, NY *Internal applicants must be at least 1 year in their current role and in good standing (no disciplinary action within the last 90 days) to be eligible for this role. CJA VALUES Each employee should embody the following core values in their work at CJA: • Commitment: We are committed to being active partners in criminal justice reform through initiatives and creative problem-solving that evaluates different methods and strategies for alternatives to detention., • Fairness: We are guided by fairness and the presumption of innocence for those who are detained and work with integrity and without bias to protect the privacy and interest of court-involved people and their families., • Innovation: We value curiosity as a driving force to lead the way in pretrial services. We use innovative techniques in research, pilot programs, and engaging justice-involved communities to execute our mission of reducing unnecessary pretrial detention. BENEFITS: CJA offers a very generous benefit plan including health, dental and vision insurance, a comprehensive mental health, and wellness (EAP) plan, four weeks' vacation, paid holidays, and a retirement plan with employer matching contributions. CJA is also strongly committed to professional learning and development for its staff members and offers staff varied opportunities for learning and development through partnerships and vendor services for web based, in-person professional development training, as well as in-house job training and development. NOTE: CJA will consider internal candidates first and only those external candidates being considered will be contacted. The New York City Criminal Justice Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer CJA is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Job Description Mission Statement: Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experiences. Vision: Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems. Our Core Values: • We value a mentoring philosophy delivered by staff with peer-lived experiences., • We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis., • We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members., • We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems., • We value everyone's desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness. Essential Functions: Intake/Assessment • Conduct individual intake interviews of program candidates as assigned., • Support 8-10 cases providing the services below:, • Develop an Individual Work Plan (IWP) and a contract for services to be provided with each client served., • Co-facilitate job search preparation workshops for clients seeking employment, • Work individually with clients in helping them prepare for and in assisting them in implementing their job search strategy., • Develop an employment support plan with clients who obtain employment to assist them in successfully maintaining and progressing in that employment., • Provide follow-along services as contracted via job coaching, employment counseling, employment support groups, career counseling or advocacy with employers., • Create and maintain case records for all clients on caseload – updating referral material as required, collecting relevant reports and evaluations., • Attend bi-weekly staff meetings, case review meetings, and weekly intake disposition meetings facilitating communication with all other members of the service team., • Provide flexible and on-call services as needed., • Teach and model the principles and practices of recovery and self-help., • Ensure and protect all consumer civil liberties and rights., • Maintain and protect the confidential nature of all matters related to this position., • High School Diploma or equivalent required, • A minimum of 1 year of experience, • Specific experience in Employment Counseling or Vocational Rehabilitation with adults with mental illness., • Familiarity and experience with self-help recovery model and its relevance to providing vocational rehabilitation services., • Ability to independently make informed decisions that directly impact on employment outcomes for participants, • Highly Proficient computer skills including internet research as well as MS Office and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook computer skills. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Description Job Title: Peer Specialist Job Summary: Are you someone with lived experience in mental health and/or criminal legal systems who is passionate about helping others navigate these systems? If so, we need your help on our new Nathaniel Community Success (NCS) team at CASES! NCS is a new alternatives-to-detention/incarceration (ATD/ATI) program that serves individuals of all genders, aged 16 and older, with mental illness (including substance use problems); this program will directly help reduce the utilization of jails and prisons. Come join our team’s efforts to reduce the City's reliance on correctional institutions, promote justice, and help NYC achieve its goal to close Rikers Island in 2026. At CASES, we offer a comprehensive training curriculum available to all employees, as well as an ongoing organization-wide support group for Peer Specialists in all departments. We are a diverse team at CASES, and we welcome candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities to apply. We are seeking a Peer Specialist for our Manhattan NCS team, who will join a multidisciplinary team comprised of a Team Leader, Forensic Clinical Case Coordinator, Forensic Case Coordinator, Substance Use Specialist, Clinical Criminal Legal Specialist, and Program Assistant. The NCS team provides clinical case management and linkage to services for mental health and medical treatment. The Peer Specialist will use their unique perspective to provide peer support to participants within the framework of the core principles of recovery and self-determination. They will facilitate participants’ utilization of community treatment services and will provide support for participants in pursuing housing, benefits, employment, and vocational services. The Peer Specialist works individually with participants and may also facilitate groups using standard curriculum. Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Salary: The salary for this role is $53,045 per year Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible – Staff have flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. What You Will Be Doing: • Engagement of participants enrolled in ATI services., • Conduct outreach activities to engage client participation and reduce recidivism., • Conduct an immediate needs assessment and identify appropriate services (mental health substance use, education, employment self-help)., • Collaborate with team members for case management program planning., • Provide linkage to income support and health insurance (Medicaid)., • Delivery of gender-specific services., • Plan and deliver case management and peer support services that address strength and risk factors for criminal recidivism., • Understand and deliver culturally competent services., • Knowledge of how and when to use self-disclosure as an intentional strategy to support participant engagement and recovery., • Knowledge of how to intervene during a crisis., • Advocacy skills – supporting participants to navigate and access housing, income support, treatment, medical care, civil legal services, self-help, and other community services and support., • Knowledge of how to empower participants to know their rights and responsibilities and to utilize procedures to ensure their rights are protected., • Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques when providing services., • Learn how to address risk factors for criminal recidivism to support participants to achieve recovery goals., • Understand the legal framework of ATI and the compliance issues related to community supervision., • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and deliver case reviews., • Assist with Outreach and Diligent Search to help reduce recidivism., • Documentation in electronic record that is timely, accurate, and appropriate., • Complete participant admission into CASES’ database and complete letters and progress reports to ensure information is received by defense attorneys, judges, and prosecutors., • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Team Leader, Director, or Senior Director. What We Are Looking For: • High school degree with related work experience., • Participant or graduate of a recognized peer specialist training program, such as the Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center Forensic Peer Specialist Program., • Must have Peer Certification., • Must be a mental health consumer with a history of involvement in the criminal legal system. As an individual in recovery from mental illness and substance use, the Peer must be willing to utilize their recovery experience to engage and support ATI participants., • Strong knowledge of wellness, recovery, and self-help., • Effective communication and written skills are essential., • Proficiency with computers and databases. Preferred Skills: • Fluency in Spanish. Employee Benefits: CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, • 12 Paid Holidays per year, • Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%, • Employee Referral Program Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. This position is full-time Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 35 hours per week

Job Description Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist II Job Summary: CASES is a New York City agency working at the forefront of the intersection between behavioral health and involvement in the criminal justice system. Our mission is to increase public safety through innovative services that reduce crime and incarceration, improve behavioral health, promote recovery and rehabilitation, and create opportunities for success in the community. The Behavioral Health division consists of a continuum of services for justice-involved individuals with serious mental illness, including outpatient clinic, health home care management (HHCM), assertive community treatment (ACT), and intensive mobile treatment (IMT). IMT is a multi-disciplinary team of behavioral health professionals (e.g., psychiatric care providers, registered nurses, behavioral health specialists, peer support staff) who work with 27 clients identified by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Single Point of Access (SPOA) who have frequent movement across the behavioral health care system (outpatient and inpatient), the housing system (shelter, street, supportive, and independent housing) and the criminal justice system (jail, probation, parole); existing underlying risk of violence and/or violent behavior; serious mental illness diagnosis; and/or a history of, or active use of, substances. IMT services include assessment and treatment planning, crisis intervention, medication management, medication assisted treatment, integrated mental health and substance abuse treatment, individual and group therapies, psycho-education, psychosocial and vocational rehabilitation, assistance with medical concerns and medication, linkage and follow-up assistance to primary medical care including on-going communication with primary care physicians, assistance with activities of daily living, assistance obtaining entitlements, housing procurement and support, linkage/coordination with the criminal justice system, and shelter system, and assistance in using family and community resources. The primary goal of IMT is engagement and improving clients’ quality of life through engagement in treatment, rehabilitation, housing and support services that promote wellness, recovery, community integration as well as community safety. Shift Hours: This position is full-time Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Salary: The salary for this role is $66,950 per year. Location Address: 2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard, New York, NY 10027. Our office is easily accessible by public transportation. Workplace Flexibility: Flexible - Staff have the flexibility to complete their workday from home or another suitable space, typically after reporting to the office and/or engaging in field or community-based work. What You Will Be Doing: • Work with clients, families and/or significant others involved with the consumer to develop a person-centered treatment plan., • Lead team efforts around the screening and assessment of clients for the treatment of co-occurring substance use disorders including through involvement in an interdisciplinary assessment., • Advocate and liaise with clients within the criminal justice and shelter system., • Assist clients in securing medical care, entitlement and other community supports that promote integrated physical and mental health, safety, wellbeing and recovery., • Provide or connect clients with employment counseling, vocational rehabilitation, completion of housing applications and placement, and provision of life skills training., • Provide team training and individual counseling that includes principles of Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment, as appropriate., • Complete progress notes and assessments in the electronic health record within a timely manner., • Work with external stakeholders - such as hospitals, shelters, jails, primary care - to achieve positive client outcomes., • Provide services in a strength-based, recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive manner., • Help ensure we maintain a safe working environment by reporting any hazards or unsafe conditions, e.g., liquid spill in hallway, to the appropriate facilities staff member or supervisor. What We Are Looking For: • Master's degree in a relevant field., • Must have expertise in the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders., • At least two years of experience working with adults who have needs in the areas of mental health, substance use, trauma, violence risk, homelessness, frequent psychiatric hospitalizations, and criminal-justice involvement., • Previous use of an electronic health record, Footholds AWARDS preferred., • Strong commitment to social justice and the CASES mission. Preferred Skills: • Experience in a multidisciplinary setting and field-based clinical work., • Fluency in Spanish. Employee Benefits: CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days-off annually, plus an additional summer self-care day, • 12 Paid Holidays per year, • Retirement 403b Competitive matching up to 6%, • Employee Referral Program Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for. CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system. Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm ET 35 hours per week excluding breaks.

Job Description Job Title: Peer Specialist • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Full-time, Onsite) Must have flexibility for one evening shift per week (e.g., 11 PM–7 AM) and one Saturday per month, • Pay Rate: $24/hr., • Duration: 13-week contract (with potential for permanent hire) Key Responsibilities: • Develop supportive relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and shared lived experience, • Assist individuals in clarifying personal goals and creating recovery and wellness plans, • Advocate with and for participants in both team and community settings, • Promote self-awareness, coping skills, and community engagement, • Help foster a recovery-oriented, culturally inclusive team environment, • Communicate regularly with the team, report safety concerns, and co-create documentation with participants when appropriate Qualifications: • OASAS or OMH Peer Certification or Provisional Certification required (e.g., Recovery Coach, Peer Specialist, Family Peer Advocate), • Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, and willingness to share as appropriate, • Strong interpersonal and boundary-setting skills, • Familiarity with CCBHC model and local community resources, • Ability to work independently and travel locally to meet participants (approx. 50% of the time), • Must be open to evening and weekend shift requirements, • Crisis response readiness and participation in on-call coverage as needed Company DescriptionPride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Job Description Job Title: Peer Specialist • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (Full-time, Onsite) Must have flexibility for one evening shift per week (e.g., 11 PM–7 AM) and one Saturday per month, • Pay Rate: $24/hr., • Duration: 13-week contract (with potential for permanent hire) Key Responsibilities: • Develop supportive relationships grounded in empathy, active listening, and shared lived experience, • Assist individuals in clarifying personal goals and creating recovery and wellness plans, • Advocate with and for participants in both team and community settings, • Promote self-awareness, coping skills, and community engagement, • Help foster a recovery-oriented, culturally inclusive team environment, • Communicate regularly with the team, report safety concerns, and co-create documentation with participants when appropriate Qualifications: • OASAS or OMH Peer Certification or Provisional Certification required (e.g., Recovery Coach, Peer Specialist, Family Peer Advocate), • Personal lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery, and willingness to share as appropriate, • Strong interpersonal and boundary-setting skills, • Familiarity with CCBHC model and local community resources, • Ability to work independently and travel locally to meet participants (approx. 50% of the time), • Must be open to evening and weekend shift requirements, • Crisis response readiness and participation in on-call coverage as needed Company DescriptionPride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Job Description Who we are: For over 20 years, Global Relay has set the standard in enterprise information archiving with industry-leading cloud archiving, surveillance, eDiscovery, and analytics solutions. We securely capture and preserve the communications data of the world's most highly regulated firms, giving them greater visibility and control over their information and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. Though we offer competitive compensation and benefits and all the other perks one would expect from an established company, we are not your typical technology company. Global Relay is a career-building company. A place for big ideas. New challenges. Groundbreaking innovation. It's a place where you can genuinely make an impact – and be recognized for it. We believe great businesses thrive on diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of all employees. To that end, we recruit candidates from different backgrounds and foster a work environment that encourages employees to collaborate and learn from each other, completely free of barriers. Your role: As part of the Client Services Team, the Enterprise Support Specialist will assist enterprise customers with post-implementation product issues, provide personal and proactive guidance, manage support tickets, and collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless customer support experiences. The role consists of a mix of reactive and proactive activities. Reactive tasks include troubleshooting issues raised by clients by providing break-fix support and onboarding tasks. Proactive activities involve understanding client priorities and delivering resolution using a mix of hands on and coordination activities. We seek a highly motivated, client focused individual to join the Global Relay Enterprise Support team. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships and driving client satisfaction through prompt, knowledgeable and consistent support. You will ensure clients get the highest level of business value and are satisfied with the products, technical support and guidance they receive from Global Relay with a focus on promoting retention, loyalty, and account growth. The overall objective of the Enterprise Support Specialist is to provide the highest level of personalized technical support to ensure clients are successful. This is achieved by building trust, focusing on value, being flexible and willing to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. Your responsibilities: • Act as the primary contact for troubleshooting and issue resolution for enterprise clients., • Develop an in-depth understanding of your client's environment., • Manage high profile client relationships independently while providing guidance to internal business stakeholders., • Take client issues from inception to resolution with white-glove care., • Provide rapid break-fix support to aid our clients in the moments that matter., • Manage dedicated support cases outside usual queues, ensuring minimal wait times and immediate attention., • Proactively follow up on open issues to ensure timely resolution and client satisfaction., • Expand your product knowledge across Global Relay products., • Share your expertise with your team to drive fast resolution and effective onboarding., • Provide mentorship to junior team members and participate in the QA process., • Maintain documentation of client environments, interactions, and troubleshooting processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance response effectiveness., • Collaborate closely with Customer Success Managers, Account Managers, Provisioning Services, Sales, and leadership teams to maximize client satisfaction and retention. Successful candidates will exhibit strong client-centered behaviors, technical proficiency, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will be a collaborative self-starter who excels at working with diverse teams using your critical thinking skills to find innovative solutions to complex challenges. • Post-secondary education (minimum of an undergraduate degree is preferred)., • 5 years SaaS support experience in a client facing role., • 3 years technical, enterprise support experience., • Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, enabling you to effectively build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Ability to collaboratively set priorities and coordinate work with peers., • Adaptability to work with multiple teams on projects with varying degrees of flexibility/rigidity. Your skills: • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve technical issues effectively., • Establish connectivity to, and appropriate archiving from mixed, multi clustered email server environment., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, to manage both client and peer internal organization interactions, including escalations, critical situations, difficult conversations, etc., • Setup archiving for services requiring Global Relay software deployed in client environments., • Configure SAML authentication and Single-Sign-On integration as well as Directory Sync Services for enterprise clients., • Manage multi-tenant environments with a variety of technical and non-technical contacts., • Advanced knowledge of two or more of the areas listed:, • Networking fundamentals (AD, ADFS, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, LDAP, SSO)., • Microsoft Exchange, Office365, and/or Google G Suite experience., • MS Windows Server / workstations and command line interface., • Firewall experience, particularly with ingress/egress filtering is an asset., • Basic PowerShell, Perl, VBScript or SQL knowledge, and the ability to create and run scripts., • MCSE, MCITP, CCNA, PMP and other industry certifications are an asset., • Experience with Salesforce Service Cloud or other Support Ticketing systems., • Enterprise Support is a 24x7 team using a follow-the-sun model., • Specialists must be willing and able to work occasionally outside of business hours, including weekends, and participate in an on-call rotation as required. Global Relay advertises the pay range for this role in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws. Individual pay rates are determined by evaluating factors such as expertise, skills, education, and professional background. The range below reflects the expected annual base salary, which is only one element of our comprehensive total rewards package designed to reflect our company pay philosophy, culture and values. We aim to foster an inspiring work environment and support employees' work-life rhythms. We provide a comprehensive health benefits program, including extended health coverage and short-term / long-term disability insurance. Employees receive annual allotted vacation days, which increase based on tenure. Other benefits include paid sick days, maternity/parental leave enhanced program, commuter benefits, corporate bonuses, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution matching. For employees based at our New York office, we provide additional perks and amenities to enhance your work experience including a subsidized meal program, courtesy of our in-house culinary team! Base salary range$90,000—$150,000 USD What you can expect: At Global Relay, there's no ceiling to what you can achieve. It's the land of opportunity for the energetic, the intelligent, the driven. You'll receive the mentoring, coaching, and support you need to reach your career goals. You'll be part of a culture that breeds creativity and rewards perseverance and hard work. And you'll be working alongside smart, talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with complementary knowledge and skills. Global Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to ensure reasonable adjustments, accommodations, and personal time are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. We understand flexible work arrangements are important, and we encourage that in our work culture. Whether it's flexibility around work hours, workstyle, or lifestyle, we want to ensure our employees have a healthy work/life balance. We support and value a hybrid work model that blends collaboration with the team in the office and focus time from the comfort of your home. To learn more about our business, culture, and community involvement, visit .

Job Description Overview Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) has an opportunity for an Employment Specialist at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi and North Central Bronx. The Hospitals are part of NYC Health + Hospitals. Jacobi is a 457-bed, Level I Trauma Center and NCB has 213 licensed beds. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with Albert Einstein Medical College to maintain its high healthcare delivery standards. The mission of NYC Health + Hospitals is to extend equally to all New Yorkers, regardless of the ability to pay, comprehensive health services of the highest quality in an atmosphere of humane care, dignity, and respect. Their Values are built on a foundation of social and racial equity and has established the ICARE standards for all staff. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation’s largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States. Dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect, and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay. Responsibilities The SUV (Stand Up to Violence) is a gun violence prevention initiative run out of NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi. The SUV program is an evidence-based, violence reduction initiative that treats gun violence as a disease by identifying its causes and interrupting its transmission. The program hires a community outreach team of credible messengers - individuals who are hired from the communities in which they work and have backgrounds similar to those with whom they aim to connect - mentor the highest risk youth with an emphasis on conflict mediation and violence prevention. • Assist participants in obtaining and maintaining employment that is consistent with their individual vocational goals, • Assess participants' vocational functioning on an ongoing basis utilizing background information and work experiences, • Conduct job development and job search activities directed towards positions that are individualized to the interests and uniqueness of the population, • Provide outreach to employer contacts and serving as an advocate for participants and staff; providing necessary engagement with participants and staff to connect them to opportunities both within crisis management System and outside of crisis management system, • Assist participants and community partners with the implementation of the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program and other employment opportunities offered through the Crisis management system which may include but not limited to, • Helping participants with documentation requirements, • Creating partnerships with local stakeholders, organizations, and businesses to serve as worksites for youth job placements, • Attend meetings and trainings offered through agency partners to aid in the implementation of the employment program, • Maintain required program documentation, • Performs other duties necessary to further the goals of the SUV program Qualifications • 2- 3 years' experience in a similar role, • BA/BS preferred but not required, • Experience working with people who have experienced trauma, peer led work and/or in the criminal justice field, • A sense of humor and a love for working with at-risk youth, • Those with a history of criminal justice involvement are encouraged to apply. Exceptional Benefits Include: • Competitive compensation package, • 10% 401K company contribution after one year of service, with 3% company contribution starting day one, • Choice of a three tiered, starting at FREE medical plans starting day one, • Excellent dental insurance, including orthodontics coverage starting day one, • Generous paid time off program, sick time and holidays, • Salary: $55,000.00 Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY), a tax-exempt organization affiliated with NYC Health + Hospitals, is one of the largest physician groups in New York State and directly employs nearly 4,000 physicians and allied health professionals who serve seven of New York City’s public hospitals, numerous public health community-based practices, and the city’s Correctional Health Service. Physician Affiliate Group of New York, P.C. (“PAGNY”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view PAGNY’s EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal “EEO is the law” poster or visit for more information. The annual base salary listed complies with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The annual base salary listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses/incentive compensation or benefits. Actual total compensation depends on many factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, and historical collections. Actual total compensation may differ.

Job Description Mentor for Elementary School Program, Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) Are you interested in a career in education? Do you want to gain professional skills? As a Mentor at South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), you can gain valuable experience in youth development while developing professional skills transferable to any setting. SAYA is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth and room for creativity in a supportive community environment. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: As a Mentor for Elementary/Middle School Programs, you will design an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for students while supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth under your care. You will develop a rapport, provide guidance, serve as a role model for youth and assist the Activity Specialist during program activities. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $22-$24 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following school year. Responsibilities: • Create a fun, safe, and structured environment for youth which is inclusive to all youth, parents, staff, and key stakeholders., • Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum including interactive challenging activities and games that enable the youth to develop core competencies and social emotional skills., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment, • Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress; feel comfortable providing homework help, • Actively monitor and engage youth during all program activities including meals, transitions, field trips, clubs, program activities, recreation and dismissal., • Provide guidance, problem-solving facilitation, and behavior modification direction., • Serve as a role model for youth by demonstrating professional language and behavior., • Develop positive, caring relationships with young people and their families., • Use youth development principles to improve program quality and support youth’s growth., • Collaborate and communicate constructively with supervisory staff and team members., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, snack count and timesheets., • Actively participate in training and professional development opportunities to continuously improve on program quality. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required., • Prior experience working with school age children required., • Interest and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and creating interactive, educational/artistic activities., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance., • Bilingual is considered a plus. Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Description Violin Activity Specialist for Middle School Program, Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth in a supportive community environment. As an Activity Specialist, you will receive access to external opportunities and have considerable autonomy in designing and implementing new projects and curricula. With a school-day schedule and a generous benefits package, SAYA provides its employees a healthy work-life balance in a fast-growing youth development nonprofit. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: The Activity Specialist will teach youth the fundamental principles of instrumental learning and musicianship skills. The Activity Specialist will select appropriate music, books and instructional aides to enhance learning especially teaching how to play the violin. They must possess a positive attitude and demonstrate effective strategies for integrating youth into the world of music. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $30-$45 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from August through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Supervise all activities to ensure the health, safety and well-being of program participants., • Develop lesson plans of age-appropriate music activities and themes that will support the development of social-emotional learning competencies, seek to build skills and encourage collaboration., • Facilitate purposeful activities that foster the development of new skills in youth in an engaging, creative and responsive manner., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment., • Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and overall attitude., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, and timesheets., • Assist Program Coordinator with ordering and maintaining equipment and/or supplies., • Actively participate in training sessions, designated meetings and special events. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred., • Minimum of 2 years of academic preparation in music performance and/or music theory, playing violin, • Knowledge and understanding of youth development, after school and public education, • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, people and projects effectively, • Experience in providing individualized and group instruction to meet the needs of youth with various level of skills, • Experience designing and teaching courses to ensure youth success and supports youth-centered learning Key Competencies Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., • Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job DescriptionREPORTS: Director of Utilization Review DEPARTMENT: Clinical LOCATION: George Rosenfield Center for Recovery - 13 Hell Gate Circle, Ward's Island, NY 10035 MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of the Director of Utilization Review, the Specialist will coordinate Medicaid Managed Care authorizations and re-authorizations for clients receiving behavioral healthcare services from Odyssey House’s Part 820 residential programs. The Specialist will monitor claims and approvals, and coordinate internally and externally, to ensure uninterrupted service provision. This position is responsible for all verbal and written documentation as required by payers. Candidates must understand the various aspects of the managed care system including LOCATDR 3 criteria, behavioral health benefits, precertification, utilization review, peer reviews, discharge reviews, and appeals. Knowledge of substance use and mental health disorder treatments, including assessments, treatment planning, continuing care recommendations, DSM 5 and ICD 10 diagnostic codes, medications, and medicated assisted treatment is required. SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Complete utilization review-based documentation and all required updates., • Complete utilization, discharge, and peer reviews., • Initiate and resolve appeals., • Ensure clinical documentation is up to date and complete., • Utilizes the Concurrent Review/LOCATDR 3 to identify and advocate for appropriate level of care placement., • Ensure that both effective utilization review management and client experience standards are maintained., • Monitor concurrent and retro-review status., • Help assess and implement systems and protocols to improve the utilization process., • Meet regularly with multi-disciplinary team members concerning consumer and program issues; assists in development or modification of procedures for improvement of services., • Stay abreast of new developments in the field of Quality Assurance/Improvement as related to substance use disorder and mental health treatment, recommend new policies and revise existing policies/procedures for compliance with all applicable laws and standards., • Assist with training on relevant topics to management team, clinical staff, and other relevant GRCR staff., • Prepare, file, and maintain department tracking systems related to authorizations and communications with clinical team as needed., • Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and case conferences., • Attend all required in-service training seminars., • Other relevant duties as required.REQUIREMENTS:, • Master’s degree in social work preferred, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, etc. with one (1) year experience working in a social service, health care insurance or utilization review role OR at least 5 years employment with progressive responsibility in a social service, health care or utilization review role., • Qualified Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT preferred) CASAC-T required with ability to secure CASAC within 6 months from hire., • Knowledge of OASAS regulations preferred., • Highly organized and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to meet deadlines and revenue goals., • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing., • Ability to work within the context of a multi-disciplinary team, build relationships and foster partnerships., • A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week), • Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule, • Life Insurance, • Medical Insurance (Two Plans), • Dental and Vision Insurance, • Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage), • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, • Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account, • 403(b) Plan, • Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit, • Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford), • Commuter Benefits, • Educational Assistance Programs, • Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits, • RUFit?! Fitness Program, • Pet Insurance, • Legal Assistance, • Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare, • Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Job DescriptionDescription: The Bridge offers supportive housing and behavioral health services to vulnerable New Yorkers facing behavioral health and substance use challenges. We provide individuals with the tools they need to pursue their dreams and live meaningful lives. The Bridge envisions a world where adults experiencing serious mental illness can live and thrive within their communities. As a recognized leader in developing and operating supportive housing and community-based programs, The Bridge has 70 years of experience helping New Yorkers with mental illness, including those affected by homelessness, incarceration, and institutionalization. Scope of Position: We're seeking a Director to lead the New York State Office of Mental Health Critical Time Intervention team. This role involves overseeing a multidisciplinary team including an Assistant Director, Master’s level Clinicians, Care Managers, a Registered Nurse, and a Peer Specialist. The Director will initially ensure successful program implementation and subsequently manage day-to-day operations. Essential qualities include a management style that values member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility, and a person-centered approach. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners, especially hospitals and behavioral healthcare providers, is crucial. This position offers a chance to demonstrate leadership in a dynamic environment, contributing to transformative community healthcare initiatives in NYC. Field-based work, periodic on-call coverage, and flexible hours are required, reflecting our commitment to making lasting positive impacts in the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers. Essential Position Functions: • In partnership with the State Office of Mental Health oversee the creation of a multi-disciplinary CTI community support team., • On formation of the team, management of the day-to-day operations in accordance with internal and external regulatory standards and guidelines., • Coordinate program outreach during an inpatient hospital admission or emergency department visit to both engage in relationship building with individuals served and partner in discharge and aftercare planning with hospital staff., • Develop meaningful and lasting partnerships with key community stakeholders including local hospitals, criminal justice system, shelter operators and housing providers., • Facilitate case reviews on ‘members at risk’ with community partners and document recommendations., • Oversee and or conduct internal audits/case record reviews on a regular basis to measure compliance to regulatory/contract standards, and report aggregated findings and recommendations to the CTI Hub QPM Department on gaps in care or areas for continued improvement., • Assist with the identification, development, implementation, and completion of quality improvement projects that address barriers to care., • Ensures that internal and external regulatory agency standards and requirements are met., • Manage recruitment of staff, as well as address staff performance-related issues in accordance with salient policies and procedures specific to The Bridge., • Provide regular individual and group supervision to a multi-disciplinary team and orient new team members to policy and procedures as well as provide ongoing training and mentorship., • Coordinate weekly staff schedules to ensure adequate staff coverage., • Manage CTI Team's on-call requirements ensuring that 24/7 crisis response is available., • Work with CTI HUB’s Single Point of Access department to identify eligible participants and reporting on enrollment outcomes and staff assignment., • Work with all stakeholders (members, network, families, and government staff) in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Provide services in a strength-based, recovery oriented, trauma informed and culturally sensitive manner.Requirements:, • Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor., • A minimum of 3 to 5 years post-masters work experience in the behavioral health and criminal justice field with progressively increasing responsibilities, preferably with the target population. Previous management and supervisory experience preferred., • Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients., • Experience managing and supervising program staff in a community mental health setting., • Well-developed clinical competence in evidence-based and recovery-oriented practices for high-risk, high-needs individuals in behavioral health settings., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports., • Proficient in electronic health records, preferably Foothold Technology AWARDS., • Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility. Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing. Park Slope Shelter for Women serves 100 MICA (mentally ill chemical abusing) women at the Park Slope Armory in Brooklyn. Position: Engagement Coordinator Reports To: Director of Social Services Location: 1402 Eighth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 What The Engagement Coordinator Does: • Communicate effectively with clients, direct reporting staff, peers, supervisors, and funders., • Provide direct interventions with the clients that are culturally appropriate and take into account the client’s communication styles, values and life experiences., • Provide non-direct interventions that support the shelter team and increase communication between functions., • Conduct and document one-on-one supervision with one or more of the following staff; Recreation Coordinator, Adult Literacy Specialist, Peer Counselors and the Employment Specialist in order to engage clients with the skills to obtain employment or enroll in vocational training programs with the ultimate goal to secure housing., • Reinforce, support and integrate trauma informed care, de-escalation techniques and motivational interviewing interventions., • Track and analyze incidents and assist in incident debriefings including; providing crisis management assistance, interventions, and follow up with clients who have patterns of maladaptive behaviors, and education for staff on how to manage incidents from a trauma informed perspective., • Develop workshop curriculum for one or more of the following; Recreation Coordinator, Adult Literacy Specialist, Peer Counselors and Employment Specialist programming components., • Develop community based resources and supports towards agency housing and engagement efforts., • Conduct Crisis Prevention (CPI) trainings for staff members to better inform them of tactics to use to deescalate and appropriately handle incidents within the shelter., • Ensure attainment of funding objectives and performance measures., • Conduct field visits to increase community and citywide resources., • Create and implement incentive system to increase client participation in on-site and community activities., • Plan and organize program activities to maximize program contract's goals and performance targets as outlined in DHS’ Performance Incentive Plan and grant contracts., • Motivate, coach and counsel direct reporting staff to excel., • Ensure that all direct reporting staff completes all necessary case management documentations including individual and group case management notes, housing applications, individual living plans (ILP), and referrals to providers including psychiatric referrals are completed as required and up to date., • Encourage teamwork among direct reporting staff as well as among peers., • Troubleshoot client and direct reporting staff program problems and make decisions in accordance with program policies, procedures, and protocols., • Administer constructive discipline to direct reporting staff, as needed., • Input client data using DHS’s CARES database, as needed, • Monitor clients' progress toward their goals (dates achieved) and document via progress notes., • Review all documentation related to clients' progress for accuracy, completeness, and clarity., • Review and sign time sheets., • Prepare performance appraisals for directed reporting staff., • Conduct chart auditing of client files (i.e., paper and electronically)., • Ensure staff utilization of electronic database and conduct oversight to ensure data integrity., • Manage own time effectively and coordinate program activities to maximize time of direct reporting staff., • Lead and participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested., • Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/semester/annual reports to CAMBA management and/or to funders., • May conduct orientation sessions for new clients arriving in shelter to orient the client to the rules and regulations of the shelter., • May ensure the monthly event calendar is inclusive and includes both on-site and external activities, • May prepare marketing materials for the program., • May conduct initial intake or assessment of clients and/or clients' families and periodic reassessments., • May have direct client service/program responsibilities in addition to the above., • Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and two years of applicable experience; Master’s Degree preferred. (A license is required of these Master's Degrees: Social Work (LMSW or LCSW), Mental Health Counseling, Counseling/Guidance, Art Therapy).Other Requirements:, • May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified., • May be required to become certified in overdose prevention., • Obtain Train the Trainer CPI certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 90 days of hire, • Obtain NYS Peer Specialist Certification within 90 days of hire, • Bi-lingual preferred. Compensation: $57,000-$60,000 annually When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization. Powered by JazzHR g8w2P6X7RT

Job Description The Quad Preparatory School Lower School Learning Specialist - Leave Replacement Opening for the 2025-26 School Year Classification: Exempt Reports to: Lower School Chief Learning Specialist Annual Salary Range: $72,000-$85,000 At Quad Prep, we are on a mission — to transform the lives of neurodiverse, twice-exceptional people by redefining the experience of school. Through the collective, collaborative, and empathic work of our teachers and clinicians, we are empowering our students to engage with the exciting and wonderful diversity of this world. As we enter our 13th year, we are excited to welcome fellow innovators and collaborative colleagues to our team to be a part of this inspiring and impactful mission. At Quad Prep, a New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS) Accredited School, we are eager to create challenging and engaging learning experiences for our students, to seek diverse perspectives, and to work together to continuously refine and redefine best practices in neurodiverse education. The Quad Preparatory School actively seeks to advance diversity through its programs and hiring. Why work at Quad Prep? • ACCREDITED SCHOOL: Quad Prep was recognized as an outstanding school when it received accreditation last year through NYSAIS., • COMMUNITY: We are committed to building a joyful and inclusive culture where everybody is celebrated for who they are., • COLLEAGUES: Our colleagues are inspiring, consummate innovators and are at their happiest collaborating to create personalized solutions for each student., • STUDENTS We guarantee that you will learn something eye-opening every single day from our students — and have a lot of joy and laughter along the way!, • DEEP PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: Quad Prep supports mission-driven educators and clinicians to grow their professional skills and influence in the neurodiversity educational space. Close collaboration with colleagues, coaching from supportive leaders, and thoughtful, in-depth professional learning programs keep us growing., • GENEROUS AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS, • Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, • Student Loan repayment, • Retirement Plan contribution, • Group Life Plan, • Disability Insurance, • Generous Parental Leave, • WORK LIFE BALANCE: In addition to a ten-month school year during which our staff are offered on average 33 days off (approximately 7 weeks) for scheduled holidays and school breaks, we provide generous preparation periods throughout each week, limiting the number of after work hours you will need to work — so that you can live the life you wish for — inside and outside of our school. Additionally, our students are dismissed midday each Friday in order for you to meet with your team and division, as well as plan, and prep. (If Quad Prep is for you, you'll read what's below and feel, "That's me!") At Quad Prep, we are guided by values that we hold dear and we have developed an innovative set of practices to meet our mission. We are: Groundbreaking: We ignite our students’ talents and are passionate about their futures. You are: • Passionate about our work and our mission, • Creative and excited about reaching each and every learner in new ways, • Excited to help create new, evidence-based best practices in this rapidly evolving field, • Able to set high expectations of both students and yourself and discover ways to meet them Collaborative: We function with an exceedingly deep degree of collaboration. You: • Communicate effectively with colleagues, • Seek to understand yourself and others in order to welcome new perspectives, • Are generous of spirit and willing to give and receive feedback and input freely, • Can be counted on to do what you say you will do, • Have a high level of ownership for personal and team results, • Can purposefully develop skills to find success in your work and our learning community, • Ask for support when you need it, • Seek opportunities to learn and grow in your professional practice, • Support colleagues by sharing best practices and nurturing their learning, • Are highly effective and dedicated, • Show initiative, • Display good judgment and sensibility, • Open to new ideas, • Nimble in fluid, changing environments The Quad Preparatory School is looking for a Lower School (grades K-5) Learning Specialist to provide students with personalized support in one or more academic content areas or developmental academic skills beyond the personalized support available in the Quad Prep classroom setting. Students who attend sessions with our learning specialists generally require support in math skills, foundational literacy skills, reading comprehension, and/or written expression. The learning specialist most often provides intervention in one-to-one sessions or in a dyad. The child-centered approach at Quad Prep is highly collaborative, a trait that the learning specialist must uphold to provide personalized support to each student. While most students who work with our learning specialists are performing below grade-level, learning specialists do, on occasion, work with students who are far exceeding grade-level expectations. Expectations: • Provide personalized educational support for students whose needs cannot be met in the regular classroom setting., • Follow the guidance of the clinical, psychosocial, and classroom-based academic staff in working with each student in accordance with each child’s academic and social-emotional education plan., • Support students in all of their goals for both academic and social-emotional development., • Contribute to planning cross-curricular inquiry-based projects with a collaborative, integrated team of educators and therapists., • Implement curriculum and instructional activities driven by student learning styles and multiple assessment alternatives and maintain portfolios of student work to illustrate and record progress and achievement., • Propose strategies and programs that serve the needs of each student who is showing difficulty with reading, writing, language skills, and/or math skills., • Support teachers in methods of using new/specific resources in the classroom; propose strategies and programs that serve students with learning differences; collaborate with teachers to monitor learning progress and provide teachers with strategies to support students outside of scheduled sessions., • Determine when a student needs more or less time with intense instruction and recommend next steps., • Maintain records of all strategies and programs used for students., • Conduct regular assessments to document the growth of students in areas needing support, and to support teachers in periodic benchmark assessments schoolwide., • Empower students to take charge of their learning by providing all necessary scaffolding, modeling, materials, and resources, and consistently maintaining a high level of expectation for student success., • Collaborate with other academic staff and psychosocial staff members to plan, integrate, and facilitate cross-curricular, inquiry-based projects., • Communicate with parents and guardians to provide feedback on pupils’ academic and social-emotional progress through parent-teacher conferences, written reports, phone calls, and emails., • Follow the professional code and policies of the school and conduct oneself in a way that promotes the mission of the school., • Utilize Google Suite, in particular Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets., • Attend all faculty and staff meetings and required special events (e.g., open houses, Curriculum Night, Carnivale)., • Love for working with children, • Desire and ability to work with students with special needs, • Lesson planning and the ability to provide engaging and personalized instruction, • Knowledge of various clinical and academic interventions, • Ability to connect with children in grades K-5, • Effective oral and written communication skills, • A solid understanding of elementary school-age academic, social, and emotional development, • Attention to detail, • Maintaining confidentiality and privacy, • Ethical conduct, • Time management and the ability to multitask, • Teamwork and collaboration, • Masters in education, special education, or a related field., • Minimum two years of paid experience working with children in grades K-5., • Minimum two years of paid experience working with children with special learning needs., • At least three years experience as a learning specialist or special education teacher in an elementary setting., • Experience with multisensory math, • Master’s degree in education or special education Experience working with twice-exceptional youth., • Orton-Gillingham certification., • Certification/Extensive training in specific learning intervention approaches beyond Orton-Gillingham., • Training with SRSD, Writing Revolution, and/or Project Read. Work Environment: This job operates in a school setting. School is located on the 4th floor of the building with an elevator. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the school and occasionally traveling to the Upper School campus approximately two blocks away. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. This position is active and involves continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items under 20 pounds. Typing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time exempt position in an educational facility that is open eight hours a day. Teachers, psychosocial teachers, and staff clinicians work ten months out of the year according to the academic calendar (late August to late June). Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required, anticipate at least three of these events throughout the year. In general, though, hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 4pm. Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. At Quad Prep full-time (or over 30 hours per week) employees will have access to a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), pre-tax transit, and dependent care (DC FSA) accounts; a 401K match, and student loan repayment contributions (after one year of employment); and a range of professional development opportunities, including our First Year Support Program for all new facility and staff; our Leadership Development Institute for those wishing to gain supervisory experience; and a full tuition waiver for candidates wishing to participate in our annual Certificate Program in Meeting the Needs of Twice-Exceptional Students. All staff will engage with colleagues in our ongoing staff wellness groups, relax at our social events, and collaborate in meaningful work as a valued member of our voluntary groups, including our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce; our Staff Ambassador Program; and our Peer Mentorship Program. Want to learn more about Quad Prep? Connect with us! ADA/AAP/EEO Statement: The Quad Preparatory School is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People and Culture department at . The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies. Powered by JazzHR NKJF462IKw

Job Description Mentor for Middle School Program, Ozone Park, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) Are you interested in a career in education? Do you want to gain professional skills? As a Mentor at South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), you can gain valuable experience in youth development while developing professional skills transferable to any setting. SAYA is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth and room for creativity in a supportive community environment. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: As a Mentor for Middle School Programs, you will design an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for students while supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth under your care. You will develop a rapport, provide guidance, serve as a role model for youth and assist the Activity Specialist during program activities. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $22-$24 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from August through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Create a fun, safe, and structured environment for youth which is inclusive to all youth, parents, staff, and key stakeholders., • Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum including interactive challenging activities and games that enable the youth to develop core competencies and social emotional skills., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment, • Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress; feel comfortable providing homework help, • Actively monitor and engage youth during all program activities including meals, transitions, field trips, clubs, program activities, recreation and dismissal., • Provide guidance, problem-solving facilitation, and behavior modification direction., • Serve as a role model for youth by demonstrating professional language and behavior., • Develop positive, caring relationships with young people and their families., • Use youth development principles to improve program quality and support youth’s growth., • Collaborate and communicate constructively with supervisory staff and team members., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, snack count and timesheets., • Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required., • Prior experience working with school age children required., • Interest and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and creating interactive, educational/artistic activities., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance. Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: 1. Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict., 2. Flexibility: The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job DescriptionThe salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills, and expertise. Join UP! We are lighting the path home, one person at a time. About Urban Pathways Since 1975, Urban Pathways has engaged New York City’s most vulnerable residents, people on the streets or in areas unfit for human habitation, “lighting the path home, one person at a time.” Urban Pathways is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of unhoused adults, empowering them to discover their inherent strengths and abilities. We provide essential support and foster an environment where individuals can redefine their narratives and become their best selves. Summary Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the Peer Specialist for the Clinical Rapid Response Team (CRRT) will play a critical role in providing immediate support and assistance to individuals experiencing health crises, and will assist in preventing future crises, leveraging lived experience to build trust, empathy, and connection, and guiding them toward resources that promote healing, recovery, and well-being. The Peer Specialist will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting individuals through the crisis intervention process and fostering a culture of person-centered and strength-based care. This is a new team, and the peer specialist will play a critical role in skill acquisition for the high acuity clients. Responsibilities Program/Facilities • Provides support and resources/referrals for individuals being served to meet health objectives, including but not limited to:, • Health, mental health treatment, and substance use services, • Non-medical wellness services (yoga, meditation, exercise, etc.), • Social and community integration activities, • Provides guidance, support, and side-by-side skills modeling to people in our care on an on-going basis., • Responds to crises throughout the agency to help avert hospitalizations. When that level of care is necessary, Peers will ensure a person is admitted and follow up care is in place prior to discharge., • Helps create preventative and wellness plans that may include goals, objectives, and interventions., • Promotes client self-advocacy skills., • Organizes and facilitates individual and group wellness activities including workshops, groups, and social activities for our high acuity clients, • Maintains and submits all necessary documentation and reports accurately in a timely manner and as required by Urban Pathways, regulatory and funding agency policies, and procedures including but not limited to:, • Enters progress notes after meeting with individuals under our care within 48 hours and/or in compliance with Urban Pathways and funding agency requirements., • Updates information in electronic health records, as required., • Documents incidents and distributes related notices within 24 hours when the Peer Specialist has witnessed the incident., • Submits all required paperwork for supervisor approval within 48 hours., • Develops and maintains relationships with community services and resources with particular emphasis on substance/alcohol use programs, health and mental health programs, and benefits., • Communicates verbally, and in writing in a professional manner., • Attends staff meetings, trainings, and supervisory sessions, as required., • High School diploma or GED required., • Completion of Peer Advocacy/Specialist Training Program Required., • Experience using behavioral health services (mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment) as a client., • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings., • Experience with individuals with a history of homelessness, mental illness, substance use and chronic medical conditions, preferred Skills • Good computer skills and/or ability to learn computer programs including Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and data programs such as AWARDS., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to do field work, program visits, client escorts, and make use of public transportation., • Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, lift (up to 25 lbs.), type, write, read, speak, see, and hear. Urban Pathways offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. These benefits include: • Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family in good health., • Retirement Savings: A 403(b) plan and a 401(a) with employer annual contribution to help you plan for a secure financial future., • Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days., • Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development to enhance your skills and advance your career., • Flexible Work Arrangements: Work-life balance is important to us, and we offer flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs., • Wellness Programs: Employee wellness programs, including fitness initiatives and mental health support., • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential counseling and support services for personal or work-related issues., • Employee Recognition: Recognition programs to celebrate and reward outstanding contributions.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Team Leader/Program Supervisor or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits recipients' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the recipients, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists service recipients through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired. THIS IS A FIELD OPPORTUNITY ESSENTIAL TASKS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. • Travels to/visits recipients' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Counsels recipients regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals., • Educates recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, • Teaches recipients effective coping strategies based on personal experience, • Teaches symptom management skills, • Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals., • Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned recipient., • Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for recipients in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable., • Assist the recipient in meeting service plan goals., • Helps facilitate individualized services to the recipient that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal., • Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution., • Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention., • Assists in referring recipients to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the recipient., • Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL., • Assists resident/recipient in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of recipients, • Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for recipients and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure., • Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., • Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities., • Complies with agency infection control policies., • Other job-related duties that may be assigned.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:, • Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals., • Ability to work with recipients/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents/recipients., • Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner., • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects, • Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions., • 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 recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred., • All Peer Specialist staff will become certified, with either a provisional or a professional certification within a year of hire.

Job Description Under the general supervision of the Assistant Supervisor or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Provide counsel and assistance and to help the recipients, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists service recipients through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Counsels recipients regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals;, • Educates recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes;, • Teaches recipients effective coping strategies based on personal experience;, • Teaches symptom management skills by utilizing the stages of change technique;, • Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals;, • Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned recipient;, • Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for recipients in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in manner that is clear and understandable;, • Assist the recipient in meeting service plan goals;, • Helps facilitate individualized services to the recipient that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal;, • Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution;, • Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention;, • Assists in referring recipients to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the recipient;, • Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL;, • Assists resident/recipient in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of recipients;, • Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for recipients and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure;, • Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis;, • Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities;, • Ability to work with recipients/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents/recipients., • Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner., • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others, • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects, • Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions, • Ability to accompany or transport residents (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license)., • 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 recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred. Peer Certification preferred.

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Team Leader/Program Supervisor or designee, Peer Specialists serve as role models, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals and assist in the development of community support systems and networks. The Peer Specialist assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits recipients' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the recipients, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. The Peer Specialist assists service recipients through supportive counseling to participate as fully as possible in the life of the community with the intent of achieving individual goals that foster personal growth and the highest level of independence possible and desired. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.) • Travels to/visits recipients' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Counsels recipients regarding plans for meeting service needs and aids the recipients to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals., • Educates recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, • Teaches recipients effective coping strategies based on personal experience, • Teaches symptom management skills, • Assists in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals., • Assists in maintaining up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned recipient., • Assists in obtaining and developing resource information for recipients in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to recipients in a manner that is clear and understandable., • Assist the recipient in meeting service plan goals., • Helps facilitate individualized services to the recipient that meet the diverse needs of the recipient and focus on the discharge-planning goal., • Explains the types of clinical services, and ICL programs available to recipients; helps instruct the recipient in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution., • Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention., • Assists in referring recipients to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies recipients on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the recipient., • Advocates on behalf of recipient with outside service providers and within ICL., • Assists resident/recipient in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members in addressing the needs of recipients, • Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for recipients and files missing person reports on recipients not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure., • Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., • Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities. Complies with agency infection control policies., • Committed to the active promotion of ICL values and goals., • Ability to work with recipients/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents/recipients., • Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner., • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, recipients/residents, families, and the public., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Knowledge of how disabilities can adversely affect functioning and ways to cope with or overcome such effects, • Ability to read and write at least at a 12th grade level and to follow written and oral instructions., • Ability to accompany or transport residents (some assignments may require possession of a valid driver's license)., • Ability to be empathetic and supportive to residents instructing, demonstrating, modeling, and encouraging appropriate behavior and skills QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: • 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 recipient of mental health, substance services or homeless services preferred., • All Peer Specialist staff will become certified, with either a provisional or a professional certification within a year of hire.

Job Description Mentor for Middle School Program, Elmhurst, Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) Are you interested in a career in education? Do you want to gain professional skills? As a Mentor at South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), you can gain valuable experience in youth development while developing professional skills transferable to any setting. SAYA is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth and room for creativity in a supportive community environment. SAYA: Belong. Grow. Thrive. Organization Description: South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members. Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youth across all sites each year. A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections. Position Summary: As a Mentor for Middle School Programs, you will design an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for students while supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth under your care. You will develop a rapport, provide guidance, serve as a role model for youth and assist the Activity Specialist during program activities. Reports to: Program Director Compensation: $22-$24 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from September through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year. Responsibilities: • Create a fun, safe, and structured environment for youth which is inclusive to all youth, parents, staff, and key stakeholders., • Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum including interactive challenging activities and games that enable the youth to develop core competencies and social emotional skills., • Manage classroom and maintain positive learning environment, • Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress; feel comfortable providing homework help, • Actively monitor and engage youth during all program activities including meals, transitions, field trips, clubs, program activities, recreation and dismissal., • Provide guidance, problem-solving facilitation, and behavior modification direction., • Serve as a role model for youth by demonstrating professional language and behavior., • Develop positive, caring relationships with young people and their families., • Use youth development principles to improve program quality and support youth’s growth., • Collaborate and communicate constructively with supervisory staff and team members., • Ensure proper care of all spaces and materials, organize room and report any misused or damaged materials to the Program Director., • Complete and submit in a timely manner all program reports relative to this position, including but not limited to: supply request, lesson plans, incident reports, attendance, snack count and timesheets., • Bachelor’s Degree or current college students preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required., • Prior experience working with school age children required., • Interest and experience in youth development, academic enrichment and creating interactive, educational/artistic activities., • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities and field practice., • Comply with School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements including background check and medical clearance. Ideal candidate will excel in the following areas: • Communication: The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict.

Job Description Position: Youth and Family Peer Advocate Program/Department: Youth and Family Peer Advocate Workforce Expansion Program Reports to: Program Coordinator Work Location: 980 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, New York Hours: Part Time 20 to 25 hours per week, must be available to work on Saturdays Salary Range : $18.00 - $18.00 per hour Contract is scheduled to run through June 30, 2026 Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) is one of New York City’s largest and oldest poverty-fighting nonprofits. We partner with people of all ages to overcome obstacles on their paths to self-determination, through our afterschool, food, housing, literacy, ESOL, psychiatric rehabilitation, work readiness, and workforce development programs across more than 25 sites in Brooklyn. BCS serves approximately 20,000 individuals a year. The Youth Peer Advocate program provides training to youth and families to develop skills and strategies to empower and support other young people and families by helping participants to obtain the YPA or PEP credential. The core required training for this is either the Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) training or Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) training, in addition to a wide range of other training. POSITION SUMMARY: Peer Specialists use their “lived experience” to promote resiliency, recovery, wellness, and self-efficacy, and support the practice of youth-guided and family-driven approaches. The Peer Specialist position is community-based. Services are delivered in a variety of settings that meet the needs of the program participants. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: The Peer Advocate works with the Program Coordinator in collaboration with the NYC Youth/Family Peer Advocate Training programs to introduce and motivate young adults with mental health and/or lived experience towards professional development and purpose. * Establish structured, supportive relationships with youth and family peer advocate trainees. * Build trusting supportive relationship with Peer trainees, offering hope and motivation towards goal setting and professional development * Meet participants in the office, or in the community to educate around YPA or PEP training Programs, while promoting self-efficacy and personal development * With the program coordinator develop community resources and services * Connect participants to community resources and services; * Provide mutual support, hope, reassurance and advocacy which includes sharing one’s own “personal recovery/resiliency story” as appropriate. * Co-facilitate presentations on the Youth/Family Peer Advocate Training Program as needed and serve as an advocate and mentor. * Assist in navigating the Youth and Family Peer training service system, including coaching, encouragement, bridging gaps, and support around developing skills to independently navigate services. * Use electronic database, document demographic data on all individuals seen, track all services provided and monitor progress towards identified goals associated with training program * Other duties as assigned Qualifications * High school or equivalent (Required) * NYS Peer Specialist Certification * Effective oral /written/interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work independently are required * Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities

Job Description Job Title: Fair Futures Coach Reports To: Fair Futures Supervisor Location: 7 West Burnside Avenue, Bronx NY 10453 Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt Salary Range: 50k-55k Annually based on post graduate education and relevant experience Major Duties: • Build and maintain relationships with up to 18 young people at any given time, • Provide ongoing social/emotional support., • Work 1:1 with young people to develop academic and career development goals based on their interests and strengths to take measurable steps towards their goals., • Connect young people to quality schools, programs, resources, and opportunities in line with their goals., • Connect young people to peer group supports and build positive relationships., • Help young people persist in these settings, navigate any challenges that arise, celebrate successes, and plan/prepare for the next step on their journey., • Should a youth not be successful in any particular school/program setting, Coaches help young people reflect on the experience and work with them to set new goals and transition to the next opportunity., • Collaborate with Case Planners, Tutors, Specialists, and foster/birth parents, as needed, to help youth achieve., • Re-engage disconnected youth and help them re-enroll in an academic setting, • Assess the fit between the young person and their current academic setting and help them transfer into a better-fit high school or high school equivalency (HSE) program, if needed., • Visit the young person’s school/program and build relationships with school staff, review transcripts and academic data, provide educational advocacy, and discuss progress towards graduation/HSE obtainment., • Ensure young people are attending school and have the supports and resources they need to be successful, such as tutoring, individualized educational plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, or other special accommodations., • Expose students to post-secondary pathways, such college and/or accredited vocational programs, starting in the 9th grade (or as early as possible)., • Assist students with post-secondary planning, along with the guidance counselors and/or College Specialists and Career Development Specialists., • Connect the student to the College Specialist to apply to colleges, opportunity programs, and all forms of financial aid, funding, and scholarships., • Provide college persistence coaching, including ensuring students are receiving all of the financial and academic supports they need to succeed each semester., • Assist young people in obtaining working papers, if needed., • Conduct career exploration activities with young people., • Assist young people in selecting at least one career development experience each year that is in line with their interests and academic situation/background., • Work with the young person and Career Development Specialist to identify potential longer-term career pathways based on the young person’s interests, strengths, and academic/vocational plans., • Connect the young person to the Career Development Specialist, if needed, to explore workforce development programs, vocational programs, and for assistance with job applications., • Connect young people, as needed, to agency-based job readiness and/or internship programs., • Provide persistence coaching to young people enrolled in any external program by checking in with them regularly. Housing and Independent Living Duties: • Ensure that the young person coordinates with a Housing Specialist to ensure that all young people’s housing applications are submitted as early as possible (by age 19 if their goal is to age out)., • Accompany the young person to visit supportive housing residences, when needed., • Help young people move in and obtain furniture., • Help young people maintain their housing by providing independent living and life skills supports such as budgeting, obtaining a bank account, and advocating with landlords, if needed., • Attend and participate in agency trainings, ACS trainings, NYC DOE trainings., • Plan and facilitate Peer Groups and PYA workshops for young people pertaining to independent living skills monthly., • Keep case records and accurate data information up to date, including but not limited to, school visits, home visits, community visits, and visits with parents/guardians., • Promote and model the 7 Sanctuary Model commitments and the SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss, Future) Model into daily practice to create a non-violent and trauma informed culture., • Bachelor’s degree required with two years of experience working with at-risk youth or youth involved in the child welfare system preferred., • Knowledge of the NYC Dept. of Education, College application process, and NYCHA application process., • Experience with providing 1:1 support to youth in care., • Ability to be flexible to the demands of youth in care., • Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team., • Excellent written and communication skills., • Strong time-management, organizational skills, and attention to detail., • Ability to troubleshoot, advocate, and navigate obstacles where there is not always a clear-cut pathway., • Open to learning how to use and interpret data to inform decision-making., • Ability to effectively collaborate in team settings and build relationships with external partners., • Ability to use Motivational Interviewing techniques., • Ability to use trauma-informed techniques., • Ability to facilitate therapeutic peer groups., • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus but not required., • Excellent organizational and time management skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Word Office and Excel., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Must have a commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth & family development perspective.

Job DescriptionSchedule Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. The hybrid schedule typically includes 3 days in the office and 2 days remote, based on need. The role involves engaging with teams by building strong connections with participants and families, conducting outreach activities to raise community awareness of S:US services, encouraging help-seeking, and sometimes serving as a bridge between team members and participants when there is ambivalence about treatment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Relationship Building: Build authentic relationships with individuals and families through empathy, active listening, and collaboration., • Creative Narratives: Share and explore diverse perspectives on life experiences, fostering understanding and resilience., • Advocacy: Support program participants by advocating within the community and the team., • Wellness Tools: Collaborate with participants to develop personal wellness plans, build life skills, and connect to resources., • Team Culture: Promote recovery-oriented language, youth-friendly approaches, and a positive, inclusive team environment.Required Education and Experience, • Pursuit of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) certification required (Provisional certification acceptable)., • Preferred lived experience with mental health challenges, particularly psychosis during youth., • Minimum two years of experience in peer support, advocacy, or self-help programs.

Job Description The Mental Health Association is seeking Per Diem Peer Support Specialist for our new program, 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Team, operating out of Hudson county. The 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response program will respond to adults (18 and above) in nonlife-threatening situations who have contacted the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Response program (MCORT) responds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, to nonlife-threatening mental health, substance use or suicidal crises in the community. MCORT will work in coordination with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline crisis centers. (The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) MCORT is to be comprised of a two-person team in the field under remote supervision by a third professional from a centralized location. Shifts are on an as-needed basis for this position. Specifically seeking holiday and weekend coverage. Qualified applicants for the position of Per Diem Peer Support Specialist will have, at minimum: • Two years’ of continuous recovery experience based on personal experience with a mental illness or substance use disorder (AMI or SUD), and at least one year of field experience working with community individuals required., • Must be certified by at least one of the following credentialing entities: Addiction Professional Certification Board as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS); Mental Health Association in New Jersey as a Certified Recovery Support Practitioner (CRSP); NSSDAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals as a National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (NCPRSS); Certified Wellness Coach; Community Mental Health Associate Certificate., • The ability to provide effective crisis response and de-escalation and intervention as related to community mental health in the community., • A valid NJ driver’s license and a good driving record., • The ability to collaborate effectively with community providers and 988 managing entity., • Providing evidenced based crisis services, when identified by the 988-managing entity, to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use disorder crisis in the community., • Utilization of Motivational Interviewing to engage individuals experiencing crisis and provide non-clinical support beyond the resolution of the immediate crisis., • Supporting individuals to de-escalate crisis, and when deemed necessary, safe, and appropriate, provide transportation to crisis stabilization and receiving centers, certified community behavioral health clinics, or hospital’s emergency departments for appropriate care and treatment., • Providing follow up to community members in need of connections to social services that can enhance prevention of non-emergency calls and increase early intervention treatment access., • Direct follow up with identified clients and collateral contacts as needed in order to facilitate access to appropriate services based on immediate client needs., • Providing weekend/holiday coverage on a rotating basis for 24 hour/7 day access to services., • Collaboration with family members, friends or loved ones to assist and support individuals in crisis on an as-needed basis. Record Keeping & Reporting Record keeping as required by funding sources through the electronic clinical record software, and/or accreditation agencies as required. Other duties as assigned by Program Director. Base Hourly Rate: $26.44 Reports to: Master’s Level Supervisor – 988 Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team. #High Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff. Generous 401(k) match. Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time. MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA M/F/M/V/D Employee Rights under the FMLA Powered by JazzHR PZ0hhCnVmT