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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    10 hours ago
    $21.63–$24.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. Job summary: Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours. Job Responsibilities: • Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;, • Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness;, • Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment;, • Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;, • Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment;, • Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports;, • Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services;, • Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants;, • Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;, • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;, • Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;, • Develop short-term person-centered treatment plans to assist participant towards achieving their goals;, • Monitor and record participant’s progress and modify plan according to needs and preference;, • Perform various needs assessment for essential ongoing community integration and support;, • Timely and accurate documentation of participant information within Health Information Technology platform, • Comply with all required in-service training and staff development;, • Perform other related duties as assigned; Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems, Mental health legislation and regulations, and health conditions ·Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed ·Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks ·Serves as a role model to staff and stakeholders ·Ability to work with all stakeholders: participants, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences ·Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to members and their families ·Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk, including crisis management techniques Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

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  • High School Teacher
    High School Teacher
    10 days ago
    $70000–$90000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bushwick, Brooklyn

    WILLIAMSBURG CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL - Certified Teacher WCHS’s powerful educational program enables every student to graduate well-prepared for college and the world beyond it. Most importantly, all WCHS students mature intellectually, socially, and morally as a result of being an active member of a school community that endorses high expectations that challenge each student to achieve his/her full potential. In order to fulfil its mission, WCHS is looking for exceptional teachers. Our teachers play very critical roles in realising the core mission, philosophy, and unique youth-centered approach to the school’s educational design. WCHS teachers are not just classroom teachers, but school teachers—educators that are committed to facilitating the entire learning and instructional process and coaching young people to become independent learners, thinkers, and researchers. Prospective Williamsburg Charter High School Teachers: Are committed to the idea that every child can succeed at high levels Believe that they have been called to teach and empower young people Demonstrate a commitment to providing students with a rigorous academic experience Are resilient, resourceful, relentless, and well-able to adapt to the many changes that can happen in an organization focused solely on doing what is best for students Excel at working in a highly collaborative, professional setting but can also work independently Understand the unique needs of the community they serve as well as the complex issues that affect urban youth and their families Are committed to inquiry-based teaching Engage a youth development approach in their interactions with young people by being sensitive to their developmental needs Are passionate and positive about school culture Feel full responsibility for students’ achievement Love ‘the details’ and realise that student success depends almost exclusively on them Are reflective and willing to improve upon their practice through professional development and support Effectively manage their time, resources, and technology Are convinced of the transformative power of education for all students, families, and educators Position Description The ideal Williamsburg Charter High School teacher will provide our students with rigorous instruction. They will be responsible for the following: Teacher as Advisor As students transition to high school, one of the things they could lose is the comfort of having a teacher who understands their background, challenges, and successes. Research has shown that this relationship is a key part of having students feel accounted for and by extension, accountable. In support of our students, our teachers are also Advisors to between 12-15 students for the duration of their high school career. This allows the teacher to become a part of the developmental process of their students and allows each family to have a primary contact within the school at all times. Advisors serve students and families by: Taking complete ownership of the academic, behavioral, and overall success of a group of 12-15 students Ensuring advisees are in attendance, punctual, excelling in all their classes, and seeking out appropriate support Creating an advisory period that acts as ‘home base’ for each student Being the academic expert on each advisee Acting as the liaise between the student, the family, and the school teams Teaching the advisory curriculum that has been created for their advisees’ grade Accompanying advisees on educational field trips as determined by the School Leader Contacting their advisee’s families a minimum of seven times a year and responding within 24 hours to all communications from their advisee’s families Developing and overseeing Individual Student Support Plan plans twice a year for each of their advisees Facilitating discipline-related required meetings on behalf of their advisees Performing any other advisor-related duties as requested Ensuring Student Learning Through Data-driven Instruction: Prepare rigorous, student-centered lesson plans that will engage and motivate students to learn Plan standards-based units of study with clear, intended outcomes and goals in mind Provide meaningful feedback on student work to determine student progress and to make suggestions for improvement Proactively and relentlessly seek new ways to promote student learning Create thoughtful, standards-based assessments Work closely with school leaders and colleagues, using data to drive instruction and by extension, consistently raising student achievement and intervening with improvement plans and support for struggling students Have fun and pass the love of learning onto students! Design opportunities for students to use the world around them as a classroom through field trips and or/inviting guests into the classroom as appropriate Hold students to high behavioral and academic expectations and support students to succeed Model professional and collegial behavior for students Engage in the process of collaborative evaluation with school leaders Ensure that students are well-prepared for all New York State exams and WCHS interim assessments Personal Commitment to On-Going Learning Participate in all assemblies, meetings, school-sponsored events, and professional development activities offered during or after work hours Participate in focus groups, evaluations, and committees as requested to assist with the constant improvement of the school as a whole Participate and support WCHS open-door classroom policy, allowing parents and teachers and other stakeholders to informally observe your work and actively seeking to observe the work of your colleagues for professional development Positively Contributing to Student and Teacher Culture Arrive at school no later than 7:55 AM (to ensure that the classroom is clean, supplies are prepared and the instructor is ready to receive students) and leave no earlier than 3:10 PM (to hold necessary interventions, hold office hours, attend school meetings, and to ensure that students that need extra help are able to receive it). Even with these times parameters in mind, we ultimately seek educators that will simply do whatever it takes and will work relentlessly to ensure each student’s learning is maximized Teach four class periods per school day Serve two periods of School Service per week as determined by his/her supervisor (e.g., Study Hall supervision, cafeteria duty, hallway duty, monitoring of student entry and exit, etc.) Cover at least five periods per semester for absent teachers Proactively involve the student’s family in their learning through regular communications including (but not limited to): weekly informal communication via emails, notes, telephone calls, and meetings Realise that although student achievement is central to our work, Williamsburg Charter High School graduates are not just academically well-prepared, but also good citizens of their community. The cornerstone of our ideology is based on providing students with life skills and a sense of responsibility to their community in addition to an excellent education Share expertise and curriculum with colleagues Respond to all school-related communications within 24 hours, including but not limited to voicemails and emails, from Williamsburg Charter High School faculty and staff (including supervisors and other teachers) Attend and participate in school-related activities and events outside of normal school hours (e.g., Parent Advisory meetings, Back-to-School Night, field trips, student events, and performances, etc.) Adhere to the WCHS Student Handbook, Teacher Handbook, Personnel Policies, and Instructional Manual Education and Credentials Bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience teaching in an urban high school setting New York State certified 7-12 New York State Fingerprint clearance

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  • Direct Support Professional
    Direct Support Professional
    28 days ago
    $18–$19.5 hourly
    Full-time
    Hackensack River Waterfront, Jersey City

    Hudson Milestones is searching for reliable and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSP). The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for *full-time employees* that may include: • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • 401(k) with company match after one year of employment, • Paid time off (vacation, sick days, & personal time), • Family Medical Leave Other Compensation (if applicable): • Bonuses and/ or incentives at the discretion of the Agency. Job Description: The Direct Support Professional role is a Non-Exempt position requiring ability in implementing training programs and maintaining a safe environment for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the purpose of increasing the extent to which they are independent, integrated members of the community. All tasks must be implemented in a humane and competent manner. The Direct Support Professional role is not specific to one location, building, classroom, day habilitation or group home. The Agency reserves the right to change the employee’s work location at it’s discretion. Responsibilities: • Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents to include contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external., • Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual., • Completes and submits in a competent, and timely manner all reports, forms, and documentation as required by the agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities., • Understands basic developmental disabilities and learning styles, using motivation techniques to help clients improve in areas with behavioral or medical challenges., • Must complete all CDS trainings and refreshers as directed., • Attend staff meetings, all other relevant meetings and training as directed., • Assist clients with goal outcomes established on the Individual Service Plan (ISP)., • Responsible for reading the ISP and working within the documented expectation for client development., • Provides a consistent means of relaying accurate and complete information to direct supervisors., • Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging behaviors according to plans that are in place., • Provides training and supervision to clients in all aspects of community experience living., • Serves as a positive role model for clients and other staff., • Provides safe transportation in agency vehicles for clients as necessary., • Maintains confidentiality and professionalism when communicating with family members or group home staff, Support Coordinators and any outside agency personnel., • Maintains active, positive engagement with clients at all times., • Always ensures the safety and well-being of clients., • Provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities or special needs., • Proactively accompany and support clients during medical appointments, ensuring relevant information is provided to the healthcare professional. Clearly and accurately communicate details from the appointment to the Residential Coordinator, Medical Compliance Officer, and/or designee., • Follow and demonstrate understanding of medication policy and procedures in the monitoring and administration of the client’s medications. Completes Medication Error Report when needed., • Ensures home, grounds, yard and van are maintained in clean, safe, and sanitary condition., • Ensures meals are prepared and planned based on clients’ individual diet, client input, and the planned menu for the month., • Ensures that the Recreation Calendar is carried out as per client input and as per the planned calendar completed each month., • Responsible for competing all required documentation to include but not limited to, daily logs, communication logs, and behavior reports., • Ensures line of sight for the individual(s) being supported is maintained and completes reports accordingly., • Responsible for adequately and completely cleaning the home during any shift worked., • Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way., • Responsible for reporting all emergencies or unusual incidents to direct supervisor., • Cooperates with the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation. Qualifications: • Valid New Jersey Driver’s License, • High School Diploma or Equivalency, • Minimum 21 years of age Skills: • Experience with developmentally/intellectually disabled individuals, • American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Trained a plus Note: • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or uniformed servicemember status., • The salary range and benefits listed above follow New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and qualifications.

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  • Day Care Assistant
    Day Care Assistant
    1 month ago
    Full-time
    Crown Heights, Brooklyn

    Angels Of God Daycare is seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Daycare Assistant to support our teachers and help provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, demonstrates patience and compassion, and is committed to supporting their social, emotional, and developmental needs. Key Responsibilities Assist the lead teacher with daily classroom activities, routines, and transitions. Supervise children closely to ensure their safety and well-being at all times. Help children with age-appropriate activities, learning experiences, play, meals, snacks, and rest periods. Support positive behavior and encourage sharing, cooperation, kindness, and respect. Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other age-appropriate personal care needs. Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment. Prepare and organize classroom materials, toys, and activities. Assist with indoor and outdoor play and educational activities. Communicate respectfully and professionally with children, parents, teachers, and staff. Follow daycare policies, health and safety procedures, and established routines. Observe and report children's needs, behaviors, or concerns to the lead teacher or director. Help with classroom cleaning and sanitizing throughout the day. Perform other duties as assigned by the daycare director or lead teacher. Qualifications Previous experience working with children is preferred. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be patient, dependable, responsible, and attentive. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in a busy childcare environment. Must be physically able to safely interact with young children, including bending, lifting, sitting on the floor, and participating in activities. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification. Must be willing to comply with applicable childcare licensing, background-check, and health/safety requirements. Ideal Candidate The ideal Daycare Assistant is someone who genuinely enjoys caring for children and understands the importance of creating a loving, structured, and safe environment. We are looking for a team member who is dependable, compassionate, patient, and willing to learn and grow with our daycare community.

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  • Front Desk Agent
    Front Desk Agent
    1 month ago
    $25–$28 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    We are looking to hire an upbeat front desk agent to assist with checking guests in and out of our establishment. The front desk agent will assist guests with inquiries, problems, and complaints. The front desk agent will be responsible for receiving guests’ payments and for balancing the cash at end of the shift. You will be familiar with the hotel layout, be up to date with different tariffs and special offers, understand the in-house restaurant's operation to facilitate guests' dining reservations and to make recommendations, and be proficient with operating the switchboard. You will ensure keys are handed back on guests' departure. To ensure success you will be professional and pleasant in challenging situations and take responsibility for the satisfaction of guests from arrival to departure. Preferred candidates will be positive, proactive, and be skilled at multitasking in a fast-paced environment. Front Desk Agent Responsibilities: Greeting and thanking guests in a sincere, friendly manner. Checking guests in on arrival and out on departure. Posting charges to appropriate guest accounts. Anticipating and addressing guests' needs, and resolving their problems and complaints. Assisting guests with disabilities. Operating switchboard and assisting with inquiries. Assisting the reservations manager with taking reservations. Collaborating and communicating with other internal departments to ensure guest satisfaction. Complying with company procedures and safety policies. Performing duties on a daily checklist. Front Desk Agent Requirements: High school diploma or suitable equivalent. 1+ years of front desk agent experience preferred. Well-groomed, professional appearance. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Team player. Physically agile, and able to stand for extended periods. Available to work shifts, over weekends, and on public holidays.

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  • Room Attendant
    Room Attendant
    2 months ago
    $21.59 hourly
    Full-time
    Clifton

    PURPOSE: A Room Attendant is primarily responsible for maintaining clean and attractive guest rooms, hallways and public areas in the hotel servicing guest rooms in accordance with hotel policy. The room attendant is responsible for stocking carts with room supplies, replacing bed linens and replenishing guest room supplies while following company standards and safety/security procedures. In some instances, this role would also be responsible for conducting ‘deep cleaning’ activities within the guest room in conjunction with preventative maintenance tasks. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner., • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with brand standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel., • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards)., • Always comply with brand standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations., • Thoroughly clean and restock the required number of guest rooms per shift., • Complete all pre-cleaning duties including but not limited to guest supplies cleaning supplies and linen for housekeeping cart set-up., • Remove all trash and dirty linen from guest rooms., • Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager., • May be required to disassemble furniture or items in the guest room to conduct deep cleaning., • Deep cleaning tasks may include but are not limited to changing the AC filter cleaning the AC coils. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred., • This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form., • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly., • Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations. Job Settings and Physical Demands: To perform the job successfully, the candidate must be able to stand and walk 100% of their workday. Lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs. may be necessary at times and bending and stooping are required. Job is performed indoors in a well ventilated area. Disclaimer This position is a part of the NYHTC Trades Union bargaining agreement** This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed. EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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  • Personal Assistant (PA)
    Personal Assistant (PA)
    2 months ago
    $20–$35 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Cora is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join reputed company in Fillmore, UT as an Administrative Assistant/Personal Assistant/Personal Executive Assistant. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary• As an administrative assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting management and ensuring the smooth operation of our office. You will be responsible for handling various office tasks, assisting visitors, managing phone calls, emails, and mail, making travel arrangements, and overall providing exceptional administrative support. • Responsibilities:*, • reputed company general office tasks such as filing, data entry, and organizing documents, • Greet and assist visitors in a reputed company and friendly manner, • Answer and reputed company phone calls to the appropriate department, • Handle incoming and outgoing mail and emails, • reputed company travel arrangements and reservations as needed, • reputed company administrative support to management and staff as required, • Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory, • Assist with special reputed company and tasks as assigned, • Requirements:*, • Proven experience as an administrative assistant or similar role, • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • Strong organizational and time-management skills, • Proficiency in MS Office and other office software, • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, • reputed company attitude and willingness to go above and reputed company to meet the needs of others, • High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualification as a personal assistant or secretary is a plus, • Please note that as an equal opportunity employer, reputed company, Inc. does not inquire about criminal backgrounds during the hiring process.* If you are a detail-oriented and proactive individual looking to reputed company a difference in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join reputed company and be a part of our mission to deliver exceptional service to our clients and community. Apply Job by sending us your resumes!

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  • Helper Installer Of Automotive Shop Equipment (Nutely NJ)
    Helper Installer Of Automotive Shop Equipment (Nutely NJ)
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Nutley

    Compensation: 90 day trial period before being eligible for benefits. Employment type: full-time. Garik Automotive Equipment installs Automotive Lifts-Lubrication Equipment-Air Compressors-throughout the tri-state area. Must have some experience with plumbing-threading pipe, forklift experience a plus, must be able to handle heights and follow directions, be successful, we are one of the premier go to installation-sales company's in the tri-state area who does not make it a habit to have a revolving door constantly changing employees, we are more concerned about the quality of the work and the people we hire than volume, we are looking to hire a well rounded customer friendly person who is willing to learn a trade for long term employment, all training is provided but you must have the will to learn and make it to work on time! Must have a valid drivers license and a common knowledge of tools, you will meet each morning in Nutley NJ and then travel to the jobs in a company vehicle, our 40yr old company specializes in the sales and installation of Automotive Shop Equipment such as hydraulic auto lifts-air compressors-lubrication systems, throughout the state of NJ. for some of the largest dealer groups in the tr-state area. If you are looking for a change with a job that includes advancement and on the job training such as installation of all the equipment we install then this could be the change you are looking for, if you are tired of the daily grind and just looking for a change this could be it, but you must have the desire to lead from the front. 1) Required Valid clean NJ drivers license. 2) Must be able to pass or have a DOT physical for vehicles under 26,000lbs. (REQUIRED) 3) Attention to detail and follow instructions. 4) Be neat and clean in appearance. 5) Have the capability to process and multi-task an array of subject matter, strong technical background 6) Basic math required. (REQUIRED) 7) High School Or GED Diploma Required. 8) Able to work on your feet for 8 hrs. 9) Able to work without fear of heights up to 17' 10) Pipe installation, general knowledge of threading and hanging pipe a plus. 11) Must be drug and alcohol free. 12) Must be able to make it to work everyday and on time, we currently start at 6:30 AM and working 4 days a week, optional OT available. 13) Be motivated and extend that to the crew. 14) Must be able to pass a background check. 15) Must be flexible with your hours. 16) Must obtain or have a OSHA 10 safety course. Compensation will be determined by how much experience you have, health insurance is offered and benefits after 90 day trial period, we also have paid holidays-paid personal days-vacation time. RESUME REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION, we take hiring seriously and the right person must fit in. Benefits after 90 days of employment.

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