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About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the nation. We are a network of 11 hospitals, trauma centers, neighborhood health centers, nursing homes, post-acute care centers, and correctional health services. We are a home care agency and a health plan, MetroPlus. Our health system provides essential services to 1.4 million New Yorkers every year in more than 70 locations across the city's five boroughs. Our diverse workforce of more than 42,000 employees are uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers. NYC Health + Hospitals/Correctional Health Services is one of the nation’s leading correctional health care systems in quality of and innovations to care, and access from pre-arraignment through compassionate release. In-jail services include medical, nursing, mental health, substance use treatment, social work, dental and vision care, discharge planning, and reentry support. In addition to providing direct patient care in the jails, CHS leverages the resources of the nation’s largest municipal health care system to help discharged patients successfully return to their communities. CHS is also a pivotal partner in New York City’s criminal justice reform efforts. Work Shifts Time: 8a-4p Days: Saturday & Sunday Facility: Various facilities on Rikers Island Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities: • Serve as the lead mental health clinical supervisor for the assigned areas of responsibility., • Ensure adequate training and provide regular individual and in-person supervision for permanent weekend staff., • For assigned facilities:, • Review, conference as needed, and sign-off on CTP/TPR’s as already scheduled by the facility Unit Chief, • Review, conference, and co-sign MO/PACE Mental Health Rounds, • Review and co-sign 10-Day Suicide Watch (SW) Observation Notes, • Review and sign Mental Health Intakes, • Review and sign other documentation as required, • Complete direct clinical care as needed, • Coordinate with CHS Operations and facility MHCs to manage urgent mental health issues, including facilitating escalation of care as appropriate., • Coordinate continuity of care with hospitals who are admitting CHS patients or recently released patients, including review of active civil commitment evaluation request documentation for patients being discharged to the community by the court/DOC., • Meet intermittently with assigned clinical supervisor (Clinical Director or Deputy Director or their designee) to review responsibilities as outlined above, for clinical supervision and to provide input into program design, clinical operations, and policy formation., • Other clinical duties as assigned by the Clinical Director, Deputy Clinical Director, Chief of Mental Health, or their designees. Administrative Responsibilities: • Personnel management of Mental Health clinical staff in collaboration with CHS Operations and the Director of Mental Health Administration, including:, • Monitor Mental Health staffing assignments for both the 8a-4p and 4p-12a work shifts as assigned by the Unit Chief, Operations, Psychiatric Supervisor, or Administrative Clinical Supervisor., • Review staff call out logs and collaborate with CHS Operations to manage cross coverage/float coverage needed., • Monitor time and attendance of weekend Mental Health staff., • Supervise staff assigned to work weekends, including implementing corrective action when needed., • Ensure staff correctly adhere to established protocols and procedures., • Assist staff as needed to ensure appropriate completion of TNFs and Civil Commitment evaluation request documentation, including distributing to appropriate DOC personnel., • Assist with documentation, review, and reporting of incidents involving Mental Health staff., • Manage mental health referrals:, • Check Referral Hub for each assigned area/building and follow-up on/assign any pending STAT/Priority Mental Health referrals., • Review other sources of referrals (e.g., email, DOC referrals, etc.), ensure external referrals are documented in medical record, and schedule/reassign to appropriate providers accordingly., • Manage daily Mental Health Rounds procedures including:, • Assign staff to complete Mental Health Rounds on Tour 2 across assigned areas, • Conference Mental Health Rounds and follow-up as needed, co-signing all Mental Health Rounds and logging them accordingly., • Manage suicide watch procedures including:, • On both the 8a-4p and 4p-12a tours, review the SW TNF Automated report and update the facility list as needed, • Assign all suicide watches on designated units, sending out the assignments via the Suicide Watch List to the facility distribution/staff assigned, noting patients on a 10-day increment for SW Observation entry, • Conference patients on a 10-day increment and co-sign those notes., • Ensure staff adherence to all CHS policies and procedures., • Meet intermittently with assigned administrative supervisor (Mental Health Administrative Director or Deputy Director or their designee) for administrative supervision and provide input into weekend administrative procedures and operations., • Other duties as assigned by the Administrative Director of Mental Health, Chief of Mental Health, or their designees. Minimum Qualifications 1. Possession of a valid license and current registration to practice in a mental health discipline issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and, 2. Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a health care setting or regulatory agency administration, with an emphasis on development and evaluation of mental health delivery services; one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or supervisory capacity. Department Preferences • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, including DOC staff, • Strong organizational skills, including working knowledge of database and spreadsheet design and maintenance., • Excellent leadership skills including the ability to identify staff needs and provide mentorship and education to suit those needs, • Strong diagnostic assessment and treatment skills, • Strong supervisory skills, • At least 5 years of experience with clinical administrative work Qualification Preferences Cont.: • Education, • LMHC, LMSW, LCSW, Ph.D. or Psy.D in Psychology, • New York State license in good standing, • Ph.D. or Psy.D. applicants without a license will also be considered assuming all doctoral requirements including internship and dissertation have been successfully completed. Pre-license psychologists will be expected to obtain their New York State license no later than 14 months after beginning employment., • Experience, • Three years clinical experience working with individuals with mental illness, • At least one year of experience working in an institutional or correctional setting, • One-year supervisory experience An equivalent and satisfactory combination of education and experience may be considered

Job DescriptionSTATEMENT OF THE POSITION:The Family Development Coach (Program Coordinator) is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) Grant at John Bowne High School in Flushing, NY. The NDA program will serve a total of 61 students to provide assessment, service planning, case management and/or intervention work. The program will support with attendance, academic and social-emotional learning, while also connecting students to internship opportunities and referrals to resources. The Family Development Coach is on-site at the school 5 days a week, and is responsible for the management, integration, and coordination of student and family support services at the school, as well as programming and partnerships. The Family Development Coach will report to the Community School Director of John Bowne High School. Responsibilities: • Recruit and enroll 60 eligible participants in the DYCD NDA program., • Provide assessment, service planning, case management and/or intervention work to program participants including the completion of monthly case notes and family development plans and individual service plans., • Meet with each student regularly to develop a service plan and set goals relative to school attendance, grade performance, and internship participation., • Weekly group sessions and individual meetings will take place to help assess and monitor student progress through goal setting and case management., • Provide academic support and monitoring through report card conferencing, attendance tracking and 1:1 meetings., • Prepare for all site visits and ensure that program files and all aspects of programming are in compliance with DYCD regulations., • Timely data entry as it relates to both contractual and agency obligations (monthly dashboard, monthly interactions, workscope schedule, attendance, etc.), • Cultivate internship sites, oversee placement and progress of program participants in paid work experiences., • Responsible for arranging, coordinating, and implementing the initiative’s strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the Site Director and school administration., • Liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level., • Participates in the development and manages the implementation consistent with the requirements of the Neighborhood Development Area grant and with the expectations of the school partnership., • Participates in weekly meetings with the CBO team members and meetings with stakeholders as needed., • Provide internal and external referrals for participants and families of programs that present with needs., • Conduct workshops and group training to participants and families., • Connect families to community resources such as job development and food insecurity., • Provide task supervision to social work interns., • Supportive supervision of any full-time or part-time staff dedicated to the NDA program.Education & Qualifications:, • Master’s degree required, preferably in Social Work, Counseling, School Counseling, School Psychology, or a related field from an accredited university., • A minimum of three (3) years experience providing assessment, service planning, case management, and/or intervention work with an adolescent population and preferably already serving the school community in some capacity., • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students, • A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families., • Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members., • Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings for parent/teacher conferences and school or agency events., • Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social emotional learning, Family and/or community organizing, working with school communities, Community Schools., • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement., • Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills., • Must have a commitment of work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective., • Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity., • Deep understanding of positive youth development, education learning standards and issues facing immigrant and first generation youth in the U.S., • Takes initiative and has the ability to solve problems., • Energized by the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives., • Highly organized, detail oriented and trustworthy., • Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.)., • Bilingual preferred.General Tasks of All Commonpoint Staff:, • Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center., • Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars., • Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned., • Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process., • Support the mission of the Commonpoint., • Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint staff, as assigned.Job Details:Location: 63-25 Main Street, Flushing, NY, 11367.Salary Range: $60,000-$62,500.Full Time Non-Union Position. Commonpoint reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint is an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to Frances Ramos at framos@commonpoint.org. Please indicate “NDA Program Coordinator- John Bowne High School” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Description Come join a team of passionate therapists providing excellent pediatric therapy to children throughout the United States! Achieve Beyond was founded in 1995 and is continuously growing to meet the needs of developmentally disabled children through our ABA, speech, occupational, and physical therapy services. We currently offer our services in the entire metro New York area (including the five boroughs of NYC, Hudson Valley and Long Island) and Albany, New Jersey, Connecticut, and the Virginia/ Maryland/ DC area.We specialize in conducting initial evaluations and providing ongoing services in home, community and clinic settings. Achieve Beyond is centered on our culture of collaboration and support to ensure our services are of the highest quality and adhere to our strong ethical standards. This paid internship is an amazing opportunity for students in need of accruing hours towards completing a human services related degree, as well as individuals looking to gain additional clinical experience working with children with special needs. All of our therapists will have access to the following benefits: • Training and use ofour paperless billing and data collection system, • Full practice management we take care of intake, staffing, billing, tracking authorizations, insurance correspondence and maintenance of your certifications, so you are able to focus on providing our children with the best services!, • Access to continuing education workshops and trainings (we are an ASHA and BACB ACE provider), • Team-building meetings, events, and trainings Now Hiring: Part-time, Hourly Behavior TherapistInterns LOCATION: Cases Available in Forest Hillsand surrounding areas JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide direct ABA instruction according to the educational plan outlined by the Board Certified Behavior Analyst, • Participate in collaborative team meetings with BCBA and other Behavior Therapists on the case, • Communicate frequently with family members by providing debriefs at the end of each session, as well as resources and strategies that can be implemented in the home and community to promote consistency, • Collect daily data and organize child's program book weekly, • Maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families in accordance with State and Federal regulations REQUIREMENTS: Must have a passion for working with children, families, and therapists! • At least 1yearworking with children in a supervised setting OR current enrollment in an undergraduate program in psychology, healthcare, human services, education, or related field • Experience using ABA preferred but not required, • Successful completion of 20 hour classroom training provided by Achieve Beyond and passing grade on competency exam upon completion of training OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Must be self- motivated, a team player, and exercise patience/professionalism, • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills with children, family members, and supervisor, • Passionate about helping children and families, and providing services of the highest standards!, • Must be comfortable working in a home-based setting, • Must be available weekday afternoons and weekends Compensation is determined based on experience and education, and will be discussed during the interview process.