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Job DescriptionWB Residential Communities is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Collections Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to negotiate effectively with clients while demonstrating professionalism and courtesy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Working with Residents who are in arrears including in-office meetings and collecting payments., • Refer residents to Property Managers to complete certifications when required., • Monthly review of Court Stipulations for agreement compliance., • Review and gather correct documentation to place former resident in collections., • Set up and administer payment plans on former residents’ balances as approved by Controller., • Assist ex-residents with credit bureau and judgement updates, payments and disputes., • Print all Housing Court email documents – input index numbers, legal comments, payment arrangements, future court dates and distribute to Collections Staff, Property Managers or Recert / Audit Department as necessary., • Update Attorneys Legal Status Report with current balance and current monthly rent., • Make outbound collection calls to current residents., • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor., • Ability to identify gaps and create improvements, • Teamwork and Collaboration, • Ability to apply policies and procedures to solve everyday company issues., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to write collections correspondence, and collection documentation., • Ability to work in conjunction with Company managers, attorneys, vendors and associates., • Must have a strong work ethic, integrity, and good business acumen., • Skilled in the use of spreadsheet, relational database, and word processing software., • Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure all collections are accurately recorded., • Understand and apply financial concepts related to debits, credits, and billing processes., • Minimum of 2 OF YEARS of Collections / Apartment Industry Experience, • Real Estate industry experience preferred but not required MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, etc. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to use discretion and exhibit high level of confidentiality. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. SAFETY & SECURITY: All workers are under obligation to follow rules and regulations pertaining to safety and security. Failure to comply with safety & security rules and regulations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment EVALUATION METHODOLOGIES: This position will be evaluated based on the incumbent’s ability to prioritize, time management skills and flexibility. In addition, the incumbent’s performance will be measured and evaluated according to the standardized tool used for all employees providing service to internal and external customers and incorporating Company’s policies and procedures. Powered by JazzHR MZBGazeZkD

Job Description Our Mission: Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness. Who We Are: Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year. Job Purpose/Function: The Part-Time Bilingual Health Educator will play a vital role in community outreach, providing education on alcohol and tobacco prevention. This position involves conducting educational visits with local retailers, delivering presentations in Spanish and English to the Hispanic community, and creating bilingual materials for parents, youth, faith-based groups, and businesses. The ideal candidate is a college student or professional with a background in public health or prevention, with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media is preferred. Major Duties and Responsibilities: • Education outreach to alcohol and tobacco retailers, • Presentations in Spanish and English to the Hispanic population, • Current college student in a related field, public health and prevention background, • Flexibility to work some weekends and evenings What We Offer: • Competitive Compensation, • Comprehensive Benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • 401K with Match, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Generous Paid Time Off Policy, • Supportive Work Environment

Job Description Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician ready to join our fantastic team of professionals? MMS Group is on the hunt for someone like YOU! Our Maintenance technicians are responsible for the maintenance operations related to apartment home upkeep and unit turns. MMS Group is seeking an experienced Live-in Building Maintenance Technician for a 70-unit residential property located in Nyack, NY. Key Responsibilities: * Regular Maintenance: Maintain residential apartment homes and other areas on the property, including building exteriors, interiors, and public areas, regularly. * Repairs: Perform small appliance, plumbing, electrical, and other repairs in residential apartments and other areas of the property. * Installation: Install tile and laminate flooring * Emergency Response: Take part in the on-call rotation schedule, responding to emergency calls according to the company's policy on after-hour emergency calls * Unit Turnover: Manage the turnover of empty apartment units, including repairs (e.g., sheetrock, taping, sanding, painting, and fixing doors, windows, light fixtures, etc.). * Additional Duties: Perform other duties as outlined in the job description. Desired Skills: * Independence: Able to work in a challenging environment with minimal direction. * Problem-solving: Solution-based thinking skills are highly valued. * Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, organize tasks, multitask, manage time, and prioritize tasks * Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Customer Service: Great customer service skills are needed. Requirements: * Experience: Three+ years of residential multifamily property management/apartment maintenance. * Education: High School Diploma or equivalent * Skill: experience with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC * License: valid driver’s license * Certification: Fire Safety * Tools: Possession of basic tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks. * Physical Requirements: Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying * Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). About Us: For fifty years, MMS Group and its affiliates (Arco Management and TUC Management) have been dedicated to quality property management. Our growing portfolio exceeds 40,000 residential units and includes affordable housing cooperatives, subsidized rental properties, supportive housing, and conventional apartment buildings. Our clients include progressive building owners, governmental agencies, real estate entrepreneurs, financiers, not-for-profit organizations, and cooperative and condominium boards. While each community and client are unique, each share our singular commitment to excellence. Why join our Team? We invite you to join our growing team of dedicated professionals in a high-tech environment. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement through continuous training and education programs. Contact us today to see how you can achieve your MMS Edge. Perks and Benefits: MMS Group believes in a healthy work-life balance. Keeping our employees in mind, here is a list of a few benefits we offer: * Paid Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. * Paid Time-Off: Up to 2 weeks PTO in the first year, increasing with tenure. * Healthcare Plans: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available after 60 days of employment. * Health Reimbursement Account: Up to $3K per calendar year. * Life Insurance: Company-paid life insurance. * Retirement Savings: Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan. * Certifications and Licensing: Company-paid certifications and licensing. * And much more! Are you the person we’re looking for? Apply now. Visit us at for more details! Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Description Position Overview: The Brave Advisor Program will work in collaboration with YAB members and OCFS staff to lead planning efforts and activities to create a YAB experience that amplifies inclusivity from across the state and shifts creative decision making to the young adult constituents. The Bravehearts will serve as process experts and will facilitate youth development skills, activities, and planning discussions with YAB members on youth leadership. Bravehearts will oversee and supervise the YAB members, facilitate board management, recruitment, retention, and collective organizational development. While providing these concrete supports, the Brave Advisor Program Coordinator will utilize their personal lived experiences combined with training and system expertise to help YAB members develop autonomy and youth leadership skills, build positive relationships, instill resiliency, all while addressing statewide systemic and environmental barriers within the child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health systems. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma required. Valid NYS Driver’s license is preferred but not required. Must possess personal lived experience within the Child Welfare and/or Juvenile Justice system and also possess knowledge in the areas of navigating the educational, employment, and housing systems and resources of New York State. Must have basic understanding and computer literacy skills with Microsoft office such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Must be able to adapt engagement utilizing video conferencing platforms when necessary. Must have strong organizational and oral communication skills as well as group facilitation skills. Must have the ability to efficiently multitask duties. Must have ability to plan and coordinate special events within the community. Must have experience and ability to navigate the public transportation system and an understanding of how to navigate community resources. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of culture, race and issues facing adolescents of color. Demonstrate ability to effectively use a multi-cultural approach in working with special needs populations of youth. Ability to work as a team member and independently, as well as actively participate in supervision. Ability to practice and embody Braveheart values and methodology. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow mentors and mentees, as well as ability to foster strong partnerships with professionals. Willingness to speak publicly and facilitate/participate in groups and trainings. Ability to maintain/organize progress notes and data on mentees. The Children’s Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

Job Description Title: Field Outreach Specialist Reports To: Homeless Outreach Supervisor FLSA: Non-Exempt Status: Full-time Supervisory Responsibility: Not Applicable Who we are? CHOICE is an agency that takes pride in providing case management and advocacy services for our clients with mental health or physical health illnesses. We specialize in providing quality coordination of care, referrals, peer support, groups, and other related services in a friendly environment. Purpose of the Role: The Street Outreach Specialist is part of a coordinated outreach team that identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets. To include outreaching shelter homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless. The outreach team reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system. Through its work, the team ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting individuals along pathways toward housing stability and quality of life improvements. The Outreach Specialist is responsible for conducting outreach, providing information and referrals, completing assessments, intakes, performing short-term case management, and delivering concrete services. Essential Functions of the Role: • Identify and build relationships with organizations and individuals in places such as, but not limited to hospitals, shelters, partner agencies, medical care clinics, mental health providers, soup kitchens, food pantries, associations dedicated to helping marginalized people, etc., promoting and building awareness regarding CHOICE, its mission and services., • Co- respond to crisis calls with local government agencies, • Outreach identified “hot spots” at times when individuals are most likely to be found (early morning including some evenings), • Using a trauma-informed approach, provide crisis intervention, harm reduction, and culturally Responsive competent engagement techniques., • Meet one-on-one with a person needing services, screen to determine eligibility., • For persons eligible to receive benefits and become a client of CHOICE, remain in close partnership with them, monitoring the enrollment process, until intake has been completed., • Act as a support partner to a potential client, assisting them with their essential care relationships through the completion of the enrollment, • Review with Outreach Supervisor (or appointed staff person) for final approval, persons that have been identified as a potential client and can benefit from CHOICE., • Complete street outreach assessment (VI-SPDAT) as requested by HOW Supervisor, • Document all outreach efforts in HMIS (Homeless Management Information System), Relevant and Awards database., • Attend meetings, as necessary, at the Department of Community Mental Health, to review client cases. For all fieldwork: • Conduct daily street outreach and respond to calls for assistance, • Conduct a minimum of 20 intakes per a week, • Proactively report to the Homeless Outreach Supervisor all trends, relationships, and developments in the field., • Track activities and outcomes. Pay: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Referral program, • Retirement plan, • Tuition reimbursement, • 8-hour shift, • 10am -6pm , 11am -7pm, and some 9-5 workdays.

Job Description Purpose of the Role: The Criminal Justice Client Care Coordinator will provide time-limited (12 months) wrap-around services to support clients who experience barriers because of a criminal history. These services include administering risk and needs assessments; assisting clients with their job search and connecting them to job training; legal advocacy; accessing public benefits and housing assistance; navigating community supervision (probation); and other case management needs. The Criminal Justice Client Care Coordinator will work closely with internal programs and external partners to empower clients of the program to have the skills and confidence to thrive as active participants in the community. Essential Functions of the Role: • Criminal Justice Client Care Coordinator will have the vision and passion to support the development, implementation, and growth of all aspects of the Re-Entry Intensive Case Manager Program and provide the following services:, • Conduct follow-up outreach of direct/or self-referred clients who are eligible and in need of re-entry services., • Transport clients from County Jail upon release., • Complete initial assessment and follow-up re-assessments., • Provide direct services to clients through regular case management meetings., • Assess clients’ needs, situations, personal strengths, and support networks to determine their goals. Develop plans to increase clients’ well-being, productivity, and stability., • Help clients navigate the challenges that come with having a criminal background: possible homelessness, unemployment, employment and housing discrimination, domestic abuse, recovery, family issues, parole/probation issues, and legal difficulties., • Provide supportive service linkages to community resources, such as homeless and housing, occupational training, public benefits, healthcare, mental health services, support groups, etc., • Follow up with clients to ensure their situations have improved., • Monitor and track milestones in client participation, such as employment acquisition, completion of certifications, increased wages, and avoiding recidivism., • Ensure data quality, accuracy of client files and records, complete paperwork and comprehensive outcomes tracking for internal and external purposes., • Comply with eligibility and reporting requirements for re-entry programming., • Works with other programs to provide services and referrals to eligible clients. Internal: Criminal Justice Program Supervisor, Program Director, other CCC’s External: Dept. of Social Services, Mental Health Providers, Primary Care Physicians, Probation Officers, Legal Services, District Attorney’s Office, etc. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with some flexibility around client needs. Physical Environment: • Traditional office environment. Mental and Visual Demands: Flow of work and nature of duties involve normal coordination of mind and eyes much of the time. • Minimum Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required, • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, and other related fields. Master’s Degree preferred OR, • At least two years’ experience working in a program or organization serving high-risk individuals OR, • Prior case management, therapy, or counseling experience with individuals and/or groups., • Interest in the social justice, legal advocacy, prisoner re-entry, and/or Fair Chance Hiring policies., • Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation., • Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills., • Must be driven and capable of performing duties autonomously yet have the ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Job Description JOB TITLE: SHIFT SUPERVISOR FLSA: NON-EXEMPT DEPARTMENT: HOUSING AND SERVICES - SECURITY SALARY: $24 PER HOUR SUMMARY: The Shift Supervisor is responsible for a variety of specialized assignment in a homeless shelter, does related work as required. The Shift Supervisor reports to the Security Manager and Director of Security. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Train new security employees in all aspects of the facility., • Maintain level of expectation of requirements for security office and traffic intervention., • Assist Facility Manager, preparing and executing fire drills (as well as fires) or in other cases., • Make rounds randomly through the facility (interior and exterior) for surveillance of hazardous situations, trespassers, illegal activities, etc., • Respond by phone or in person to request for assistance form Shift Supervisors at other locations., • Complete assigned paperwork responsibilities (i.e. Log, incident reports, CPS reports and all other reports), • Monitor reception area and security at front desk area daily., • Maintain safety and security of clients and staff., • Provide crisis intervention when needed., • Enforce drug free workplace policy and no smoking rules., • Attend and conduct various meetings and training’s as needed., • Back-up Security Manager as directed., • Check inventory of equipment daily., • Provided leadership in emergency situations within the security department., • Fulfills all job responsibilities of a Client Care Monitor., • Must know and obey all vehicle and traffic laws and is responsible for payment of any fines incurred if violations occur while operating a WESTHAB vehicle., • Perform all related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Associates Degree in social services, criminology or related field; or equivalent experience required. Must possess a general knowledge of security systems. Ability to solve problems; ability to make decisions based on factual information a must. The Shift Supervisor must own their own vehicle and have knowledge of public transportation system. A home phone number is mandatory. Must be flexible on days and hours of availability. AGENCY PROFILE & EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS: Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. Powered by JazzHR yBnRWV7w0L