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Job Description Institute for Community Living (ICL) is a non-profit organization servicing the NYC-Metro area and for over 35 years, we’ve provided life-saving care to New Yorkers in need that includes but is not limited to addiction assistance, mental health services, and housing support for all. Proudly doing so, with integrity, love, and respect. Our goal is to have a positive and long-lasting impact on the lives of the people and communities we serve with the hope of providing the care, support, and attention they need. So, it is our pleasure to announce that we are currently seeking a full-time candidate for the role of Housing Coordinator–Entitlement Specialist (HC-ES), to join our team! – Veterans preferred for specific VA Shelter locations. By ICL definition, under the direct supervision of the Program Director, a HC–Entitlement Specialist is someone primarily responsible for promoting the attainment of resident permanent housing goals through ongoing assessment of resident housing needs and preferences, and the development of housing opportunities in the community for homeless individuals or individuals with mental disabilities (i.e., persons properly diagnosed as suffering from mental illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse). MIN. ROLE REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES: • LOCATION: Long Island City, NY 11101 + Available 5 Days min. Monday to Sunday, with options for O.T. – Shift: Days & Hours TBD, • EDU/EXP: degree options below MUST be majored and/or concentrating (min. 24 credits) in the following human service fields… social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation/recreation therapy, counseling, sociology, community mental health, child and family studies, speech and hearing – OR – a practicum encompassing a substantial number of activities with the target population, alongside coinciding experience with providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities – preferably in a shelter setting, • BA Degree and 2+ years of case mgmt., housing services, or relevant human services exp., • BA Degree with 1-year practicum and 1+ years of case mgmt., housing services, or relevant human services exp., • AA Degree and 3+ years of case mgmt., housing services, or relevant human services exp., • GED/HSE or HS Diploma and 4+ years of case mgmt., housing services, or relevant human services exp., • LICENSING:, • CPR & First Aid (to be obtained within 90 days of employment), • Valid State Driver’s ID (CDL, General Class D or Class A, B, or C licensing accepted) – NY, NJ, CT, or PA preferred, • Proper attire always – this includes work pants, boots, and outer/inner-wear with the ICL company logo (provided after training) ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and stretch for long periods, • Ability to make reasonable and sound evaluative judgments, • Ability to read and understand lease, rental, and utility agreements, • Ability to effectively use computer software such as MS Word and Outlook, • Ability to consistently report for work as scheduled, being on-call if needed, • Knowledge of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder, • Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor, including lifting objects weighing up to 50+ lbs, • Ability to work in a setting with diverse individuals with mental illness and/or behavioral disorders, • Strong problem-identification and solving skills with an awareness of self and one’s impact on others, • Ability to work both as a team and independently, to help conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, writing, and conveying skills – bi-lingual is a plus but not mandatory, • Ability to continually learn and apply knowledge with a willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities, • Ability to learn, understand, and comply with all state and city regulations, policies, and procedures regarding human services, • Ability to facilitate meetings and organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting, • Ability to follow all safety guidelines in accordance with the performance of the tasks mentioned below... HOUSING COORDINATOR TASKS: • Find suitable permanent housing in the community, • Assist in the orientation of new personnel when requested, • Document efforts to locate and secure housing for residents, • Develop and maintain community resource guides for each of the five boroughs, • Develop and maintain relationships with housing providers and the Veterans Administration, • Serve as liaison to the Veterans Administration to identify housing for residents who qualify for VA housing, • Comply with attendance and timekeeping rules and report reliably and regularly to work on an ongoing basis, • Maintain up-to-date, accurate individual paper and electronic case records as directed by the Program Director, • Serve as a liaison between the residence and landlords regarding move-in schedules, leases, rent, and utility issues, • Attend regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings, and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities, • Review the staff communications log and make entries concerning essential elements of information designated by program management, • Immediately report serious incidents, allegations of abuse, incidents, or sensitive situations, and complete incident reports in accordance with agency policy, • Comply and promote compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, helping to strengthen and maintain an ethical organizational culture, • Collaborate with case management staff to understand the specific housing needs and preferences of residents and act accordingly when searching for housing options, • Participate in ongoing reviews of existing linkages for their adequacy and seek to extend the program’s and ICL’s linkages as part of Continuous Quality Improvement ENTITLEMENT SPECIALIST TASKS: • Maintain accurate case notes on each participant’s needs and progress, • Remain abreast of the current applicable rules and regulations for benefit enrollment, • Accompany participants to various government offices to obtain necessary paperwork, • Track participants’ applications for benefits and entitlements and upcoming appointments, • Participate in case conferencing as required; and all other duties as assigned by the Team Leader, • Establish an action plan to obtain the necessary documents and enroll participants in entitlement programs, • Assist participants in the filing of claims for access to entitlements and benefits, including health insurance enrollment, • Assess all intakes to determine that they have state-issued ID and which benefits and entitlements they are eligible for, • Perform other job-related tasks as assigned in an organized and detail-oriented manner…, • Please Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. If you feel that you’re a suitable candidate for this role and would like to join our organization, please submit your resume in response to this ad to contact a recruiter in HR for further related info about the role above or the benefits mentioned below… ICL BENEFITS: PLEASE NOTE: ICL Company Benefits are exclusive to employees working 20+ hours, and EDU Leave is 40+ hours ONLY! • PAID Orientation and Training, • Choice of full and/or partial Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits (spousal and child coverage available too), • Life & AD&D Insurance + Medical Flexible Spending, • Mental Health Services and Providers, • Educational & Parental Leave, • Tuition & Work-Life Assistance, • Commuter Benefits Plan, • Employee Assistance Program, • Matching 403B (non-profit), • Payroll Benefits: Corporate Fitness Account / NYS College Savings Program / Etc., • Discounts on select ticketed purchases provided by Plum Benefits, • And many more… #ICLSJ

Job Description OUR MISSION: Our mission is to inspire and empower all young people to take control of their future. OUR VISION: We envision a world where everyone has access to an equitable path to success. PROGRAM DESIGN: RTS facilitates a variety of youth programs including after-school, summer camps, retreats, conferences, and summer employment opportunities reaching thousands of young people throughout NYC each year. RTS emphasizes the youth development practice of the Circle of Courage in all our programs; creating an environment of Belonging, where young people can build their Independence, find, and develop their Mastery skill, and practice Generosity in their communities. At the core of our programs are staff training strategies that enable our young professionals to develop extraordinarily meaningful relationships with the young people in their care who we call Our Future Leaders because that is what they all are. PRIMARY FUNCTION: A Group Leader works with participants to develop a positive community culture and ensure our goals are being acknowledged in our programs. Group Leaders are expected to cultivate meaningful relationships and be positive role models for our future leaders. ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE: * Supervisor: Program Director * Max Hours: 20 per week * Days: 5 per week, Monday – Friday * Compensation: $17 – $18.50 per hour * Location: 890 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 RESPONSIBILITIES: Participant Supervision * Supervise all scheduled activities and enforce the Zero Impact policy. (Supervising program participants always during program operation, in all locations where the program operates, including off-site trips) Facilitation of Activities * Assisting teachers and activity specialists in the facilitation of lessons/activities by actively participating and encouraging participant involvement; * Creating and maintaining a supportive and safe environment by making sure activity spaces are clean and organized; * Planning and implementing engaging academic enrichment and recreation activities that incorporate elements of literacy, STEM, the creative arts, youth development, and team Building. Youth Development * Utilizing principles of positive youth development through use of behavior management and discipline techniques that foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth, and build self-esteem and responsibility in all participants; * Building positive relationships with and among participants, and acting as a role model Professional Development * Participating in meetings and workshops that enhance professional skills, as assigned by Program Director, Senior Program Director, or agency, including a minimum of 15 hours of training per year; * Working with program director, staff developers, and (as applicable) educational specialists to develop professional skills; * Applying skills and knowledge acquired in those trainings to improve program quality. Program Procedures and Safety * Adhering to site-specific memoranda and program staff manual which includes staff and program specific requirements as prescribed by the NYS Child School Aged Child Care (SACC) Programs regulation in a proactive manner, making the provision of quality services and the safety and care of all children the primary focus; * Notifying supervisors of all behaviors that impede the provision of quality services and the safety of participants and staff. This includes the proactive reporting of incidents involving physical injury or emotional/social harm doing. QUALIFICATIONS: * High School Diploma required * 1 year experience working with youth in school or camp setting * Ability to lead and participate in group sports and recreation * Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with all community members, including modeling and facilitating positive conflict resolution * Ability to be a mentor and be a resource to students, staff, families and embrace/foster cultural inclusiveness * Available to work part-time hours on School Days and full-time hours on Non-School Days (School Holidays & Summer) EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel welcome and valued. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success in serving youth. DISCLAIMER This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and its essential functions. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be assigned to the staff member. The specific duties and responsibilities of the position may change from time to time, as determined by the needs of the organization. The staff member must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Powered by JazzHR cXizfdCZ0U