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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    1 day 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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  • Marketing Executive
    Marketing Executive
    21 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    West New York

    Pay: $20–$25 per hour + Performance Bonuses We are seeking an energetic, outgoing, and self-motivated Community Outreach & Business Development Representative to help grow our business through community engagement and relationship building. In this field-based role, you will represent our company throughout the community by developing referral relationships, attending local events, and introducing our services to healthcare professionals, community organizations, seniors, and families. If you enjoy meeting people, networking, and making a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities • Visit doctors' offices, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, adult day care centers, assisted living communities, and other referral sources., • Build relationships with healthcare professionals, social workers, discharge planners, case managers, and community organizations., • Distribute brochures and marketing materials in approved locations., • Attend health fairs, senior expos, networking events, and community outreach programs., • Identify new referral sources and business opportunities., • Follow up with prospective partners and maintain ongoing relationships., • Track outreach activities and contacts using company systems or CRM., • Collaborate with management to develop outreach strategies and marketing initiatives., • Represent the company with professionalism and excellent customer service. Qualifications • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Friendly, confident, and comfortable speaking with new people., • Ability to work independently and manage a local territory., • Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license., • Experience in community outreach, marketing, healthcare, customer service, or sales is preferred but not required., • Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Preferred Experience • Home care, • Healthcare marketing, • Community outreach, • Business development, • Outside sales, • Senior services, • Public relations Benefits • Competitive hourly pay, • Performance bonuses, • Flexible schedule, • Paid training, • Opportunity for career growth If you are passionate about connecting with people, building community partnerships, and helping expand a growing organization, we enc

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  • Independent Living Skill Training
    Independent Living Skill Training
    23 days ago
    $22–$26 hourly
    Part-time
    Staten Island, New York

    EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part Time LOCATION: Staten Island MAIN FUNCTION: We are seeking an Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST) to develop services individually designed to improve the ability of our participants to live as independently as possible within the community. As an ILST you will be responsible for the training, supervision of, or assistance to, an individual with self-care including: medication management, task completion, communication & interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory & motor skills, mobility, community transportation skills, problem solving, money management, ability to maintain a household. QUALIFICATIONS: Persons employed as an Independent Living Skills and Training provider must be a/an: 1. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-licensed by the NYS Education Department);, 2. Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-licensed by the NYS Education Department);, 3. Individual with a Doctorate or Master of Social Work degree;, 4. Individual with a Doctorate or Master of Psychology degree;, 5. Licensed Physical Therapist (licensed by the NYS Education Department);, 6. Registered Professional Nurse (licensed by the NYS Education Department);, 7. Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities (certified by the NYS Education Department);, 8. Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification);, 9. Licensed Speech Pathologist (licensed by the NYS Education Department); or, 10. Licensed Occupational Therapist (licensed by the NYS Education Department); AND Must have, at a minimum, one (1) year of experience completing assessments of ADLs/IADLs, developing a comprehensive service plan, teaching individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury to be more functionally independent; OR Be an individual with a Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience completing assessments of ADLs and IADLs, developing comprehensive service plans and teaching individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury to be more functionally independent; OR Be an individual with an Associate’s degree and five (5) years of experience completing assessments of ADLs and IADLs, developing a comprehensive service plan, teaching individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury to be more functionally independent. Any provider currently providing ILST services approved pursuant to the qualifications in the waiver prior to the most recent approval is approved to provide services under the new application. New employees/providers are required to meet the new qualifications. The grandfathering of current providers sunsets when the staff person terminates employment with the current employer. Additional Requirements: Acceptable verification of credentials related to qualifications. Applicants for this position acknowledge their ability and willingness to carry out all duties outlined in this job description. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Providing necessary services as required for the participant., • Assess the participants and evaluate progress with supervisor., • Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each participant., • Utilizing a variety of techniques and treatment plans., • Adhere to all policies and procedures when providing services to participants., • Observe and report participant progress., • Completion and submission of weekly progress notes, Individual service reports & Detailed Goal Plans, • Participate in Team Meetings Applicants for this position acknowledge their ability and willingness to carry out all duties outlined in this job description.

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  • Vision Therapy Assistant
    Vision Therapy Assistant
    1 month ago
    $20–$28 hourly
    Part-time
    Gowanus, Brooklyn

    Vision Therapy Assistant / Administrative Assistant (Park Slope / Gowanus) 20-25 hours per week - Brooklyn Vision Therapy is a niche optometry practice specializing in vision therapy and rehabilitation seeking a new vision therapy assistant. As a vision therapy assistant, you will work one-to-one with patients, coaching and motivating them through exercises and games that will strengthen their visual skills. Vision therapy is an incredible way to change lives for the better - helping patients overcome visual problems that are impacting their ability to perform well in school, work, or life. There is room to grow and complete training to become a certified vision therapist over the next 1-3 years. Primary duties will eventually include working 1:1 with patients of all ages, but particularly kids aged 4-12, as well as assisting with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks in a fast-paced but fun practice. Training will be provided, but we are ideally seeking someone with a background in optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy, or early education, who has experience working with children and experience working as a receptionist or in an administrative, or operational role. Candidates should be highly organized, have strong time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills along with excellent people skills. You should also have the ability to quickly learn basic science/vision concepts and specific exercises. Approximate Schedule is 1-7pm Monday - Thursday Compensation: $20 - $28 / hour starting pay (commensurate with experience) with an increase once able to work independently with patients + revenue/performance based bonuses after the first year

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