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Job DescriptionSalary: $59,000-$64,000 THE NEIGHBORHOOD SELF HELP BY OLDER PERSONS PROJECT, INC. 975 KELLY STREET SUITE 401 BRONX, NEW YORK 10459-3477 Tel: (718) 542-0006 Fax: (347) 772-3075 Email: Job Title: Outreach Coordinator Supervisor: Program Director Job Status: Full Time / Non-Exempt Job Location: Case Management Salary Range: $59,000- $64,000 Neighborhood Self Help by Older Persons Projects (SHOPP) is a dynamic and innovative non-profit organization that supports older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. SHOPP offers 12 essential programs, including CCNP (Community Care Network Program), 4 Older Adult Centers (Casa Boricua, Leon, Soundview, and Guess), NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities), Pop Up Caf, Case Management with Friendly Visiting, Elder Justice, Caregiver Support Program, and NY Connects. SHOPPsmissionis to enhance the strength and resilience of individuals, regardless of age or ability, through innovative programs and support services. Purpose: The Neighborhood SHOPP Case Management Program supports homebound older adults in maintaining their independence and reducing social isolation. The Outreach Coordinator is vital in implementing targeted outreach strategies to address our community's needs. This position focuses on identifying, recruiting, and engaging homebound older adults who may lack access to essential case management services and support. In addition, the Outreach Coordinator will assist in identifying and recruiting volunteers for our Friendly Visiting Program by fostering relationships and creating meaningful engagement opportunities within the community. This role is integral in ensuring that homebound older adults receive the services they need while also building community connections that enhance the well-being of all involved. Key Responsibilities: Community Outreach Activities and Relationship Building: Organize weekly virtual outreach initiatives to generate client referrals, educate communities, and build connections with local organizations. Recruit volunteers and identify community organizations to support and host SHOPP services. Collaborate with the Friendly Visiting Coordinator or assigned volunteers. Connect with local churches, hospitals, senior housing developments, and other community organizations to identify potential clients. Implement the outreach plan to effectively promote the programs services to the community, ensuring consistent and clear communication across various channels. Develop and manage an active list of potential partners, ensuring ongoing communication and collaboration to strengthen SHOPPs community presence. Identify and generate leads for community partners who can host SHOPP services. Conduct face-to-face or virtual meetings to establish connections, especially considering pandemic-related challenges. Promote SHOPP services by building relationships with local agencies, churches, institutions, and other community hubs. Explore opportunities for partnership and cross-promotion. Collaborate with the SHOPP Outreach Team to attend community fairs and events, which may include after-hours and weekends. Apply effective public relations strategies, including creating content for social media advertisements. Supervision and Collaboration: Actively engage in a supervisory relationship with supervisor and peers. Assist the Case Managers with triaging the intake process as needed. Attend monthly supervision and team meetings. Compliance and Adherence to SHOPP Personnel Policies, Funder Standards, and meeting deadlines. As directed by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director, take on additional duties relating to targeted program needs/goals. Education: Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited institution. Experience: Previous experience in a social service setting, particularly with older adults or community-based services, is preferred. Additional experience in communications, community relations, government relations, and public speaking is highly desirable. Skills & Competencies: Strong public speaking and communication skills Collaborative team player with community relations Ability to work with diverse populations Bilingual skills in Spanish are a plus Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Ability to perform outreach duties, including attending events, carrying promotional materials, and walking up and down stairs Physical Requirements: The role may require attending events during weekends, navigating various weather conditions, and carrying promotional items. Must be able to travel and report to the office at least twice a week and attend in-person training, meetings, or events as require. Background Check Notice: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. SHOPP is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters a diverse, inclusive, and respectfulworkplace.Incentive Benefits: Commuter Benefits,Dental Insurance, Employee Discount, Flexible Spending Account, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off,403(b) Retirement Plan,Vision insurance. To apply for this position, email your resume and cover letter to: ATTN: Tynisha Rodriguez - Chief Program Officer EQUALOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Description Position Description Harlem United is seeking an Administrative Assistant to provide essential data entry support and coordination duties that ensure smooth program operations. Under the direction of the Managing Director, the candidate will be responsible for initiating and coordinating the program and administrative functions required for the effective functioning of the Harlem United - 330 West 95th Steet - Housing Program Essential Job Functions The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: Serve as Administrative Assistant with respect to all logistical matters affecting the 330 West 95th Steet Housing Program: • Perform accurate and timely data entry of client information including, but not limited to, housing applications, entitlements status, moving dates, 2010e applications, and other related information specific to housing efforts., • Accurately enter completed 2010e HRA applications into the NYC Coordinated Assessment and Placement System and other designated data system., • Maintain organized digital document and physical records., • Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly reports of program data using programs systems., • Provide general administrative support to program staff including but not limited to data entry, organization of files, directing calls, outgoing correspondence, and other program activities., • Collaberate with various internal and external departments to support efforts to secure entitlement and permanent housing., • Assist in preparation of Case Management Supervision Logs – for Managing Director, • Participate in bi-weekly HRA meetings, as needed, to discuss program issues., • Office supply ordering and inventory control, • Where needed, complete ordering for program inventory and apartment furnishing., • Attend staff meetings as directed., • Maintenance of all office equipment (i.e., copy and fax machines, printers), • Petty Cash custodian of metro cards, gift cards, food cards Establish and maintain files, binders, and records for the 330 West 95th Steet - Housing Program • Manage office expenses on expenditure spreadsheets, as directed., • Maintaining programs’ files (contracts, vouchers, etc.), • Update EI Care database (including entering of new clients into this system), • Data Entry responsibilities, • Coordinate special projects as needed., • Assist Managing Director and staff in Audit preparation. Education and Certification Bachelor’s Degree preferred and 2 years’ administrative experience, proficiency in Microsoft Applications, or 5-7 years of administrative experience and a High School Diploma. Special Skills and Knowledge In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all the following: • The candidate will have a commitment to quality work in a community-based organization environment (experience working in a congregate of shelter setting) with an ability to work independently and when needed, a willingness to work in a collaborative atmosphere., • Superior organizational skills with the ability to problem solve., • Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working on several on-going projects simultaneously., • High-energy, people-oriented, engaging individual with exceptional people skills capable of exemplifying the organization’s mission and collaborative culture., • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, including senior executives as well as clients and community members., • Exceptional written, verbal, organizational and people skills (including excellent telephone communication skills), • Impeccable tact and discretion required in dealing with confidential information., • Flexibility and willingness to work in situations of flux; ability to work in a fast turn-around environment., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound judgment in making decisions., • Resourcefulness and ability to work proactively - thinking ahead on the calendar., • Strong work ethic and willingness to take ownership for wide-ranging responsibilities., • Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures to include ability to compose and format correspondence, business proposals, legal documents, and presentations., • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Program Director/designee, functions as part of a team assigned to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. Assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits consumers' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision. ESSENTIAL TASKS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency. 1. Travels to/visits consumers' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Helps the consumer to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self and others. Counsels consumers individually or in small groups regarding plans for meeting service needs, and aids the consumers to mobilize inner capabilities and environmental resources to attain goals., 2. Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Based on this information, completes and maintains consumer treatment plans to include quarterly service plan reviews, assessments, medical records, and changes in treatment and/or medications either manually or using a computer. Maintains a case-record for each resident/consumer and completes required forms. Continually documents consumer treatment progress. Reviews service plans and performs follow-up to determine quantity and quality service provided. Accesses and records individual and community resource information and treatment plans manually or using a computer., 3. Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and develops measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Ensures that plans include consideration of the consumer's cultural and ethnic background, customs, needs, beliefs and primary language., 4. Provides supportive counseling in 1 :1 or group formats that assist the consumer to modify attitudes and behaviors as needed., 5. Obtains and develops resource information for consumers in all aspects of their care; disseminates this information to consumers in a manner that is clear and understandable., 6. Uses cognitive-behavioral techniques (e.g. role-plays, skills training, plans of action) to assist the consumer in meeting service plan goals., 7. Facilitates individualized services to the consumer that meet the diverse needs of the consumer and focus on-the discharge-planning goal., 8. Explains the types of clinical services, recreational activities, and ICL programs available to consumers; instructs the consumer in daily living skills, socialization skill enhancement and conflict resolution., 9. Performs crisis assessment and nonverbal and verbal crisis intervention., 10. Refers consumers to community resources and other organizations. Accompanies consumers on regularly scheduled or emergency visits to medical treatment facilities, social agencies, government offices, or other locations associated with the treatment or assistance of the consumer., 11. Rotate on-call responsibilities., 12. Immediately reports serious incidents, serious incident allegations, incidents, or sensitive situations to supervisors. Completes incident reports in accordance with ICL policy. Accounts for consumers and files missing person reports on consumers not accounted for in accordance with ICL policy and procedure., 13. Plans, escorts, and/or arranges social or recreational activities for and with consumers., 14. Performs regular inspections of the consumer's residence to ensure the safety of the consumers, accountability of ICL property, and cleanliness of consumer's residence., 15. Reviews the staff communications log and makes entries concerning essential elements of information designated by program management., 16. Executes emergency plans as outlined in the policy and procedure manual. Administers CPR or first aid to staff or consumers who are injured., 17. Assists in the orientation of new personnel when requested., 18. Complies with attendance and timekeeping rules and reports reliably and regularly to work on an on-going basis., 19. Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities., 20. Complies with the agency infection control policies., 21. Advocates on behalf of consumer with outside service providers and within ICL., 22. Assists resident/consumer in finding and getting into vocational training or other training opportunities, and works with other team members (Substance Abuse Specialist, Nurse) in addressing the needs of consumers., 23. Other job-related duties that may be assigned. Additional duties of Senior Case Manager 1. Caseload will include clinical high-risk client., 2. Carry a minimum of 12 clients at a given time or during the time of case management vacancies, 3. Provide peer to peer support to case managers through modeling and coaching, 4. Willing and able to address crisis intervention in community, 5. Provide assistant and support with program audits and follow ups, 6. Assist with the management and training of spreadsheets utilized for case management MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree plus 1.5 years' experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities. Minimum experience requirements are waived for candidates with a bachelor's degree that required a one year practicum working directly with individuals with mental disabilities ( e.g., BSW); or an associate's degree in a human services related field and two years of experience in human services; ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences., • Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc., • Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL, • Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder., • Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities., • Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers., • Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems, and knowing when to seek assistance., • Ability to be aware of self and one's impact on others, • Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures., • Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting., • Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards, • Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing., • Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned., • Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures, • Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery., • Ability to engage in active listening-attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems., • Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis, • Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies