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  • Independent Living Skill Training
    Independent Living Skill Training
    5 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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  • Program Coordinator
    Program Coordinator
    5 hours ago
    $18–$24 hourly
    Part-time
    Midland Beach, Staten Island

    Job Title: Program Coordinator Schedule: 15-20 hours min. per week Job Type: Part Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/ Hourly Department: Cornerstone & Beacon Effective Date: December 2024 Reports To: Program Director, Assistant Program Director and Director of Community Initiatives Pay Range: $18 to $24 per hour (*based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances) ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: The Program Coordinator is responsible for the providing oversight, coordination and organization of activities appropriate for participants physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth. The Program Coordinator will assist in providing direct support to the Program Director and Assistant Program Director is responsible in assisting in providing quality programming for the needs of the participants that UAU serves within the community. The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing oversight assistance with staff. EOE PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): · Provide supervision to both staff and participants to ensure safety and ratio protocols are meet. · Maintain participant files and records and assist with data entry, as directed and required per DYCD · Maintain accurate attendance records on a daily basis as directed and required per DYCD · Assist with participant arrival and dismissal, as needed · Communication with participants and families as required · Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors · Lead and/or assist in development and implementation of outreach and deliverable programs to engage potential participants and families within the community. · Create and facilitate a safe, fun and visually appealing productive learning environment for youth · Model, enforce, teach and develop age appropriate social, physical and emotional behaviors · Employ positive behavior management strategies for disruptive and negative behaviors · Demonstrate positive leadership and act as a positive role model to participants · Participate in ongoing professional development · Perform set up and clean up duties every day in alignment with Department of Health regulations and UAU policies · Abide by all safety protocols as outlined by the Department of Health/ OCFS, DYCD and UAU · Assume the responsibilities of the Program Director and or Assistant Program Director in their absence · Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned JOB QUALIFICATIONS: ● Associates Degree preferred, High School diploma or GED (Highschool Equivalency Diploma), required ● Matriculated college student or better from an accredited university or college, preferred ● 1+ year experience working with children and at risk youth, ages 13 to 18 years of age, preferred ● Must have a valid drivers license. ● Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based perspective ● Must be culturally competent - ability to understand, be sensitive to the needs of, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures, at risk youth and a variety of age ranges ● Must pass reference checks and background as designated by DOH, DYCD and UAU ● Strong verbal and written communication skills ● Strong problem solving and mathematical skills ● Excellent organizational and time management skills ● Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently ● Willing to take initiative and be flexible when needed ● Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk – run occasionally based on programmatic needs. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. · Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need. · Working both indoors and outdoors (based on appropriate and safe weather conditions). · Involves sitting approximately 30% of the day, walking or standing the remainder – including running or lite jogging based on activity and programming needs. · Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 20% of the time. · May include working prolonged periods of time standing and walking, about 95% of the day. · The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. · The ability to observe details at close range (withing a few feet or more of the observer). UAU has attempted to accurately describe this position but reserves the right to change the same, add or delete duties outlined within the sole discretion of UAU at any time. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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  • Social Media Strategist
    Social Media Strategist
    11 days ago
    $20–$25 hourly
    Part-time
    Union

    We’re looking for a reliable, organized, and creative assistant to help grow our Facebook and Instagram platforms. This is a part-time position working directly with our media company. You’ll use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to help research engaging topics, create social media content, coordinate graphics, and schedule posts through Hootsuite. Responsibilities: • Research trending topics related to relationships, dating, culture, lifestyle, and current events., • Use ChatGPT and Claude to create engaging social media copy (training provided)., • Find high-quality images that match each topic., • Coordinate with our graphic designer to create social media graphics., • Upload and schedule content using Hootsuite (training provided if needed)., • Schedule approximately 10–15 posts per day across Facebook and Instagram., • Keep our content calendar organized and running smoothly. Qualifications: • Strong writing and communication skills., • Excellent research skills., • Detail-oriented and organized., • Comfortable learning AI tools., • Able to work independently and meet deadlines. Bonus Skills: • Hootsuite, • ChatGPT or Claude, • Canva, • Social media management, • Copywriting Compensation: • $20–$25/hour, • Part-time, • Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing media company. Please include: • Your resume., • A brief introduction., • Any social media accounts or brands you’ve managed., • Your availability., • Your expected hourly rate.

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  • Social Worker
    Social Worker
    5 hours ago
    $60000–$62000 yearly
    Full-time
    Staten Island, New York

    Job Title: Social Worker Schedule: 40 hours per week Job Type: Full-Time Department: Workforce/ CRED Pay Type/ FLSA Status: Salaried/Exempt Effective Date: 2/2025 Reports To: Program Director of CRED, Assistant Director of Workforce and Director of Workforce Pay Range: $60,000 - $62,000 annually Note: Pay rate range is based on city, state and/ or federal contractual obligations and budgetary allowances **Job title and position title are interchangeable. Titles are based on contractual obligations as designated by funding sources. ABOUT UNITED ACTIVITIES UNLIMITED: Staten Island, NY; United Activities Unlimited, Inc. (UAU) is a community-based agency that provides a wide range of services that is inclusive from job placement, youth development programs and community outreach services to Inspire, transform, and empower individuals of all ages. UAU is responsive to the needs of diverse populations and implements programs that support positive outcomes for individuals and communities. The comprehensive nature of UAU's programming options and the emphasis on holistic services for individuals and families make UAU an outstanding resource and a pillar of support for communities. UAU is dedicated to the engagement, education, and empowerment of individuals and strives to transform individuals and communities to create a better future. EOE POSITION SUMMARY: CRED is a cohort-based vocational training program for at-risk individuals between the ages of 18-40 years old. The program provides classroom instruction, case management services, internship opportunities, and job placement services designed to help clients earn a Commercial Driver’s License and obtain employment in the transportation industry. The Social Worker will be responsible for providing comprehensive case management services including, but not limited to, mental health support, career counseling, personal guidance and development, life skills, and referrals. The Social Worker will work in both individual and group settings to help clients overcome personal and professional barriers. The individual selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the CRED Program Director, will conduct themselves in a professional manner, and will comply with all standards set forth by United Activities Unlimited and the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to): • Conduct intake interviews to understand each client’s individual needs, strengths, and goals., • Collect all required program documentation from clients, including enrollment, outcome, and follow-up paperwork., • Work with clients to develop an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) that reflects SMART short-and-long-term goals., • Provide case management services including regular check-ins to assess progress towards personal and professional goals., • Provide individual and group counseling, including but not limited to, mental health, behavior management, and mediation services., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to conduct case planning and draft case notes according to DYCD requirements., • Refer clients in need of greater support to community based social service providers., • Maintain positive working relationships with social services agencies and other community partners to enrich programming, internship, and employment opportunities in alignment with client’s interests and ISS., • Assist other CRED staff members with conducting follow-up services, including obtaining compliance documentation from former clients., • Collect, maintain, and audit client files for completion and accuracy in accordance with DYCD and UAU policies., • Participate in team meetings, conferences, professional development trainings, and other program-related events and activities., • Work collaboratively with other CRED staff members to ensure the program meets all DYCD goals, deliverables, and deadlines., • Assist with other departmental duties and projects as needed. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Master's degree, required, • Must possess either a valid LMSW, LMHC or LCSW, • 3+ years of relevant supervisory experience, required, • 2+ years of experience with mental health counseling, required, • Strong problem solving, verbal and written communication skills, • Experience using Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint and the G-Suite platforms, • Ability to stay organized while managing multiple assignments simultaneously, • Demonstrated ability to conduct and complete work independently, including meeting deadlines, while contributing to a collaborative team effort, • Able to effectively deliver instruction to elevate client’s transferable skills, academic proficiency, and socioemotional capacity, • Excels working in a collaborative environment to achieve target objects and outcomes, • Demonstrates understanding and value of individuals different capacities, cultures, and abilities, • Respect for diverse racial, socio-economic, ethnic, academic, religious, and cultural backgrounds and identities PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit or walk. Specific vision and hearing abilities are required by this job as outlined below. • Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need., • Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc., • Position is in a well-lighted office environment., • Involves sitting approximately 70 percent of the day, walking or standing the remainder., • Must be able to remain in a stationary position for at least 50% of the time., • May include working prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations., • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet or more of the observer)., • Ability to lift 30-50 lbs as needed., • May include travel to a variety of locations, based on programming needs. Which is reimbursed in accordance with UAU’s fiscal policies and procedures UAU has attempted to accurately describe this position but reserves the right to change the same, add or delete duties outlined within the sole discretion of UAU at any time, with or without notice. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties Including essential duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

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  • Doggie Daycare Attendant
    Doggie Daycare Attendant
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    West Side, Newark

    Do you Love dogs? Do you enjoy watching or sitting with pets? We are a grooming salon & pet care facility and we would love someone who is comfortable and has a soft spot for dogs. Join our vibrant pet care team as a Doggie Daycare Attendant, where your enthusiasm and love for animals will shine! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, fun, and engaging environment for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. Your day-to-day activities will involve supervising playtime, assisting with pet care routines, providing exceptional customer service to pet owners, cleaning the salon, washing & drying the pups, and assisting our staff with computer and content needs. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on pets’ lives while developing valuable skills in animal handling and care. Duties Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, and nail clipping tailored to each dog’s breed and individual needs Handle dogs safely and confidently using animal restraint techniques to ensure comfort and security during grooming procedures Assess each pet’s coat condition, skin health, and overall well-being, alerting management staff if necessary Maintain a clean and organized grooming area, ensuring all tools and equipment are sanitized and ready for use Provide excellent customer service by communicating with pet owners about grooming needs and aftercare instructions Assist with pet handling during drop-off and pick-up, ensuring a calm environment for all animals Support pet care routines such as feeding or administering medication if required Ensure camp grounds are clean, safe, and free from any debris Engage dogs, take photos, videos, and applicable content to post on our social media sites and send to paw-rents Qualifications Proven experience in pet grooming, dog handling, or animal care roles such as veterinary technician or assistant is highly preferred Knowledge of dog training techniques and animal restraint methods to ensure safe grooming sessions Familiarity with veterinary procedures related to animal health, skin conditions, or pet sitting is a plus Ability to lift heavy objects (heavy lifting) such as large dogs or equipment safely and effectively Strong communication skills with a friendly approach to customer service and pet owner interactions Experience working with animals in kennel environments or similar settings is advantageous Passion for animal handling, pet care, and delivering exceptional customer experiences Embark on a fulfilling career where your dedication to animal well-being makes a difference! We’re committed to supporting your growth in pet grooming while fostering a lively, positive work environment. Pay: From $15.92 per hour Work Location: In person

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