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Job Description Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey, Inc. Job Description Position Title: Case Manager Department: New Jersey Program & Services Reports To (Title): Coordinator of Bridges Program Cost Center: Dept. 598 Position Type: Associate (4 - 9 yrs experience) Supervising Staff: General Purpose: Provide case management services to youth enrolled in Bridges to Employment program. Connect youth with service according to their Individual Service Strategy (ISS) plan, in order to support informed and individualized connections to education, training, WIOA programs, DVRS supported employment, military, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship, and unsubsidized competitive employment. Complete required documentation for all services as outlined by the grant. Essential Functions: • Work with Team for Outreach efforts to enroll youth eligible applicants., • Review new eligible applicants; send start letter/email within 5 business days of receiving new applicant to schedule intake., • Follow up on new applicants that do not come to their first & second appointment, collect paperwork, employable ID, and ISS Plan– not more than 15 days after receiving applicant information., • Explain and review all GW policies, procedures and handbook to new referrals, provide tours (if applicable) and overview of services., • Complete required documentation (including Intakes, ISS Plans, Progress Notes, and other required documentation) within specified timeframes., • Connect & schedule each youth for intake/registration with local county One-Stop Career Center, • Obtain documentation from One-Stop Career WIOA Youth determining eligibility., • Register each youth with local county DVRS office for Vocational Rehabilitation Services., • Administer assessment to obtain interest/needs of youth and CASAS Goals (as needed) to assist in determining realistic and attainable vocational goals. In addition to determining level of academic functioning., • Score and compile all vocational test material and complete evaluation/observation summary reports., • Connect youth (as needed) to supportive services, benefits counseling and legal services. Follow up and document outcomes as needed., • Complete case notations on a daily basis related to consumers’ behaviors, attitudes and/or characteristics observed during services., • Completes all progress notes per the progress note and paperwork compliance procedure., • Ensure all youth participate in career guidance, planning and counseling (Career Scope), • Ensure all youth participate in employability and workplace reading training with Vocational Specialist, • Ensure all youth participate in Financial Literacy Education (Your Money Your Goals) with Vocational Specialist., • Enter all youth information into Foothold Awards system., • Assist youth with job exploration and career development as needed., • Upload all assessment data in the respective File for each youth in Foothold Awards System, • Maintain good relationships and communication with local school districts, DVRS and One-Stop offices., • Organize and prioritize daily, weekly and monthly schedule. Maintain all appointments on the Outlook calendar., • Serve as an agency representative at community and social service meetings., • If fluent in another language, may be asked to translate on behalf of team as needed., • Exercise good judgment and discretion in all communication and when making decisions that impact individuals, the group of individuals, and/or in crisis situations., • Develop and maintain positive & productive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and other colleagues, individuals, parents & caretakers, support teams, and partners., • Become familiar with CARF regulations. Assure services provided and documentation maintained is CARF compliant. Qualifications: • Bachelor degree from an accredited school in related field required., • 1 year of experience in mental health, vocational rehabilitation, or case management preferred., • Intermediate Word, Excel and Outlook preferred, • Excellent communication and written skills, • Highly organized self-starter, excellent organizational and administrative skills. Must be able to prioritize and multi-task, • Navigate and negotiate through difficult situations, • · The Case Manager reports to the Coordinator of Bridges., • Lifting a minimum of 30 lbs. Ability to stand, bend and lift., • May work in the field for outreach and meetings with partners.

Job Description Position Description The Support Services Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance for clients and volunteers of Harlem United’s Drop-In Program shower services in the Integrated Harm Reduction department. They will oversee the flow of people through the shower area, engage with shower guests, and report on the daily operations to the Program Director, Support Services. The Support Services Specialist works closely with staff of the department to ensure clients are engaged through the lens of harm reduction and with a trauma-informed approach. Currently, this position operates out of our Drop-In Center in Harlem, as well as providing shower services at a community partner location in Ridgewood, Queens one day per week. Locations in the future may adjust with program changes. Essential Job Functions The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: Operations • Set up shower area and welcome area at the beginning of service and break down at the end of the day., • Ensure cleanliness of shower area and other areas used by the program prior to program start, throughout the day, and at the close of service delivery., • Ensure shower stalls are prepared and sanitized before each shower guest., • Work with drop-in staff to ensure clients are signed in according to distribute toiletries and clothing items, etc., • Explain procedures and expectations of shower program to clients, ensuring that they are following established guidelines and using shower area safely., • Engage with clients receiving services, assisting them with referrals to additional services as needed., • Work with other staff in following safety and de-escalation protocols in working with clients., • Track shower services and client engagement using data tracking process created by Program Director, ensure documentation is up to date and accurate., • Enter service delivery details into online client tracking systems and/or funder databases as required by program., • Orient new volunteers, explain procedures, model appropriate interaction with guests. The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor: • Attend data driven and clinical supervision, as well as departmental, divisional and staff meetings., • Participate in internal and external trainings as assigned by manager and clinical director, as well as required by Human Resources., • This position requires a high school diploma and two years’ experience in services for individuals experiencing unstable housing or with people who use drugs. Candidate should be familiar with housing services, substance use services, and social services agencies within New York City. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear communication with clients and colleagues Effectiveness in prioritizing tasks, delegating them where appropriate Able to provide culturally competent services and demonstrate respect for the community to be served by our program, including people who use drugs, people experiencing unstable housing or homelessness, and LGBTQIA+ individuals Knowledge of and respect for the harm reduction model and its principals Bilingual English/Spanish a plus Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds Must be able to bend, scrub, mop, etc., for extended periods