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Job Description Summary: Streetwork Project Lower East Side is an innovative program for homeless youth providing drop-in, crisis shelter, and outreach, utilizing a harm reduction approach. Under this umbrella, Senior Case Managers provide comprehensive services to adolescents and young adults impacted by homelessness and involved in street activities (gangs, violence, drug use/sale, and survival sex). Services provided by Senior Case Manager include assessment, case planning, case facilitation and management, counseling, referrals, outreach, crisis transportation, daily living services (food, shower, respite), triage counseling, recreational activities and support groups. The Senior Case Manager also works alongside program leadership in providing input towards program planning to meet the mental health and substance use harm reduction needs around staff development and client services. Senior Case Manager coordinates with Safe Horizon supporting programs and local agencies to provide short- and long-term care necessary to meet the wide range of needs related to homeless adolescents. Responsibilities: • Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • Intake and assessment for individuals seeking assistance, • Triage counseling, • Mediation for internal conflicts, • Engagement of adolescents into program structure (harm reduction philosophy, rules, mutual respect), • Support Drop-in staff in providing youth access to daily living needs (food, clothes, hygiene supplies, space to rest), • Provide supportive and crisis intervention counseling utilizing a trauma-based intervention (ARC) for youth with more complex mental health needs and challenges., • Provide trainings on overdose prevention, Narcan, as well as provide syringe exchange and other harm reduction supplies with clients, • Collaborate and coordinate with on-site mental health providers to ensure clients access to care., • Work in collaboration with therapist and Supervising Social Worker (SSW) to help develop treatment plans for youth with special needs experiencing severe mental health challenges, • Provide assistance to SSW in facilitation of clinical group process and debriefs, • Collaborate with SSW in identifying trainings around staff development, • Provide support to Supervising Coordinators and Coordinators in absence of directors around scheduling and oversight of the space., • Serve as an advocate and liaison for clients negotiating the shelter system and other social service programs, • Enrollment of clients for Public Assistance & Food-stamps, • Coordinate with social worker in assessing clients’ eligibility and assist with processing for SSI benefits, • Assist youth in application for Supportive Housing and SSI., • Complete psychosocial reports on youth for Supportive Housing & SOAR screening tools for SSI, • Advocacy on behalf of under 18-year-old clients for Administration for Children’s Services support, • Facilitate self-care and coping and risk reduction support groups, • Provide group led facilitation and conducting of educational presentations on HIV/AIDS, risk reduction, and other topics related to sub-populations of homeless youth, • Conduct outreach to homeless and street involved young people, as assigned, • Assist in community outreach and trainings on harm reduction techniques, including Narcan training; overdose prevention; fentanyl testing, • Escort homeless youth to appropriate services and provide transportation as part of case plan, • Preparation of case records, prepare monthly and quarterly statistical reports, • Maintain routine administrative responsibilities to include the preparation of correspondence, maintaining files, mail, email, and telephone., • Participate at staff trainings, staff meetings and staff group process workshops & case conferencing, • Participate in weekly supervision. Secondary Job Functions: • Petty Cash reconciliation, • Identification of new resources appropriate for population, • Provide wellness and recreational (engagement) activities, • Coordinate services with other Streetwork staff and on-site legal, medical, and psychiatric service providers Interacts with: • All Streetwork program sites and staff, • All internal Safe Horizon programs and departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan, • All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client Knowledge and Skills Required: • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas, • Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention, • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others, • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skill, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, • Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults, • Understanding of social service systems and how to provide advocacy for clients navigating systems, • Basic knowledge of Supportive Housing and SSI eligibility process, • Ability to complete psychosocial reports and conduct assessments using psychiatric reports Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree, creative arts, liberal studies or any field related to working with youth +2 years’ experience working with youth, or High school diploma or equivalent + minimum of 5 years’ experience working in social service settings with target population. OR, two years of high-quality work at a Streetwork Project site Desirable: • Personal experience with street survival activities (homelessness, gangs, drug economy, sex industry) with three years separation from involvement in these activities. Deep understanding of the relationship between personal experience and professional standards., • Understanding of harm reduction perspective, • Experience working with youth who have Co-occurring Disorders, • At least 1 year working with the homeless youth, or harm reduction, • Bi-lingual Spanish Other: Basic understanding of computer and systems for managing case records. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Hiring Range: $23.63 to $25 per hour Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

Job DescriptionPembrooke and Ives is seeking a Senior Designer with at least 7 years’ experience primarily in Commercial Projects to work closely with Junior Designers, Intermediate Designers, Project Managers and Studio Directors to provide development, production support and co-ordination throughout the project delivery process as a member of the design team. A dependable, energetic individual with a “can-do” attitude and exceptional attention to detail, the Senior Designer is responsible for leading the efforts of the design team to ensure the successful completion of the project. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with an organization that is rapidly expanding its operations and discovering new possibilities daily. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Communication & Coordination: • Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.Project Drawings, Documentation & Deliverables:, • Oversees the execution of the decorating/design concept from project implementation to completion in conjunction with Studio Director., • Oversees the preparation, development and production of concept images and mood boards., • Oversees the preparation, development and production of project drawings including surveys, conceptual drawings/sketches, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, electrical plans, reflected ceiling plans, lighting plans, framing plans, sections, millwork drawings and detail drawings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary., • Oversees the production preparation, development and production of 3D models and renderings in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary., • Oversees the production preparation, development and production of project documentation including material schedules, finish schedules, fixture schedules, hardware schedules and appliance & equipment schedules in conjunction with Studio Director. Makes corrections as necessary., • Produces qualified contractors list., • Reviews and comments on bid documents in an accurate and efficient manner., • Leads the value engineering process to achieve construction budget goals., • Reviews and comments on consultant drawings, shop drawings and finish samples., • Responds to RFIs., • Inspects, observes and documents services provided by contractors and sub-contractors for design intent., • Oversees the production of final design punch list as required.Meetings & Presentations:, • Attends, participates and contributes in meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes., • Oversees the production of client presentations in conjunction with other project team members.Sourcing, Selection & Specification:, • Sources, selects and specifies project materials, finishes, fixtures, hardware, appliances and equipment as required for the project in accordance with the project budget and schedule.People Leadership:, • Acts as mentor by coaching and motivating design teams and individuals; fostering an environment of mutual respect and trust among members of the group as it grows and develops., • Supports diversity and develops continuing education opportunities (e.g. site visits, lectures, road trips) to expose design staff to influences that will stimulate design creativity and innovation., • Participates in interviews and recruiting of professional staff.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS, • Possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end market. Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, decorative lighting, fabrics, furniture and equipment, etc., • Possesses good time management skills and is able to handle multiple project deadlines and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to take a project from design concept all the way through installation., • Able to make decisions and communicate in a fast-paced environment., • Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor., • Goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal)., • Proficient in the use Revit, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office programs. Studio Designer a plus., • Possess sophisticated knowledge of interior design principles/practices., • A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture. BENEFITS • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, • 401(k) Match, • Commuter Benefits, • Paid Time Off, • Paid Parental Leave Plans mORCbdkvLJ