Job Opportunities

The Center for Urban Community Services, a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Case Manager position at the Schermerhorn, a 217 unit permanent housing site for single adults located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The project houses individuals with histories of homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and low income people who are members of the performing arts community.

Responsibilities:

The Case Manager is responsible for providing a full range of direct services to clients with particular emphasis on mental health, health and substance abuse services. Additional responsibilities include involvement in Wellness Self Management and Supported Employment.

Qualifications:

BSW and 1 year relevant experience (excluding fieldwork), BA and 2 years relevant experience or HS diploma or equivalent and 6 years relevant experience. For applicants without college degrees, every 30 credits can be substituted for 1 year of experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide services to a specialized population, computer literacy and good writing and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to work effectively as a part of a team.  Competitive salary and benefits.

How to Apply:

Send resumes and cover letters to:

Case Manager Search
Clinical Coordinator
CUCS
Schhires@cucs.org

Type: Full Time

Contact: Schhires@cucs.org

The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), a national leader in the development of effective housing and service initiatives for homeless people, invites applications for a Per Diem Case Management position at The Schermerhorn, a 217-unit permanent housing site for single adults located in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. The project houses individuals with histories of homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse, individuals living with HIV/AIDS and low income people who are members of the performing arts community.

Responsibilities:

Outreach to tenants, facilitating organized activities, crisis intervention and providing general assistance as needed. 

Schedule: Friday evenings and Saturday program: Friday evenings 4:00pm-9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm. Alternate weekends. 

Qualifications:

High School diploma; one year direct practice experience with relevant populations. Related experience working with mentally ill and/or homeless individuals is strongly preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills; computer literacy. A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for one-year of experience. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.  CUCS is committed to workforce diversity. EEO.

How to Apply:

Send resumes and cover letters to:

Per Diem Case Management
CUCS/The Schermerhorn
Fax: 718-640-1630
schhires@cucs.org

Type: Par Time

Contact: schhires@cucs.org

Department: Workforce Development Center (WDC)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule: 20 hours per week, temporary (2-3 months)

Anticipated Start Date: Flexible, between May and June

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• TEFL/ TESOL certification preferred.
• Experience teaching English for Speakers of other Languages (ESOL) classes to adult learners in human services organization required, ideally in a job readiness context.
• Excellent engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing and organizational skills.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Team player who can interact and work effectively with colleagues on client/ employment related issues.
• Ability to exercise proper judgment and utilize problem-solving skills.
• Interest in assisting others to develop skills to gain employment at livable wage.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, internet applications and database navigation.
• Experience with grant-funded programs and expectations for meeting measurement targets and reporting outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver interesting and engaging job readiness classes to lower to intermediate level ESOL job-seeking clients (some flexibility in the curriculum).
• Develop content of workshops/ classes including, but not limited to, the following: job-related vocabulary building, job-related conversation skills building, job application completion, resume and cover letter writing, interview skills development, practice and mock interviews, basic computer skills development, emailing resumes, etc., phone skills development, job search techniques.
• Assist in the completion of client employment portfolio, resumes, cover letters, etc.
• Communicate and collaborate with ESL-Job Readiness Team to assist in job posting, pre-screening events and overall readiness for actual job interviews.
• Ensure attendance sheets are signed by all clients each day.
• Help conduct BEST Plus language assessments as needed.
• Attend weekly ESL-Job Readiness Team meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned by Director of Workforce Development.

How to Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to jobs@henrystreet.org. In the subject line, please indicate “ESOL Job Readiness Instructor - WDC.” Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Henry Street Settlement offers excellent benefits and is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

About Henry Street Settlement:

Since 1893, Henry Street has delivered the most effective, compassionate and comprehensive services possible to residents of the Lower East Side.  As a multifaceted not-for-profit, Henry Street provides innovative social services, arts programs and healthcare services from 17 locations throughout the Lower East Side.  Building upon its legacy for innovation and effective programming, Henry Street has grown to offer more than 50 different programs, currently making it one of the most comprehensive settlement house in New York City, as well as one of the City’s largest social service agencies.  Henry Street is governed by a 45-member Board of Directors and is supported by government grants and contracts, as well as foundation, corporate and individual support.

Type: Part Time, Temporary

Contact: jobs@henrystreet.org

The Case Manager works with chronic street homeless individuals who were living on the streets in Brooklyn and Queens. Specifically, s/he will work with the client to deliver comprehensive housing placement and case management services that include but are not limited to obtaining a TB test, securing income and obtaining identification, completing psychosocial assessments, facilitating psychiatric evaluations and the completion of the HRA 2010e and other appropriate housing applications, securing permanent housing placement. The Case Manager will build a relationship with client utilizing motivational interviewing to encourage client to work towards permanent housing. The Case Manager will also provide clinical support for the client during their stay at the Jamaica Safe Haven and assist with the transition into permanent housing.

Essential Duties:

• Complete steps necessary to place client into permanent housing.
• Develop and maintain recordkeeping files and databases, completion of necessary reports, data entry that is in compliance with DHS, OTDA and internal agency standards.
• Escort clients to appointments.
• Meet regularly with clients to assess needs, encourage harm reduction and develop service plans.
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Liaise/collaborate with Street to Home and other service providers/case managers/social workers, etc.
• Connect clients with medical, psychiatric and other services as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum two years related work experience preferred. Experience working with homeless adults and substance abuse issues preferred. Experience with harm reduction and motivational interviewing techniques strongly preferred.
• Skills: Knowledge of local benefit agencies (Public Assistance). Familiarity with substance abuse, mental health and employment issues. Strong oral and written communication skills
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, in social work or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and electronic record keeping. Experience with Foothold technology preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Type: Full Time

Contact: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=435212

The Building Services Coordinator handles key services related to tenants' enjoyment and satisfaction with their homes at Common Ground's flagship supportive housing building, The Times Square.

Job Description:

The Building Services Coordinator is responsible for handling key services related to tenants' enjoyment and satisfaction with their homes. He/she coordinates cable, storage, telephone, extermination, trash and recycling services as well as collaborates with the building superintendent to ensure that all aspects of tenants' apartments and building common spaces are in working order. Common Ground strives to provide housing that is attractive and well--maintained, and the Building Services Coordinator provides a critical role in reaching that goal. The Building Services Coordinator works closely with tenants, maintenance and housekeeping staff, social services staff, and outside vendors.

Essential Duties:

• Set up routine and specialized cleaning schedules for common spaces and tenant apartments.
• Coordinate and maintain building cable, storage, telephone and extermination service.
• Oversee hotel services offered to original tenants of The Times Square and coordinate service for approximately 60 tenants (Supervises four union and one non-union housekeeping staff).
• Oversee tenant laundry room maintenance and service and commercial laundry service.
• Oversee building garbage collection and recycling program.
• Order supplies and maintain accurate inventory and record-keeping of supplies.
• Escort exterminator to inspect units on a regular schedule.
• Negotiate with vendors as necessary and maintain accurate vendor files.
• Create and distribute necessary written communications for tenants in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A high school or trades school diploma or custodial certificate with a minimum of five years experience
• Experience: One year in a comparable job with at least five years total work experience. Office and direct client support experience a plus. Some prior supervisory experience preferred. Experience working with union staff also preferred.
• Skills: Ability to perform heavy lifting and to operate cleaning appliances, machinery and equipment. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with a special needs population and with all levels of staff. Spanish-speaking a plus. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Strong proficiency with creating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases.
• Special Qualifications: Work with special needs populations helpful.

Type: Full Time

Contact: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=1373661