Below are the latest job opportunities that have come across our desk. For more job opportunities, visit our online job listings at Experience. Simply create your account and search for jobs across the United States and abroad. If you have a job opportunity that you would like to post for our next Job Opportunities email, send it to [email protected] with the title, organization name, and a link for more information.

GROUP FACILITATOR: FOCAL POINT

Hours: Flexible, 3 hours 1-2 days per week

Location: Westchester, Manhattan, Connecticut

Mission:
The Focal Point vision is for empowerment of individuals and communities in which no one is denied the opportunity to speak out and be heard. Our mission is to build skills within disadvantaged and marginalized communities using innovative participatory photography and story telling so that they have the opportunity to represent themselves and their communities in order to create tools for advocacy and communications to achieve positive social change.

Job Description:

Looking for an experienced social worker to run a weekly therapeutic art-based empowerment group. Your job will entail leading and inspiring a group of 10-12 participants, guiding them using the overall themes and objectives. Sessions are held over an eight-week period.

Qualifications:

• BSW or MSW
• 1+ years experience
• Mature, energetic and creative
• Respect for diversity
• Ethical and responsible

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Christian Community Action (CCA) is seeking a skilled and experienced Clinical Supervisor and Program Manager to serve as Director of the Hillside Family Shelter (DHFS). The DHFS is responsible for the overall clinical development and supervision of the shelter and staff. This includes direct supervision, provision of training, and oversight for all case management and building maintenance staff. The DHFS will also develop, monitor, implement and revise policies, priorities, and procedures consistent with best models for effective program performance and clinical practice. The DHFS will provide oversight and support to staff as they implement strategies for families to achieve self-sufficiency through permanent housing and employment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology and licensure preferred; Master’s degree in human services or closely related field required.
• Clinical experience.
• Minimum five years of related experience working with a diverse, vulnerable population. Specific experience in the provision and supervision of services to people who are homeless and/or have extremely low incomes.
• Minimum two years of supervision and program management experience.
• Experience working in a non-profit organization.
• Experience working with children and families, preferably in a clinical setting.
• Experience working with and assessing children and families with special needs.
• Ability to teach and engage people of all ages.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Available for flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• English/Spanish fluency preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use computers and proficiency in Microsoft Office software, specifically MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and various data management systems, specifically HIMS and CaseWorthy.

This position requires travel to various sites for meetings as an agency representative. The DHFS must also have their own transportation for use in carrying out job responsibilities. Proof of a valid and current CT driver’s license, current auto insurance, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, and personal background check are required.

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above qualifications should submit a cover letter to Rosana Garcia, MSW at [email protected].
Enter on subject line: Director - Hillside Family Shelter.
No Calls. No Walk-Ins. No Faxes.

Interviews will be limited to those whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of this position.

HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATOR: FAIR FOOD STANDARDS COUNCIL

About FFSC:

The mission of the Fair Food Standards Council (FFSC, http://fairfoodstandards.org) is to monitor the development of a sustainable agricultural industry that advances both the human rights of farmworkers and the long-term interests of growers through implementation of the Fair Food Program (FFP), a unique worker-led, market-driven social responsibility program that emerged from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ successful Campaign for Fair Food. The FFP has become the gold standard for social responsibility in US agriculture, recognized by longtime labor and human rights observers as “the best workplace monitoring program in the US” and “one of the great human rights success stories of our day.”

To learn more, please see the FFSC’s annual report (http://fairfoodstandards.org/reports.html) or the New York Times’ 2014 article (http://nyti.ms/1lLaEs2).

About the Position:

Investigators conduct proactive audits of participating growers’ operations, including detailed interviews of field workers, supervisors, and management. Payroll reviews are conducted, in addition to monitoring the distribution of Fair Food Premium bonus payments to workers. Investigators also receive and investigate complaints from workers through a 24-hour confidential hotline. Working in teams, and together with the Executive Director, Investigators play a key role in drafting audit reports, investigating and resolving complaints, and designing corrective action plans. FFSC is based in Sarasota, FL, with work-related travel throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Salary and benefits are competitive within the non-profit sector.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Fluency in Spanish or Haitian Creole;
• Strong communication and interviewing skills;
• Strong writing and documentation skills, including attention to detail;
• Ability to connect facts and discern patterns;
• Ability to interact well with people of different nationalities, gender, and education levels;
• Comfort working in rural areas, including onsite at farms (outdoors);
• Willingness to work irregular hours and “do what is necessary”;
• Ability to work well as part of a team, as well as independently;
• Discipline and initiative; and
• Valid drivers’ license.

To Apply:

Applicants should send a resume/CV and a cover letter indicating interest in the position to Judge Laura Safer Espinoza at [email protected]. The subject line of the email should read FFSC Investigator Position. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The FFSC is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing a workforce that reflects and can relate easily to the diverse populations involved in the Fair Food Program.

LICENSED CLINICIAN: BEHAVIORAL CARE CENTER OF NEW JERSEY

Behavioral Care Center of New Jersey is looking for a skilled licensed clinician to join our private practice in Florham Park, NJ. BCCNJ is a growing group practice that focuses on providing evidence based therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. If you are interested in learning more about the practice, please visit us at www.behavioralcarenj.com. We are looking for a clinician who is interested in a part time position. The candidate should have a strong background in providing evidence based therapies such as CBT and ACT as well as significant training in treating children and adolescents. If interested please send your CV and 2 letters of recommendation to Erica Miller at [email protected].

NEW YORK

BABYSITTER: PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Hello - I graduated from Columbia School of Social Work School in 1998. I have worked as a social worker at Mount Sinai Hospital for the past 17 years. I am currently seeking a social work student or recent graduate to work as a babysitter on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays to help care for my five and eight-year-old children. The hours are 2 PM until 7 PM with the option of some additional babysitting on evenings and weekends if needed. If no one is able to commit to the full three days a week, we would alternatively need someone just on Monday afternoons from 2 PM to 7 PM. We live on East 79th St. and the basic job responsibilities involve picking the kids up from school, taking them on play dates and to classes, helping with homework and attending to their daily needs such as preparing a light dinner for them. Pay would be commensurate with experience with a minimum of $15 per hour. Please contact Rachel Justus at [email protected] or 917-403-9063.

Rachel Laikind Justus\

CASE PLANNER: PUERTO RICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE/BRONX CHILD PLACEMENT PREVENTION PROGRAM

Funded by ACS.
Link for further information about the job/application: Send Resume to [email protected]
Organization URL: PRFI.org
Application deadline (if known): Currently interviewing for an opening in September 2015
Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and posses a BA degree.

PRFI is a non profit organization dedicated to prevent family disintegration and avoid children's placement by delivering treatment and social services to underprivileged clients residing in NYC.

CARE MANAGER (p/t): HEARTHSIDE CARE COORDINATORS

Company Description:

Hearthside Care Coordinators is a private geriatric care management practice. Since 1999, our core goal is to enable older adults to remain in their home safely, with dignity and the most autonomy possible. We understand the challenges families face in caring for an older adult and the many ways this affects their lives. We also know the challenges that older adults experience, and help them as well as support their family through this new stage of their lives. We share our expertise, opinion and practical advice with families, offering peace of mind while assisting them in ensuring the highest quality of life and the greatest level of respect and independence possible. We are licensed social workers with years of experience, both with the geriatric population and with family and individual psychotherapy. We have a passion for helping seniors and their families and are extremely knowledgeable about services and resources in the New York Metropolitan Area. We provide services that encourage and nurture harmony within the entire family

Job Description:

We are looking for a part time fee for service care manager to coordinate concrete services for older adults and people with disabilities. A care manger’s work involves home visits with clients as well as extensive phone work. Care mangers are responsible for their own cases and are self-motivated and diligent in their pursuit of getting the services our clients need. A care manger interacts with clients, family members home health aides , as well as other professionals such as doctors and lawyers. They navigate services and systems to ensure the wellbeing, high quality of life, and maximum independence for our clients.

They are proficient in Microsoft Word and have strong writing skills. They do extensive work over the phone as well as email, and are responsible for writing reports. Care mangers manage home aides. Care managers visit clients homes personally at least twice every month. Though it is infrequent, care mangers need to be available at night and on weekends, if there is a crisis. Hours are flexible and care managers make their own schedule.

As each case is different, and each client and family has different needs, a care manager is able to think outside the box to face new challenges with each case. They share their expertise, opinion and practical advice with families who are often facing frustrating and sometimes frightening situations that require quick and decisive answers. A care mangers priority always lies with the client’s wellbeing, respect, and comfort.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for a part time care manager to coordinating concrete services for older adults and people with disabilities. A care mangers work involves home visits with clients as well as extensive phone work. Care mangers are responsible for their own cases and are self-motivated and diligent in their pursuit of coordinating services for their clients. A care manger is in contact with clients, families, home health aides, as well as other professionals they have a passion for helping and caring for the elderly and the disabled.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters of Social Work recent graduate is ok.
• Interested in part time work and available during non- normal business hours
• Word processing experience and proficiency are a must, as well as the ability to learn and operate our data base system.
• Possess very strong advocacy skills, and is able to think outside the box.
• As care mangers are responsible for their own cases they must be a self- starter, efficient, and diligent
• Must be comfortable being in direct contact and communication with clients, families, other professionals home health aides.
• Have a passion for helping and caring for the elderly and the disabled.
• Comfortable working for a private practice

To Apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] and include in the subject line: seeking employment

SOCIAL WORK THERAPIST (per diem): THE CHILD CENTER OF NEW YORK

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: MAYOR'S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Organization Profile:

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs, coordinates the citywide delivery of domestic violence services, and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works alongside City agencies, community based and advocacy organizations, local leaders, and service providers to expand access to services citywide for victims and their children to receive the help that they need.

Job Responsibilities:

• The Director of Communications will report directly to the Chief of Staff. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Managing all media relations and overseeing communications strategies for the agency;
• In coordination with the Mayor’s Press Office, providing rapid response to press inquiries, interview requests, requests from the Mayor’s Press Office, and breaking news related to domestic violence, including during weekend and evening hours;
• Working closely with the Executive Team to prepare talking points, presentations, and briefings for the Commissioner and other key staff, and coordinating press conferences and special events;
• Creating strategic public information campaigns and pitches to promote the agency’s mission, highlighting new initiatives, raising awareness about domestic violence, and actively engaging the media and general public;
• Drafting communication materials including media advisories, press releases, op-ed columns, public education material, and other written work, as needed;
• Developing daily/weekly content for all social media mediums, monitoring the agency’s social media portals and profile, and directly working with IT staff to regularly update the agency’s website;
• Monitoring, researching, and distributing relevant news pertaining to domestic violence, elder abuse, sex trafficking, and gender-based violence, including compiling and distributing daily press clips to agency staff;
• Tracking and archiving all media coverage relevant to the agency.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, required; plus a minimum of two (3) years of relevant experience;
• Excellent ability to exhibit professional demeanor in a fast paced and high-pressure work environment and to maintain a rapid response approach;
• Excellent verbal, written and editing skills, including experience writing press releases, media advisories and talking points;
• Advanced knowledge of social media, proficient computer skills for internet research and strong ability to use standard computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of projects to completion, often under tight deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills;
• Broad experience working with the press is preferred, particularly on issues related to gender based violence, criminal justice, domestic violence, sex trafficking, elder abuse or other related fields; and
• Bilingual in English and another language, a plus.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience,

To Apply:

Please submit a one-page cover letter, resume, writing sample and 3 references to [email protected].

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment.

COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST: MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NYC, INC.

Job Description:

Position Description: Responsible for working as part of an ACT team providing services to older adults in recovery from serious mental illness. Provide comprehensive services to consumers, to ensure that those served are successful at living in the community and achieving/maintain psychiatric stabilization. The position specializes in assisting the RN in providing basic health education and information, informal counseling, symptom self-management and training to improve primary care interactions. The position also requires strong writing and computer skills to ensure compliance with funding requirements.

Major Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain primary responsibility for care coordination of a caseload of up to 15 seniors with serious mental illness
• Conduct screenings, intakes, and bio-psychosocial assessments as needed, and assist with development of Individualized Service Plans (ISPs)
• Assist all consumers with rehabilitation and provide wrap-around support to increase independence, community connection and goal achievement
• Maintain up-to-date charting and other documentation as required
• Facilitate consumer access to community support services including medical, mental health, substance abuse, social housing and entitlements
• Provide crisis intervention, including emergency hospital admission support
• Provide basic culturally appropriate health education and information, informal counseling, and symptom self- management
• Provide direct service, such as basic first aid and administering health screening tests
• Provide education and skills training to improve primary care encounters
• Provide education and support to families
• Actively participate in all facets of programming, including
• Working evenings/weekends as needed
• Actively participate in daily team meeting and clinical meetings
• Requires some evening/weekend hours and 24/7 on call availability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MSW or related degree
• 1-2 years’ experience working as a community health worker
• 1-2 years’ experience working with older adults with serious mental illness
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent computer literacy skills
• Experience with evidence based practices such as motivational interviewing, person centered planning and WRAP a plus
• Bilingual/bicultural a strong plus.

How to Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Melanie Kane at [email protected]

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status.

CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY: MAYOR'S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Organization Profile:

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs,coordinates the citywide delivery of domestic violence services, and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works alongside City agencies, community based and advocacy organizations, local leaders, and service providers to expand access to services citywide for victims and their children to receive the help that they need.

Overview:

The NYC Healthy Relationships Training Academy (the Academy) is an educational program in which trained Peer Educators facilitate workshops on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships for young people ages 11-24 throughout New York City. Workshops take place at a variety of youth-centered programs in all five boroughs. The Academy also offers workshops for parents and trainings for staff. As part of New York City’s targeted investments in mental health needs, the Academy will be providing healthy relationship training to approximately 5,000 foster care youth, parents and staff. This position will provide programmatic and administrative support to this initiative. The Curriculum Specialist will report to the Director of Youth Programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the planning, design and development of the curriculum for the Academy’s foster care initiative;
• Provide management assistance, training, general program development and partnership building;
• Review, evaluate and modify existing program curriculums (or curricula) and surveys on the topics of teen dating violence and healthy relationships;
• Develop tools to measure and assess effectiveness of the curriculum and workshop participant performance, integrating results into new and existing program curriculum and using this information to recommend updates to materials;
• Develop and implement a variety of instructional materials and activities appropriate to the intellectual and instructional level of the participants who are from varied socio-
  economic and cultural backgrounds and who possess a range of mental and emotional maturity;
• Act as a primary liaison with OCDV and the Administration of Children’s Services;
• Assist in the supervision and management of four full-time Peer Educators;
• Work extensively with the program’s Peer Educators and Program Assistant to perform needs analysis of the curriculum and its delivery, and recommend updates to materials, as appropriate; and
• Perform projects, tasks and analyses, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required with three years of relevant experience;
• Professional experience working in the field of domestic violence or other gender based issues with a strong knowledge of the dynamics of dating violence, tools for a healthy relationship, child welfare and the New York City foster care system;
• Professional experience in youth education, facilitation, instructional design and curriculum development, with a minimum of 1-2 years required;
• Experience and/or interest in working with diverse constituencies and youth of different ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds;
• Experience with creative and visual design;
• Strong analysis and information gathering skills;
• Very strong interpersonal and communication skills, and comfort level with public speaking in various settings;
• Strong facility with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of SPSS and Access, preferred
• Proficiency in a second language, preferred.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter including salary requirements, resume, writing sample and three 3 references to: OCDV [email protected]

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment. The City of New York and the Office of the Mayor Are Equal Opportunity Employers.

FAMILY TREATMENT REHABILITATION SUPERVISOR: SHELTERING ARMS

The FTR Clinical Supervisor will work Full Time in Far Rockaway, Queens, as a member of Family Support Services management team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support an assigned unit consisting of case planners, CASAC Specialists and case aides, and will provide program oversight to the team, including weekly supervision; team meetings; and weekly and monthly case reviews.
• Scheduling, submitting, conducting, monitoring, and tracking all FTC’s, FASP’s, CDT’s, CNNX and PROMIS;
• Attending and participating in all scheduled Family Team Conferences (FTC’s), Elevated Risk and Child Safety Conferences and any meetings, trainings or community outreach as needed;
• Assigning referrals;
• Supervising MSW interns and
• Ensuring compliance of all agency and ACS policy and procedures.

Qualifications:

• An LMSW is required (an LCSW is preferred)
• At least 3-5 years of related experience is also required, plus another 3-5 years of supervisory experience of at least 5 staff.

Qualified applicants will be able to:

• Perform all staff hires, terms, and performance management;
• Demonstrate the ability to make significant decisions impacting the operation of the program;
• Model professional behavior at all times; and
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of child welfare systems.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and Power Point;
• The ability to exercise critical thinking in crisis situations;
• Possession of strong oral, writing and organizational skills;
• Strong and effective negotiation skills;
• The ability to work under pressure and meet short term deadlines; and
• The ability to develop effective working relationships.
• Ideal candidates will be innovative and flexible.

Anyone nterested in a position, please submit a resume and three professional references to Senior Recruiter, Kadeen Blake at [email protected] or via fax to 212-242-9196. Be sure to include the job title and location in the subject heading.

GROUP FACILITATOR: FOCAL POINT

Hours: Flexible, 3 hours 1-2 days per week

Location: Westchester, Manhattan, Connecticut

Mission:

The Focal Point vision is for empowerment of individuals and communities in which no one is denied the opportunity to speak out and be heard. Our mission is to build skills within disadvantaged and marginalized communities using innovative participatory photography and story telling so that they have the opportunity to represent themselves and their communities in order to create tools for advocacy and communications to achieve positive social change.

Job Description:

Looking for an experienced social worker to run a weekly therapeutic art-based empowerment group. Your job will entail leading and inspiring a group of 10-12 participants, guiding them using the overall themes and objectives. Sessions are held over an eight-week period.

Qualifications:

• BSW or MSW
• 1+ years experience
• Mature, energetic and creative
• Respect for diversity
• Ethical and responsible

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

MANAGER, COMMUNITY BENEFIT EVALUATION: NYU LUTHERAN

As a representative of NYU Lutheran's continuum of medical, behavioral health, enabling supports, and education and family strengthening services, the Manager of Community Benefit Evaluation will coordinate efforts in leading a group of stakeholders through an organizational culture shift that embraces evaluation and data as a method for learning and continuous improvement, focusing primarily on services that address social determinants of health. Responsibilities include conducting community needs assessments, preparing the organizational community service plan, and overseeing performance improvement and evaluation for community benefit programs. Excellent communication and organizational skills, love of data, and sense of humor a must!

Responsibilities:

• Create a 3- year community service plan for NYU Lutheran. This includes a community needs assessment and data gathering and analysis. The Manager will work collaboratively with the supervisor to develop a plan for solutions based on the outcome of the community service plan and aligned with best practices.
• Identify existing organizational resources and realign them to fit program priorities.
• Work with program directors and other key stakeholders to determine appropriate metrics and benchmarks to help improve and further develop programs.
• Identify and implement strategies to integrate existing data systems to support internal evaluation and performance improvement.
• Build on existing evaluation tools to create a strategic evaluation plan that measures progress and success against key metrics for both internal program improvement purposes and external reporting purposes.
• Ensure that data is being collected accurately, analyzed appropriately and adapted as needed to successfully accomplish program/project objectives.
• Manage report preparation and other forms of communication
• Lead discussions with senior management to reflect on evaluation results, coach and support managers to lead similar discussions with their teams, and lead discussions with interdepartmental teams.
• Identify, disseminate and translate best practice and research findings to program staff
• Supervise data analysts, student interns, and other project resources

Position Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Public Health or related field required.
• At least 5 years of successful experience with both quantitative and qualitative research/evaluation methods, tool design and validation.
• Exceptional project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
• Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to operationalize concepts and transform ideas into action as well as apply findings to ongoing program development.
• Ability to analyze data using Excel, SPSS or SAS
• Prior experience working with community based organizations is strongly preferred.
• Passion for, knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to community development as a strategy to improve low income communities.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to [email protected]

MSW/MHCs: STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES CORPORATION

Application deadline:  Open

Full and part-time positions in Westchester, NY with non-profit agency to conduct counseling, educational and student leadership activities in middle and high schools, and some parent and community work.  Candidates must have a Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling, must be licensed or license eligible, have individual and group counseling experience with adolescents, valid driver’s license, and a car.  Substance abuse and mental health experience a plus.  Excellent LCSW & CASAC supervision, training, and benefits provided. Fax resume to Student Assistance Services(914) 366-8826 or email [email protected].

PROGRAM ASSISTANT, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ACADEMY: MAYOR'S OFFICE TO COMBAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Organizational Profile:

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs, coordinates the citywide delivery of domestic violence services, and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works alongside City agencies, community based and advocacy organizations, local leaders, and service providers to expand access to services citywide for victims and their children to receive the help that they need.

Overview:

The NYC Healthy Relationships Training Academy (the Academy) is an educational program in which trained Peer Educators facilitate workshops on dating violence prevention and healthy relationships for young people ages 11-24 throughout New York City. Workshops take place at a variety of youth-centered programs in all five boroughs. The Academy also offers workshops for parents and trainings for staff. The Academy, along with the entirety of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence, is part of the Mayor’s Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety, targeted at improving public safety at the fifteen public housing developments with some of the highest rates of violent crime. The Program Assistant will report to the Director of Youth Programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordination and scheduling of Academy workshops and the supervision of the Peer Educator team;
• Facilitate workshops with teens, parents and organizational staff as needed;
• Develop training activities for Peer Educator staff meetings;
• Provide ongoing feedback regarding enhancement of project activities;
• Secure new, long-term partnerships with schools, colleges, community organizations and other organizations;
• Assist with coordination of Academy’s social media activities;
• Assist with developing and preparing materials for target audiences and special populations;
• Manage Academy database and conduct data entry for workshop pre- and post-tests;
• Attend meetings with OCDV program staff; and
• Perform projects, tasks and analyses, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and/or Skills:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, require; and at least one year of professional experience;
• Professional experience in the field of peer education, facilitation and/or youth education required;
• Professional experience working in the field of domestic violence or other gender based issues with a strong knowledge of the dynamics of dating violence, tools for a healthy relationship, child welfare and the New York City foster care system;
• Must be comfortable with public speaking in various settings to varying group sizes, and comfortable performing community outreach;
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and with all levels of supervisory staff;
• Strong organizational, time management, and logistical skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong facility with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of SPSS and Access, preferred;
• Bilingual in English and another language, preferred.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a one-page cover letter including salary requirements, resume and three 3 references to: OCDV [email protected]

New York City Residency Is Required Within 90 Days of Appointment. The City of New York and the Office of the Mayor Are Equal Opportunity Employers.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, WORKPLACE INITIATIVE: POSES FAMILY FOUNDATION

Contact:

Caroline Ceniza-Levine
212-372-0277
[email protected]

POSITION SUMMARY

The Workplace Initiative, one of the foundation’s major programs, works to create jobs for people with all types of disabilities and to empower people with disabilities to flourish in the workplace. The initiative pursues these goals through a two-pronged approach: first, building community projects designed to enhance collaboration at a local level; and second, helping national companies create aggressive inclusion programs. This work involves partnerships with employers, foundations, nonprofits and government agencies at the national level and in select geographies.

The Workplace Initiative is developing a highly cost-effective model by selecting strong partners who are building strong business cases for their projects. The Poses Family Foundation (PFF) is also creating long term sustainability by helping partners to secure federal matching funds and leading the development of a collaborative of funders willing to co-fund key initiatives. In addition to providing funding, the Workplace Initiative is unique in its provision of technical assistance by leading disability and inclusion experts to key projects, as well as working with these experts to create “Do It Yourself” guides to help communities and companies more independently build future initiatives.

The Workplace Initiative Program Director is charged with managing the development and execution of projects within the Workplace program. The Program Director will work closely with two leaders of the Workplace Initiative, both of whom are nationally recognized experts in the field, to identify new opportunities, build relationships with partners, develop new projects, and manage the day-to-day execution of all projects. The Program Director will hold primary responsibility for overseeing the development of project plans, managing grant approvals and renewals, developing and managing the budget, and preparing reviews and quarterly reports for the foundation leadership. The Program Director will report to the Vice President of the Workplace Initiative and will be responsible for directly supervising a growing team of two Program Managers.

Organization Overview:

The Poses Family Foundation is a New York City-based foundation established by Nancy and Fred Poses. PFF is dedicated to bringing about significant positive impact in five focus areas, the largest being Learning and Attention Issues, through a combination of business disciplines, nonprofit expertise, funding and passion. In addition to supporting nonprofits financially, PFF provides them with capacity-building advising in such areas as strategic and operational planning, initiative design, talent development and management, and marketing to help them scale in a sustainable way.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Lead Strategists to continually refine PFF’s Workplace strategy to maximize impact in
• Manage grant pipeline, including tracking new proposals and managing Initiative budget the field, build relationships with field leaders, and identify new opportunities for partnerships
• Supervise two New York-based Program Managers (with potential for additional team members over time), including setting goals, managing deliverables, and supporting team members’ professional development
• Lead Workplace team to complete diligence on new partnership opportunities
• Work with existing and new partners to scope project plans, including timelines, deliverables and reporting requirements
• Lead Workplace team to set goals for each project and track progress toward goals
• Oversee management of relationships with current Workplace partners, including regular project check-ins, formal project reviews, and outcomes tracking
• Lead Workplace knowledge-sharing strategy, including codifying learnings and developing DIY materials
• Lead Workplace Initiative team to prepare reports for Board meetings, internal Foundation reviews, and external communications on Foundation initiatives and results
• Coordinate with co-funders and continue to build collaboration with funders in the field
• Provide support, when requested, for all Foundation activities

Candidate Profile and Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, results-oriented team player with:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years professional experience in a strategic role for a high-performing organization;
• 3+ years professional experience as a direct supervisor, with proven effectiveness managing a team of at least two direct reports
• Experience successfully developing and implementing a start-up project or initiative
• Results-oriented, with a demonstrated track record of charting a clear course of action that requires measurement against milestones
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience successfully presenting new ideas to senior leaders to influence change
• Strong analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze and draw insights from data
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders in the corporate, nonprofit, and public sectors
• Demonstrated effectiveness in developing and leading a high-performing team
• Advanced proficiency with computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• New York City based, availability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Experience with or personal connection to diversity or disability initiatives preferred
• Experience with grant-making, philanthropy, and/or nonprofits preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across sectors a plus

Compensation:

The foundation will provide a competitive salary commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate, as well as health insurance benefits.

The Poses Family Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

RENAL SOCIAL WORKER: NEOMY DIALLYSIS CENTER

Candidate must have NYS Liscense (LMSW).
Previous dialysis experience preferred but not required. Training available.
This is a fast-paced healthcare setting with admissions, discharges, coordination of insurance benefits, reporting, educational and therapeutic counseling.
Immediate opening. Fax or email resumes.

Neomy Dialysis Center
1122 Coney Island Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: 718-434-1444
Fax: 718-434-1445
[email protected]

COUNSELOR: IMMIGRANT SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Immigrant Social Services (ISS) was created in 1972 as a non-profit tax exempt organization to improve the condition and promote the welfare of immigrants of the Chinatown/Lower East Side community. One of our most critical programs involves work around the support and nurturance of our children’s wise and healthy decision making processes. ISS’ Preventive Services provide critical and age appropriate chemical/drug dependency and problem gambling prevention support services. With grant support from the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), we are seeking a Counselor to strengthen this program.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments, write and update individual client-based, goal-oriented service plans following OASAS guidelines, maintain a caseload of approximately 10-15 participants of our counseling program;
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions, maintain detailed case records following OASAS guidelines, work with clients’ teachers, and families when need arises;
• Conduct local needs assessment to identify and prioritize elevated risk factors, decreased protective factors, and the specific problem behavior(s) to be addressed in the community;
• Maintain acceptable prevention services, strategies, and activities, and provide program performance standards in the areas of service delivery, recordkeeping, and data reporting in WITNYS system;
• Ensure compliance with OASAS regulations including the timely submission of monthly statistical reports through electronic and hard copy submission;
• Organize, conduct and/or coordinate information awareness activities for parents/adult population with staff and/or outside agencies in order to help them cope with parental/personal problems and provide information about health issues and community services;
• Participate in training opportunities to work towards being a Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) when opportunity arises;
• Provide linkages to outside agencies for additional services;
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• MSW preferred. At least one year of experience working with children;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills;
• Self-motivated, able to organize multiple tasks;
• Bilingual English/Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese, Fujianese) preferred.

All prospective job candidates must meet screening requirements, which may include a background check, finger printing, and State Central Registry clearance.

Full-time (35hrs/wk), Monday through Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours. Fringe benefits and competitive salaries. Immigrant Social Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Please send cover letter and resume to:

Pam Ng, Director of Preventive Services
[email protected]
212.571.1840 x105

or to

Immigrant Social Services, Inc.
137 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002

SOCIAL WORKER: NEW VISIONS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR ADVANCE MATH AND SCIENCE II

Essential Functions:

• Effectively and appropriately assess and address the needs, characteristics, and interactions of students, families, and community.
• Use knowledge and understanding of the reciprocal influences of home, school, and community to intervene for student success via such practices as assessment, crisis intervention, home visits, conflict resolution, individual and group counseling, consultation, program development, dropout prevention, and coordination of school and community services.
• Advocate for appropriate services for students and their families.
• Consult and collaborate with stakeholders on behalf of students and their families.
• Effectively plan, implement, and evaluate programs that promote student and family success.
• Use assessment and evaluation results to develop appropriate interventions for students, families, schools and communities.
• Develop long-term and short-term intervention plans consistent with curriculum, with students’ needs, strengths, diversity and life experiences, and with other social and emotional factors.
• Provide services to students in ways that build upon individual strengths and offer students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experience.
• Provide appropriate follow-up to ensure that students’ needs are being met.
• Act as a point of contact for outside organizations working with students and their families.

Requirements:

• Master Level Licensed Social Worker
• 2-5 years clinical experience preferred
• Personal initiative and desire for responsibility
• Strong communication skills ability to work collaboratively with teachers/staff
• Leadership capacity
• Familiarity with the local community

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Ashley Zimmerman, LMSW at [email protected].

The Mission of AMS II

The mission of the New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II is to prepare our students to become successful members of the global community. Through an integrated, challenged-based curriculum, which includes local and global community-based projects, we seek to cultivate global citizens who have the tools necessary to compete within our global society. We believe that such “hands-on-minds-on” learning experiences are critical to student engagement and essential to the process of preparing students to become college and career ready.

We are also committed to the personal, social and emotional well-being of our students and seek to provide a caring and supportive learning environment that facilitates student growth. It is our goal to provide the necessary support to all of our students so that they are successful learners, responsible citizens and productive members of our global community.

Teamwork Philosophy of AMS II

At AMS II, all staff members firmly believe that our students can only be as strong as our dedication to each other. The experience, dedication, passion and intelligence that each staff member contributes to the team is integral to our success as a whole. Throughout the year we collaborate, encourage and support each other to ensure our success and ultimately, to ensure the success of our students.

Instructional Philosophy of AMS II

AMS II’s instructional philosophy is to provide students with challenge based learning experiences where students use critical thinking skills to solve real life problems that affect them personally. Students are provided with a forum to voice their concerns and to challenge themselves to become scholars, demonstrating AMS II’s RICHER core values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Honor, Excellence, Responsibility. Our instructional philosophy is data driven where formative and summative assessments are analyzed to focus on the needs of our students and to drive instruction.

MISCELLANEOUS

CARE MANAGERS/CASE MANAGERS/GERONTOLOGISTS/SOCIAL WORKERS: WELLTHY

Join Wellthy's Expert Network
Do you want to help more people and earn incremental income? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an industry­changing, innovative new company.

If you’ve worked as a Geriatric Care Manager, Case Manager, Geriatric Social Worker, Care Coordinator, or Care Navigator, your expertise is needed! The Wellthy Expert Network is a place for all “Experts” to come together to make chronic and elder care better.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our community. Wellthy experts will be featured with a profile that showcases their areas of expertise and their recommended resources and tips­­you’ll build your brand and make connections with clients and peers. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate as a paid consultant for the Wellthy Care Concierge­­providing virtual guidance and recommendations for families regarding conditions, resources, and more!

Becoming an Expert is simple.

1) Tell us about yourself. Submit your resume and background via Wellthy's Expert Submission Form.

2) Once approved, you’ll receive an alert (via email) to create your profile.

About Wellthy (www.wellthy.com)

At Wellthy, we dream of the day when taking care of the sick and the elderly becomes seamlessly compassionate and tech powered. We’re working hard to remove the pain of the healthcare system so families can focus on caring for those they love.

For Experts

Be a part of a fast­growing network, build your personal brand, add to your resume, learn new tools and cutting edge software, share and build your knowledge base, get incremental income, and be part of a community of peers setting out to change healthcare.

MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, REPRODUCTIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND MATERNAL WELLNESS (NY, NJ, CT, PA, DE): PRECONCEIVE

Preconceive (pre-conceive.com) helps women navigate all phases of their reproductive health. The company was launched in 2014 by Sarah Robinson (Columbia Business School Class of ’13) and Sheila Pande (Columbia Public Health Class of ‘14). Preconceive provides content, online consultations and in person classes covering all phases of the reproductive lifetime, from conception to pregnancy to parenthood. We have all heard about the lean-in conversation, but we dare you to name one brand that is empowering women to build their families at the same time they build their careers. You haven’t heard of one yet, it is because we are building it! We are looking for qualified mental health professionals who are passionate about equipping women with the knowledge they need to navigate the motherhood spectrum end-to-end.

Qualified mental health care professionals interested in providing online, and over the phone 1-on-1 therapy in phases of the reproductive lifetime: in/fertility (male, female, same-sex couples), antenatal, pregnancy, postpartum are encouraged to contact us.

Who you are:

• You are an LCSW, MA, PhD, PsyD or other mental health board certified professional with experience in providing therapy for women experiencing psychosocial stress during one or more reproductive phases.
• You have an entrepreneurial mindset yet you are patient and willing to work with other types of practitioners in contributing to newer models of supportive healthcare services.
• You strive to impact the efficiency of access to reproductive mental healthcare.
• You care! This isn’t just a job, you want to help women gain confidence to be the best mothers possible!
• Willing to provide 1-on-1 therapy to women who are covered within your licensure via video or phone.

What we can do for you:

• Give you the opportunity to make a lasting impact in women’s health care!
• Work with brilliant people all dedicated to women’s health, we are a diverse team and come from all different career backgrounds.
• Opportunities to contribute to digestible evidence based articles for publication on our website.
• Opportunities to contribute to developing new curriculum for educating women and their partners on topics of maternal mental health.

Please contact Sheila Pande at [email protected] or Sarah Robinson at [email protected] with your CV.

We hope to hear from you, thank you!