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NEW POSTINGS
DATE POSTED: May 14, 2013
POSITION: Recovery Supervisor - Mental Health Association of Rockland County - Valley Cottage, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Perform clinical supervision of staff, students, and volunteers. Coordinate clinic activities; maintain a direct service caseload of adjusted size. Approve work schedules; schedule intake appointments and interview prospective clients; act as the on-site manager for the Recovery Services and ensure coverage of both individual and group meetings and activities. An LMSW/LCSW with three years' experience in the alcohol/chemical dependency field.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mental Health Association of Rockland County
Attention: Human Resources
140 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Fax 845-267-2169
dumontn@mharockland.org
DATE POSTED: May 8, 2013
POSITION: Bilingual Social Worker - First Choice NY- NYC - Full Time (6 month assignment)
DETAILS: The position works with a Care Management team (Nurse Care Manager and Service Coordinator). Assessments and treatment for geriatric population. Requires hands-on administration of multiple electronic shared network database to manage Patient Health Information. Uses all available resources to assess members' psychosocial health status and social work needs; this includes making field home visits as needed in order to complete a psychosocial assessment for all new members within the first 30 days of enrollment. Determines member and family needs to develop a comprehensive care plan for each member based on counseling, housing, social support and financial status.
Requires: 6+ months US work as MSW including internships in one or more of the following areas:
Geriatrics, Discharge Planning, Case Management, Assessment, Acute, Sub-Acute, Long -Term Care, Health Insurance, Home care environment, Homeless.
Prefers: 1- 2 years experience with experience as described above.
Experience with electronic shared network database to manage patient health information.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Carole Nadel
cnadel@firstchoiceny.com
DATE POSTED: April 30, 2013
POSITION: Residence Counselor - Mental Health Assoc. - Rockland County, NY - Part Time
DETAILS: Provides daily supervision and support to deaf/hard of hearing adults recovering from mental illness and residing in community based congregate settings. The Residence Counselor serves as a role model, providing a home like atmosphere in which dignity and respect enhance each person's existence. The Residence Counselor participates in service planning and on-going support for each resident. High school graduate or equivalent. Some college preferred. Experience in Deaf Culture required. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). Experience working with diverse populations recovering from mental illness desired. Valid driver's license and ability to drive program vehicles in a manner that provides safe transportation to program residents.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mental Health Association of Rockland County
Human Resources
140 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Fax 845-267-2169 or e-mail dumontn@mharockland.org
DATE POSTED: April 24, 2013
POSITION: Clinical Social Worker - MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER, WAKEFIELD DIVISION - Bronx, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Social worker performs intakes, individual, family, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for psychiatric outpatients in a hospital-based mental health clinic. L.M.S.W. or L.C.S.W. or L.C.S.W eligibility with prior mental health experience working with adults, either in placement or job. Fluency in Spanish required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: Milagros Gonzales, LCSW, Program Manager, Wakefield Division of Montefiore , Mental Health Program, 4401 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, New York, 10470. migonzal@montefiore.org. Fax:(718)304-7065.
DATE POSTED: April 24, 2013
POSITION: Supervising Counselor - Hetrick-Martin Institute
DETAILS: Facilitate Intake Assessments for new youth seeking agency membership. Provide individual, group and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to youth and their families. Maintain caseload of up to 10 youth and their families. Assessment, problem definition, formulation of diagnostic impressions, treatment planning and case coordination of HMI clients. Develop, facilitate and implement groups with other program staff, and maintain all documentation and data collection tools. Provide on-call crisis counseling and case management services to members and their families. Develop curricula that utilize the Positive Youth Development Model and Harm Reduction Model. Supervision of up to 3 social work and/or counseling interns. Collaborate with other internal program staff and outside organizations for the comprehensive treatment of clients. Ensure regular collaboration through formal collateral meetings between program staff and outside agencies. Provide necessary referrals for HMI members to access additional services. Bilingual preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
To apply for an open position, please send your resume along with a cover letter and your salary history to jobs@hmi.org. Be sure to include the job title in your subject line. Please, no telephone calls.
DATE POSTED: April 24, 2013
POSITION: Interim Program Coordinator - NASW - NYC- Full Time
DETAILS: The Interim Program Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and other professional and support staff and will contribute to the implementation of NASW-NYC's objectives during this period. Responsibilities include helping to coordinate a range of programs and projects relating to membership development, non-dues revenue, continuing education, other relevant activities. Experience in social work, especially in administration, including project coordination. A social work student or recent graduate will be considered if they have this experience. Experience working with volunteers to develop objectives and carry out activities. Knowledge of NASW would be helpful.
The salary range for the position is $20 to $30/hr, depending on experience. There are no benefits for interim positions at NASW.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter that addresses your availability and how your experience relates to the responsibilities in this announcement. Send the cover letter and resume to contactus@naswnyc.org or mail to NASW-NYC, 50 Broadway, NY, NY 10004.
DATE POSTED: April 24, 2013
POSITION: Senior Program Associate - NASW - NYC- Full Time
DETAILS: Collaborate with the Executive Director, staff and Chapter leaders in carrying out program objectives. Plan and coordinate selected activities and events relating to membership recruitment and retention, the annual meeting, continuing education and licensing test prep workshops, awards dinner, and involvement of social work students and new professionals. Coordinate electronic communications through the production of the newsletter and announcements, updating of the website, and development of other media. Assist in the development of non-dues revenue such as fund raising and advertising. Provide supervision and/or support to administrative staff, consultants, contracted coordinators, and intern(s), as needed. Provide staff support to selected board and program related committees and task forces; including the Board of Directors. Provide consultation to NASW members on a range of issues, including licensing.
Three years post-masters experience in social work, especially in administration, including project management and supervision. Experience working with volunteers to develop objectives and carry out activities. A NYS social work license and NASW membership in NASW are highly desirable for this position.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to that addresses how you will apply your experience to the key responsibilities in this announcement. Include salary history in the letter. Consideration will be given to submission of a sample of your own writing (e.g., an article, brochure, memo, proposal, etc; the sample may be brief). Send the cover letter and resume to contactus@naswnyc.org or mail to NASW-NYC, 50 Broadway, NY, NY 10004.
DATE POSTED: April 22, 2013
POSITION: Life Coach - Kulanu - New York - Full Time
DETAILS: Seeking energetic Job/Life Coach with excellent interpersonal skills. Candidate must have experience working with individuals with disabilities, able to work independently, and provide support /guidance in vocational, educational and social environments. A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human service field such as Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation or Social Work required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to esther@kulanukids.org.
DATE POSTED: April 21, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker - Center for Behavioral Health Services - Brooklyn, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Meet regularly with a caseload of 25-30 clients for employment-focused counseling, goal development and service planning. Facilitate and co-facilitate groups centered around helping participants improve skills and manage life challenges. Provide initial intake screening, and ongoing vocational and psychosocial assessment. Collaborate with providers, courts and Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Supply referral to other services (e.g. psychiatric, housing). Provide comprehensive discharge planning. Participate in case conferences, supervision, meetings and trainings. Masters degree in social work and 1-year post Masters experience in mental health; experience with trauma informed treatment and at-risk populations preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Organized; good time management skills
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to iadler@cbhsny.org
DATE POSTED: April 21, 2013
POSITION: Aliyah Coordinator - Jewish Agency for Israel - Northeast Area - Full Time
DETAILS: The "Aliyah Coordinator" with the Jewish Agency will be assisting potential new immigrants to the State of Israel (Olim). The position reports to the Northeast Regional Representative. He or she will coordinate various programs and help Olim obtain necessary documentation. The Aliyah Coordinator will interact with and assist many different kinds of people and strong interpersonal skills are required. Must be fluent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Must be capable with social media websites, internet. Must be capable with agency's online databases. Fluent in English and have Good command of Hebrew. Salary range: $30,000 - $33,000
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: careersna@jafi.org. Please include salary requirements and put "Aliyah Coordinator-NE region" in subject line.
DATE POSTED: April 21, 2013
POSITION: Program Specialist - Fostering Change for Children - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Manage FCFC training planning, scheduling, packaging, marketing, delivery, evaluation and follow-up as necessary. Outreach to child welfare related providers, organizations and systems to promote and provide best practice training opportunities. Identify, select and manage external speakers or training providers necessary to deliver required training. Plan and deliver training topics personally when necessary. Develop necessary materials to market FCFC training and create hand-outs. Further develop, update, enhance and package CC summer curriculum and monthly trainings. Maintain database of guest lecturers and external trainers. Coordinate and manage training activities during CC summer training. Plan, develop and implement strategies for ongoing group and individual support of CC members. Assist with recruitment of mentors for CC members. Coordinate and manage monthly gatherings as well as collection of monthly information. Provide task supervision of student interns. Implement and manage CC alumni association.
While an MSW degree is preferred it is not required. Experience with Program Development/Management and/or teaching/training and/or administration as well as understanding of the child welfare system are strongly preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
visit http://fosteringchangeforchildren.org/index.php/site/careers for application instructions.
DATE POSTED: April 21, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker - Rain Home Attendant Service - Plantation, FL - Full Time
DETAILS: Social Worker needed to work as part of interdisciplinary care management team. Masters Degree in Social Work required; New York State Certification preferred. Must possess working knowledge of current community health practice for the frail and elderly and cognitively impaired seniors with direct service experience is required. Interdisciplinary model or care management experience preferred. Computer literate a must, bilingual preferred. Field work required. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to Debra Caldwell at debra.caldwell@rainhas.org or via fax at (718) 319- 8477
DATE POSTED: March 22, 2013
POSITION: Teacher - Be Above Early Child Care - Queens - Full Time
DETAILS: Posses and maintain New York state teacher certification ECE B-2 (or N-6) / work towards possessing NYS certification in ECE. In partnership with the Assistant Teacher, record one observation of each child in your class each week using the Observation cards provided to you by the Education Director. At end of the week, meet with the Assistant Teacher to get his/her ideas to write your weekly lesson plans for following week. Link your theme and lesson plans to the Responses that you have developed from the observations of each child in the classroom that week and/ or week before. Work with the Assistant Teacher to redirect children and discipline children according to the POSITIVEdiscipline policy. Work with the Assistant Teacher to set-up projects in the classroom and facilitate children's experiences. Talk to parents about what their children are experiencing in the classroom, answer questions and always welcome parents into your classroom. Attend staff development trainings once per month as well as UPK staff development once per month. Participate in weekly team planning meetings / case meetings (1 - 2X per week) with the Site Ed. Director for a minimum of 30 minutes.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Mina Marsow- Human Resources Manager
B'Above Worldwide Institute
Tel:718-805-2252 ext: 776
Fax:718-785-0087
Email: mmarsow@babove.com / mina.beabove@gmail.com
DATE POSTED: March 22, 2013
POSITION: Workshop Facilitator - Henry Street Settlement- NYC - Full Time, Temporary
DETAILS: Develop and maintain good relationships with SYEP participants. Provide a safe and engaging learning environment for all SYEP participants. Develop and lead professional development workshops with youth (such as SYEP orientation, work readiness, financial literacy, teamwork and conflict resolution, time management, education and career exploration). Provide educational advice to support the individual needs of the participants. Act as a professional role model. Develop and manage a community service project with a small cohort of SYEP participants. Visit the participants at work sites to provide on-site counseling as needed
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
To Apply email Cover Letter and Resume to jobs@henrystreet.org
In the subject line, please indicate "Workshop Facilitator"
DATE POSTED: March 22, 2013
POSITION: Bilingual Case Manager - Criminal Justice Agency - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Reviewing with participants the conditions of release, program agreement, and consents for disclosure. Conducting the intake/assessment interview to identify participants' needs, including possible mental health and/or substance abuse problems, and making appropriate referrals. Verifying participant contact information, applicable activities and responsibilities to assign participants to a designated level of supervision. Maintaining face-to-face and telephone contact with participants, monitoring re-arrests, and preparing written progress reports for court. Maintaining communication with defense attorneys, and referral agencies until transfer or completion of reporting responsibilities. Updating computerized case management files accordingly to produce periodic reports on participant compliance. Appearing and advocating in court regarding participants' compliance as necessary.
LMSW or other related Graduate or Professional Degree with 3+ years of related court-based experience preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Send resume and cover letter to:
EMAIL: NYCJAHRM@gmail.com
SUBJECT HEADER: CASE MANAGER-BILINGUAL
ATTN: Program Director
DATE POSTED: March 21, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker - Selfhelp Community Services- Bayside, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Selfhelp's Clearview Senior Center and the Sharp Program are seeking a Social Worker who will be working with clients providing assessment, services coordination, case assistance, information and referral as well as leading groups and outreach presentations. MSW required. Excellent time management, communication and computer skills. Experience with seniors and individuals with cognitive impairments. Must have the ability to travel to meetings and outreach presentations. Self-starter who can work as part of a team.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Visit: www.selfhelp.net.
DATE POSTED: March 21, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker - Selfhelp Community Services - Brooklyn, NY- Full Time
DETAILS: The Social Worker will be working with Holocaust Survivors to: provide case management, counseling, assessment, information and referrals; make homes visits; and crisis intervention. MSW required. Excellent time management, communication and computer skills. Must have the ability to travel through Brooklyn. Yiddish, Hungarian or Polish a plus.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Visit: www.selfhelp.net
DATE POSTED: March 21, 2013
POSITION: Policy and Community Organizing Intern - EIO Coalition - NYC- Full or Part time
DETAILS: Support Policy Associate and Community Organizer in coordinating activities related to advocacy campaigns (coalition meetings, panels, advocacy trips, etc.). Assist Community Organizer in implementing partner outreach strategies. Assist with research pertaining to the three campaigns; help develop additional campaign materials. Work with Community Organizer on social media strategy; Manage social media presence including. Twitter, Facebook, and Blogs. Assist in preparation of materials for presentations and events. Provide administrative support to Policy Associate and Community Organizer
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Please email cover letter, resume and references to Yasmin Safdie, Community Organizer, at
ysafdie@collegeandcommunity.org by April 8, 2013.
DATE POSTED: March 21, 2013
POSITION: Retiree Social Services Coordinator - UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Social Services- NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: "Stay in Touch" program - provide a daily call to hospitalized retirees, to assist with issues related to their hospital stay, discharge planning, and coordination of care at home. Provide short term counseling in the office or by telephone and provide referrals to health providers or other health related institutions. Meet with case managers on a daily basis to review their cases. Participate in social work groups and meetings. Assist in all department operations. New York State Licensed Social Worker. Background in Gerontology (necessary). Knowledge of nursing homes, discharge and referral sources.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Applicants should submit a letter of application and resume by the close of business on
Friday, May 31, 2013 to:
Sasha Greene, Director
UFT Welfare Fund Retiree Social Services
52 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10004
DATE POSTED: March 18, 2013
POSITION: Executive Director - Temple Beth Tzedek- Buffalo, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Ability to manage finances of the congregation. Synagogue management and administration skills. An understanding of the mission of TBT and the willingness and ability to support and further that mission. Facility oversight. Ability to lead organizational change and growth, including financial management, membership recruitment, fundraising, grant procurement and endowment building.
Yearly Salary Range $65k - 85k as a Total Compensation Package
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: edsearch@btzbuffalo.org
DATE POSTED: March 13, 2013
POSITION: Bilingual Social Worker Cantonese - Big Brothers Big Sisters - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Outreach for children/youth and mentors to the Chinese community throughout New York City. Conduct client and parent psychosocial interviews, write clinical assessments and collect supporting information from collaborating agencies, schools, etc. to determine disposition based on eligibility, needs, goals, and/or acceptance for agency services. Match youth with adult volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Provide on-going supervision and support. Monitor one-to-one matches by phone and in-person meetings; maintain professional records of all case supervision contacts. Monitor closely for clinical and safety issues that may arise.
Regularly evaluate matched clients based on agency guidelines and specific program goals to assess outcomes. Lead educational and recreational group activities and/or special projects for participating matches and parents based on emerging needs.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: Hiring Manager at akui@bigsnyc.org
DATE POSTED: March 13, 2013
POSITION: Coordinator of Family and Youth Volunteer Services - DOROT - Full Time
DETAILS: Direct teen leadership council and cultivate peer-leadership within the group. Conduct informal activities to incorporate their volunteer experience in the context of Jewish text, tradition and values. Manage the family volunteering programs, Family Circle and Birthday Mitzvah Project. Recruit and cultivate DOROT seniors to participate in intergenerational programs. Provide seniors with appropriate training materials. Match family and youth volunteers to visit and assist DOROT seniors. Support the Department Director in developing partnerships with schools and youth organizations. Facilitate group orientations and volunteer workshops for pre-k through high school youth. Plan and implement Jewish and secular service-learning programs and intergenerational volunteer activities for schools and youth organizations.
Supervise the DOROT Card-Making Program
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: RZinger@dorotusa.org
Date POSTED: March 13, 2013
POSITION: Secondary Teacher- Sunshine's Alternative Education program- Part time - hours may include Monday - Friday 8:30 to 12:300 approx.
DETAILS: The program aims to work intensely with high-risk youth who have been or are in danger of being suspended from school for violence or substance abuse or may be re-entering the community after incarceration or substance abuse treatment. This program provides prevention-focused services in a variety of areas that aims to prepare these youth with new tools and skills to help them succeed academically and socially. This program aims to teach these youth to take responsibility for their own actions, and empower them to make better choices for their future.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Fax your resume to (631-476-7680) Sunshine is located at 468 Boyle Road in Port Jefferson Station. Our phone number is 476-3099. You can learn more about Sunshine Alternative Education and Prevention Center at www.sunshinepreventionctr.org.
DATE POSTED: March 11, 2013
POSITION: Executive Director - United Jewish Council - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Oversees implementation of all Council programs and ensures adherence to guidelines and objectives of programs as delineated by funding agencies
- Directs programs and ascertains whether they are in compliance with funding agency's specifications.
- Oversees agency's operations; leads all fund-raising initiatives, identifies sources of funding (private/public sector), prepares proposals, and writes agency's budget
- Identifies community's programmatic needs and how Council can implement programs to fulfill needs;
- Establishes new linkages to enhance support services providing capacity of Council;
- Directs public relations division in promotion of agency, i.e. press release dissemination and announcements of activities and programs in newspapers, newsletters, and electronic media
- Oversees internal fiscal monitoring and directs fiscal expenditures of programs; ensures justification of expenses/disburses; ensures compliance with agency guidelines and fiscal prudence
- Supervision of caseworkers who provide case assistance to clients
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Cover letter and resume should be emailed to Lisa Gaon, Lgaon@metcouncil.org.
DATE POSTED: March 11, 2013
POSITION: Clinical Social Worker - ADULT OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRY CLINIC - NYC- Full Time
DETAILS: Social worker performs intakes, individual, family, group psychotherapy, and crisis intervention for psychiatric outpatients in a hospital-based mental health clinic. L.M.S.W. or L.C.S.W. or L.C.S.W eligibility with some mental health experience, either in placement or job.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send, fax, or email resume to: Milagros Gonzales, LCSW, Program Manager, North Division of Montefiore Mental Health Program,
4401 Bronx Boulevard, Bronx, New York, 10470.
Email: migonzal@montefiore.org. Fax: (718)304-7065.
DATE POSTED: March 11, 2013
POSITION: Summer intern - TORCH -Monday through Friday 9:30am-5:30pm, applicants interested in a part time commitment are also encouraged to apply. This position is unpaid. We will help secure academic credit if applicable.
DETAILS: Plan and implement daily activities for the TORCH Summer Leadership Institute. Help develop and organize resource materials for Peer Leaders. Assist with program evaluation efforts. Track outreach efforts and their results. Mentor TORCH peer leadership positions. Work as a part of the TORCH team. Travel to workshop locations to observe Peer Leader workshops. Assist TORCH Program staff with other tasks as necessary.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Please email a resume and cover letter to internships@prochoiceny.org. Please indicate the position you are applying for. If applying for more than one, please list your first choice.
DATE POSTED: February 28, 2013
POSITION: Bilingual Clinician - Child Guidance Center - Southern CT - Full Time
DETAILS: Receive and triage the majority of callers seeking services, completing documentation of relevant information, ensuring assignment to proper program and timely scheduling of intake appointments. Supporting families in attending appointments via reminder telephone calls, assisting with transportation arrangements, and rescheduling as needed. Completing documentation to close cases that discontinue prior to or immediately after intake. Scheduling initial therapy appointments for clinical staff and trainees. Ensuring adherence to best practices as well as internal and external regulatory requirements. Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a mental health related major. Minimum 1 year relevant experience including work in a mental health setting. English and Spanish fluency required; bicultural candidates with Haitian Creole fluency, or fluency in another language widely spoken in our community.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Resume and cover letter required. Letter should indicate:
- The title of the position for which you are applying
- Why you are interested in the position
- How your education, professional and life experiences have prepared you to succeed in this position
Email to generalmailbox@childguidancect.org or mail to, DM, Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, 196 Grey Rock Place/ Stamford, CT 06901 / FAX: 203-353-1524
DATE POSTED: February 28, 2013
POSITION: Case Worker - Met Council - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Outreach to those impacted, who may need longer-term assistance. Travel to client locations to assess needs and provide assistance. Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed. Utilize knowledge of government and community resources available. Provide assistance to clients in obtaining a range of services, including financial assistance, public benefits, home repairs and counseling. Determine eligibility, develop and implement recovery plans, and monitor progress. Advocate on clients' behalf with service and benefit providers. Provide follow-up to facilitate survivors' self-sufficiency. Ability to travel to and within impacted and storm impacted areas of Brooklyn and Queens - and safely navigate damaged properties. Ability to carry a laptop computer and printer/scanner and climb several flights of stairs to clients' homes when necessary. A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. At least two years experience providing social services to clients in direct service setting; familiarity with disaster benefits or resources preferred. Language Skills in Hebrew, Yiddish, Russian, and Spanish desirable.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send a cover letter and resumes or requests for information to:Disasterjobs@metcouncil.org
DATE POSTED: February 27, 2013
POSITION: Lead Family Support Worker - Hunts Point Alliance for Children - Bronx, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Plan and implement peer support groups, parenting workshops, community outings for enrolled families, and organize community volunteer opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships within a network of multi-disciplinary human service organizations for the purposes of information exchange and referrals in the broader community. Provide short term counseling for families and students in crisis or in need of safe space while connecting with long-term clinical provider. Recruit and supervise MSW interns. Must have LMSW and Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. SIFI certification desirable along with supervisory experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: jobs@hpac10474.org Attn: Jill Roche, Executive Director
DATE POSTED: February 27, 2013
POSITION: School Social Worker - Central Queens Y - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Provide individual and group counseling to program participants. Provide academic advisement and tutoring to students in program. Develop and implement mental, emotional, educational and programmatic goals in collaboration with the participant and follow up throughout the duration of their involvement in program. Provide attendance outreach to students to assist them in improving attendance from previous year. Administer home visits to program participants. Maintain ongoing communication and outreach with student's families throughout the school year. Complete intake assessments and educational action achievement plans with students. Ability to travel to multiple service sites within the division and homes of program participants for home visits.
An LMSW or Master's degree in Counseling/Psychology. Experience providing high quality youth and adolescent supportive and education programming for two (2) or more years. Bi-lingual English/Spanish speaking strongly preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Please email a cover letter and résumé to rcetta@cqy.org. Please indicate "School Social Worker" in subject of email.
DATE POSTED: February 27, 2013
POSITION: Psychotherapist - Child Guidance Center - Southern CT - Full Time
DETAILS: Conducting comprehensive, crisis assessments with a diagnoses, clinical
formulation, and crisis plan. Providing psychotherapeutic parent, child and family interventions. Participating in clinical supervision. Participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning team meetings. Maintaining positive collaborative relationships with referral sources and key community providers.
Master's in social work, counseling, MFT, or other license track mental health profession required. Minimum one year experience providing clinical assessments and psychotherapy with children, adolescents and families required. Verbal fluency in Spanish and English, and the ability to complete clinical assessments and other documentation in English required
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Resume and cover letter required. Letter should indicate:
1. The title of the position for which you are applying
2. Why you are interested in the position
3. How your education, professional and life experiences have prepared you to
succeed in this position
Email letter and resume addressed to DM, at GeneralMailbox@childguidancect.org or
mail to DM / Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut / 103 West Broad St.,
Stamford, CT 06902.
DATE POSTED: February 25, 2013
POSITION: Clinician - Mental Health Assoc. - Valley Cottage, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Responsible for individual and group therapy for culturally diverse child, young adult, and adult family populations. Completion of psychosocial assessments with prospective clients. Provide delivery of substance abuse services including case management services.
Masters degree in mental health field. Experience working with diverse population. Position will require some evening hours.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mental Health Association of Rockland County Inc.
Attention: Human Resources
140 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Fax: 845-267-2169
dumontn@mharockland.org
DATE POSTED: February 15, 2013
POSITION: Activity Specialist - Mental Health Assoc. - Rockland County, NY - Part Time
DETAILS: Works directly with children and youth in the Rockland County School Districts to identify their strengths and skills to improve school attendance, advance student participation and reduce the dropout rate. Plan and implement scheduled activities with elementary, middle and high school students. Facilitate and lead classroom activities for students on various topics.
Bachelor's degree in recreation or education. Have the ability to work with children and youth of diverse backgrounds.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mental Health Association of Rockland County, Inc.
Human Resources
140 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
dumonthn@mharockland.org
DATE POSTED: February 15, 2013
POSITION: Forensic Social Worker- The Legal Aid Society - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: This position offers a unique opportunity to combine clinical/assessment skills; concrete service provision; knowledge of the educational, child welfare and juvenile justice systems; planned, short term intervention and advocacy.
An MSW degree and prior experience in child welfare or juvenile justice are required; ability to speak Spanish, preferred. Once on staff, NYS licensure in social work is required within 2 years. On job training provided. Starting salary is $47,738.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
The Legal Aid Society
Juvenile Services Unit
199 Water Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038
Attn: Nanette Schrandt
Fax: 646-616-4504
E-mail: nschrandt@legal-aid.org
DATE POSTED: February 12, 2013
POSITION: Clinician - Mental Health Association of Rockland County - Valley Cottage, NY - Part Time
DETAILS: On weekday evening once a month addresses the mental health needs of family and friends recovering from the loss of a loved one to suicide. Facilitate support groups, follow up with phone calls, maintain records of those who attend the meeting and perform additional duties as assigned. Masters degree in mental health field or equivalent. Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills needed. Experience working with individuals and groups who were grieving preferred. Experience working with a diverse population.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
Mental Health Association- Human Resources
140 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
(845)267-2169 or dumontn@mharockland.org
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DATE POSTED: January 30, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker- Institute for Family Health -NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Social worker for the Care for the Homeless Program will work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing health care and social services to homeless persons at several sites in Manhattan. Work closely with primary care providers, psychiatrist, case managers and host site staff to assess care needs and develop and implement coordinated care plans. Responsibilities include: Provide direct services to individuals at program sites- case management (including public benefits, housing applications, care management); psychosocial assessments, depression screening, mental health and substance abuse screening and counseling, development of treatment plans and care coordination at sites. Participate in case conferences and social service staff meetings. Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: ewallman@institute2000.org
DATE POSTED: January 30, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker- Brooklyn Hospital Path Center -Brooklyn, NY- Full Time
DETAILS: He or she must have experience conducting psychotherapy and referring to mental health and substance use programs to further serve our patients. S/he must be detail oriented and able to keep in close contact with our sometimes hard to reach patients. The social worker should be knowledgeable about HIV treatment, harm reduction, mental health diagnoses and treatment, safer sex, disclosure and LBGT issues. S/he possesses a positive, can do, service oriented attitude and be comfortable in a busy, fast paced clinic environment. The social worker will occasionally be called upon to do presentations on relevant topics and outreach. LMSW or LCSW required, CASAC preferred, experience with HIV, mental health and substance using population required, short and long term counseling/psychotherapy and case management experience necessary.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Carolyn Farhie, LCSW, Social Work Manager, 718-250-8791, email resumes and cover letters to cbf9001@nyp.org.
DATE POSTED: January 30, 2013
POSITION: Direct Support Professional - Job Path - Harlem, NY - Part Time
DETAILS: Implementing calming techniques including arm/hand massage. Implementing techniques to teach communication. Providing support to teach functional activities such as using a spoon. Assist in establishing a comfort level while traveling in the community. Work with family and community members and develop connections to community organizations. We are seeking a very patient, responsible, and creative person, to support a young man with developmental disabilities in Harlem. This young man requires a great deal of hands on support including sensory input to help him regulate his behavior. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in his family/home environment as well as supporting him in the community, with the guidance of Job Path supervisory staff. Salary: $11.35 an hour to start. Schedule: Weekday afternoon (4:30pm - 7:30pm) or Weekend shifts available
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Resume and cover letter to Kate Buncher at Job Path, 22 West 38th Street, New York, New York 10018 or fax to (212) 921-5342 or email kbuncher@aol.com with HARLEM in the subject line.
DATE POSTED: January 25, 2013
POSITION: President and CEO - Services now for Adult Persons- NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Supervision of programs, government contracts, grants, administrative staff, oversee offsite programs; Fundraising; Outreach with community and governmental agencies; and maintain a presence in City and State organizations; Contract negotiation, budgeting, and vouchering; Training, evaluation and supervision of staff; hiring and termination; Attend all board meetings, and present all relevant information, budgets, and programs for Board review and approval. Employment is at the discretion of the Board. Salary commensurate with experience
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: mlewek8@aol.com
or responses by mail to:
SERVICES NOW FOR ADULT PERSONS INC.
ATTENTION: MARIAN LEWEK
BLDG #4 CBU-29
8045 WINCHESTER BLVD.
QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11427
DATE POSTED: January 25, 2013
POSITION: Case Manager -Criminal Justice Agency - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: Reviewing with participants the conditions of release, program agreement, and consents for disclosure. Conducting the intake/assessment interview to identify participants' needs, including possible mental health and/or substance abuse problems, and making appropriate referrals. Verifying participant contact information, applicable activities and responsibilities to assign participants to a designated level of supervision. Maintaining face-to-face and telephone contact with participants, monitoring re-arrests, and preparing written progress reports for court. Maintaining communication with defense attorneys, and referral agencies until transfer or completion of reporting responsibilities. Updating computerized case management files accordingly to produce periodic reports on participant compliance. Appearing and advocating in court regarding participants' compliance as necessary. LMSW or other related Graduate or Professional Degree with 3+ years of related court-based experience preferred.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Cover Letter and Resume to:
EMAIL: NYCJAHRM@gmail.comCJARecruits@gmail.com
SUBJECT HEADER: CASE MANAGER
ATTN: Program Director
DEADLINE: February 8, 2013
DATE POSTED: January 25, 2013
POSITION: Homebound Visitation Program Coordinator- JCC - Brooklyn, NY - Full Time
DETAILS: Administer the volunteer screening process including interviews and reference checks. Train volunteers on the needs of the homebound elderly and emergency protocols. Meet new potential seniors and doing in-home assessments to see if they qualify for the program. Recruit, assign and supervise social work intern students a client caseload. Oversee and promote Senior Connect, a program created for homebound seniors that allows them to connect with other seniors via an online bulletin board and weekly chat group. Organize volunteer recognition events and parties for homebound seniors. Represent JCCGCI at meetings with funding sources and public officials, workshops, etc.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Eligible candidates for this position should please submit their resumes along with a cover letter (which should include their salary requirements) to: kbo@jccgci.org
DATE POSTED: January 25, 2013
POSITION: Executive Director - Child Welfare Organizing Project - NYC - Full Time
DETAILS: The Executive Director of CWOP will provide the leadership, vision, strategy and management necessary to ensure the organization has a strong and dynamic public voice in promulgating all aspects of the CWOP Mission. While managing the day-to-day internal operations and programs, the Executive Director will work closely with the Board to develop a vibrant approach to cohere CWOP's many initiatives to the mission, vision and active advocacy and, thereby, create a stronger identity and platform that can attract new funding, visibility and opportunity to further CWOP's mission.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Applicants should email a cover letter describing their strengths and salary requirements, a resume, and a brief writing sample (3 pages at most) to: cwopexecutivedirector@gmail.com.
DATE POSTED: January 16, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker – YM-YWHA – Riverdale, NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Licensed Social Worker for Department of Aging funded Senior Center in Northern Riverdale. Responsibilities include case assistance, entitlement and benefit support, supportive counseling and group work. Some program development. Full time Union position. Salary low 40’s. Experienced professional preferred. Will consider new graduate or BSW with geriatric experience.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
E-mail resume to aasherman@riverdaley.org
DATE POSTED: January 11, 2013
POSITION: Disaster Relief Social Worker (Russian Speaking) – JCC – Coney Island – Full Time (1 year assignment)
DETAILS: Complete intake and needs assessment of clients in office or in the field. Guide clients through applications processes. Provide information and make referrals including the scheduling of appointments for benefits, legal, financial, food stamps, and other benefits and services. Assist clients in completing applications and forms, translate routine correspondence; make follow up phone calls to determine outcome of application and the award amount. Provide financial assistance to clients who meet criteria. Enter and track client information in MIS database. MSW degree or Bachelor’s Degree with at least one year of social services employment preferred or other pertinent experience. Language Skills: Able to fluently speak, write, and read English and Russian
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Resumes accompanied by a cover letter (which includes salary requirements) should be sent to: r.heller@jccgci.org
DATE POSTED: January 9, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker - Bronx Lebanon Department of Family Medicine – Bronx, NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Provide mental health services including individual, group, and family psychotherapy to a diverse caseload of adults and children. Provide case management services. Provide crisis intervention. Participate in research activities. Partake in resident education curriculum and activities. Provide therapeutic services at our geriatric and pain management clinics
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Send resume and cover letter to:
Dr. Amir Levine, alevine@bronxleb.org
DATE POSTED: January 8, 2013
POSITION: Disaster Relief Coordinator – JCC – Coney Island – Full Time
DETAILS: Identifying unmet social and human service needs in the Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Sea Gate and Manhattan Beach communities. Identifying providers to respond to the needs of each community (such as emergency assistance, case management, legal counsel, mental health services, property restoration, etc.) and organizing and facilitating implementation of programs and services responsive to the various needs. Gathering and maintaining statistics of outstanding needs and responses provided. Organizing volunteer efforts to respond to outstanding needs. Coordinating deployment of displaced JCCGCI staff in various temporary locations and helping assure that their needs are being met to assure maximum staff efficiency and positive morale under adverse circumstances. Coordinating and overseeing the rebuilding efforts of JCCGCI’s offices.
Term of Employment: Currently available funding supports this position through 11/30/13 (successful candidates may be considered for other positions thereafter).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Candidates should please send their resume along with a cover letter which presents their relevant qualifications and salary requirements to r.heller@jccgci.org
DATE POSTED: January 8, 2013
POSITION: Supervisors (Disaster Case Management) – Met Counsel – New York, NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Day to day supervision and oversight of a staff of caseworkers who provide services to storm victims such as financial assistance, access to storm relief programs and public benefits, home repairs, counseling, etc; Managing outreach to those impacted, who may need longer-term assistance; Supervising worker productivity and insuring deliverables are achieved; Preparing regular narrative and statistical reports on staff activities and program outputs to senior management; Assessing quality of staff work and collaborating with other supervisors to identify and organize for required and supplemental training and resources as necessary; In consultation with management, taking corrective action with staff if problems arise; Utilize and share knowledge of government and community resources available; May be responsible for some direct assistance to clients
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Send a cover letter and resumes or requests for information to: Disasterjobs@metcouncil.org.
DATE POSTED: January 8, 2013
POSITION: Case Managers (Disaster Case Management)- Met Counsel- New York, NY- Full Time
DETAILS: Outreach to those impacted, who may need longer-term assistance. Travel to client locations to assess needs and provide assistance; Provide crisis intervention and emergency services as needed; Utilize knowledge of government and community resources available; Provide assistance to clients in obtaining a range of services, including financial assistance, public benefits, home repairs and counseling. Determine eligibility, develop and implement recovery plans, and monitor progress; Advocate on clients’ behalf with service and benefit providers; Provide follow-up to facilitate survivors’ self-sufficiency. Maintain detailed case files; Compile statistical reports.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Send a cover letter and resumes or requests for information to: Disasterjobs@metcouncil.org.
DATE POSTED: January 7, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker – Flushing NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Skilled Nursing Facility in Flushing, NY seeks Full time SOCIAL WORKER, BSW or MSW, Fluency in Korean and English a must. Excellent Benefits. Competitive Salary. On-site Parking
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Send resume and cover letter to: upsocialservices@gmail.com
DATE POSTED: January 4, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker – JCC – Oceanside, NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Friedberg JCC is looking for a social worker with experience with PTSD with children and adults.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS: Email resume and cover letter to:
friedbergjccsocialworker@gmail.com or mail to:
Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct.
Oceanside, NY 11803
DATE POSTED: January 3, 2013
POSITION: Scholars at Work Career Exploration Coordinator– Workforce1 Industrial & Transportation Career Center– Queens, NY – Full Time
DETAILS: Travel extensively throughout the 5 boroughs to coordinate and deliver work readiness workshops. Develop and facilitate employer engagement programming such as student trips to company headquarters and employer guest speakers to increase participants’ career knowledge. Develop and facilitate recruitment events with Workforce1 project managers, Educational Coordinators and partners to connect graduating seniors to employment opportunities. Lead development efforts and convey the opportunities presented by the Industrial & Transportation Career Center. Schedule and coordinate monthly sessions at each school, and ensure participant attendance and preparedness for Career Exploration activities. Coordinate workshop volunteer facilitators as needed to enhance program curriculum. Maintain and report records of enrollment, completion, placement, and promotions to leadership committee on biweekly calls and when requested. BA or MA (Masters preferred). Ability to develop relationships and working partnerships with various education, business & industry stakeholders. 1-2 years’ experience working in an educational setting preferred. 1-2 years’ project management experience preferred
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to: vhamilton@grantassociatesinc.com or visit www.nyc.gov/workforce1
DATE POSTED: January 3, 2013
POSITION: Social Worker – Nyack Nursing Home– Valley Cottage, NY – Part Time
DETAILS: Part time position from end of January to end of June 2013 at the Nyack Nursing Home.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS/COMMENTS:
Send resume and cover letter to:
melissa.holden@nyackmanorhealth.net
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