Position: Job Developer/Job Coach
Function: Supports adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) enrolled in Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) with engagement in employment in fidelity to the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. At least 65% of the work week is spent in the field in the community.
Reports to: ACT Team Leader
Deployed to: Bronx ACT Team
Schedule: Mondays-Fridays (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)
Tasks:
Provides employment readiness needs assessments and develops individualized plans congruent with participant needs, preferences, goals and readinessConducts rapid job search for participantsCarries out systemic job development and partnering with employers in the communityDevelops employment opportunities for participants by establishing linkages and relationships with potential employers in the communityProvides ongoing support and coaching to assist participants engaged in employment or employment readiness activities to improve behaviors, interpersonal skills, and work ethics necessary to maintain employmentWorks with employers to facilitate reasonable accommodation for participants according to participant needAssists individuals in understanding and managing changes to their benefits and entitlements based on their employment incomeAssures monitoring and documentation of participant progress by developing and maintaining tracking and progress reportsEnters data into the NY Employment Services System (NYESS) and Child and Adult Integrated Reporting System (CAIRS)Attends training as assigned including participation in trainings and technical assistance related to IPSActively participates in the Center for Practice Innovations IPS Learning CollaborativeCollaborates as an active member of the ACT team in promoting employment related goals and objectives for participantsDuties as assigned by supervisorRequirements:Bachelor's Degree with significant experience in work services (e.g. soft skill development, job coaching, job development, placement support) for people with SMI. Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills. Capable of taking an assignment from concept to completion with minimal supervision. Ability to travel in NYC utilizing public transportation. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Salary: $60,447 plus generous benefits
Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.
ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org
ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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Position: Young Adult Peer Advocate
Program: Safe Options Support (SOS) – South Team
Function: Community Outreach on the streets and places where unhoused young adults frequent; coordinating participants needs before and after move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, accompaniment to appointments, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities.
Reports to: Team Leader, Young Adult SOS Team – South
Location: Midtown, Lower Manhattan & Brooklyn
Job Responsibilities:
Sustained outreach and engagement attempt for all individuals who are referred, even if they initially decline servicesDevelop meaningful and lasting partnerships with key community stakeholders and providers including, Youth Adult Peer Programs, Safe Horizon, LGBTQIA+ community programs, local hospitals, NYPD, Department of Youth and Community Development, Shelter operators and housing providers, to identify those in most need of outreach and care.Conduct outreach to areas where unsheltered young adults are known to frequentProvide elements of Positive Youth Development to include an increased focus on youth involvement, skill building, leadership and community engagement.Use their shared personal lived experiences to promote client's recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.Assist young adults with developing a stigma-free approach to wellness, recovery and/or treatmentAssist young adults to identify needs, strengths, challenges and goals to develop individualized care plans (ICP).Hold individual one-on-one peer support sessions focusing on engagement, bridging and transition support to help increase participant's strengths to navigate systemsContinuous assessment of the health and social needs of participants through SOS's conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk assessment tools for those identified as being at high risk;Work in collaboration with the centralized SOS Hub to identify available housing and to support participants through the process. Tasks may include completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with move-in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood;Participate in hospital discharge planning meetings to identify the best community resources for returning patients;Collect and report data, as required and work with team leader, data analyst and other SOS teams to use data to inform future care delivery;Foster relationships with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community;Escort to appointments when necessary, travel training to assist in community care, and to address barriers to care;Facilitate crisis interventions, referrals and hospitalizations as appropriateAttend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.
Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required.Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, trauma responsive services and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff.Recognize indicators of human trafficking and resources available to assist individuals who have been exploitedAbility to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment interventions to meet the needs of individual recipients.Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.Computer proficiency in Health Information Technology and Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems a plusKnowledge of best practices in the fields of mental illness and substance use disordersKnowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniquesMethods to support individuals in developing real-world skills and identifying educational/vocational goals preferredMethods to support community inclusion and strengthening of support networks preferredExperience in implementing positive youth development strategies preferredFamiliarity with existing homeless outreach teams/programs and temporary housing options preferredSalary: $54,925 plus generous benefits
Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.
ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org
ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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Position: Young Adult Peer Advocate
Program: Safe Options Support (SOS) – North Team
Function: Community Outreach on the streets and places where unhoused young adults frequent; coordinating participants needs before and after move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, accompaniment to appointments, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities.
Reports to: Team Leader, Young Adult SOS Team – North
Location: Upper Manhattan and the Bronx
Job Responsibilities:
Sustained outreach and engagement attempt for all individuals who are referred, even if they initially decline servicesDevelop meaningful and lasting partnerships with key community stakeholders and providers including, Youth Adult Peer Programs, Safe Horizon, LGBTQIA+ community programs, local hospitals, NYPD, Department of Youth and Community Development, Shelter operators and housing providers, to identify those in most need of outreach and care.Conduct outreach to areas where unsheltered young adults are known to frequentProvide elements of Positive Youth Development to include an increased focus on youth involvement, skill building, leadership and community engagement.Use their shared personal lived experiences to promote client's recovery, offering support, advocacy, and skill development opportunities.Assist young adults with developing a stigma-free approach to wellness, recovery and/or treatmentAssist young adults to identify needs, strengths, challenges and goals to develop individualized care plans (ICP).Hold individual one-on-one peer support sessions focusing on engagement, bridging and transition support to help increase participant's strengths to navigate systemsContinuous assessment of the health and social needs of participants through SOS's conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk assessment tools for those identified as being at high risk;Work in collaboration with the centralized SOS Hub to identify available housing and to support participants through the process. Tasks may include completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with move-in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood;Participate in hospital discharge planning meetings to identify the best community resources for returning patients;Collect and report data, as required and work with team leader, data analyst and other SOS teams to use data to inform future care delivery;Foster relationships with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community;Escort to appointments when necessary, travel training to assist in community care, and to address barriers to care;Facilitate crisis interventions, referrals and hospitalizations as appropriateAttend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.
Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required.Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, trauma responsive services and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff.Recognize indicators of human trafficking and resources available to assist individuals who have been exploitedAbility to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment interventions to meet the needs of individual recipients.Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports.Computer proficiency in Health Information Technology and Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems a plusKnowledge of best practices in the fields of mental illness and substance use disordersKnowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniquesMethods to support individuals in developing real-world skills and identifying educational/vocational goals preferredMethods to support community inclusion and strengthening of support networks preferredExperience in implementing positive youth development strategies preferredFamiliarity with existing homeless outreach teams/programs and temporary housing options preferredSalary: $54,925 plus generous benefits
Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.
ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org
ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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Position: Mental Health Clinician
Program: Young Adult Safe Options Support (SOS) – South Team
Function: Community Outreach on the streets and places where unhoused young adults frequent; coordinating participants needs before and after move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, accompaniment to appointments, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities.
Reports To: Team Leader, Young Adult SOS - South
Location: Midtown & Lower Manhattan & Brooklyn
Schedule: Mondays-Fridays (9:00am-5:00pm) or Tuesdays-Saturdays (9:00am-5:00pm)
Job Overview:
The Licensed Mental Health Professional will play a pivotal role on one of Governor's newly launched innovative Safe Options Support (SOS) teams, that will provide comprehensive care to street homeless or subway dwelling individuals.
The multi-disciplinary SOS team will consist of a Team leader, Licensed Clinicians, Case Managers, and Youth Peer Advocate Specialist. The team will support program participants in the community through the application of the highly acclaimed, Critical Time Intervention, evidence-based, model of care.
The Mental Health Clinician's role will involve community outreach on the streets and subways, coordinating participants needs before and after their move from street to home, enhancing their daily living skills, providing supportive counselling, and advocating on their behalf when faced with discrimination or healthcare inequities. Member choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility and person-centered core elements are essential to this team.
The SOS teams will continue to follow participants for several months after housing placement to ensure their stability, independence and wellbeing in their new community. The role will require field-based work, periodic on call coverage, and a willingness to work flexible hours.
Job Responsibilities:
Persistent and assertive outreach and engagement using strength-based approaches beginning either at known “hang-outs” or “Hot spots” within the transit system or during an inpatient hospital admission or emergency department visit;Sustained outreach and engagement attempt for all individuals who are referred, even if they initially decline servicesDevelop meaningful and lasting partnerships with key community stakeholders and providers including, Youth Adult Peer Programs, Safe Horizon, LGBTQIA+ community programs, local hospitals NYPD, Shelter operators and housing providersPartnering and collaborating with current street outreach teams, local police precincts, local hospitals, the MTA, the Department of Homeless Services and family members/caregivers to identify those in most need of outreach and care;Continuously assess the health and social needs of participants through SOS's conversational and observational assessments and formalized risk assessments tools for those identified as being at high risk;Work in collaborations with the centralized SOR Hub to identify available housing and to support participants through the process. Tasks may include completing HRA 2010e, applying for housing, prepping for interviews, follow up with housing providers, and assistance with moving in (day of move) with obtaining housing supplies and learning the neighborhood;Participate in hospital discharge planning meetings to identify the best community resources for returning patients;Provide short term therapeutic counseling and support to participants pre and post housing;Collects and reports data, as required and work with team leader, data analyst and other SOS teams to use data to inform future care delivery;Once housed work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant's ability manage, and retain supportive housing;Foster relationship with community provides to ensure that recipients are connected with appropriate services as they transition back into the community;Appointment navigation including accompaniment to appointments, travel training, reengagement in community care, and addressing barriers to care;Facilitating crisis interventions, referrals and hospitalizations as appropriateReview documentation and conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to determine the medical, psychiatric, housing and other social needs in the community;Obtain historical and collateral information from multiple sources to support participants behavioral and physical health needs;Monitor, evaluate and record participant progress with respect to care plan goals;Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;Perform other related duties as assigned.Requirements:Licensed master's degree or higher in social work, mental health counseling, nursing or psychology.
Experience working with homeless and/or precariously housed populations preferred but not required;Knowledge of counseling principles and methods for mental illness and substance use disorders;Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to recipient/residents, families, and staff;Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify treatment intervention to meet the needs of individual recipients;Ability to prepare accurate and timely reports;Computer proficiency in Health Information Technology and Microsoft applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.Knowledge of homeless resources, NYC shelter systems, and MTA transit systems a plusKnowledge of best practices in the fields of mental illness and substance use disordersKnowledge of techniques for identifying, assessing, and preventing potentially violent behavior, including crisis management and de-escalation techniquesMethods to support individuals in developing real-world skills and identifying educational/vocational goals preferredMethods to support community inclusion and strengthening of support networks preferredExperience in working with peers preferredExperience in implementing positive youth development strategies preferredFamiliarity with existing homeless outreach teams/programs and temporary housing options preferredThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job-related duties to be performed by the employee. You will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by your supervisor.
This position may require travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
Salary: $76,933 plus generous benefits
Please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for 3 professional references.
ACMH is committed to the mental and physical wellbeing of vulnerable New Yorkers and is a leader in the provision of outreach and engagement, care management, rehabilitation, crisis support, and supportive housing. ACMH is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization and seeks to promote actionable change to create an intentional culture of equity at individual, interpersonal and institutional levels.
For more information, visit our website: www.acmhnyc.org
ACMH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based on race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status or citizenship status.
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