Job DetailsJob Location MOC: Outreach Uptown Team - New York, NY Education Level Master's Salary Range $62,400.00 - $71,946.00 Salary/year DescriptionOrganization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. Program Description: The Manhattan Outreach Consortium provides outreach and housing placement services to adults who are street homeless. The Uptown team serves the UWS and UES of Manhattan and collaborates with various community partners and healthcare agencies throughout Manhattan. The catchment area includes W. 59th -W. 110th Street & E. 59th - E. 96th Street, river to river. Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Salary Range: $62,400-$71,946 Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account. Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties1. Staff Supervision
- Direct oversight of caseload, data collection, funder reporting and other administrative duties
- Provide clinical supervision to Housing Outreach Specialists; conduct weekly supervision to review client status and goals for assigned staff
- Advise staff re: clinical assessment of clients and need for hospitalization, coordinate 9.58 as needed
- Support outreach team in the performance of client intake, clinical assessment, service planning, advocacy, referral and escort services to assist in housing placement
- Carry a small caseload of clients
- Provide on call coverage at times
2. Collaborate within and across agencies
- Interface with various community agencies, funders and stakeholders relevant to our client population
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, training programs and supervision meetings; participate in program evaluation and improvement
3. Outreach services
- Participate in outreach trips to identify and communicate with homeless clients
- Assist Outreach staff in canvassing, Joint Operations, DHS Clean-ups as needed
- Participate in 4 overnight counts each year
- Other duties as required
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
- LMSW or Master's in Social Work preferred, Masters in a related field may be considered
- Ability to obtain 9.58 Designation
- Prior clinical experience with homelessness, mental health, and/or substance abuse
- Supervisory experience strongly preferred
- Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets the agency's auto insurance guidelines (including no suspensions within the last 3 years
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Ability to multi-task/work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficiency in Spanish and English preferred
- Understanding of homelessness, housing first and harm reduction models preferred
Physical Requirements
- Frequent walking and standing
- Occasional lifting of up to 30lbs
Work Environment
- Indoors and outdoors; all weather
Computer Skills:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to learn computer databases such as Streetsmart, MOCAPP and CARES
Employee Benefits :
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life Insurance/Commuter benefits/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)/Flexible Spending Accounts
- 403B Thrift Retirement Plan
- 12 Annual Sick Days
- 12 Agency Holidays
- 20 Days or 4 Weeks of Paid Time off and an additional week (5) days after 5 years of employment
- Total of more than 6 weeks (a month and half) of paid time off
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations. Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.