Commonpoint Queens seeks a Housing Specialist to ensure that Afghan refugee, humanitarian parolee, and Special Immigrant Visa holder (SIV) clients are provided with safe, sanitary and affordable temporary and/or permanent housing. The Housing Specialist will lead Commonpoint Queens’ efforts to form and cultivate positive partnerships with local landlords to both identify market-rate housing units for Commonpoint Queens clients as well as ensure affordability for long-term self-sufficiency. While Commonpoint’s refugee, humanitarian parolee and SIV clients will have access to rental assistance funds through our agency, they are not in receipt of public housing subsidies or vouchers. The Housing Specialist will report to the Assistant Director, Initial Resettlement & Social Integration, and collaborate closely with Commonpoint Queens’ case management team members in order to understand current needs of newly arriving and recently arrived Afghan clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Leads efforts to ensure that safe, sanitary and affordable permanent housing is identified and secured for newly arriving and existing Afghan refugees.
• Conducts frequent and regular outreach to develop and maintain positive relationships with landlord partners; educates landlords and management companies on refugee resettlement, including funding and employment services available to R&I clients pre- and post-arrival; creates outreach materials geared towards landlords and management companies.
• Negotiates with landlord partners to enhance accessibility of affordable housing to refugees (i.e. minimize brokerage fees, credit check and cosigner/guarantor requirements, and/or security deposits).
• Maintains an up-to-date database of landlord partners, including pertinent information regarding housing details and availability.
• Conducts thorough assessments of clients’ housing needs and preferences to match them with suitable housing options; develops individualized housing service plans for each client.
• Collaborates with case management staff, U.S. ties (clients’ family and friends) and community sponsorship volunteers as needed to understand and meet specific housing needs.
• Provides support to and/or direct housing search services to clients, U.S. ties and community sponsorship volunteers in their searches for permanent housing.
• Facilitates the rental application process for clients, including assisting with completing necessary paperwork and providing required documentation to landlords and management companies; facilitates and/or accompanies clients to property viewing appointments.
• Conducts pre-arrival housing inspections (virtual or in-person) to ensure housing units, furniture and household goods meet safety and sanitation standards and are prepared for clients’ move-in; collaborates with clients, staff, volunteers and U.S. ties to coordinate apartment set-ups.
• Acts as the main agency point of contact for landlord partners during the 90-day initial resettlement program period and beyond, as needed, in order to facilitate communication between landlords and clients to coordinate signing of lease, ensure timely rental payments and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Provides ongoing support and assistance to clients in maintaining their housing as well as addressing any issues or concerns that may arise post-housing placement.
• Supports case management staff and/or U.S. ties with airport pick-ups and initial home orientations, as needed.
• Maintains accurate up-to-date records of housing services and placements, lease agreements, and other housing documentation in applicable online case management systems and digital client case files.
• Coordinates with case management staff to provide individual and group housing-related Cultural Orientation instruction to clients.
• Trains and oversees a cohort of Housing Volunteers who conduct research and outreach to identify new housing units and landlord partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, or similar field; or a combination of relevant experience and education required. 

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

• Demonstrated experience conducting outreach to community partners.

• Familiarity with NYC rental and real estate market preferred.

• Familiarity with U.S. Refugee Admission Program and refugee and/or immigrant social services preferred. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive as a member of a culturally diverse team. 

• • Ability to prioritize and multi-task several urgent projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to supervise interns and volunteers as needed.
  • Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto preferred.

• Lived experience as an immigrant, refugee, asylee and/or asylum-seeker highly valued. 
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Google Suite applications (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Salesforce, and Microsoft Office.

Commonpoint Queens seeks an experienced immigration attorney to act as a Legal Consultant to provide immigration legal services to Afghan and Ukrainian humanitarian parolees under the Preferred Communities (PC) program. The Legal Consultant will provide consultations and certain immigration application assistance to Ukrainian and Afghan humanitarian parolees in person as well as remotely. The Legal Consultant will document their services provided to Commonpoint clients and maintain legal files as required and ethical. The Legal Consultant will also support Commonpoint as it pursues recognition by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and DOJ accreditation of its staff (R&I).  Fluency in Ukrainian or Dari/Pashto is preferred but not required. Must have own malpractice  insurance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Receives an orientation to the Commonpoint Preferred Communities (PC) programs.
• In consultation with Commonpoint PC staff and Senior Director, creates an appointment schedule for immigration consultations and intake/application preparation as appropriate.
• Counsels PC Ukrainian and Afghan clients on immigration-related matters.
• Prepares immigration applications expected to be resolved during the period of consultancy and signs Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney for applications they prepare and file on behalf of Commonpoint Queens PC clients.
• Maintains records or service and other files as appropriate and ethical.
• Collaborates with the Senior Director and other R&I staff on the Commonpoint DOJ R&I application process.
• Performs other legal tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. degree and Bar admission required; NY Bar preferred.
• At least three years of immigration law experience; familiarity with Afghan humanitarian parole and Ukrainian humanitarian parole.  Must have a broad-based knowledge of family and humanitarian based immigration law, applications/petitions, policies, and procedures.  (Knowledge of employment-based immigration law is not relevant to this position.)
• Fluency in Dari/Pashto or Ukrainian preferred but not required.
• Experience with training/mentoring others is a plus.
• Must have own malpractice insurance.
• Experience assisting non-profits to attain BIA recognition/accreditation preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and management skills required.
• Experience with low-income, limited English, vulnerable immigrant populations.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, etc.),

• Provides comprehensive case management services to program participants by researching community partners and making referrals to appropriate social service agencies, community-based organizations, and/or social service providers.
• Recruits program participants through internal referrals and outreach to eligible individuals.
• Completes eligibility screenings for all clients recruited by or referred to the PC Program.
• Conducts comprehensive intakes for all clients determined eligible for the program.
• Develops goal-oriented, client-centered self-sufficiency plans with each enrolled program participant addressing their long- and short-term needs and goals.
• Provides extended/enhanced cultural orientation workshops to program participants as needed.
• Guides program participants through referrals, providing follow up, check-ins, and assistance, ensuring all services are linguistically and culturally appropriate.
• Screens for direct client financial assistance eligibility in accordance with Commonpoint’s basic needs direct assistance rubric, facilitates disbursement, and conducts all necessary follow-up and associated financial reporting.
• Maintains regular contact and positive rapport with all PC clients.
• Collaborates closely with other Commonpoint case managers to facilitate PC enrollment of referred clients and coordinate services to dual-enrolled clients.
• Liaises with and makes internal referrals to Commonpoint’s volunteer services program and staff, as needed.
• Provides ongoing guidance to and communication with volunteers matched with PC clients for English tutoring, career mentorship and more, as needed.
• Participates in PC community coordination, capacity building and partnership development activities in the greater New York City area.
• Completes case notes and required assessments in online database (Apricot) in a timely and consistent manner.
• Maintains comprehensive case files for each enrolled client, ensuring client confidentiality and protection of personally identifiable information.
• Acquires comprehensive knowledge and thorough understanding of programmatic requirements of PC Program.
• Attends workshops and trainings centered on trauma-informed case management, PC specific vulnerability support, community-based mental health support, economic self-sufficiency and more.
• Trains, supervises and supports PC Program intern(s).
• Prepares PC program reports as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field; MSW preferred.
• Prior professional experience in social work, counseling, community organizing, human services, or related specialty preferred.
• Familiarity with refugee resettlement and trauma-informed care preferred.
• Fluency in one or more refugee languages (Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Haitian Creole, French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to diversity, humility and the recognition of the inherent dignity and agency of each client with whom you partner.
• Experience with low-income, limited English, vulnerable immigrant populations.
• Ability to supervise interns and volunteers as needed.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Commonpoint Queens seeks a Resettlement Case Manager to provide initial resettlement, integration and other social inclusion services to refugees and humanitarian migrants from across the globe through the Reception & Placement (R&P), Matching Grant (MG) and New York State Enhanced Services to Refugees (NYSESRP) programs. While this position should have special language capacity to serve refugee Spanish- or Arabic-speaking refugees, the Resettlement Case Manager will provide core services to any of Commonpoint Queens’ diverse pool of humanitarian migrant clients in compliance with the requirements of the U.S. State Department Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration (PRM). Fluency in one of the following languages is required: Spanish or Arabic.

Note, this is a full-time, temporary position starting ASAP and ending on December 31, 2023, with the possibility of a full-time extension pending funding.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Undergoes intensive training with Commonpoint Queens staff on R&P, MG and NYSESRP program requirements, core services, case management procedures and protocols, and case management data systems.
• Combines in-person and remote service delivery formats as mandated by PRM, and as approved by Commonpoint Queens supervisors to ensure safe and effective resettlement of new arrivals.
• Establishes and maintains contact with U.S. ties (family member or friend of refugee client) of assigned cases, if applicable.
• Facilitates search for appropriate temporary or permanent housing for new arrivals; collaborates with internal and external partners to secure housing.
• Conducts pre-arrival home inspection to ensure that appropriate housing and all required furniture and household items are available to refugees upon arrival.
• Coordinates and ensures clients’ airport pick-up, availability of seasonal clothing and footwear, transportation to housing in compliance with traffic laws, culturally appropriate meal and sufficient food supplies upon arrival.
• Conducts post-arrival home visits to confirm clients’ well-being, address urgent issues and provide house and personal safety orientation.
• Conducts intake interviews with clients within five days of arrival.
• Ensures timely and appropriate disbursement of R&P financial assistance to assigned cases, including pocket money.
• Assists clients with applications for (as applicable for eligible individuals) social security cards, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, Cash Assistance, WIC or other services.
• Facilitates timely enrollment of adult case members in English language programs and employment services, as appropriate.
• Facilitates school enrollment of school-age children.
• Assists clients in accessing health services and attending health screenings.
• Assists with printing out USCIS I-94 Arrival/Departure Forms, completion of AR-11, Change of Address forms, registration with the selective service and accessing legal services, as applicable.
• Provides Cultural Orientation (CO) on specific topics before the end of the service period.
• Conducts second post-arrival home visit within 30 days of arrival, and conducts additional home visits if needed.
• Conducts exit interview to assess the success of services and receives feedback from clients.
• Facilitates timely client participation in Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) procedures (surveys and focus groups) as needed.
• Completes all required case management forms and compiles required case file documentation, including detailed case notes, in a timely fashion.
• Facilitates HOME (Host Organization Model of Engagement) resettlement by providing core R&P services to refugee families resettled through partnerships with host organizations (congregations and other groups); guides HOME volunteers as they welcome refugees to their communities and support Commonpoint Queens’ work.
• Submits family reunification applications (such as Lautenberg Affidavits of Relationship (AORs) or Refugee Information Forms (RIFs), Central American Minor (CAM) applications, and/or P3AOR applications) by communicating with U.S. familial ties and preparing pre-case documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in one of the following languages is required: Spanish or Arabic.

• Undergraduate degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, International Relations or related field required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Previous case management or human service delivery work required; familiarity with U.S. Refugee Admission Program and refugee and/or immigrant social services preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and thrive as a member of a fast-paced, culturally diverse team.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task several urgent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in trauma-informed, client-centered case management.
• Lived experience as an immigrant, refugee, asylee and/or asylum-seeker highly valued.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint required.

Annual Salary: $55,000

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

Commonpoint Queens seeks a Program Manager, USARA Employment Services to lead employment services provided to Ukrainian humanitarian parolees (UHPs) served by Commonpoint’s Ukrainian Supplemental Appropriation to Resettlement Agencies (USARA) program. USARA, funded by the Bureau of Refugee Services (BRS) of the State of New York, is a comprehensive program to support UHPs and other eligible Ukrainian populations on their path to social and economic stability. The Program Manager will oversee and support the USARA employment services team, as well as participate in their hiring, onboarding and training. As needed and appropriate, this role will provide direct outreach and other personal services to USARA participants. The Program Manager will coordinate closely with the Program Manager, USARA Case Management to ensure UHP clients receive appropriate services and reach self-sufficiency. The Program Manager reports to the Assistant Director, Economic Inclusion (AD). While Ukrainian and Russian language capacity is an asset for this position, it is not a requirement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Acquires comprehensive knowledge of the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program eligibility and process, as well as programmatic requirements for Commonpoint Queens’ UHP-serving resettlement programs, including PC Ukrainian Initial Services (UIS), PC ICM (intensive case management), Matching Grant (MG), and Refugee Social Services Program (RSSP).
• Supports and leads the USARA employment services team (five Employment Coordinators); participates in their hiring, onboarding and ongoing training.
• Provides direct outreach, assessment and employment services as necessary.
• Provides feedback on screening outcomes communicated by USARA Intake Coordinators and participates in assessment process; assigns new USARA cases to Employment Coordinators.
• Ensures compliant services, including: timely intake and enrollment (including creation of family self-sufficiency plans), employment counseling, pre-employment preparation services; referrals to English language or vocational training courses; job placement, post-placement follow up, job retention; and all USARA documentation and reporting required by the funder.
• Ensures compliance with all requirements stipulated by BRS; coordinates with the AD to implement Quality Control and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) procedures for USARA.
• Conducts community outreach and coordination in order to both identify eligible UHP clients as well as identify resources or organizations that can support various UHP client needs.
• Conducts outreach to potential employer partners, from small businesses to corporations, open to targeted collaboration for economic inclusion of UHPs; continuously cultivates relationships with existing employer partners.
• Collaborates with Program Manager, USARA Case Management and other Economic Inclusion program staff to ensure coordination between USARA employment and case management service provision.
• Ensures smooth collaboration with USARA and non-USARA Housing staff to address UHP housing emergencies and needs.
• Collaborates with the Volunteer Services team to meet other needs of USARA clients through in-kind donations and volunteer support.
• Coordinates staff, volunteer and/or intern-led job readiness workshops on topics relevant for UHP job-seeking clients; develops and updates curriculum as needed; provides training, support and feedback to workshop instructors.
• Completes all required case management forms and compiles required case file documentation, including detailed case notes, in a timely fashion; conducts regular file review and provides feedback to Employment Coordinators.
• Within the general framework of the Commonpoint USARA work plan and in partnership with the AD, contributes to strategy, concrete plans, tools, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and tracking and reporting mechanisms for outreach, pre-employment preparation and job placement services, and monitoring and evaluation of USARA employment services.
• Advocates for clients in the workplace, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor in support of Commonpoint Queens’ organizational goals and needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred, particularly a MSW or advanced degree in psychology, international relations, etc.
• Previous experience in refugee resettlement or social services strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and Russian is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent writing skills; experience with grant proposal writing and reporting preferred.
• Strong oral communication skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and excellent cross-cultural communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task several urgent projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Assistant Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Community Schools Programming programming at Martin Van Buren  in Queens, NY. The Assistant Director is on-site at the school 5 days a week, and is responsible for management, integration, and coordination of student and family support services at the school, as well as after school programming and partnerships.

The Assistant Director is responsible for arranging, coordinating, and implementing the initiative’s strategies, services, and resources in consultation with the Community School Director and school administration. The Assistant Director liaises with the school, other Community Based Organization (CBO) partners and vendors, and city agencies on behalf of the initiative at the school level; participates in the development and manages the implementation of Community Schools Programming  consistent with the requirements of the grant and with the expectations of the principal and Community School Director. The Assistant Director serves as the task manager for Community Schools programming . The Assistant Director participates in weekly meetings with CSD, weekly-monthly attendance meetings, and meetings with stakeholders as needed.

Education & Qualifications

• Advanced degree in the Social Sciences, Public and/or Education Policy Administration (e.g., MSW, M.S. Ed, MPA/P)
• LMSW/LCSW strongly preferred + SIFI eligible
• 3 years’ experience collaborating effectively with public schools and community based organizations to improve the outcomes of at-risk students
• 3 years’ experience working within or managing programs serving youth and families,
• Significant experience with assets and needs analysis, community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends/evenings for parent/teacher conferences and school or agency events
• Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social emotional learning, Family and/or community organizing, working with school communities, Community Schools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.
• Experience in the New York City public school system is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Spanish or other of 9 DOE most common languages a plus

Responsibilities

• Co-Implementation of school-day Community School Programming 
• Work with students on individual and group level to mitigate barriers to attendance, involvement, and achievement in school setting 
• Ensure that counselors meet expectations of 1x month session with each student on caseload
• Ensure that staff meet input schedule expectations and database entry in timely and organized manner
• Ensure that program and client data is organized and stored properly
• Ensure that participation goals are met (enrollment and hours)
• Co-Facilitate/coordinate all data entry and evaluation measures with CSD
• Ensures agreed on staff : student ratios
• Co-Monitors the Health and Safety of students, families, partners
• Reviews Content & Curriculum and evaluates appropriateness to participants with CSD
• Co-Conduct weekly check in with staff and partners
• Recruit, enroll and retain students to meet and exceed the required enrollment and rate of participation expectation of our funders 
• Ensure that program meets academic, social, emotional and recreational needs of students and/or refers them to additional resources where needed
• Co-Coordination of partners and vendors
• Secondary liaison for teachers working in after-school
• Problem-solving at the student, staff, family and program level * Also use available data (including but not limited to: attendance, referral rates, follow-up rates, pre- and post-testing, and disciplinary referrals) to inform programming and interventions
• Serve as task manager to staff and interns
• Ensure all trip, event rosters, permission slips are compliant, organized, have appropriate logos, contact info, and medical info
• Facilitate weekly Success Mentors meeting and lead direction of Success Mentor program with clear goals
• Monitor outcomes of Success Mentor program
• Support with program evaluation/surveys and ensure outcomes drive direction of program 
• Lead community service initiatives for school programming 
• Maintain monthly compliance with the Department of Mental Health (DOMH) with Multi-tiered systems of support data. 
• Responsible for providing the clinical supervision of up to (11) eleven  social work interns at Martin Van Buren High School which includes:

• Conduct a welcome orientation for all interns
•  Meeting weekly for individual clinical supervision
• Completion of mid year and end of year reports
• Providing monthly professional development training opportunities
• Liaise with task supervisors on site at Martin Van Buren to discuss progress and address any presenting performance issues
• Communicate with social work school Educational Coordinators to provide performance updates and support with site visits  

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens  Staff

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Jewish Community Center. 
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned. 
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process. 
• Support the mission of Commonpoint Queens.
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned. 

Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. 

Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected]. Please indicate “Assistant Community School Director” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Salary: $60,000- $65,000

To Apply: Please send your resume to [email protected]  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

An individual hired as an Assistant Teacher will report directly to the Director of the Early Childhood Center at Commonpoint Queens. This position supports the curriculum, classroom environment, and classroom management as determined by the Head Teacher and Director.

Early Childhood Professionals will support children ages 2-5 working as part of a teaching team led by the Head Teacher. The classroom serves up to 18 children.  This is a full time position and the successful applicant will work  a maximum of 37.5 hours between the hours of 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be over age 18 and have High School degree
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred or a Minimum two (2) years of experience in a classroom setting working with preschool children (2-5 years of age)
• Demonstrated capacity in assisting with planning appropriate Early Childhood classroom activities, observing children’s behaviors, and maintaining educational records
• Minimally must have a basic knowledge of Early Childhood development and curricula.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines
• Elemental knowledge of federal, state, and local rules and regulations which govern childcare. (Article 47 standards) preferred
• Knowledge of child development including typical and atypical language, cognitive, motor, social, and self-help skills required
• Experience working with groups and/or families from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Desire to work with a diverse population of children and families (including, but not limited to families and children in transitional housing, first generation speakers of languages other than English, and those who may have experienced a history of trauma)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Mandarin or Cantonese) a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Group Teacher to provide students with an age-appropriate, safe, healthy environment that will help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally
• Work with the Group Teacher  to ensure parent involvement and/or awareness in program planning through regular, open communication (i.e. parent meetings and events, parent newsletters, and parent conferences, etc.)
• Help the Group Teacher with ensuring records on children and families are current, complete, and kept confidential
• Exhibit knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socio-economic needs of the children and families served in the program and display a nurturing character that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and loving relationship with the children and families served
• Support the Group Teacher in educating and supervising an assigned group of children at all times
• Ability to be responsible for the completion of assigned tasks and projects
• Maintain an open, frequent dialog with the Group Teacher, and Education Director regarding all things pertaining to the Early Childhood classroom, students, parents, etc.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe facility for children and parents
• Display ethical and professional conduct that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with co-workers, families and supervisors.
• Willingness to comply with the established agency performance standards (including, but not limited to productivity/personal responsibility, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor, etc.)
• Participate in related training opportunities as they become available
• Model professional, appropriate behavior at all times
• Additional duties as required or assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• High School Diploma Required
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Preferred
• New York State Certified Teacher’s Assistant Credential desired
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred
• Able to bend to a child’s level and lift  40 pounds

JOB DETAILS

• Schedule: Full time
• Location: Little Neck, Queens / Forest Hills, Queens

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Erica Cando (Forest Hills) at [email protected] or Jody Dickter (Little Neck) at [email protected]. Please indicate “Assistant Teacher” in the subject line of the email.

The Benefit Coordinator will have responsibility for developing and maintaining relationships with the Human Resources Administration, DYCD, NYLAG, UJA, IRS, OTDA and other necessary organizations to ensure workforce clients receive the most appropriate services.

This position would be in our CAPE program, an outpatient mental health center that provides treatment to adults 50 years old and older.

The social worker will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Peer Advocates and a Registered Nurse. The social worker will receive regular individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team enabling work and supervision towards clinical hours. The social worker will also be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on site, free of charge.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 

1) Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services in the senior center satellite clinics. These services include providing intake assessments, and ongoing individual, family, and group treatment. Engagement activities include informal discussions as well as group engagement.

2) Complete all forms, such as intake documentation, treatment plans, progress notes and DFTA required documentation, within the required timeframe.

3) Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.

4) In the designated senior centers provide structured and unstructured engagement sessions; mental health, substance abuse and psycho-social screenings; referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated. 5) Provide education and guidance to senior center staff when indicated.

6) Assist senior center staff with crisis management and planning for senior center members and their families as indicated.

7) Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of seniors in the community.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED 

• Master Level Social Worker (LMSW); LCSW preferred but would consider a bi-lingual applicant willing to work towards LCSW.
• Fluency in another language – Cantonese/Mandarin or Spanish Speaking Preferred
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing in English
• Interest and competence in working with older adults

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Debra Ilberman at [email protected]

The goal of the Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint Queens is to provide a career pathway for opportunity youth through a continuum
of services including literacy and math instruction, HSE test preparation, work readiness training, college and career exploration, paid work experience, advanced occupational training and industry credential attainment. The programs support opportunity youth at any educational level, providing on-ramps at various levels through three program components, each supported by case management and wrap around services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Case Manager will:
● Manage a caseload of 25-30 participants for the Opportunity Youth programs
● Conduct intake assessments and assist with eligibility documentation collection
● Complete all required paperwork and documentation related to participants enrollment and completion of program
● Provide participants with individual and group mental health support
● Monitor participant program performance and attendance (i.e., employment upgrades, work-readiness, training, advanced training, work site visits)
● Provide detailed case notes and data entry on participants
● Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Services Strategy for each participant
● Identify and coordinate supportive services for participants, including referrals to community-based programs to remove barriers from participation and/or achieving success in the program.
● Provide crisis intervention when necessary, appropriate referrals, and home visits when needed.
● Maintain effective communication and rapport with participants, staff, and support systems.
● Conduct care coordination with the outside treatment providers/referrals with the goal of improving participants well-being and progress
● Collaborate with support staff to address the individual needs of the participants.
● Case manager will facilitate wraparound services for students on all aspects of the program under Opportunity Youth.
● Work support and or scope of the job may change to meet programmatic, funder and agency needs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
● Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required. Masters preferred.
● 2+ years of case management experience with opportunity youth
● Demonstrated ability in youth development
● Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds
● Proven experience with participant navigator services including but not limited to public assistance, healthcare, financial, legal and social support.
● Bilingual or multilingual is highly preferred, preferably in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Bengali.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to multiple service sites within the agency.

● Schedule: Full Time, Location: Commonopoint Queens Employment Hub

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Erica Eisele at [email protected]

The Program Manager for Construction Training will be responsible for coordinating our NCCER ( National Center for Construction Education and Research) credential based and work readiness training and providing support around job placement for graduates. This training is in partnership with BSNY (Building Skills New York). The Program Manager will work directly under our Director of Vocational Training.  This person will be responsible for ensuring the success of our construction training programs by helping our adult and youth clients complete their training, gain employment within that sector, and retain employment.

The Program Manager of Construction Training will:

• Recruit youth and adults for industry credential training that includes OSHA 30-hr, SST 10-hr, FDNY F-60, 4-hour Scaffold, 4-hour Flagger, and OSHA Silica.  Also recruit for NCCER certified skills construction programs including Core Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, and/or Carpentry.
• Track and ensure that the training program meets contractual/funding and organizational expectations on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Collaborate with our partner BSNY and the Adult Workforce team to recruit, screen, identify and enroll clients into each training cohort. A minimum of 25 clients are to be enrolled into each cohort.
• Conduct recruitment sessions and info sessions for training.
• Attend virtual interview and screening sessions with BSNY which are usually held at 6:30 am.
• Establish recruitment partners within the local community of Commonpoints employment hub and Youth Opportunity Hub.
• Streamline work readiness curriculum and coordinate work readiness workshops, industry specific career panels, information sessions, workshops and job search activities
• Work with job developers to manage a range of internships and job placement opportunities.
• Work with employment coordinators to develop program activities and workshops to keep participants engaged during the career development and job placement process.
• Analyze current job market trends to inform decisions regarding the most valuable career development training to provide to young people with system-involved backgrounds and the most promising construction industries to direct them to through external partnerships, including training, internships and job placement opportunities.
• Ensure that all program referrals, progress notes, attendance and  job placement are  entered in the Salesforce  data management system.
• Attend all relevant meetings, training, workshops and outside events.
• Handle any appropriate responsibilities and functions as assigned
• Work with staff to ensure sufficient career readiness and professional development workshops are offered to participants.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 3-5 years workforce development, construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience with program development and government and performance-based contract management required
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational/vocational, social service, and health/mental health programs for young adults
• Strong assessment skills
• Ability to create and facilitate workshops and trainings
• Ability to closely collaborate with colleagues and function as part of a team to promote successful outcomes for clients
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Salary: $50,000-$60,000

Schedule: Evening required during class sessions. Classes run 4-8 pm

Early mornings required during recruitment. 6:30 am virtual screening sessions

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected]

Commonpoint Queens seeks a Culinary Operations Coordinator who will primarily be responsible for managing the administrative and operational aspects of our two catering kitchens. This role requires someone with experience in a kitchen environment, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Culinary, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth kitchen operations and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
○ Manage all paperwork and documentation related to the daily operations of the catering kitchens.
○ Assist in the preparation and maintenance of billing records, invoices, and financial reports.
○ Coordinate and maintain the catering schedule, ensuring all events are properly staffed and resources are allocated efficiently.
○ Oversee the scheduling and coordination of catering deliveries, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to clients.
○ Assist the culinary team with daily operations as needed.
○ Ensure compliance with all necessary certifications, permits, and licenses required for the catering kitchens.
○ Collaborate with the culinary team to address any operational issues and implement effective solutions.
○ Provide exceptional customer service and respond promptly to inquiries and requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
○ Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices, and make recommendations for process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

○ Previous experience working in a kitchen environment is highly preferred.
○ Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
○ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in paperwork and documentation.
○ Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels.
○ Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
○ Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
○ Knowledge of kosher laws preferred but not required.
○ Excellent computer skills, including experience with Google applications (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as College Access Counselor in the Learn to Work program portfolio of services will report directly to the Director of Learn to Work. Office will be based at Queens Academy High School.

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, School Counseling, or related course of study strongly preferred.
• At least five (3) years’ experience working with adolescents in an urban environment providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.
• Prior workshop/seminar development and implementation experience preferred; prior college counseling experience strongly preferred.
• Strong ability to create engaging and relevant activities for students and their families connected to college.
• Ability to work evenings, as needed.
• Must have excellent organizational, teamwork, verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a commitment of work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
• Foster and manage relationships with college personnel, including college administrators, professors, and staff who provide student support services.
• Experience working with a diverse group of students and ability to support students and hold them accountable as appropriate.
• Strong relationship-building and group facilitation capabilities, incorporating cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Deep understanding of positive youth development, education learning standards and issues facing immigrant and first generation youth in the U.S.
• College guidance experience and strong knowledge of the college application, financial aid and scholarship process.

Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with staff to offer college readiness activities to the broader student population and to create a culture of college anticipation in the school.
• Participate in regular meetings with school-based and agency staff on college and career readiness.
• Develop activities that enhance exploration of college as a post-secondary choice and option.
• Work with Counselor Advocates and program staff to assure that each student creates a clear attainable postgraduate plan.
• Provide direct individual and group college advisement.
• Arrange for student participation in college fairs, tours and retreats.
• Arrange speakers and panels related to college issues
• Provide information on financial aid and planning and assistance with FAFSA and scholarship applications, as well as applications to SEEK, EOP, HEOP and College Discovery programs.
• Provide assistance with college choice, exploration and completion of college applications in a timely manner.
• Provide workshops for parents on financial aid and the college choice and application process to inform and to attain their support for a college option.
• Create and maintain social networking Internet sites for alumnae.
• Regularly update student contact information.
• Provide parent orientation for students proceeding on to college in collaboration with school staff.
• Plan and implement regular meetings for alumnae in collaboration with school leadership.
• Act as a liaison with college admission offices in collaboration with school leadership as we develop deeper connections with institutions.
• Conduct periodic surveys of school alumnae and prepare statistical reports.
• Maintain all required statistical and narrative documentation.
• Participate in staff training and meetings, including school retreats and professional development.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff 

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint Queens
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected]. Please indicate “College Access Counselor” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Commonpoint Queens Adult Workforce Department at ‘The Hub” consists of employment and support  programs serving individuals who are looking to obtain long-term employment. The Hub provides access to career counseling, job placement, occupational training, education, resources, and support programs for individuals who are motivated to enter the workforce.

The Employment Coordinator is responsible for assisting clients in obtaining and retaining competitive employment that is consistent with their vocational goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop strong working relationships with clients in order to help participants secure and maintain viable and long-lasting employment
• Complete comprehensive vocational assessment, and then vocational counseling and referrals to corresponding hard skills training.
• Guide clients through all facets of job search, including resume revisions, online applications, mock interview sessions, and networking.
• Achieve quarterly enrollment, placement, and retention targets
• Provide coaching and direct support to adults with limited work history and educational attainment
• Assist clients in developing appropriate social skills and work habits that will result in  long term employment or career advancement opportunities
• Advocate on behalf of clients by directly, collaborating with agency staff and building strong relationships with local businesses and other community based organizations to develop job leads that cater to the interests and talent of the people on his/her caseload
• Complete basic reporting requirements including, but not limited to, progress notes and client tracking; ensure data entry is completed by deadline dates as assigned
• Obtain verification documents from employers and/or members upon placement in a timely manner and using data on a regular basis to manage performance
• Assist participants in removing barriers to employment by making connections to necessary services both within and outside Commonpoint
• Work closely with case management staff to coordinate social services referrals and generate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals
• Attend trainings and staff meetings, as required
• Assist with the generation of program reports and proposals for funding as needed
• Possess strong digital literacy skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Knowledge of Google applications such as Gmail, Google Voice, Calendar usage, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual in Spanish required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Business, Psychology, or related field.
• At least three (3) years relevant experience in workforce development, recruiting, human resources preferred.
• Sensitivity towards, and ability to, work with diverse individuals including, but not limited to, immigrants, young adults, single parents, English language learners and other to low-income, high-barrier to employment populations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to achieve monthly targets.
• Demonstrated experience effectively teaching or facilitating groups and individuals to achieve a desired outcome using up-to-date techniques/methods.
• Experience providing comprehensive assessment and case management services and/or helping others to large caseload desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills required, ability to effectively conduct meetings, trainings, groups preferred.

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

CAPE is an article 31 outpatient mental health clinic offering individual, group and family therapy. CAPE clinicians have the opportunity to work with individuals throughout the lifespan from different backgrounds and communities. Although CAPE has historically specialized in work with older adults, we recently began working with adolescents (from age 12 years old ) and adults from the age 21. CAPE has partnered with the Department for the Aging to operate several satellite clinics throughout the borough of Queens. Clinicians within these satellite programs have the unique opportunity to work at Older Adult Centers to provide clients with individual therapy, clinical groups, and social recreational activities in their own communities. Commonpoint Queens values continued growth within our employees. We offer free CEU courses for licensed social workers and there are scholarship funds available for full-time employees pursuing advanced education. Staff members at Commonpoint Queens are also eligible for free pool and gym membership, discounted child care programs and the opportunity to participate in agency activities for little to no cost. We have a good benefit package as well as some flexibility between working at the main clinic, satellite office and home.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB 

• Provide mental health psychotherapeutic services in Older Adult Centers satellite clinics in Queens at the main clinic and through telehealth from home. These services include intake assessments as well as ongoing individual, family, and group treatment.
• Participate in case conference meetings and clinical supervision.
• Provide structured and unstructured engagement opportunities and workshops on mental health, substance abuse
• Perform DFTA required screenings; and follow up with referrals and linkages to additional services when indicated.
• Provide psychoeducation and guidance to senior center staff when indicated.
• Assist Adult Center staff with crisis management and planning for Older Adult Center members and their families as indicated.
• Collaborate with other agencies and organizations working to address the mental health needs of seniors in the community.
• Maintain LM/CSW license

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED 

• LM/ LCSW
• Experience providing psychotherapy individually and in groups
• Interest and competence in working with older adults
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Salary based on degree and experience

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Debra Ilberman at [email protected] with “Hybrid Clinical Social Worker” in the subject line.

The Opportunity Youth Programs at Commonpoint Queens provide services to out-of-school and out-of-work youth, ages 16-24. Opportunity Youth Programs include GED classes, Vocational Training Classes, Internships, and Employment Assistance. We serve youth who have dropped out of high school, are pregnant or parenting, receiving foster care services, are engaged with the juvenile justice system, experiencing homelessness, had an IEP in high school, reside in high-poverty areas, or are unemployed.

Position Details: The Job Developer for the Opportunity Youth- Advance & Earn contract is responsible for developing worksites to serve paid internship opportunities as well as securing job placement for participants in the program. In addition, the Job Developer will report to the Director of Workforce Development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Job Developer will:

• Develop strong working relationships with participants in order to helpparticipants secure and maintain viable and long-lasting employment.
• Complete comprehensive vocational assessment, and then vocationalcounseling.
• Guide clients through all facets of job search, including resume revisions, onlineapplications, mock interview sessions, and networking.
• Achieve successful enrollment of participants into internships, quarterly jobplacement of all cohorts in various industries with a high focus on medical andallied health fields, and compliance with monthly retention targets.
• Recruit and onboard internship sites based on each participant’s interest.
• Provide coaching and direct support to youth and adults with limited work historyand educational attainment.
• Assist clients in developing appropriate social skills and work habits that willresult in long-term employment or career advancement opportunities.
• Advocate on behalf of clients by directly collaborating with agency staff andbuilding strong relationships with local businesses and other community-basedorganizations to develop job leads that cater to the interests and talent of thepeople on his/her caseload.
• Complete comprehensive and sound reporting that includes building weeklytracking and reports, building client and employer databases, quarterly retentiontrackers, ensure weekly data entry on the funder’s portals is completed bydeadline dates as assigned.
• Work closely with Opportunity Youth to coordinate social services referrals andgenerate ideas to help clients achieve their education and employment goals.
• Attend training and staff meetings, as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of years relevant experience in workforce development, recruiting, andhuman resources preferred with opportunity youth.
• Sensitivity towards, and ability to, work with diverse individuals including, but notlimited to, immigrants, young adults, single parents, English language learners,and others to low-income, high-barrier-to-employment populations.
• Demonstrated experience working in a goal-driven environment to achievemonthly targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skillsrequired, ability to effectively conduct meetings, training, and groups preferred.
• Experienced working with MS Office, primarily Excel, Word, and PP,knowledgeable in Google applications, primarily in Sheets, Docs, and Slides.Proficient in Computer navigation as well as PDF.
• Experienced working with DYCD-Workforce contract and databases PTS, YEPS,and Salesforce preferred.
• Experience working in the Healthcare, Construction, or IT Industries.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to travel to internship sites in multiple boroughs and attend job fairs and other recruitment events.

• Schedule: Monday-Friday In person
• Location: Jamaica, Queens
• Salary: $50,000-$55,000

To Apply: Email resume to kmc[email protected] and [email protected]

 Commonpoint Queens is seeking to hire a Licensed Social Worker who will perform as the Social Worker for Train and Earn to oversee the case management team and all participants in the Train and Earn Program. The Social Worker will assist with recruitment and intake of eligible participants, review case notes and individualized service support plans, meet with participants one on one for mental health support as needed, assist with referrals, conduct mental health workshops

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Provide supervision to a team of 3-4 case managers and social work interns.
• Develop Intake strategies and psychosocial assessments that will support the enrollment and placement of participants into various Opportunity Youth Programs.
• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, individual, and group counseling to program participants.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary, appropriate referrals, and home visits when needed.
• Facilitate workshops on mental health for both staff and participants.
• Maintain effective communication and rapport with participants, staff, and support systems.
• Conduct care coordination with outside treatment providers/referrals with the goal of improving participants well being and progress.
• Collaborate with support staff to address the individual needs of participants.
• Offer and provide continued case review to support case managers with high-risk cases.
• Provide outside long term referrals when necessary
• Develop systems to support intervention plans and case management for participants and staff.
• Set policy and make decisions regarding major program and participant issues and delegatefollow-up as appropriate.
• Identifying participants needs trends to help in the development of resources for participants.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Masters Degree required. LCSW, LMSW, or LMHC
• 3+ years of social work experience with at-risk youth
• Demonstrated ability in young adult development
• 2+ years of proven supervisory experience
• SIFI certification preferred
• Demonstrate cultural competency through familiarity in working with people from a very diverse number of backgrounds.
• Min of 2 years experience working with Workforce, Literacy and or Education funded programs.
• ● Must have experience and strong knowledge of NY’s of Health and Human Services, Housing and more related areas.
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish )

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]

• Develop and implement procedures for processing patients 
  • Determine and collect fees based on co-payment.
  • Collect payments, prepare deposits, conciliation of deposits.
  • Run collection reports.
  • Confirm and maintain that all insurances are up to date.
• Electronic Medical Record coordinator 
  • Organize and maintain medical records.
  • Assign applicants account numbers in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance to the appropriate program.
• Assess whether:
  • Homebound vs. ambulatory.
  • Therapy vs. supportive counseling.
  • Determine proximity of applicant to clinics/satellite clinics.
  • Assess for cultural and language needs.
  • Compile intake documentation.
  • Ensure that documentation compliance timelines are met.
• Notify supervisors when documentation is reaching limit of compliance deadlines.
• Expedite documentation by notifying supervisors and workers when documentation is out of compliance
  • Upload documentation into medical record into correct categories.
  • Open and close cases ensuring documentation compliance guidelines have been met.
  • Oversee the Patient Portal on the EHR by ensuring that information is correct, patients are invited to and use the Portal Helping clients with using the portal when necessary.
  • Accept and respond to confidential patient messages through the Portal.
  • Write notes in the Electronic Health Records and send messages to staff to insure communication and compliance.
• Customer Services 
  • Checking in patients at the front desk.
• Utilizing the practice management software to sign patients into the system
  • Collect and document fees.
  • Act as liaison between patients and nurse practitioner and psychiatrist and communicate when patient medication refills are necessary.
  • Triage patient phone calls and determine which provider needs to be contacted.
  • Reduce distress in anxious patients and provide reassurance when necessary.
• Office oversight 
  • Make sure waiting room is safe and clean.
  • Observe security cameras.
  • Report to maintenance any issues occurring in the facility.
  • Alert staff to safety concerns regarding patients.
  • Accept feedback from patients and organize patient characteristics and satisfaction surveys.
• Oversee and organize transportation for patients to and from clinic 
  • Utilize the Electronic Medical Record to schedule, check, confirm and arrange transportation for all appointments.
  • Coordinate all patient transportation: Sam Field Transportation, Medicaid transportation, Access-a-ride, cab service.
  • Notify transportation services of any safety issues.
• General Receptionist and Bookkeeping duties 
  • In addition to overseeing the entire office; knowledge and use of excel spreadsheet, accounting and word processing software, and credit card machine are necessary.

Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Program Coordinator in the Youth Opportunity Hub will report directly to the Senior Director, High School and College Success.

Youth Opportunity Hub

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a well-qualified applicant for the Youth Opportunity Hub. The Program Coordinator serves as the primary person in guiding program participants through the culinary training program and completion of certification requirements. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, retention, and completion of the participants and will be responsible for addressing the needs of participants and understanding barriers. The Program Coordinator will adhere to Commonpoint Queen’s framework of a holistic (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) Human Development Model of a family-supported, strength-focused, and hope-engendering practice.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree required Masters Preferred- Child Welfare and Social Services, Counseling, Youth Work, Youth Development, Program Management, Education, Public Health and well-being, or a related course of study is required.
• At least three (3) years of experience working with adolescents in an urban environment, providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social-emotional well-being.
• At least three (3) years of experience providing outcomes-oriented supervision and professional development to a team of youth development specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assessments, provide counseling when needed, and provide supportive referrals to help youth enrolled in the Youth Opportunity Hub Programming.
• Interact with students to assess the areas in which they might need counseling or assistance.
• Provide safe and secure supervision and care to youth.
• Work as part of a team to support positive and healthy youth development.
• Manage conflict and youth behavior safely, including using de-escalation and restraint techniques as necessary.
• Provide structure and engage youth in pro-social activities and behaviors.
• Support youth in their efforts to develop new social, academic, and vocational skills and interests.
• Receive valuable training on building healthy relationships with youth and crisis prevention and management.
• Enroll clients in the program for culinary arts and music production programming.
• Provide information for outside support services or agencies to help students deal with economic, emotional, or physical challenges.
• Maintain case files and reports to track student problems and progress and to recognize patterns in behavior.
• Establish a rapport with all program participants. Assist them in identifying their career goals; help them to formulate plans.
• Implement and conduct workshops on work readiness, life skills, and student enrichment.
• Recruit students and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
• Monitor the attendance and program progress of participants on assigned caseload.
• Provide necessary referrals and connections to community resources.
• Support participants’ families and deliver a holistic approach to overcoming and eliminating barriers.
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development to support student progress.

Hours: Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week
Start Date:September 15, 2023
Salary:$50,000-$60,000

To Apply: Email your cover letter & resume to Heather Liverpool at [email protected]. Please indicate “Program Coordinator, Youth Opportunity Hub” in the subject line of the email.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Commonpoint Queens is looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Resilience program. The Social Worker serves as the primary person assessing and providing comprehensive case management services and supportive counseling to individuals attempting to access this program.  The Social Worker will be responsible for conducting phone assessments, scheduling individual appointments, completing all program paperwork within the agency’s client management system, and completing reporting to the funding source, as needed.

Commonpoint Queens operates under a framework of holistic (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) services, Human Development Model of a family-supported, strengths-based interventions, and hope-engendering practice, an individual hired for this Social Worker position will report to the Program Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete phone assessments with all callers, make referrals within Commonpoint programs and the community as appropriate, and invite in for face to face meetings those clients who need further assessment and attention or prefer to meet in person.
• Provide supportive counseling
• Coordinate the delivery of Kosher food packages from the agency’s food pantry to clients in need.
• Oversee referrals to the agency’s entitlement specialist for those participants who qualify for such programs.
• Attend outside provider meetings, court hearings, shelter visits, home visits etc with clients, when appropriate.
• Meet community leaders and rabbis regularly to provide program updates and discuss how the program may need to pivot or expand
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, case conferences, funder meetings, and staff development in order to support participant progress.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data entry for every program participant.
• As part of the Resilience Program will function as part of the professional team and will pick up other Resilience program cases and participate in Resilience program activities when caseload permits.
• Clients and outreach will primarily be located in Queens but may also extend to Brooklyn at times

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION:

• LMSW required
• Bilingual in Russian and English

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years experience providing case management for adults and older adults

• Interest and cultural competence in working with the Bukharian Jewish community

• Experience working with families and individuals struggling with changing and challenging economic conditions

PREFERENCES for the candidate to have 1 or more:

• Experience providing crisis counseling

• Experience providing mental health counseling

• Experience supporting individuals struggling with addictions

• Experience providing support for families going through a separation or divorce

• Experience with Long-Term Care planning for older adults, Social Security & Medicare
• Experience navigating public benefits for families, working poor, and older adults

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected]

• Develop, direct and supervise comprehensive workforce and employment services under the contract.
• Expand job placement, retention, and career advancement services to ensure upward mobility and financial stability of graduates.
• Manage program budget, coordinate staff allocations, track expenses, and maximize billing for  performance-based contracts.
• Oversee Salesforce system (client management) and conduct internal audits to ensure documents, phases, notes and outcomes are of quality and completed in a timely manner.
• Develop presentations, coordinate site visits, draft reports, and present to the federal funder.
• Supervise, develop, and hire workforce staff to ensure meeting the goals, objectives and milestones of the various programs. Staff include Employment Coordinators, Intake support, and Job Developers.
• Support marketing of program for participant recruitment and marketing of partner/employer events.  Collect success stories and pictures for funders and agency’s marketing personnel and vehicles.
• Work in collaboration with various partners including NYCETC, LAGCC, NYATEP, Queens Chamber of Commerce.
• Stay current with labor market data and leverage networks to align training and credential programming to meet current local and state workforce needs.
• Provide innovative program development and operational ideas and solutions for workforce programing.
• Write proposals in response to additional workforce RFPs
• Develop employer and community partnerships with local businesses that lead to employment opportunities, internship sites, and networking/collaboration opportunities.
• Support Employment Coordinators and job development team to achieve job placements and client retention

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred and a minimum of five to seven years of successful program management responsibility within the workforce development field, including three plus years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge working with clients from various socio-economic backgrounds and experience working with populations with multiple barriers to employment
• Experience developing program operations and writing proposals in response to funding opportunities
• Experience conducting labor market research and applying to program development and execution
• Proven facility with data management systems to produce informed reporting to track results and impact future program design and funding

The therapist will work very closely with a larger treatment team consisting of a Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Peer Advocates and a Registered Nurse.  The social worker will receive regular individual supervision and participate in weekly case conferences involving the entire treatment team.  The social worker will also be able to attend social work continuing education classes offered on site, free of charge.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION 

• Provide assessments and psychotherapy to adolescents and their families
• Document all services in the EHR
• Participate in regular staff meetings, present assessments in case conference, and communicate with all members of the team as needed
•  Maintain LCSW license
• Participate in regular clinical supervision
• Maintain HIPAA requirements ensuring confidentiality

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED

• Licensed Clinical  Social Worker (LCSW) required
• More than 3 years of clinical experience post-LCSW
• Previous experience in an Article 31 community mental health clinic required
• Experience providing individual, family, and group psychotherapy to adolescent population and their families required
• Experience with Accumedic as an EHR preferred

To apply: Send resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]

CAPE is an adult article 31 Mental Health Clinic. CAPE is seeking a social worker to work with the CAPE team to provide outreach, support and connection to resources for older adults in the community, to keep them safely aging at home. Social Worker will help establish connection to virtual activities, tele-health appointments and interpersonal activities. The social worker will visit older adults in their homes to assess their needs, provide training and support them aging in place. Social Worker will receive regular supervision to discuss the needs of participants of the programs. Ideal candidates will have basic knowledge of technology, experience working with the older adult’s and exhibit creative problem solving mentality. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Conduct Assessments with older adults in the community
• Collect and Enter Data
• Provide outreach to Isolated Older Adults
• Assess Needs at home
• Assist Older Adults with Technology and Safety concerns
• Provide Ongoing Technical Support for Older Adults to allow them to connect to virtual activities, interpersonal communication and mental and medical health appointments
• Provide Individual Counseling in the home
• Consult with Patient Families
• Provide Psychoeducation
• Perform All Necessary Tasks for Grant as Required

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED 

• Master of Social Worker preferred
• Knowledge of different operating systems including Apple, Android, Microsoft etc.
• Experience working with older adults
• Ability to travel throughout Queens county
• Comfortable working within participants’ homes.
• Strong Advocacy Skills

To apply: Send resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of social workers, nurses and administrative staff
• Provides case management, case assistance and advocacy for older adults in the office, in their homes and via telephone.
• Assists seniors in identifying and applying for benefits and entitlements for which they may qualify
• Documents all client contacts in the NYC Department for the Aging’s Peer Place application in a timely manner
• Meets with potential new members to explain services available
• Facilitates support groups, educational/recreational activities and intergenerational programming to meet contractual obligations and the needs of Clearview Gardens residents over the age of 60
• Collaborates with program team to create new programming, special events, calendars, flyers, and program guide descriptions for activities
• Interfaces with NORC Advisory Board members, Program Officers from DFTA and NYSOFA
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and experience working with a geriatric population required
• Knowledgeable about benefits and entitlements relative to older adults
• Experience utilizing Google Docs/Sheets and Microsoft Office applications
• Experience utilizing Zoom technology for virtual programming

• Proof of vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required
• Ability to travel to multiple service sites within the agency, and to make home visits

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours;  some evening hours required; special events may require weekend hours
• A car and valid driver’s license is required
• This is a Union position
• Salary Range:  $57,500 to $67,500 depending on licensure
• Location: Whitestone, NY 11357

Commonpoint Queens is looking for a qualified Social Worker for our Resilience program. The Social Worker serves as the primary person assessing and providing comprehensive case management services and supportive counseling to individuals attempting to access this program.  The Social Worker will be responsible for conducting phone assessments, scheduling individual appointments, completing all program paperwork within the agency’s client management system, and completing reporting to the funding source, as needed.

Commonpoint Queens operates under a framework of holistic (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) services, Human Development Model of a family-supported, strengths-based interventions, and hope-engendering practice, an individual hired for this Social Worker position will report to the Program Director.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete phone assessments with all callers, make referrals within Commonpoint programs and the community as appropriate, and invite in for face to face meetings those clients who need further assessment and attention or prefer to meet in person.
• Provide supportive counseling
• Coordinate the delivery of Kosher food packages from the agency’s food pantry to clients in need.
• Oversee referrals to the agency’s entitlement specialist for those participants who qualify for such programs.
• Attend outside provider meetings, court hearings, shelter visits, home visits etc with clients, when appropriate.
• Meet community leaders and rabbis regularly to provide program updates and discuss how the program may need to pivot or expand
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, case conferences, funder meetings, and staff development in order to support participant progress.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and data entry for every program participant.
• As part of the Resilience Program will function as part of the professional team and will pick up other Resilience program cases and participate in Resilience program activities when caseload permits.
• Clients and outreach will primarily be located in Queens but may also extend to Brooklyn at times

SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION:

• LMSW required
• Bilingual in Russian and English

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years experience providing case management for adults and older adults

• Interest and competence in working with the Bukharian Jewish community

• Experience working with families and older adults struggling with changing and challenging economic conditions

• Experience providing crisis counseling preferred

• Experience with Long-Term Care planning for older adults, Social Security & Medicare preferred

• Experience public benefits for families, working poor, and older adults preferred

To Apply: Email resume to [email protected]

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual is hired as Social Worker in a Community School and will report directly to the Senior Director. School Location: PS 16 The Nancy DeBenedittis School 41-15 104 Street, Queens, NY 11368 

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree and license in Social Work with SIFI certification and supervise interns
• At least (3) years’ experience working with adolescents in an urban environment providing services that reduce barriers and facilitate educational success and social emotional wellbeing.
• At least (3) years’ experience providing outcomes oriented supervision and professional development to a team of youth development specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to establish strong rapport with an urban adolescent population and their families. ● Familiarity with various social emotional learning curricula.
• Spanish speaking a plus

Responsibilities 

1. Establish a rapport with all program participants. Assist them in identifying their educational and career goals; help them to formulate future plans.
2. Implement and conduct workshops on work readiness, career development, life skills, and student enrichment. 3. Recruit students; and conduct intake assessments and interviews.
3. Monitor the attendance, academic, and career progress of participants on assigned caseload. 5. Provide interpersonal group and individual counseling.
4. Provide necessary referrals and connections to community resources.
5. Provide support to participant’s families and deliver a holistic approach to overcoming and eliminating barriers. 8. Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development in order to support student progress.
6. Monitor and document student progress in various service areas (guidance and counseling, academic support, life skills, work readiness, college access and employment).
7. Conduct daily attendance and participation outreach to ensure success in all required program areas. 11. Assist with the recruitment of program participants annually and help to complete the enrollment and intake process.
8. Participate in ongoing professional case conferences, schedule site-based training as well as staff meetings, with agendas and attendance sheets.
9. Conduct regular visits to sites to provide participant support and to keep track of engagement. 14. Travel to multiple sites and support students as needed

General Tasks of Commonpoint Queens Staff 

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint Queens
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employer/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to [email protected].. Please indicate “Social Worker” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual is hired as a Success Mentor in the High School and College Success division and will report directly to the Community School Director.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Human Services or Social Work required, Masters preferred
• At least three(3) years of relevant work experience within the framework of Youth Development and providing services to at risk youth.
• Experience providing group facilitation and individual success planning required.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for students identified as needing supportive services in order to achieve academic success.
• Assist students in attending school regularly and on time through rapid identification of obstacles and connecting with resources; attendance outreach including home visits, phone calls, daily “swipe in” data reports, etc.
• Provide assessments and individual and group counseling.
• Develop and implement workshops responsive to student needs.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Provide family outreach and involvement activities as appropriate to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth.
• Support and participate in school-wide and agency events
• Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions for students who are truant
• Work with schools to develop and systematize comprehensive, effective direct outreach methods for Community School and/or other important family and school events including maintaining and building effective family and community outreach lists, conducting parent-to-parent and staff phone-banking, flyering before and after school and at high parent trafficked areas, conducting door-knocking to families, working with teachers and staff on effective parent and caregiver outreach etc.
• Work with school to develop and implement comprehensive family engagement plans that include multiple on-ramps for families to become involved in the school, parents and caregivers taking responsibility for carrying out various components of the plan and moving parents and caregivers up Ladders of Engagement through leadership development and training.
• Advise and recruit parents and caregivers for on-going workshops and development opportunities.
• Help schools structure all events with students, families, and communities to elicit full and meaningful parent and community participation
• Develop partnerships, work with and in teams.
• Take initiative and have the ability to solve problems.
• Have a positive approach to the idea and process of creating and implementing new initiatives.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and trustworthy.
• Computer literate, including experience with all Microsoft Office software packages; Google Drive (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, Docs, etc.); local area networks; and efficient use of the Internet.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff

• Ability to travel to multiple locations required.
• Promote and implement the Core Values of the agency.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of Commonpoint Queens.
• Other tasks appropriate to Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to hliverpool@commonpointqueensorg. Please indicate “Success Mentor -MVB” in the subject line. Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Within our framework of holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Program Coordinator in the Youth Opportunity Hub will report directly to the Senior Director of High School and College Success.

Youth Opportunity Hub

Commonpoint Queens is seeking a well-qualified applicant for the Youth Opportunity Hub. The Program Coordinator serves as the primary person in guiding program participants through the culinary training program and completion of certification requirements. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the recruitment, retention, and completion of the participants and will be responsible for addressing the needs of participants and understanding barriers. The Program Coordinator will adhere to Commonpoint Queen’s framework of a holistic (social, emotional, physical, and cognitive) Human Development Model of a family-supported, strength-focused, and hope-engendering practice.

Qualifications 

• 3 plus years experience in large-scale food preparation and delivery, kitchen management, and/or food services.
• Experience managing food service workers, including cooks, chefs, and dishwashers.
• A professional culinary degree or certificate is preferred.
• Current valid food safety certifications such as NYC Food Handlers Certificate and  ServSafe.
• Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Interest and comfort in working with low-income individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the operations and administrative functions of the culinary training program and catering social enterprise to support overall program goals and objectives.
• Oversee the daily preparation of a Glatt kosher catering menu that will serve Commonpoint Queen’s programs.
• Oversee instruction for youth to acquire NYC Food Handlers Certificate and ServSafe.
• Instruct youth and adults with barriers to employment the basics of food and kitchen safety, food preparation, and job preparedness according to the highlighted objectives of each lesson.
• Utilize a variety of instruction techniques to ensure students are ready for entry-level employment in the food service industry.
• Maintain the kitchen in a clean, safe, and orderly fashion while adhering to the policies and procedures of the NYC Department of Health and kosher laws.
• Manage inventory and food deliveries.
• Support participants and deliver a holistic approach to overcoming and eliminating barriers.
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor meetings, and staff development to support student progress.

Hours: Full-Time, 35 Hours/Week
Start Date: September 15, 2023
Salary:$50,000-$55,000

To Apply: Email your cover letter & resume to Heather Liverpool at [email protected]. Please indicate “Sous Chef/ Instructor, Youth Opportunity Hub” in the subject line of the email.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

The Summer of Arts & Sports Day Camp (SAS) and End of Summer Mini Camp (EOSMC) Registrar supports the operations of the SAS Day Camp and EOSMC by planning, organizing and implementing their administrative systems.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the camp registrar for the camps
• Set-up and maintain program registration for SAS in Campsite and EOSMC in
  Salesforce
• Assist the Camp Director(s), Assistant Director and Operations with assigned administrative duties throughout the year
• Serve as a liaison between the customer and finance department in regards to refunds and credits
• Create forms, schedules and flyers for internal and external use
• Assists in the development and implementation of special events
• Purchase program and office supplies
• Assists in the production and distribution of marketing and promotional materials
• Organizes and coordinates information for planning, arranging and monitoring camp programs
• Communicates important information to parents throughout the year
• Responds to parents questions and concerns in a timely manner
• Assists in the process of establishing policies and procedures for administrative camp functions
• Organize collection of documents for the DOH camp permit
• Work with the camp directors to ensure staff paperwork is submitted and complete for each counselor before start of camp
• Assist with development, communication and execution of daily camp menu with the food vendors
• Participate in/Attend all camp leadership team meetings
• Coordinate and maintain health certifications and records for staff and campers
• Perform other duties and/or tasks assigned by supervisor
• Report to the Senior Director of Health & Wellness

Skills/Requirements

• Up to date CPR & First Aid certifications
• Manage time well
• Show initiative and be able to prioritize
• Be responsible and trustworthy
• Communicate effectively with administration, parents, players and referees
• Ability to be flexible and to adjust work schedule to reflect varying accounting deadlines
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Effective organizational, stress and time management skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Proactive work ethic and ability to perform with minimal supervision

Start Date  

November 2023.

Location:
Central Queens: 67-09 108th St. Forest Hills, NY 11375

Salary:
$16.00-$18.50/hr based on experience

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

OBJECTIVE: To supervise the fleet of buses and cars within the agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete and ensure all driving records are up to date for all drivers and members or transportation
• Knowledge of fleet management including supervision of drivers
• Daily inspection on vehicles
• Working with various departments on scheduling and routing of the fleet.
• Route all campers for our various camp pickups and hub stops
• Route older adults for daily pickup and drop offs
• Route food deliveries
• Budget transportation expenses for both maintenance and drivers salary
• Ensure all buses are safe to operate including insurance, registration and any safety compliance.
• Ensure buses go for repairs or upgrades when necessary
• Drive routes in an emergency situation
• Keep track of registrations, inspections, insurances, etc. on all agency vehicles
• Knowledge of DOT policies and regulations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES    

• Valid commercial driver’s license with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required
• Clean driving record
• Experience in commercial driving
• Must demonstrate the aptitude  and willingness to be a visible and active team player in a social service environment
• Must have computer skills  in word processing, excel, and other basic computer functions
• Good communication skills
• Organized with paperwork and filing
• Ability to travel to our campsite during the summer months
• Should be knowledgeable in web-based routing systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to research and write for grants

JOB DETAILS

Salary: $55,000

Benefits: Health insurance, Membership to summer pool club

Schedule: TBD

Location: All Locations in Queens

Expected Start Date: September 2023

To Apply: Qualified candidates should email Renee Catanzaro with a resume and subject line that reads “Transportation” to [email protected]

ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED