HeartShare Human Services of New York Jobs (7)

Job Details

Description

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the East Brooklyn section of New York City.

Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR.

The Nuevo Camino Recruiter is primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and licensing foster homes intended to work with Unaccompanied Children in Transitional Foster Care (TFC).

This individual will also be responsible for coordinating TFC foster care placements, while also overseeing foster care parent orientation and training, retention, and advocacy, and become involved in community foster parent coalitions, or relevant groups which promote sustainability in TFC placements.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in team meetings and / or individual supervision to review ongoing foster home issues to ensure families’ needs are met.
• Re-license homes, complete annual evaluations, coordinate transfers, relocations, and closures of foster homes
• Conduct post-placement follow-ups on foster homes.
• Work with the assigned case manager and supervisors at the respective site
• Maintain current available homes and on-call list for future referrals.
• Coordinate the functions of the respite program and facilitate substitute care in accordance with state and contract policy, when needed.
• Conduct the orientation pre-service training for foster home requirements.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing foster parent training programs.
• Serve as a consultant to caseworkers regarding foster home issues or problems.
• Recruit and license foster homes, including conducting training and monitoring the training progress of homes.
• Participate in foster parent activities and meetings.
• Assist in coordinating special events, such as but not limited to the Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
• Develop written materials for foster parents, such as a handbook, brochures, and other informational material.
• Plan and participate in the annual Foster / Adopt conferences.
• Evaluate issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of foster families
• Investigate complaints on foster homes and work cooperatively with law enforcement and child protective services, as needed.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call schedule rotation when needed.
• Promptly respond to emergency placement needs outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or equivalent
• 1 year of similar experience
• Bilingual in Spanish, required
• Driver’s License required
• MAPP Certification
• Prior experience working in foster care or child welfare, a plus.
• Demonstrate ted ability with clinical, interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic, and family assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well and work well with others.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

Benefits :

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Job Details

Description

Under direct supervision, the Custodian will provide specialized janitorial services and light maintenance work for the program’s main location.

The position ensures that the facility is cleaned / sanitized throughout the day, and ensures that the facility and its grounds remain hazard free.

The Custodian will ensure the opening and closing of the facility at the designated times. The Custodian will further ensure that the facility maintains compliance with applicable building and funder regulatory requirements.

Finally, the Custodian must be skilled in specific tasks, as defined herein.

Responsibilities :

• Uses positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Avoids gossip and negative discussions. Remains flexible and adapts to change.
• Serves as a role model for program participants, abides by the dress code, and conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.
• Participates in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attends external training and workshops at the direction of management.
• Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision, and values of the agency.

Personally, adheres to organizational mission, vision, and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.

Maintains and repairs buildings’ interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as instructed, to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Ensures hazard prevention and compliance with applicable regulations and codes.

• Conducts daily facilities checks of both interior and exterior. Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders.
• Works off of an automated work order system, from which tasks are assigned by the supervisor.
• Clean facility daily. Sanitizes all restrooms, classrooms, common areas, and offices throughout the workday. This includes, but it not limited to wiping down surfaces, cleaning windows and windowsills, sweeping / mopping / vacuuming floors, scrubbing toilets, sinks, and all tile, cleaning vents, etc.
• Deep Cleaning tasks, as required. These tasks include stripping / waxing of floors, shampooing carpets, deep cleaning refrigerators, etc.

These tasks will be assigned on a weekly, monthly, semi-annual, annual, or seasonal basis, as appropriate.

• Light maintenance duties, repairs, and improvements, as assigned. This includes but is not limited to light carpentry, painting, unclogging drains, stopping minor leaks, electrical (installing ballasts, and light fixtures), install / repairing locks.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and / or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Moves assembles / disassembles furniture and other items as needed.
• Performs snow removal & salting, when necessary.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; recommends orders for supplies for supervisor approval.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED required, Associate's Degree preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish required
• 2 years of relevant experience
• NYS Driver's License, required
• Knowledge of how to properly use janitorial equipment including waxing / buffing equipment, snow blowers, power washers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, etc.
• Familiarity with the proper operation of electrical equipment (drills, etc.) and manual hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, etc.

sufficient to carry out the job tasks listed.

• Knowledge of how to properly use chemicals, including cleaning / sanitizing products, as well as green products.
• General knowledge of building trades (painting, sheetrock, plastering, plumbing, electrical, etc.) to undertake small repairs in these areas under direct supervision.
• Sufficient academic and computer / smartphone skills to be able to use an automated work order system (including written progress notes, uploading photos, and marking work orders complete).
• Sufficient academic and communication skills to undertake training and certification for various certificates of fitness courses, i.e. FDNY S-95, F-07.
• Able to climb Ladders / stairs of varying heights and levels.
• Able to handle / lift / carry items such as sheetrock, doors, plywood, and other supplies.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Initiative and judgment to identify and correct discrepancies and problems as they occur.
• Will be required to work effectively around people of varying backgrounds, as well as young children, adolescents, and the community at large.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Benefits :

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Job Details

Description

HeartShare is looking for a Program Coordinator / A r t Therapistof Creative Solutions who will coordinate the programming and work with Cornerstone to coordinate scheduling of programs / events.

Responsibilities :

• Marketing, Advertising and Outreach in the Community to Engage Clients.
• Provide Creative Art Therapy to clients in the Coney Island Community to include groups work and individual therapeutic sessions to vulnerable population in addition to working with the Supervisor and the other therapists to coordinate the programs offered.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in Creative Arts (LCAT, Dance, Music, Drama) with previous experience working with children, adolescents and / or adults.
• Must be willing to provide therapy in person and virtually.
• Knowledge of Social Media Advertising;
• Outreach Community stakeholders and work with other programs to generate and coordinate programming.

Benefits :

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Job Details

Description

The HeartSchool School is a K-12 School focused on maximizing the potential of every student no matter the learning disability.

Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis and TEACH along with the New York State Common Core curriculum each student is provided with an education experience geared towards their needs.

The HeartShare School also provides different therapies and physical education courses geared to what the students want and need.

The HeartShare School is also a family and community that strive to help each other out with a common goal of helping the children succeed.

These are necessary steps to create the impact we are looking for which is provided them the keys to succeed on their own in the future.

The HeartShare School operates as a 12-month program.

The Music Therapist is an important part of the Behavior Support Team at The HeartShare School. The Music Therapist reports to the Educational Director and will provide music therapy services to the children in conjunction with support from the Special Education Teacher.

Some of the duties the Music Therapist has includes :

• Provide group music therapy to all classrooms at least once per day
• Initiate contact with families of students on individual caseload as well as the other members of the treatment team at HeartShare to ensure ongoing communication regarding the student’s progress
• Collaborate and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assist students with meeting IEP goal
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to develop music therapy treatment goals, based on the student’s IEP

Qualifications

Job Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy
• Board Certified Music Therapist licensed in NY
• Must not have worked for the NYCDOE in the past year

Description

Under direct supervision, the Custodian will provide specialized janitorial services and light maintenance work for the program’s main location.

The position ensures that the facility is cleaned / sanitized throughout the day, and ensures that the facility and its grounds remain hazard free.

The Custodian will ensure the opening and closing of the facility at the designated times. The Custodian will further ensure that the facility maintains compliance with applicable building and funder regulatory requirements.

Finally, the Custodian must be skilled in specific tasks, as defined herein.

Responsibilities :

• Uses positive approaches when handling difficult situations. Avoids gossip and negative discussions. Remains flexible and adapts to change.
• Serves as a role model for program participants, abides by the dress code, and conducts self in a professional manner at all times.
• Remains sensitive and responsive to cultural differences between program participants and staff.
• Participates in in-service training and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development. Attends external training and workshops at the direction of management.
• Represents the organization both within and outside of the work environment in a manner that promotes the mission, vision, and values of the agency.

Personally, adheres to organizational mission, vision, and values, in addition to all other agency policies and procedures.

Ensures hazard prevention and compliance with applicable regulations and codes.

• Conducts daily facilities checks of both interior and exterior. Reports need and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders.
• Works off of an automated work order system, from which tasks are assigned by the supervisor.
• Clean facility daily. Sanitizes all restrooms, classrooms, common areas, and offices throughout the workday. This includes, but it not limited to wiping down surfaces, cleaning windows and windowsills, sweeping / mopping / vacuuming floors, scrubbing toilets, sinks, and all tile, cleaning vents, etc.
• Deep Cleaning tasks, as required. These tasks include stripping / waxing of floors, shampooing carpets, deep cleaning refrigerators, etc.

These tasks will be assigned on a weekly, monthly, semi-annual, annual, or seasonal basis, as appropriate.

• Light maintenance duties, repairs, and improvements, as assigned. This includes but is not limited to light carpentry, painting, unclogging drains, stopping minor leaks, electrical (installing ballasts, and light fixtures), install / repairing locks.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and / or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Moves assembles / disassembles furniture and other items as needed.
• Performs snow removal & salting, when necessary.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and equipment; recommends orders for supplies for supervisor approval.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Qualifications

Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED (Required), Associate's Degree preferred
• Bi-lingual Spanish (Preferred)
• 2 years of relevant experience
• NYS Driver's License, required
• Knowledge of how to properly use janitorial equipment including waxing / buffing equipment, snow blowers, power washers, vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, etc.
• Familiarity with the proper operation of electrical equipment (drills, etc.) and manual hand tools (hammer, screwdrivers, etc.

sufficient to carry out the job tasks listed.

• Knowledge of how to properly use chemicals, including cleaning / sanitizing products, as well as green products.
• General knowledge of building trades (painting, sheetrock, plastering, plumbing, electrical, etc.) to undertake small repairs in these areas under direct supervision.
• Sufficient academic and computer / smartphone skills to be able to use an automated work order system (including written progress notes, uploading photos, and marking work orders complete).
• Sufficient academic and communication skills to undertake training and certification for various certificates of fitness courses, i.e. FDNY S-95, F-07.
• Able to climb Ladders / stairs of varying heights and levels.
• Able to handle / lift / carry items such as sheetrock, doors, plywood, and other supplies.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Initiative and judgment to identify and correct discrepancies and problems as they occur.
• Will be required to work effectively around people of varying backgrounds, as well as young children, adolescents, and the community at large.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

Benefits :

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.

Description

The HeartSchool School is a K-12 School focused on maximizing the potential of every student no matter the learning disability.

The HeartShare School also provides different therapies and physical education courses geared to what the students want and need.

The HeartShare School is also a family and community that strive to help each other out with a common goal of helping the children succeed.

These are necessary steps to create the impact we are looking for which is provided them the keys to succeed on their own in the future.

The HeartShare School operates as a 12-month program.

The Music Therapist is an important part of the Behavior Support Team at The HeartShare School. The Music Therapist reports to the Educational Director and will provide music therapy services to the children in conjunction with support from the Special Education Teacher.

Some of the duties the Music Therapist has includes :

• Provide group music therapy to all classrooms at least once per day
• Initiate contact with families of students on individual caseload as well as the other members of the treatment team at HeartShare to ensure ongoing communication regarding the student’s progress
• Collaborate and communicate with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assist students with meeting IEP goal
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher to develop music therapy treatment goals, based on the student’s IEP

Qualifications

Job Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Music Therapy
• Board Certified Music Therapist licensed in NY
• Must not have worked for the NYCDOE in the past year

Description

HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily education Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the East Brooklyn section of New York City.

Our program is rooted in ensuring that service delivery is trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while maintaining all program requirements of ORR.

The Nuevo Camino Recruiter is primarily responsible for recruiting, training, and licensing foster homes intended to work with Unaccompanied Children in Transitional Foster Care (TFC).

This individual will also be responsible for coordinating TFC foster care placements, while also overseeing foster care parent orientation and training, retention, and advocacy, and become involved in community foster parent coalitions, or relevant groups which promote sustainability in TFC placements.

Responsibilities :

• Participate in team meetings and / or individual supervision to review ongoing foster home issues to ensure families’ needs are met.
• Re-license homes, complete annual evaluations, coordinate transfers, relocations, and closures of foster homes
• Conduct post-placement follow-ups on foster homes.
• Work with the assigned case manager and supervisors at the respective site
• Maintain current available homes and on-call list for future referrals.
• Coordinate the functions of the respite program and facilitate substitute care in accordance with state and contract policy, when needed.
• Conduct the orientation pre-service training for foster home requirements.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and facilitate ongoing foster parent training programs.
• Serve as a consultant to caseworkers regarding foster home issues or problems.
• Recruit and license foster homes, including conducting training and monitoring the training progress of homes.
• Participate in foster parent activities and meetings.
• Assist in coordinating special events, such as but not limited to the Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner
• Develop written materials for foster parents, such as a handbook, brochures, and other informational material.
• Plan and participate in the annual Foster / Adopt conferences.
• Evaluate issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of foster families
• Investigate complaints on foster homes and work cooperatively with law enforcement and child protective services, as needed.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call schedule rotation when needed.
• Promptly respond to emergency placement needs outside of normal business hours.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or equivalent
• 1 year of similar experience
• Bilingual in Spanish, required
• Driver’s License required
• MAPP Certification
• Prior experience working in foster care or child welfare, a plus.
• Demonstrate ted ability with clinical, interviewing, perceptual, diagnostic, and family assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to relate well and work well with others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have the ability to provide excellent and compassionate customer service.
• Computer and typing skills sufficient to perform essential job functions.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

Benefits :

• Rewarding Work in a team environment;
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays;
• 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution;
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit);
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events;
• Tuition Assistance Program;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Verizon Wireless Discount;
• BJs Membership discount;
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.