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Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS.

Our flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $65 million and a full-time staff of 400+.

We are seeking Case Manager / Mental Health Counselor for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing program for homeless men and women living with HIV / AIDS.

The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being.

Seventy-four units will be allocated for residents referred by the New York City HIV / AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and forty-nine apartments will be for families referred by the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

The Case Manager / Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the HASA-funded residents.

The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills along with an understanding of working with the HIV / AIDS population.

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays, and more.

The Ideal Candidate :

• You have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field required
• You have a license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) is preferred
• The ideal candidate must have at least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV / AIDS, have substance abuse histories, or suffer from mental illness
• You have at least 5 years of experience in the mental health field
• You have a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification is a plus
• You are knowledgeable of benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV / AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues
• You have solid computer skills internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database
• You have strong organizational, writing, and communication skills
• Spanish speaking is a plus, but not required

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain a caseload and provide regular case management services to these individuals
• Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
• Conduct and review assessments
• Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared toward self-sufficiency
• Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention as necessary
• Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
• Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs
• Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
• Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
• Conduct regular unit inspections
• Educate residents about approaches to mental health
• Compile resources on mental health information and treatment strategies
• Attend ongoing training to enhance the services provided to the residents
• Assist with the completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports
• Other duties as assigned

Let’s Connect!

Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS.

Our flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $65 million and a full-time staff of 400+.

We are seeking a Case Manager / Mental Health Counselor for The Doe Fund's newest permanent supportive housing program for homeless men and women living with HIV / AIDS.

The program is designed to provide long-term residential care and twenty-four-hour support services in a community environment that maximizes residents' independence while ensuring their physical and emotional security and well-being.

Half of the residents will be referred by the New York City HIV / AIDS Services Administration (HASA) and the other half will be apartments for affordable to low-income households.

The Case Manager / Mental Health Counselor is responsible for providing supportive case management services to the HASA-funded residents.

The successful candidate will have strong clinical and communication skills and an understanding of working with the HIV / AIDS population.

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays, and more.

The Ideal Candidate :

• You have a Master’s Degree in Social Work or a related field, a license in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) is preferred
• You have at least one year of experience working with people who are homeless, living with HIV / AIDS, have substance abuse histories or suffer from mental illness
• You have at least 5 years of experience in the mental health field
• You have knowledge of benefits in the New York City Metro area, HIV / AIDS, psychiatric diagnoses, substance abuse, and mental health issues
• You have solid computer skills internet, Microsoft Office, and charting database
• You have great organizational, writing, and communication skills

Key Responsibilities :

• Maintain a caseload and provide regular case management services to these individuals
• Maintain resident records in compliance with agency and funding standards
• Conduct and review assessments
• Develop and implement individual Service Plans and assist residents with achieving their goals geared toward self-sufficiency
• Monitor and ensure residents are linked to healthcare providers
• Assist residents in securing and maintaining benefits
• Maintain a liaison with community services including hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, HRA, and mental health programs
• Facilitate groups and activities that promote health and independent living skills development
• Monitor and assist residents with rent payments and budgeting
• Conduct regular unit inspections
• Educate residents about approaches to mental health
• Attend ongoing training to enhance the services provided to the residents
• Assist with the completion of HASA’s weekly and monthly reports as well as any other relevant reports
• Other duties as assigned

Let’s Connect

Are you ready to embark on a new career endeavor?

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism by providing holistic services, housing, and work opportunities to the under-served populations including the formerly homeless and incarcerated, disconnected youth, veterans, and people living with AIDS.

Our flagship transitional work program Ready, Willing & Able integrates paid work, occupational training, and holistic supportive services to facilitate an individual’s return to mainstream society.

The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $65 million and a full-time staff of 400+.

The Cook / Cleaner is responsible for providing chef manager support in the kitchen both with junior staff and with the culinary trainees participating in the culinary training program.

This position requires both a cleaning skill set and a cooking skill set, this position cooks 2-3 days a week and cleans 2-3 days a week.

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays, and more.

The Ideal Candidate :

You have 2 years of Porter or Cleaning experience

You have 2 years of cooking experience in a restaurant preferred

You have excellent culinary skills

You are knowledgeable of safety and sanitation in the workplace, especially DOH regulations and violations

You have attention to detail and sanitation rules

You must have basic reading and math, High School Equivalency preferred

You must be able to take direction : ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed

Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient, and safe manner

You have interpersonal and organizational skills

You have excellent verbal and multi-tasking skills

You are computer Literate

You have the ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed

You are flexible in scheduling with the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and evenings

You have the ability to oversee trainees of the culinary program through the on-the-job component of the culinary program

Food Services Department Key Responsibilities :

Cleaning

Wash, sanitize, and properly organize all dishes, pots, pans, etc; throughout the scheduled shift

Change dishwater in the dish machine every two hours

Notify the manager if dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperatures

Break down, clean, sanitize, and rebuild cooking equipment

Fill / empty soak tubs with cleaning / sanitizing solutions

Sweep / mop floors in the kitchen

Clean any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry

Daily cleaning of the walk-in :

Floors swept and mopped

Produce consolidated or throw out

Weekly deep cleaning of : hoods, grease traps, dishwasher, floors, walls

Break down boxes and take out the trash

Report any unsafe conditions or situations that require attention to your manager.

Organization

Bring all food-related deliveries from the loading dock to the kitchen.

Properly organize and store all delivered products : including stocking dry goods on appropriate shelves, placing refrigerated items in the walk-in, and consolidating and organizing the walk-in and storage shelves in the kitchen.

FIFO - First in, First out - rule MUST be followed when stocking and organizing.

Transport unused products for disposal and soiled service ware to the kitchen and / or production area for cleaning.

Ensure safe and sanitary working conditions

Cooking

Preparing and cooking menu items in accordance with established standards, serving menu items attractively and at the proper temperature.

Following recipes

Produces food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and catered events, when needed.

Assist in preparing food required for the next day's menu.

Assist in any additional service required by special events and parties.

Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen / station on a daily basis. This includes requisitioning and stocking of all required food, paper products, and condiments.

Prepping

Cut and clean a variety of fruits, vegetables, and proteins using a knife and / or cutting machines.

Covers, dates, stores food properly, and cleans and maintains the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner.

Follow and complete all items required as listed on shiftly prep sheet.

Responsible for set-up, regular maintenance, cleaning, and breakdown of any machinery and equipment.

Responsible for maintaining stock, cutting, and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality.

Complete opening, ongoing, and closing checklists as required.

Meet with the manager upon arrival to discuss shift set-up, and check out with the manager before leaving to ensure duties are completed.