Goddard Riverside Community Center
Group Leader
Goddard Riverside Community Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Details
Job LocationCorner House - New York, NY
Position TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$42,874.68 - $50,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City.
Program Description:
Goddard Riverside's Corner House provides affordable, permanent supportive housing for 34 previously homeless adults many of whom have mental illness, substance use, and other co-occurring disorders. Goddard Riverside's West 140th also provides affordable, permanent supportive housing for 48 previously homeless adults of whom have mental illness, substance use, and other co-occurring disorders. Both provides on-site services include case management, entitlement assistance, medical and psychiatric care, substance use counseling, group activities, recreation, and 24 hour/7 day per week front desk security.
Purpose of Position:
The Group Leader is expected to plan and lead assigned activity groups using a strengths-based, client-centered approach to support social support, inclusion, skill development, wellness, and recreation to reduce social isolation, to support the rehabilitation services provided, promote community among tenants, and maintain permanent housing.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Salary Range: $ 42, 874.68 - $50,000
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
1. Group WorkDevelop curriculum and groups to promote inclusion, wellness, education and recreation based on client interest and needFacilitate onsite therapeutic activity groups such as cooking and laundry that promote community and independence within the buildingCreates and maintain program schedule and calendar of activities, events, and tripsCreates a platform for tenants to discuss/improve social relationshipsPrepare, Cook, and Serve nutritional mealsProvide social groups that assist tenants in the development of/improvement of daily living skillsFacilitate monthly tenant advocacy meeting and work with tenants to incorporate ideas into programming.Coordinates recreational events and trips to encourage socialization, inclusion, and reduce isolationDevelop activities that promote training and educational skillsCoordinate wellness groups and activities with outside service providers such as the psychotherapist, and Substance Abuse Counselors.Coordinate outdoor activities with tenants i.e., Barbeques, gardening, Community awarenessProvide escorts in the community to facilitate wellness and maintain housing as neededWork as part of Social Service Team (sharing with case managers) to ensure continuity of services.Provides other tasks and functions as deemed necessary to assure the provision of quality social, recreational, and educational services to all tenants2. Case Management
Provide case management to a small caseload of tenants, which includes helping to procure/ maintain entitlements, medical and psychiatric treatment, and basic support in maintaining housing.Maintain all documentation according to standards established by funding sources and the agency.Provide escorts to health and housing appointments as neededQualifications/Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or related fieldExperience working with homeless, formerly homeless individuals, or substance abuse preferredExperience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders preferredExperience developing, implementing, and facilitating groups strongly preferredNYS Food Handlers License within 6 months of employmentSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skillsStrong written and verbal communicationUnderstanding of Housing First philosophyTeam PlayerStrong organizational skillsCreative, flexible, skilled in working hard to engage clientsComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be :
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and ExcelAble to use or learn computer databases such as AWARDSPhysical Requirements
Some walking and travel to escort clients to various appointments throughout the city and on recreational tripsAble to lift 30 to 50 IbsAlternate between standing and sittingClimbing stairsLifting or carryingWork Environment
Mostly indoor office setting. Regular visits to client apartments are also required. Some travel.Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption
Employee Benefits :
Benefits eligible. Unionized by Local 74.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Job LocationCorner House - New York, NY
Position TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$42,874.68 - $50,000.00 Salary/year
Description
Organization Overview:
The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies with a combined annual operating budget of approximately $63 million that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. Goddard Riverside and The Isaacs Center are two of New York City's leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults throughout Manhattan and New York City.
Program Description:
Goddard Riverside's Corner House provides affordable, permanent supportive housing for 34 previously homeless adults many of whom have mental illness, substance use, and other co-occurring disorders. Goddard Riverside's West 140th also provides affordable, permanent supportive housing for 48 previously homeless adults of whom have mental illness, substance use, and other co-occurring disorders. Both provides on-site services include case management, entitlement assistance, medical and psychiatric care, substance use counseling, group activities, recreation, and 24 hour/7 day per week front desk security.
Purpose of Position:
The Group Leader is expected to plan and lead assigned activity groups using a strengths-based, client-centered approach to support social support, inclusion, skill development, wellness, and recreation to reduce social isolation, to support the rehabilitation services provided, promote community among tenants, and maintain permanent housing.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Salary Range: $ 42, 874.68 - $50,000
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate's number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.
Roles, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties
1. Group WorkDevelop curriculum and groups to promote inclusion, wellness, education and recreation based on client interest and needFacilitate onsite therapeutic activity groups such as cooking and laundry that promote community and independence within the buildingCreates and maintain program schedule and calendar of activities, events, and tripsCreates a platform for tenants to discuss/improve social relationshipsPrepare, Cook, and Serve nutritional mealsProvide social groups that assist tenants in the development of/improvement of daily living skillsFacilitate monthly tenant advocacy meeting and work with tenants to incorporate ideas into programming.Coordinates recreational events and trips to encourage socialization, inclusion, and reduce isolationDevelop activities that promote training and educational skillsCoordinate wellness groups and activities with outside service providers such as the psychotherapist, and Substance Abuse Counselors.Coordinate outdoor activities with tenants i.e., Barbeques, gardening, Community awarenessProvide escorts in the community to facilitate wellness and maintain housing as neededWork as part of Social Service Team (sharing with case managers) to ensure continuity of services.Provides other tasks and functions as deemed necessary to assure the provision of quality social, recreational, and educational services to all tenants2. Case Management
Provide case management to a small caseload of tenants, which includes helping to procure/ maintain entitlements, medical and psychiatric treatment, and basic support in maintaining housing.Maintain all documentation according to standards established by funding sources and the agency.Provide escorts to health and housing appointments as neededQualifications/Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or related fieldExperience working with homeless, formerly homeless individuals, or substance abuse preferredExperience working with individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use, and/or co-occurring disorders preferredExperience developing, implementing, and facilitating groups strongly preferredNYS Food Handlers License within 6 months of employmentSkills, Knowledge and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skillsStrong written and verbal communicationUnderstanding of Housing First philosophyTeam PlayerStrong organizational skillsCreative, flexible, skilled in working hard to engage clientsComputer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be :
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and ExcelAble to use or learn computer databases such as AWARDSPhysical Requirements
Some walking and travel to escort clients to various appointments throughout the city and on recreational tripsAble to lift 30 to 50 IbsAlternate between standing and sittingClimbing stairsLifting or carryingWork Environment
Mostly indoor office setting. Regular visits to client apartments are also required. Some travel.Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center follow the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are now requiring all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption
Employee Benefits :
Benefits eligible. Unionized by Local 74.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.
Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.