Coordinator Independent Living Skills

Job Description

Job Description

Summary : Streetwork Project is an innovative outreach-counseling program for homeless youth in Manhattan, which utilizes a harm reduction approach. Services include counseling, case management, peer education and outreach, HIV testing and prevention, drop-in center, support groups, needle exchange, acupuncture, mental health services, legal and medical care, and basic needs (hot meals, pantry, shower, laundry, clothing, and personal hygiene supplies). The Community Outreach component expands upon our existing services to enhance stability, skills and access to resources for youth. The Coordinator will work with youth to develop community connections to support educational, job readiness, and skills needed for healthy independent living.

Responsibilities :

• Provide workshops, groups and trainings in the area of Independent Living Skills (ILS);
• Develop curricula for individualized and group ILS programming;
• Serve as liaison with city-wide agencies offering job training, employment placement, and other resource options for clients;
• Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions available to clients;
• Assist youth with job searches, interviewing skills, job performance skills, and job readiness and placement;
• Development and maintenance of all program resources and referral contacts, including all Streetwork sites;
• Development and up-keep of a central resource library; development of on- site resource library for all Streetwork sites;
• Assisting counselors with selecting appropriate referral options;
• Escorting clients to referrals, when appropriate;
• Advocate with outside agencies and resource or entitlement programs on behalf of program clients;
• Coordinate and facilitate community meetings with stakeholders with the aim of informing of RHY (Runaway & Homeless Youth) needs, disseminate information and cultivate resources and additional sources of support available for youth;
• Attendance at staff trainings, staff meetings, and staff group process workshops;
• Attend appropriate trainings in the community related to available resources, referral development, and independent living skills.
• Learn and integrate a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients.

Qualifications :

Required :

Preferred :

Blood / Fluid Exposure Risk :

Tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluid, or tissues

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment .

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement :

Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range : $23.63 to $25.82 per hour

Full-time Hours : 35 Hours per week

Full-time Benefits : Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Medical / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center