Description

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State’s first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit www.housingworks.org

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services.

Benefits

We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This position requires applicants to successfully complete a background check through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services when it supports the mandate under Section 424-a of the Social Services Law for legally authorized agencies to inquire of the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR) as to the existence of any indicated reports of child abuse and maltreatment against an applicant prior to employment, certification, or licensure in the childcare field. All background checks will be conducted and reviewed in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Compensation Range: $23/hr - $26/hr commensurate with experience.

Overview

The Program Coordinator will provide day to day oversight and coordinate the different elements to SAMHSA AIM 2.0.The project will provide patient-centered Substance Use Treatment and supportive services to Black and Latinx men and women aged 18 and over in Upper Manhattan and the South Bronx with a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Co-occurring Disorder (COD).Project AIM’s goal is to reduce the incidence of HIV, HCV, and improve overall mental health outcomes for individuals with SMI or COD among the population of focus and to reduce disparities in accessing and remaining engaged in treatment by conducting targeted outreach to connect clients to substance use, mental health, and recovery support services as needed, including the Seeking Safety and Wellness Self Management Plus evidence-basedinterventions.The program will be located at the 125th street location andwilltarget surrounding areasas well as neighborhoods in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.The Program Coordinator will provide supervision, orientation, and training to Care Manager and Prevention Navigator.They will also developand overseeoutreach strategiesin conjunction with the teamto engage and enroll clients for initial assessment and reassessment, linkage to treatment and supportive services,and retention in programming.

Responsibilities

Lead start up activities related to the program, including hiring, training staff, developing tracking mechanisms and outreach/linkage/retention strategiesin conjunction with Managing Director
Oversee ongoing datacollectionutilizing theGPRA/NOMStoolfor Baseline and Follow Up Assessment
Collaborate with ProgramEvaluator and Data Manager to solicit feedback and collectevaluation data fromparticipantsofevidence-basedinterventions
Seeking Safety and WSM+ and other EBIsin order to assess effectiveness of the intervention.
Oversee participant recruitment and implementation of evidence-based group interventions, including supervision of group facilitators
Prepare bi-annual and annual reports for funders in collaboration with the Data Manager, ProgramEvaluator and Managing Director
Ensure program deliverablesand goals are met by tracking progress on a monthly basis and utilizing that data to troubleshoot challenges and inform strategies
Participate in weekly supervisory sessions with the Managing Directorand provide weekly supervision to program staff
Assists with development and implementation of program events, including collaboration with leaders in the targeted community
Coordinate participation in community events, such as health fairs, LGBT events,etc
Provide presentations for internal and external programs to promote the program servicesand develop referral partnerships
Maintain essential datain SPARS system and internal care manager databasefor reporting and program evaluation
Lead quality assurance efforts in the program to ensure client services are delivered effectively and data is documented accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure compliance withagency and departmentpolicies and procedures
Assist as needed with Intake and Follow up assessments, case management activities including linkage to care and integrated case conferences,coordinate with other service providers regarding linkage and referrals
Participate in agency wide efforts to reach strategic goals related to Ending the Epidemic initiative, including participation in committeesas directed
Participate inreoccurringinteragency meetings, as well as external community meetings to improve integrated care andmaintain relationships with community partners
Participate in department activities such as new staff onboarding, YPS Pride Committee, CQI efforts,etc
Participate in Housing Works advocacy events (minimum 4 per year July-June)
Perform other duties as assigned

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Program Coordinator