JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org Position: Instructional Support Coach Department: Early Childhood Education Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education Hours: Full-Time FLSA: Exempt Position Summary: The Instructional Support Coach works with leadership to establish and implement a systematic approach to staff training and professional development designed to assist staff in acquiring or increasing the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality, comprehensive services within the scope of their job responsibilities. Responsibilities: Assist in the development and implementation of ongoing staff training and development. Collaborate with Education Coordinator to map out professional development needs of 7 Early Childhood Education sites. Plan and implement learning experiences for teachers that advance the intellectual and physical development of children. Provide individualized coaching and support for teachers in establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment and supporting the social and emotional development of children. Provide individualized coaching and support encouraging the involvement of the families of the children in a Head Start and Early Learn program and supporting the development of relationships between children and their families. Implement research-based approaches to professional development for education staff. Areas of focus include: Effective curricula implementation. Knowledge of the content in Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five. Partnering with families.
Supporting children with disabilities and their families. Providing effective and nurturing adult-child interactions. Supporting dual language learners as appropriate. Addressing challenging behaviors. Preparing children and families for transitions. Use of data to individualize learning experiences to improve outcomes for all children. Implement a research-based, coordinated coaching strategy for education staff that assesses all education staff to identify strengths, areas of needed support, and which staff would benefit most from intensive coaching. Provides opportunities for intensive coaching to those education staff including opportunities to be observed and receive feedback and modeling of effective teacher practices directly related to program performance goals. Provide ongoing communication between the coach, program director, education director, and any other relevant staff. Use assessment data to drive coaching strategies aligned with program performance goals. Develop clearly articulated goals informed by the program’s goals, as well as a process for achieving those goals. Supervise the daily operation of program sites in the absence of Education Directors. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Education. Qualifications: Masters in Early Childhood Education or Special Education required. New York State Teaching Certification required (B-6, Pre-K, Kindergarten, or Special Education). Training and experience in adult learning required. Demonstrated knowledge of Early Learn preferred, but not required. Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards required. Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership and supervisory training skills. Excellent computer skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Instructional Support Coach in subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Mental Health Coordinator Department: Early Childhood Education Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Education Hours: Full-time FLSA: Exempt Position Summary: The Mental Health Coordinator will direct and manage all mental health and education services for families and children in the Family Child Care Network (Network). Additional Responsibilities: • Ensure that all developmental screenings are completed within four weeks after a child has been enrolled in the Network. • Schedule home provider observations; allow teachers time to meet and discuss observations and recommendations. • Review the developmental screening and Behavior Checklist to identify concerns or delays. • Co-facilitate family meetings to discuss developmental concerns (social/emotional, cognitive, physical benchmarks and milestones). • Assist in the transition of children receiving mental health services with full parental participation. • Coordinate with Union Settlement’s site-based clinics to connect families to family or child therapy. Coordinate with Committee for Special Education for children that need referrals for Early Intervention. • Provide comprehensive assessment for children with special needs. • Participate in the development and implementation of treatment plans for children with special needs. • Schedule individual consultations with parents.
• Participate in the annual program self-assessment and monitoring visits. Work closely with the Network providers to plan integrated services for all children. • Provide professional development for Network providers. • Submit required program reports in an accurate and timely fashion, and participate in all case management meetings. • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Early Childhood Education. Qualifications: • LMSW required. • Demonstrated experience in early childhood education. • Bilingual (English/Spanish). • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. • Excellent verbal and written communications skills. • Excellent computer skills. • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume and 3 Professional References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Mental Health Coordinator in the subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Mental Health Specialist Department: Early Childhood Education Reports to: Director Education & Disabilities Hours: Full-time Position Summary Union Settlement is looking to hire a Mental Health Specialist to provide mental health and wellness services in our early childhood education program. The Mental Health Specialist will direct and manage all mental health services for families and children enrolled at our Early Childhood Centers (Six Centers). Responsibilities: • Conduct classroom observations, screenings and evaluations. • Identify children with mental health needs and work with the parents and teachers on recommended actions. • Make referrals for services were appropriate. • Serve as a liaison with the therapists who provide mental health services to children in the program. • Work closely with our Education and Disabilities Director regarding the needs of individual children. • Assist in providing individualized or behavior modification plans for children with atypical behavior, cognitive, developmental and emotional features. • Provide advice and recommendations to ensure appropriate practices and compliance with existing laws and regulations. • Provide trainings to employees and parents as needed. • Ensure that all developmental screenings are completed within four weeks after a child has been enrolled in the Network. • Schedule time/ meeting allow teachers time to meet and discuss observations and recommendations. • Review the developmental screening and Behavior Checklist to identify concerns or delays. • Co-facilitate family meetings to discuss developmental concerns (social/emotional, cognitive, physical benchmarks and milestones).
• Assist in the transition of children receiving mental health services with full parental participation. • Coordinate with Union Settlement’s site-based clinics to connect families to family or child therapy. Coordinate with Committee for Special Education for children that need referrals for Early Intervention. • Schedule individual consultations with parents. • Participate in the annual program self-assessment and monitoring visits. • Work closely with the Center Directors and Director of Education/ Disabilities to plan integrated services for all children. • Provide professional development for ECE Department. • Submit required program reports in an accurate and timely fashion, and participate in all case management meetings. • Comply with all Head Start Mandates. • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Education & Disabilities Director. Qualifications: • MSW required LMSW or LCSW preferred. • Demonstrated experience in Early Childhood Education. • Bilingual (English/Spanish). • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. • Excellent verbal and written communications skills. • Excellent computer skills. • Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, Writing Samples, and References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Mental Health Specialist in subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Teacher’s Aide Department: Early Childhood Education Reports to: Educational/Center Director Hours: Part Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Group Teacher, the Teacher’s Aide will assist in the planning and execution of a program that implements an approved agency curriculum to provide day care for children. This program will take into account the educational, social, developmental and health needs of the group, as well as the individual child. The Teacher’s Aide will work within the framework of Union Settlement to carry out its functions, policies and procedures; observe the schedules in the center; and adhere to its established personnel policies and practices. Responsibilities: Assist in developing a program of sound educational goals appropriate to the age and developmental level of children to enable them to make the most of future educational opportunities. Assist in creating and executing weekly lesson plans in accordance with the approved agency curriculum. Keep equipment and material accessible and in good condition to encourage maximum constructive use by the children. Remove and/or report any damaged or hazardous equipment to the Educational/Site Director or designated individual so necessary action may be taken. Assist in the planning of appropriate arrangement of classroom furniture designed to promote optimal program functioning. Maintain good working relationships and objective attitudes with classroom staff. Expand professional growth and development through participation in individual and classroom group conferences and related training opportunities. Inform and share information regarding the program and children with parents. Ensure confidentiality of all information regarding children and parents. Participate in regularly scheduled supervision meetings with Educational/Center Director and/or Group Teacher. Discuss professional performance objectively and utilize supervision as a source of information and professional guidance.
Update and maintain all records as are required and necessary for the effective administration of the center and the development of the program. Share records and work with appropriate classroom and center staff. Perform routine duties in the classroom and center related to all functions of the program. Fulfill the overall classroom function of the Group Teacher in his or her absence, when requested. Additional duties as assigned by the Group Teacher, Educational/Center Director, and the Director of Early Childhood Education. Qualifications: At minimum, documentation of enrollment to an accredited college or university, taking courses to obtain an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; or a Child Development Associate credential (CDA); or documentation of enrollment in a CDA credential program that will be completed in two years. One years’ experience working with pre-school age children preferred. Successful Personal Employment Tracking System (PETS) and State Central Registry (SCR) clearances required. Child Abuse and Maltreatment training certification. Infectious Disease Control training certification required. Foundations in Health and Safety training required. Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred, but not required. A dedicated work ethic combined with excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. Good computer skills and writing ability. Demonstrated ability to perform multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced, challenging, and constantly changing environment. A strong desire to help improve the lives of the residents in the East Harlem community. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and 3 References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Teacher’s Aide in the subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Administrative Assistant (Community Partnership Program) Department: Early Childhood Education Reports to: CPP Director Hours: Part-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Community Partnership Program (CPP) in East Harlem will organize local service and civic organizations and community residents to provide primary prevention networks and resources for the benefit of the community. The Administrative Assistant will provide and support all administrative services for the Community Partnership Program (CPP). Responsibilities: • Answer and direct all incoming phone calls for the program; take and relay messages when appropriate. • General administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to filing, copying, and faxing. • Prepare CPP meeting agenda, take attendance, prepare meeting minutes, and submit to CPP Director. • Support CPP Director in community outreach efforts. • Process purchase orders, expense reports, and billing reports. • Maintain program files and databases. • Additional duties as assigned by the CPP Director.
Qualifications: • Associate’s Degree preferred; at minimum, High School Diploma or High School Equivalency. • Demonstrated administrative experience. • Excellent computer skills. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. • Overall flexibility and ability to work under pressure and meet many deadlines. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, References, and Salary Requirements to: [email protected]. Please indicate CPP Administrative Assistant in subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Bilingual Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker Department: Mental Health Services Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Hours: Full-Time Responsibilities: • Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy and supportive counseling to clients. • Provide comprehensive assessment of all clients on caseload. • Conduct treatment planning for all clients on caseload. • Provide crisis intervention for all clients on caseload. • Provide psycho-education to clients. • Conduct outreach to clients in order to ensure their attendance at appointments. • Complete all appropriate documentation for each client on caseload. • Collaborate with other service providers to bring services to clients. • Actively participate in supervision, clinical case conferences and educational seminars. • Actively participate in professional development activities. • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: • LMSW/LCSW or LCAT. • Ability to work independently at a satellite clinic (or at a host site). • Excellent computer skills. • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and 3 References to [email protected]. Please indicate Bilingual Psychotherapist in the subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Fee-For-Service Bilingual Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker Department: Mental Health Services Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Hours: Part-Time Responsibilities: Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy and supportive counseling to clients. Provide comprehensive assessment of all clients on caseload. Conduct treatment planning for all clients on caseload. Provide crisis intervention for all clients on caseload. Provide psycho-education to clients. Conduct outreach to clients in order to ensure their attendance at appointments. Complete all appropriate documentation for each client on caseload. Collaborate with other service providers to bring services to clients. Actively participate in supervision. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: LMSW or LCSW. Ability to work independently at a satellite clinic (or at a host site). Excellent computer skills. Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish). To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Fee-For-Service Bilingual Psychotherapist in subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org. Position: Fee-For-Service Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker Department: Mental Health Services Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Hours: Part-Time Responsibilities: Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy and supportive counseling to clients. Provide comprehensive assessment of all clients on caseload. Conduct treatment planning for all clients on caseload. Provide crisis intervention for all clients on caseload. Provide psycho-education to clients. Conduct outreach to clients in order to ensure their attendance at appointments. Complete all appropriate documentation for each client on caseload. Collaborate with other service providers to bring services to clients. Actively participate in supervision. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: • LMSW, LCSW, LCAT, or LMHC. • Ability to work independently at a satellite clinic (or at a host site). • Excellent computer skills. • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Fee-For-Service Psychotherapist in subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Union Settlement Association is an on-the-ground resource for East Harlem residents of all ages, and a passionate advocate for the needs of underserved communities. Since opening our doors in 1895, we have brought education, wellness and community-building programs to our neighborhood, empowering New Yorkers with opportunities to better their lives. More than 350 staff work in our organization, and our services impact 10,000 people every year. By helping our neighbors realize their goals, we build the vitality and success of East Harlem. For more information about Union Settlement, please visit our website at www.unionsettlement.org Position: Senior Psychotherapist Department: Mental Health Services Reports to: Clinical Supervisor Hours: Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Position Summary: The Senior Psychotherapist/Clinical Social Worker is responsible for clinical oversight of a maximum of 5 psychotherapist while providing group psychotherapy and supportive counseling to clients. Responsibilities include on-call rotation and weekly closing of clinic. Responsibilities: • Provide individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy and supportive counseling to clients. • Provide comprehensive assessment of all clients on caseload. • Conduct treatment planning for all clients on caseload. • Provide crisis intervention for all clients on caseload. • Provide psycho-education to clients. • Conduct outreach to clients in order to ensure their attendance at appointments. • Complete all appropriate documentation for each client on caseload. • Collaborate with other service providers to bring services to clients. • Actively participate in supervision, clinical case conferences and educational seminars. • Actively participate in professional development activities. • Supervise a caseload of psychotherapists. • Responsible for annual evaluations of staff supervised. • Required to be part of the on-call rotation. • Responsible for closing the clinic one night a week. • Responsible for handling clinic crisis and consults when closing the clinic. • Maintain abreast to updates to standards, best practices and laws in consultation with Clinical Supervisor and Director of Mental Health. • Additional duties as assigned by supervisor and/or Director of Mental Health.
Qualifications: • Degree requirements Masters in Social Work or Creative Arts Therapy. • Minimum of 3 years post Master’s degree of progressive clinical experience in a multi- facility setting. • LCSW or LCAT required. • Excellent computer skills and ability to learn data management systems. • Excellent organizational ability and interpersonal skills. • An appreciation for the needs of the East Harlem community and the importance of the social service work performed by Union Settlement. To Apply: Please send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Requirements, and 3 References to: [email protected]. Please indicate Senior Psychotherapist in the subject of e-mail. UNION SETTLEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PROGRAMS & SERVICES Adult Education: Early Childhood Education: For immigrants who want to learn or improve their English, we Union Settlement provides high-quality, full-day educational offer a comprehensive English for Speakers of Other Languages programs to over 800 infants, toddlers and preschoolers, ages program. Our classes are designed to help adults improve their eight weeks to five years, making us the seventh largest provider listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. Our of early childhood education in New York City. Our six early curriculum, which is based on the NYS Common Core Standards, childhood centers support the cognitive, social, creative and prepares learners to communicate effectively in the workplace physical development. Our Family Child Care Network prepares and continue their education at the post-secondary level.In community members to establish and run their own home- addition to ESOL classes, we offer computer and job readiness based child care businesses in an educationally stimulating skills workshops as well as referrals for other services, such as home-based setting. All child care centers and home care legal aid, housing and emergency food assistance. providers are licensed by the Department of Health and provide hot, nutritious meals to all participants. Business Development Center: Our Business Development Center offers business education, Mental Health Services: technology training and technical assistance to over 880 Union Settlement has provided critical mental health services to entrepreneurs and business owners in the community. Our East Harlem for over 60 years. Our wide array of services are classes are offered at beginner and intermediate levels in English strength-based and help to develop resiliency that enable over and Spanish. We provide access to capital and business 900 children and adults to heal and go on to lead fulfilling and development assistance to maintain, expand or create new productive lives. We provide counseling and supportive services businesses in our neighborhood. for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in English and Spanish. Senior Services: Union Settlement has been providing essential services to East Youth Services: Harlem seniors for over a century, and our Meals on Wheels Union Settlement’s Youth Services division provides more program has served homebound seniors for over 40 years. Our than 3,250 children, adolescents and young adults with senior population of over 1,400 seniors relies heavily on Union programs that foster creativity, curiosity, resilience and problem Settlement to help meet their everyday needs. We offer healthy solving; instill habits of persistence and perseverance; and aging programs at our four senior centers, NORC and assistance enhance social and emotional skills. to the homebound elderly. We connect seniors with transportation, counseling, nutritious meals and volunteer . opportunities. Hey! Check us out and learn more about our programs and services at: www.unionsettlement.org
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