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S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

Community Coordinator

Residential & Direct SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$35k - $38.6k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Two years of experience in a large residential setting is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of email and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Physically monitor the facility, internally and externally, and scan the immediate neighborhood.
  • Engage the community to facilitate open communication, solve problems, and promote partnership between the shelter and its neighbors.
  • Communicate and document program activities, incidents, issues, and other relevant information completely, professionally, and promptly.
  • Read log books, emails, and incident reports at the start of each shift.
  • Update log books throughout the shift and before ending the shift assignment.
  • Complete and submit incident reports as they occur.
  • Complete a shift summary report before ending the shift assignment.
  • Receive, acknowledge, and document complaints or concerns expressed by neighbors or other community members.
  • Attend and participate in staff and community meetings as assigned.
  • Enforce shelter rules uniformly and consistently.
  • Respond appropriately to needs and crisis situations, including mediating basic interpersonal problems between residents and summoning emergency personnel.
  • Facilitate the Good Neighbor Policy orientation for each new resident.
  • Facilitate or participate in a Good Neighbor Focus Group with residents to address neighborhood concerns and generate ideas for positive community participation.
  • Develop and coordinate community engagement activities for shelter residents.
  • Participate in ongoing individual supervision, team meetings, case conferences, division meetings, and assigned trainings.
  • Assist Shift Supervisors with fire drills and building evacuations during emergencies, and provide clients with fire safety and prevention information as needed.
  • Remain on duty until properly relieved.
  • Wear S:US branded clothing during neighborhood walks and when representing the shelter in the community.
  • Work a schedule that includes some weekend and evening hours.
  • Perform other program-related duties assigned by the Shift Supervisor, Facility Manager, or Program Director.
  • Comply with S:US employee policies, procedures, and protocols.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree is preferred.
  • English/Spanish speaking is preferred.

About the Company

S:US

Provides services for homelessness, mental health

S:US provides services and advocacy for underserved New Yorkers who face homelessness, developmental disabilities, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It delivers direct, tailored supports in NYC and Long Island through housing assistance, health and behavioral services, case management, and community programs to help people achieve stability. The organization combines long-term advocacy with a broad set of programs across housing, health, crisis intervention, and justice issues, supported by decades of experience and about 1,800 staff. Its goal is to empower people to lead lives of purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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