Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of the Central Harlem Office – Foster Care Program, this position is responsible for the monitoring and guidance of children and families who are deemed to be at risk of foster care placement. The scope of these includes, but is not limited to individual and group counseling, home visits, school visits, casework documentation, monitoring of medical and educational services.

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related fields required, MSW preferred. Minimum requirement of two years work related experience preferred with knowledge of Foster Care intervention and prevention services. Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal required; bilingual proficiency (Spanish-English) a plus. Proven ability to meet deadlines required.

CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE POSITIONS SHOULD FAX THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AT 212-864-1908 OR E-MAIL THEIR RESUMES TO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the words "Adolescent Development Specialist (1), Central Office - Family Foster Care/Bridges to Adulthood" in the subject line.

Title:

Program Support Aide (1), Central Office - Specialized Services Department

Description:

Under the supervision of the Program Director for Specialized Services, and the guidance of the Community Health Educator, the MSA Program Support Aide provides support to the department team in the delivery of program services to men, women, substance users, and youth infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Responsibilities: Assists the Community Health Educator in the dissemination of HIV/AIDS prevention education, health; education and sexual risk reduction messages; Conducts outreach activities to various shelters, clinics, and other community based providers; Conducts in-reach activities at all of HDWC community offices; Provides internal and external referrals, to include HIV testing, to clients as needed; Assists in the co-facilitation of educational groups with the Community Health Educator or the Health Educator Tech; Maintains statistical data for all programs and prepares appropriate reports for all respective funding sources; Refreshes all program forms to include check requests, pantry applications, etc. for legibility; Completes AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS) data entry of all program activities; Prints monthly statistical data from the AIRS system and review with Program Director and staff; Meets with the Program Director weekly to review data entry activities in order to ensure accuracy; Keeps abreast of data entry standards and software upgrades; Assists in the organization of agency events and health fairs in addition; Responsible for completion of all paperwork (topic outlines, group plans, summary logs, etc.) and group binder up-keep; Conducts other related activities as assigned by the Program Director; Maintains and updates knowledge relevant to program responsibilities by completing a minimum of 24 hours of training annually, to include AIRS training, as mandated by the funding source and to ensure core competency; Maintains and updates knowledge of Agency policy and procedures as well as AIDS Institute Standards and Protocols.

Qualifications:

High school diploma/GED and two years of related experience; Knowledge of Office Suite Program; Ability to maintain confidentiality; Good written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work effectively within a team setting; Knowledge of community resources; Experience facilitating groups, a plus.

CANDIDATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ANY OF THESE POSITIONS SHOULD FAX THEIR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AT 212-864-1908 OR E-MAIL THEIR RESUMES TO This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the words "Program Support Aide (1), Specialized Services Department." in the subject line.