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Develops and maintains positive community relationships, service linkages, and partnerships; collaborates with community groups and agencies and engages in public relations activities to promote program outreach services and activities. Provides direct services to people of all ages, according to OCO Universal Service Delivery methods in diverse locations, including OCO offices, other agency offices, program sites, public places and the homes of consumers.

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Senior Advocate Street Outreach

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The Early Childhood Department serves more than 700 low-income children ages 0–5 and their families in schools and community centers throughout Manhattan, Staten Island, and the Bronx through a combination of Federal, State, and City funding. Children’s Aid is concentrating its efforts on creating cradle-through-college pathways in high-need neighborhoods, with a focus on children’s health, family stability, education, and social and emotional development.

Children's Aid Job Listing

Family Advocate

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18 years of age or older by the start date, required; High school diploma or equivalent, required; Ability to work during all scheduled hours, required; Ability to work in person at the school or program site, required; Experience working successfully with groups of school-age children in a classroom or other youth development setting, strongly preferred; Experience with behavior management, including positive youth development, preferred; Exhibits high energy, warmth, enthusiasm and patience in working with youth; Ability to quickly problem-solve in the moment; Ability to work collaboratively within a team setting; Ability to communicate effectively with families; Comfort with technology and ability to use common platforms, including Google Suite (Gmail and Gchat); Eagerness to grow professionally, including openness to receiving and implementing feedback; Flexibility: willing and able to shift tasks and priorities as needed; Belief in the importance of social emotional competency and advocacy for self and others; A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community. Youth Workers lead groups of students daily in activities including sports, social-emotional learning, enrichment, and academic support programming in our elementary (REAL Kids) and middle school (DreamBuilders/DREAM University) after school and summer program in East Harlem and the South Bronx.

Dream Charter School

[Immediate Start] Youth Worker (12 Month)

[Immediate Start] Youth Worker (12 Month) - East Harlem Elementary

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. Free golf, tennis, track & field, soccer, and fitness programs bring high-quality instruction and equipment into areas where few organized athletic opportunities exist.

City Parks Foundation

Tennis Instructor (Youth and Seniors)

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. Spring and Fall lessons are typically held on weekends from 9am - 4pm at one of our training facilities in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens or La Tourette Golf Course in Staten Island and/or daily at the CityParks Junior Golf Center in Brooklyn.

Youth Golf Instructor

Advocate with agencies that administer public benefits & housing resources on behalf of Streetwork clients; • Complete HRA2010e applications for supportive housing; • Complete psychosocial assessments for housing and other benefits; • Complete NYCHA applications and conduct assessments for NYCHA priority eligibility; • Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the city’s various shelter systems and the eligibility criteria for all systems; be able to assess client eligibility for various shelters • Assist clients in accessing shelter, including youth shelters, domestic violence shelters, adult singles shelters, and family shelters; • Advocate with government agencies and public officials (including testifying to the City Council as needed) about the systemic needs of homeless youth and young adults; • Work in collaboration with Social Workers, case managers, youth advocates and consulting psychiatrist to assist clients in applying for housing and benefits; • Provide supportive counseling to target population in relation to housing and benefit cases; • Provide in-house individual crisis intervention and emergency assessments; • Perform client escorts with clients to housing and benefits-related appointments on a flexible schedule as needed; • Assist clients in acquiring necessary documentation for housing applications, including identity and income documents; • Assist clients in maintaining housing through assistance with rental and utilities arrears, and referrals to housing legal services as appropriate; • Educate clients on their rights and responsibilities as shelter residents and/or as tenants; • Coordinate and escort clients to apartment interviews; • Develop, facilitate and coordinate client groups related to housing and benefits including informational sessions, independent living skills, and know-your-rights trainings; • Assist clients in maintaining housing and benefits assistance as appropriate and needed; • Develop, facilitate and coordinate trainings for staff members on housing and shelter matters; • Provide technical assistance to staff members on housing and shelter related matters; • Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and current documentation and provide reports as needed; • Support drop-in daily flow as needed; • Provide intakes as needed; • Participate in weekly supervision; Interacts with: All Streetwork program sites and staff All internal Safe Horizon programs & departments that can comprehensively support the client and case plan All external agencies and organizations that can provide appropriate services to the client Knowledge and Skills: • Strong case advocacy skills; • Strong skills in writing psychosocial assessments and other substantial written documentation required for housing and shelter assistance; • Strong attention to detail; • Ability to handle multiple project simultaneously and prioritize responsibilities; • Experience advocating with city and federal governmental and non-governmental agencies to meet concrete needs of individuals with serious mental illness; • Knowledge of shelter, housing, and benefit systems in New York City; • Ability to assist case managers and other staff with matters related to applications and advocacy; • Basic fluency in mental health diagnoses; • Experience working with individuals who use substances from a non-judgmental approach • Understanding of harm reduction philosophy & experience working within a harm reduction framework; • Non-judgmental approach and ability to empathize with others; • Compassionate approach to others and openness to new ideas; • Dynamic energy, able to multi-task and negotiate multiple demands on attention; • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; • Genuine interest in working with disenfranchised youth and young adults; • Ability to participate and contribute to staff meetings related to client matters, systematic issues & issues of oppression; Desirable: • Bi-lingual Spanish • Demonstrated ability to work independently • Understanding of harm reduction and housing first perspectives Education: High School Diploma/High School Equivalency or Bachelor’s Degree in social services, creative arts, liberal studies or any field related to working with youth, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience: Required: • Experience advocating for financially impoverished and/or individuals experiencing homelessness to access shelter, housing, and/or benefits resources; • Experience working in a low-threshold manner with marginalized individuals; • Significant experience completing substantial written documentation for clients to access resources; • Basic understanding of computer systems for managing case records Desirable: • At least 1 year working with the homeless population, youth, or harm reduction 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.

Safe Horizon Brand

Housing Advocate -Streetwork Project

The Broadway House Women’s Shelter in Bushwick serves 200 women, approximately 100 of whom are mentally ill and chemically addicted Position: Peer Advocate Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Location: Brooklyn, NY What The Peer Advocate Does: Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.

CAMBA

Peer Advocate, Broadway House Women's Shelter

Founded in 1876, The Boys' Club of New York (BCNY) is a youth development organization with the mission to empower boys and young men, ages 7 to 21, by providing effective programs and a supportive community. BCNY provides evidence-based programs to address the evolving social, emotional, health, creative, educational, and vocational needs of our members in meaningful, lasting ways.

Boys Club of NY

Youth Program Specialist - Harlem, NY

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Child and Family Services (C+FS) Haven House equips survivors of domestic violence with tools and resources to stop the cycle of abuse, supporting them as they build a violence-free life and new legacy. Provide information, referral and direct linkage to individual, group and family counseling and other necessary community resources, with a focus on self-sufficiency and meeting basic needs; process applications for emergency cell phones and home alarms.

Child and Family Services

Domestic Violence Advocate

The Youth Development Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of youth participants in our R.E.A.L. offers a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth.

Youth Development Specialist

We produce SummerStage, the iconic free, outdoor performing arts festival in NYC, presenting world-class artists from across the globe and our own neighborhoods on our mainstage in Central Park and in local parks in all five boroughs, and our Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and roving PuppetMobile present marionette puppet theater throughout New York City. CPF is seeking to hire experienced college players, coaches or PE teachers to provide free soccer instruction to children in NYC parks this Spring, Summer and Fall.

Youth Soccer Instructor

Youth Track and Field Instructor

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Provide 1:1 college and career advising to caseload, that leads with a focus on students’ future carers with intentional referrals to college and career exploration activities and work-based learning experiences aligned to the Career Navigation Roadmap. Tailor the college and career advising trajectory for each student based on the students’ age and number of credits earned upon enrollment in the school, which determines a transfer school student’s proximity to graduation.

Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of New York

Advocate Counselor / Case Manager - 200663

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The Advisor/Health Educator develops programming for the participating youth who engage their peers with sexual and reproductive health information and care they need using a variety of approaches, including workshops, outreach, community engagement, and events The Advisor/Sexuality Educator will plan and implement the daily operations of the youth development program. Experience with communities impacted by adverse health outcomes, knowledge systemic barriers to sexual reproductive health and wellbeing faced by marginalized communities especially women, LGBTQ, poor/working class and communities of color.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

Sexuality Educator/Youth Advisor

Health Educator/Youth Advisor

We welcome, actively support and promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and other diversity groups. In this rewarding role, delivering trauma-informed support that helps build resilience, encourages independence, and empowers young people to reach their full potential.

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Part Time Therapeutic Youth Worker

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Part time Therapeutic Youth Workers

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ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Agency Expectations: Support agency initiatives by carrying out assigned duties accurately and efficiently, while following established processes and contributing to basic data collection, reporting, or documentation as required. Work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and cross-department teams to ensure clear communication, timely task completion, and a positive, respectful work environment.

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