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  • Peer Specialist
    Peer Specialist
    3 days ago
    $21.63–$24.04 hourly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. Job summary: Experienced Peer Specialist to work on a newly funded innovative Care Transition team that serves participants transitioning to the community from a higher level of care. As a member of the Pathway Home multi-disciplinary team the Peer Specialist position will work under the supervision of the Team Leader. The role will involve facilitating transition from one level of care to the community by addressing the preparatory needs of participants in the early stages of recovery, discharge planning, development of daily living skills, and coping mechanisms through team and individual work in the community. The team will follow individuals into the community using the Pathway Home model of care to ensure that they become both linked and engaged with identified community providers and that their support network is sufficient to meet their needs. The Peer Specialist engages participants in peer-based services to identify and overcome barriers to community integration, utilizing a peer relationship to foster connection, trust, understanding and validation with community providers and supports. The role will require on call coverage and a willingness to work flexible hours. Job Responsibilities: • Engagement beginning from referring location with involvement in transition planning, including a needs assessment of community transition supports essential to stabilizing the participant;, • Individual sessions with participants emphasizing prevention and preparing for independent community living and the promotion of optimum mental and emotional health. May require helping participants deal with issues associated with but not limited to family and social relationships; stress and symptom management; activities of daily living; medication management; and housing readiness;, • Provide intensive emotional and practical support to participants as they transition back into their communities and into a supportive housing and/or living environment;, • Work with participants and their housing providers to resolve clinical issues that are impacting on the participant’s ability to obtain, manage, and retain supportive housing;, • Assist and instruct participants in attending to daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming and laundry, nutrition/meal preparation, budgeting, and socialization tasks and skills needed to successfully live and work in the community environments of their choice and also in maintaining a safe living environment;, • Foster and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with community providers and network members to facilitate connections or re-connections to services and supports;, • Community navigation including accompanying to first behavioral health and medical appointment, travel training, reengagement in community care, referral to services with ability to identify and address potential services and barriers to obtain and maintain such services;, • Establish collaborative working relationships with referring treatment teams and other partners and plan with them for appropriate discharges for participants;, • Advocate with and for program participants to achieve personal goals and address barriers such as fear, stigma and communication disparities with community providers and supports;, • Provide on-call after hour crisis intervention services when needed to participants and their support network, including respite referrals and other diversion and stabilization services;, • Attend and participate in team meetings and supervisory sessions;, • Develop short-term person-centered treatment plans to assist participant towards achieving their goals;, • Monitor and record participant’s progress and modify plan according to needs and preference;, • Perform various needs assessment for essential ongoing community integration and support;, • Timely and accurate documentation of participant information within Health Information Technology platform, • Comply with all required in-service training and staff development;, • Perform other related duties as assigned; Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Knowledge of Behavioral Health systems, Mental health legislation and regulations, and health conditions ·Ability to manage multiple projects and ask for help when needed ·Ability to participate on a team to accomplish tasks ·Serves as a role model to staff and stakeholders ·Ability to work with all stakeholders: participants, network, families, and government staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences ·Knowledge of treatment, rehabilitation, and community support programs as they relate to members and their families ·Knowledge of techniques for identifying risk, including crisis management techniques Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent or higher. New York State Certified Peer Specialist preferred or required Completion of an internship or comparable training in peer advocacy; experience in providing advocacy services to people who are mentally ill and/or homeless. Past or current participant of behavioral health, substance services or homeless services preferred.

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  • SEL & Wellness Youth Facilitator
    SEL & Wellness Youth Facilitator
    3 days ago
    $25 hourly
    Part-time
    Manhattan, New York

    For 36 years, the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) has partnered with families, schools, and community organizations to transform the lives of young people from under-resourced New York City communities. HEAF’s high-impact programs provide academic enrichment, personal development, college preparation, and career exposure from middle school through college. As a leading educational equity and youth development nonprofit, HEAF empowers students to become leaders who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in school, career, and life while supporting their families and communities to grow alongside them. Position Overview: HEAF is seeking compassionate, energetic, and organized SEL & Wellness Coaches to support social-emotional learning (SEL), wellness programming, and student, family, and community engagement initiatives within the Community Wellness Department. This hands-on, relationship-centered role helps students and families feel connected, empowered, and emotionally supported while guiding students to build resilience, recognize their strengths, and thrive. SEL & Wellness Coaches will facilitate afterschool SEL & Wellness classes through HEAF Achieve, support school-day SEL, wellness, and academic workshops through HEAF Inspire, and contribute to the Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program. Coaches will conduct student academic and wellness check-ins and supportive counseling sessions, assist with family and community event planning, and provide support with program planning, documentation, and administrative tasks. Specific responsibilities may vary based on program needs, schedules, and individual strengths. The SEL & Wellness Coaches report directly to the Director of Community Wellness Initiatives. Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary (Sept 2026 – May 2027) Schedule: Approximately 15 hours per week. Coaches must be available for during afterschool programming on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings. Additional hours may include school-day workshops, student wellness check-ins, planning, meetings, family engagement activities, the Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program, and occasional Saturday events. Coaches must also have availability on Mondays and Thursdays based on program needs and scheduling. Compensation applies only to hours worked and does not cover school or program breaks. Compensation: $25/hour Hybrid: In-person + remote with $50 paid orientation in September Specific responsibilities may vary based on program needs, with coaches collaborating and sharing responsibilities across Community Wellness initiatives. What You’ll Do: Program Facilitation & SEL Support: • Build trusting relationships with students (grades 6–12), families, and school partners., • Serve as a positive role model and trusted adult by fostering a safe, welcoming, and strengths-based environment., • Facilitate engaging, trauma-informed SEL & Wellness classes through HEAF Achieve (primarily Tuesdays & Wednesdays), promoting skill development and a positive classroom culture., • Facilitate academic, SEL, and wellness workshops for HEAF Inspire school-day partners and HEAF Onward programming, as assigned., • Support and/or lead the Youth Leadership & Ambassador Program, facilitating weekly leadership sessions and community impact projects., • Conduct student wellness check-ins and provide one-on-one supportive counseling using restorative and evidence-based practices., • Support students through wellness planning, goal setting, progress monitoring, referrals, and case management as needed., • Support positive student behavior, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution while responding to behavioral and crisis situations according to HEAF protocols., • Provide family wellness support and promote engagement through strengths-based outreach and resources., • Collaborate with instructors, program staff, families, and community partners to integrate SEL and wellness practices throughout programming., • Ensure all programming reflects equity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness. Family & Community Engagement: • Support the Director in planning and implementing family engagement activities, wellness events, and community initiatives., • Conduct outreach to promote Community Wellness events and initiatives., • Assist in building partnerships with businesses & community organizations to expand resources, referrals, and programming opportunities. Program Support & Data Management: • Prepare classrooms, technology, and materials for workshops, classes, and events., • Support curriculum development and adapt lessons to meet student needs., • Provide administrative and operational support for Community Wellness programming, including preparing materials, organizing supplies, creating resources, maintaining inventories, and supporting program operations., • Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation of student wellness check-ins, counseling sessions, referrals, case notes, and program data., • Track attendance, survey data, and program outcomes to support evaluation and reporting. Other Responsibilities: • Participate in biweekly supervision with the Director and monthly departmental and all-staff meetings., • Attend internal and external professional development opportunities., • Provide occasional support to other Program and Development Teams, including agency-wide events., • Perform additional duties as assigned. Ideal Candidate Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Education, Psychology, or a related field., • Strong understanding of SEL frameworks, trauma-informed care, and adolescent development., • Experience working with youth and families in educational, clinical, or community-based settings., • Experience developing or facilitating SEL, life skills, leadership, or youth enrichment programming preferred., • Skilled in group facilitation, classroom management, and delivering engaging SEL and wellness activities., • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate, strengths-based approach., • Highly organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Knowledge of youth development strategies, cultural competency, social justice, and inclusivity., • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides) and Canva preferred., • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team., • Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends., • Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus. HEAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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  • Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Esthetics Teacher
    Bi-Lingual (Spanish) Esthetics Teacher
    17 days ago
    $28–$30 hourly
    Part-time
    White Plains

    We’re looking for our Next Passionate, Part-time, student-focused BI-LINGUAL Esthetics Teacher! A FIRST FOR NEW YORK SCHOOL OF ESTHETICS!!!! We’re looking for a long-term hire for our part-time, hands-on, practical, and clinical and theory teacher! We’re reaching out to our amazing and successful alumni community because who knows our school and students better than those who have walked through our halls and been here before! Are you looking for something more than the treatment room? Trying to give back to the next group of Esties? We’re looking for someone who can teach the basics while going above and beyond. Social media influence: we need someone who can help with resumes and job leads, retail sales, and teaching sales is a must. • Hours: Monday through Wednesday OR Tuesday to Thursday, 5:45 PM to 10:00 PM, all in person/hands-on, • Salary: Commensurate with experience, with a base starting at $30., • We offer 401K, paid time off (all major holidays, including time off between Christmas and New Year's, Spring Break, the week of July 4th, and many more!), and flexible personal time., • Dermalogica and Botanical Science discount., • Must have your Esthetics license for two years, in good standing., • Paid, extensive training with all branches of the team, as well as hands-on in-classroom training, and your Dermalogica Certification. We’re looking to build a team to take us into the future with tons of new initiatives and exciting opportunities as we enter our new chapter, and we hope you're part of it!

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