Vocational Instructor CMS (MED597)
Volunteers of America

Job Info

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About Us:

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-GNY) is an anti-poverty organization that seeks to end homelessness in the New York metropolitan area by the year 2050. We focus our continuum of care to address the most prevalent causes of homelessness: (1) lack of affordable housing; (2) unmet health needs, including but not limited to mental health and substance use; and (3) lack of jobs that create wealth. In each of these areas we strive to incorporate strategies that address issues of racial equity. We know that our clients are confronting longstanding barriers to accessing quality housing, healthcare, and employment. Our programs are designed to ensure that our clients do not have to face these challenges alone.

Now in our second century of serving those in need, VOA-GNY understands what it takes to heal families and individuals who are in crisis and have experienced trauma. We operate and provide services in emergency shelters, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for close to 11,000 men, women and children through 65 programs located in New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester annually. We are one of the largest providers of services to families and individuals experiencing homelessness in the Greater New York area, serving survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, and others who have behavioral health or substance use needs. Many of VOA-Greater New York's programs are nationally recognized and meet the rigorous standards of accrediting bodies CARF, COA and the NAEYC.

"Successful applicants must be vaccinated for COVID-19 before their start date with VOA-GNY, unless you have been approved by VOA-GNY for a medical or religious exception to this requirement."

Summary:

The Vocational Coordinator (instructor) is responsible for developing and implementing vocational services to residents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a human service field and three years of appropriate experience.

Supervisory Role:

This position does not supervisory responsibilities.

Principal Responsibilities:

The below enumerated principal responsibilities are inclusive of both program specific and firm-wide related administration, as applicable.

1. Completes intakes and assessment to determine vocational skill and job-readiness, and collaborate with social services staff to include vocational goals and objectives on service plan.

2. Identifies appropriate educational, training, and work experience programs for residents and refer residents to appropriate services.

3. Develops and supervises recreational activities for residents.

4. Screen volunteers, coordinate volunteer activities, and prepare monthly volunteer report.

5. Manages emergency food pantry and distributes food to clients on a regular basis.

6. Perform other related duties as required.

Expected Results of Principal Responsibilities:

1. Ensures accurate assessment and appropriate service delivery and referrals for clients.

2. Clients access appropriate linkages.

3. Residents have access to recreational activities.

4. Volunteer programs enhance service delivery at program and are accurately documented.

5. Clients receive emergency food goods.

6. Related tasks are performed accurately and on time.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be in an office and a residential shelter environment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to have visual acuity, talk and hear while communicating with vendors, peers and/or clients. This position requires sitting, standing, and walking. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items up to 20 pounds.

Position Type:

This is a full - time position.

Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today! Volunteers of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.

Other details

• Job Family Case Manager
• Job Function Program Services
• Pay Type Hourly
• Job Start Date Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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