HeartShare St. Vincent’s Services (HSVS) Nuevo Camino program is dedicated to providing 38 unaccompanied minors, ages 5-12, with a supportive, nurturing environment through transitional foster homes, daily educational services Monday - Friday, and supportive wrap-around services in the Sunset Park neighborhodd section of New York City. Our program is rooted in ensuring that commited to ensuring that service delivery is trauma informed, culturally appropriate, and tailored to the needs of each child while complying with ORR (Office of Refugee Resettlements) program maintaining all program requirements of ORR.
Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions of Position:
- Provide oversight and support to unaccompanied children in the Nuevo Camino program.
- Identify and assess appropriate sponsors, including parents or legal guardians, for family reunification.
- Evaluate the safety and well-being of potential sponsors and identify any concerns.
- Collaborate with the Nuevo Camino team and Federal Field Specialist to address sponsor-related concerns.
- Ensure each child receives essential services, including medical and dental care, mental health services, basic education, program orientation, and legal screening.
- Maintain compliance with all program requirements, federal regulations, and case management standards.
- Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent required
- 1 year of similar experience required
- Bilingual and Fluent in English and Spanish required
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and co-workers.
- Knowledgeable about working with immigrant youth population.
- Superior organizational and time management skills. and an ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and determine priorities.
- An ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledgeable about ACS/OCFS regulations governing disciplinary actions.
- Experience and facility working with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and determine priorities.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- CPR-Certified a plus.
- HSVS requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination prior to their start date. Employees who require an accommodation for medical or religious reasons should notify Human Resources.
Benefits
At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:
- Rewarding Work in a team environment.
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
- 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
- Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
- Tuition Assistance Program.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Wellhub Discount
- Verizon Wireless Discount.
- BJs Membership discount.
- Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to [email protected].
About Heartshare
Who WE ARE:
For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.
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HeartShare Human Services of New York nurtures and empowers children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from four year college or equivalent
- 1 year of similar experience
- Bilingual and fluent in English and Spanish
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with clients and co-workers
- Knowledgeable about working with immigrant youth population
- Superior organizational and time management skills; ability to manage time effectively, multi-task, and determine priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledgeable about ACS/OCFS regulations governing disciplinary actions
- Experience and facility working with Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed
- Proof of COVID vaccination prior to start date (or accommodation request)
- CPR certification
What We Do
HeartShare Human Services of New York is a nonprofit human-services organization supporting New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and family services, providing housing, education, healthcare, and pathways to independence.
