Transitional Services for New York, Inc., (TSINY) not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
TSINY is looking for Wellness Coach for one of our mental health residential programs located in Queens, NY.
Annual Salary: $36 Per Hour
Valid Driver License Required
Position Summary
Provide engagement and support services, particularly to residents engaging in risky behaviors, such as drug and alcohol misuse, unsafe sexual practices and self-harm, using a harm reduction model. The emphasis is on meeting individuals “where they are at” and providing non-judgmental, non-coercive services and resources to individuals engaging in risky behaviors. Provide consultation, training and support to program staff in their work with residents.
Essential Functions
- Contact and build relationships with participants in the target population.
- Coordinate and facilitate weekly health education groups.
- Distribute harm reduction supplies, hygiene supplies, education materials.
- Provide preventive health education around substance use and safer sex practices.
- Refer participants into counseling, mental health and medical services.
- Refer participants into drug treatment and housing.
- Use harm and risk reduction group interventions to help residents gain the knowledge and skills to positively impact their mental, physical and overall health and well-being.
Use harm and risk reduction interventions to help initiate and maintain positive behavior change and to empower clients with the information necessary to take control of their lives and their health.
- Assist clients in developing the skills, direction and motivation necessary to graduate to more independent housing settings.
- Assist residents to develop life skills in the direction of maximum autonomy.
- Assist residents to link up with community resources, such as employment, day programs and vocational rehabilitation services.
- Meet on a regular basis with interdisciplinary team for assessment and information on resident.
- Provide crisis management when required.
- Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Driver’s license required
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus one years’ experience or High School diploma plus two years’ experience with substance and addictions. CASAC highly preferred.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be detail oriented.
- Be able to work independently and take initiative.
- Have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
- Have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external contacts.
- Be able to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Be proficient with basic office equipment, such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, printers, PCs.
- Be able to work effectively using program management and other tools on a personal computer for long periods of time.
- Possess ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and evaluate alternative courses of action.
- Be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and clients.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
TSINY is looking for Peer Respite Worker for various of our mental health Residential programs located in Queens, NY.
Peer Respite Worker: Annual Salary $47,320, Full-Time Position
Mental Health Field
Position Summary
Reports to the Program Director of the Crisis Respite Center (CRC) and will provide services directly to the CRC guests. Completes the Intentional Peer Support (IPS), Need Adapted
Treatment Model (NATM) and Peer Health Navigation (PHN) trainings provided as part of the Parachute NYC grant and will practice according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma[1]informed service delivery, including IPS, NATM and PHN.
Essential Functions
- Provide community outreach as needed.
- Facilitate guest participation in hobby, social and recreational activities of their choice.
- Linkage with community supports, health and mental health providers.
- Peer counseling.
- Identify supportive community resources to assist the individuals in the program.
- Provide recovery readiness services in groups and individual counseling.
- Conduct building tours.
- Explain available service, as well as guest rights and responsibilities.
- Provide mentorship support to individuals in the program.
- Outreach and engage individuals in program services.
- Converse with shift going off duty for any pertinent information, i.e., appointments, overall guests’ behaviors, changes in medication, etc.
- Document in Communication Log any pertinent information regarding guests.
- Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled.
- Document all sessions on progress notes.
- Escort guests shopping for personal needs.
- Supervise and, when necessary, complete housekeeping activities, such as mopping, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, etc. to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for respite guests and staff.
- Participate in Community Meetings.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Thoroughly inspect assigned guests’ rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to shift supervisor.
- Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, conferences, etc.
- Supervise kitchen activities (cooking, serving, clean-up) to ensure safety, health and cleanliness, as needed.
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will:
- be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- be able to walk, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
Experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share personal practice experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit program enrollees. Preference will be given to graduates of a core peer training program.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
TSINY is looking for Peer Respite Worker for various of our mental health Residential programs located in Queens, NY.
Peer Respite Worker: $26 Per Hour, Part-Time
Mental Health Field
Position Summary
Reports to the Program Director of the Crisis Respite Center (CRC) and will provide services
directly to the CRC guests. Completes the Intentional Peer Support (IPS), Need Adapted
Treatment Model (NATM) and Peer Health Navigation (PHN) trainings provided as part of the
Parachute NYC grant and will practice according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma[1]informed service delivery, including IPS, NATM and PHN.
Essential Functions
- Provide community outreach as needed.
- Facilitate guest participation in hobby, social and recreational activities of their choice.
- Linkage with community supports, health and mental health providers.
- Peer counseling.
- Identify supportive community resources to assist the individuals in the program.
- Provide recovery readiness services in groups and individual counseling.
- Conduct building tours.
- Explain available service, as well as guest rights and responsibilities.
- Provide mentorship support to individuals in the program.
- Outreach and engage individuals in program services.
- Converse with shift going off duty for any pertinent information, i.e., appointments, overall guests’ behaviors, changes in medication, etc.
- Document in Communication Log any pertinent information regarding guests.
- Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled.
- Document all sessions on progress notes.
- Escort guests shopping for personal needs.
- Supervise and, when necessary, complete housekeeping activities, such as mopping, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, making beds, etc. to provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for respite guests and staff.
- Participate in Community Meetings.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Thoroughly inspect assigned guests’ rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to shift supervisor.
- Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, conferences, etc.
- Supervise kitchen activities (cooking, serving, clean-up) to ensure safety, health and cleanliness, as needed.
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will:
- be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- be able to walk, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
Experience as a recipient of mental health services and a willingness to share personal practice experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit program enrollees. Preference will be given to graduates of a core peer training program.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
Cook Counselor – $22 Per Hour
Applicants must have Clean Driving Record.
Position Summary
Responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.
Essential Functions
- Follow daily schedule as posted or assigned.
- Report any pertinent information regarding residents and facility to supervisor throughout your shift.
- Check to see that all appliances are working properly.
- See what meals have been planned for the day.
- Prepare, cook and serve all meals during shift.
- Check inventory.
- Check with shift supervisor for any meals to be held for residents or off-site meals.
- Clean all appliances after using.
- Dispose of garbage.
- Make sure dirty dishes and utensils are pre-washed and washed in dishwasher.
- Store supplies, dishes and utensils away after use.
- Follow all guidelines in accordance with New York State Department of Health Codes.
- Store foods properly.
- Thoroughly inspect kitchen and dining room for safety measures and sanitary conditions and report any damages or problems to Administration.
- Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation. Driver’s license required.
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Employee must receive a certificate in Food Protection with six months from date of hire.
The ideal candidate will:
- be detailed oriented.
- be able to work independently and take initiative
- have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- possess effective oral and written communication skills
- have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external contacts
- be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
- require manual dexterity for the use of a computer, telephone, fax, or copy machine
- be able to prepare clear, concise reports
- possess knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources
- be able to plan, assign, and direct the work of others
- be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- support the mission, values and vision of the organization
- promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
- complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene.
- be able to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
- possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professional and the general public.
- possess ability to communicate sensitive information to principals and client
- be able to lift items up to 25 pounds
Cook/Counselor I: High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Cook/Counselor II: Associate’s degree plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred or High School diploma plus combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
Cook/Counselor III: Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting or High School diploma plus combined three years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
TSINY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
Cook Counselor – $22 Per Hour
Applicants must have Clean Driving Record.
Position Summary
Responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.
Essential Functions
- Follow daily schedule as posted or assigned.
- Report any pertinent information regarding residents and facility to supervisor throughout your shift.
- Check to see that all appliances are working properly.
- See what meals have been planned for the day.
- Prepare, cook and serve all meals during shift.
- Check inventory.
- Check with shift supervisor for any meals to be held for residents or off-site meals.
- Clean all appliances after using.
- Dispose of garbage.
- Make sure dirty dishes and utensils are pre-washed and washed in dishwasher.
- Store supplies, dishes and utensils away after use.
- Follow all guidelines in accordance with New York State Department of Health Codes.
- Store foods properly.
- Thoroughly inspect kitchen and dining room for safety measures and sanitary conditions and report any damages or problems to Administration.
- Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation. Driver’s license required.
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Employee must receive a certificate in Food Protection with six months from date of hire.
The ideal candidate will:
- be detailed oriented.
- be able to work independently and take initiative
- have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- possess effective oral and written communication skills
- have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external contacts
- be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
- require manual dexterity for the use of a computer, telephone, fax, or copy machine
- be able to prepare clear, concise reports
- possess knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources
- be able to plan, assign, and direct the work of others
- be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- support the mission, values and vision of the organization
- promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
- complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene.
- be able to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
- possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professional and the general public.
- possess ability to communicate sensitive information to principals and client
- be able to lift items up to 25 pounds
Cook/Counselor I: High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Cook/Counselor II: Associate’s degree plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred or High School diploma plus combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
Cook/Counselor III: Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting or High School diploma plus combined three years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
TSINY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Transitional Services for New York, Inc., not-for profit, is a comprehensive, community-based mental health organization located in New York City. We provide a continuum of rehabilitative services to enrich the lives of those recovering from mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence. Transitional Services for New York, Inc. envisions broadening its rehabilitative services and becoming a regional social service provider. Transitional Services for New York Staff will deliver effective programs with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. We expect all staff to put our clients’ needs first while respecting ourselves and each other as we provide hope to those who participate in our programs.
Cook Counselor – $22 Per Hour
Applicants must have Clean Driving Record.
Position Summary
Responsible for preparing and/or directing the preparation of food to be served, complying with all applicable sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Responsible for appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss and waste.
Essential Functions
- Follow daily schedule as posted or assigned.
- Report any pertinent information regarding residents and facility to supervisor throughout your shift.
- Check to see that all appliances are working properly.
- See what meals have been planned for the day.
- Prepare, cook and serve all meals during shift.
- Check inventory.
- Check with shift supervisor for any meals to be held for residents or off-site meals.
- Clean all appliances after using.
- Dispose of garbage.
- Make sure dirty dishes and utensils are pre-washed and washed in dishwasher.
- Store supplies, dishes and utensils away after use.
- Follow all guidelines in accordance with New York State Department of Health Codes.
- Store foods properly.
- Thoroughly inspect kitchen and dining room for safety measures and sanitary conditions and report any damages or problems to Administration.
- Be able to sit or stand as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- May require walking, primarily on a level surface, for short periods throughout the day, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Be able to reach above shoulder heights, below the waist or lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation. Driver’s license required.
- During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities
High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Employee must receive a certificate in Food Protection with six months from date of hire.
The ideal candidate will:
- be detailed oriented.
- be able to work independently and take initiative
- have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- possess effective oral and written communication skills
- have the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employee, as well as external contacts
- be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
- require manual dexterity for the use of a computer, telephone, fax, or copy machine
- be able to prepare clear, concise reports
- possess knowledge of needs of client populations and treatment sources
- be able to plan, assign, and direct the work of others
- be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- support the mission, values and vision of the organization
- promote positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests
- complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes, including personal hygiene.
- be able to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of issues
- possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, residents, families, professional and the general public.
- possess ability to communicate sensitive information to principals and client
- be able to lift items up to 25 pounds
Cook/Counselor I: High School diploma plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred.
Cook/Counselor II: Associate’s degree plus one year’s experience in commercial cooking preferred or High School diploma plus combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
Cook/Counselor III: Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree plus a combined two years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting or High School diploma plus combined three years’ experience in commercial cooking or a mental health setting.
TSINY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.