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, a non-profit mental health services agency is seeking Case Workers for its Adult Protective Services program.

Case Workers – Adult Protective Services / Annual Salary $48,000

Position Summary

Responsible for determining eligibility and providing protective services to APS eligible adults. Responsible for assessing eligibility, developing protective service plans, coordinating service plan implementation and coordinating services for each case assigned to them. Develop partnerships with eligible adults to establish goals, find appropriate supports and live safely in the community.

Essential Functions

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Begin eligibility investigations upon receipt of referrals.
• Develop person-centered service plans for eligible adults to build a community-based support network, including community resources such as home health care, mental health treatment, primary medical care, employment and day programs.
• Maintain contact with all related treatment providers to insure integrated care.
• Conduct monthly client visits.
• Facilitate skill development.
• Monitor the implementation of service plans, evaluate progress and revise service plans.
• Visit institutionalized clients when needed.
• Providing crisis management when required.
• Provide off-hour coverage on a rotating basis.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

Bachelor’s level degree in gerontology, social work, psychology, sociology or a related social service area. 

Three years’ experience working with the elderly, individuals with mental illness or resistant clients.

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.
• 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.
• During a declared disaster, assume and adhere to assigned Job Action role(s) consistent with Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• perform other related duties as required.

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.

TSINY is looking for Maintenance Workers for Residential and Out-Patient Positions

Maintenance Staff : $20.90 Per Hour

Must have Valid Driver License

Position Summary

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to installs, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facilities and equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processer to support the achievement of the sites’ goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Meet with supervisor to plan daily schedule.
• Clean all bathrooms.
• Sweep/mop building floor.
• Empty all garbage cans, take garbage out to dumpster.
• Put out extra cleaning materials on Friday in preparation for the weekend.
• Pick up staff payroll (bi-weekly).
• Make appointment with supervisor for employee evaluation.
• Drive residents and staff to do personal needs shopping.
• Drive residents and staff to appointments.
• Pick up medication at pharmacy.
• Order and pick up residence supplies.
• Drive residents and staff to recreational activities.
• Check residence boilers, hot water and heating systems.
• Prepare room for new residents.
• Change lighting.
• Minor repairs on sinks, showers, toilets, light fixtures, windows, doors and any aspect of building physical plant not requiring outside contractor
• Keep up maintenance on residence vehicles.
• Shovel snow.
• Minor plastering and painting.
• Assist, as needed, any other residential component with maintenance and driving needs.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience/Education/Skills/Abilities

High School diploma and relevant experience preferred. Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs and a current valid New York State Driver’s License and safe driving history.

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.

Salary: $22 Per Hour, Full-Time

TSINY, a non-profit Mental Health Services Agency seeks Counselors for its Residential Program, located in Bronx NY.

Valid Driver License Required

Position Summary 

Provide direct care services to assigned caseload. Work hands on with residents on learning daily living skills, such as personal hygiene, laundry, budgeting and room maintenance. Accompany residents on medical and benefits appointments and off-site recreational activities. Meet with caseload individually for weekly sessions. Conduct clothing inventory and shop for seasonal clothing. 

Essential Functions 

• Converse with shift going off duty for any pertinent information, i.e., appointments, overall residents’ behaviors, changes in medication, etc. 
• Supervise morning, afternoon and evening medication. Initial medication book immediately after each individual medication is given to a resident. 
• Alert day programs of resident’s absence and lateness if resident has an appointment. 
• Complete change of shift checklist form to include: 

                 a. medication counts of controlled substance 

                 b. receipt of correct number of residents in the residence 

                 c. count correct number of charts in the file 

                 d. location of Agency vehicle 

                 e. correct number of house keys 

                  f. receipt of valuables in the house, i.e., TV, VCR, copy machine, etc. 

• Check staff revised schedules. 
• Check personal mailbox. 
• Assist residents with meal preparation when needed.
• Report any pertinent information regarding residents and facility to shift supervisor throughout your shift. 
• Document in Communication Log any pertinent information regarding residents. 
• Meet with assigned caseload as scheduled. 
• Document all sessions on progress notes. 
• Maintain residents’ charts in accordance with Agency and OMH requirements and standards. 
• Meet with supervisor as scheduled. 
• Meet with all caseload residents to discuss all outstanding and ongoing issues. 
• Ensure all caseload residents have sufficient medication. 
• Escort residents to appointments if assigned (check appointment book or calendar). 
• Escort residents shopping for personal needs. 
• Write Medicaid Progress Notes reflecting restorative services. 
• Begin status change form immediately upon hospitalization or other change of status and forward to Program Director, IDF Unit. 
• Visit hospitalized residents weekly. 
• Participate and supervise residents during fire drills. 
• Participate in Community Meetings. 
• Participate in staff meetings. 
• Complete quarterly ADL assessment for all caseload residents. 
• Participate in quarterly service plan review assessment and development. 
• Thoroughly inspect assigned residents’ rooms for safety measures and report any damages or problems to shift supervisor. 
• Escort residents to Social Security office. 
• Escort residents shopping for new clothing (fall/winter and spring/summer). 
• Functional assessment completed. 
• CPR/First Aid training 
• Check to see that all of assigned residents have had their annual physical and dental check-ups. 
• Submit receipts for petty cash spent. 
• Inform residents of appointments. 
• Conduct and document room checks as needed. 
• Attend special on-site and off-site training, seminars, conferences, etc. 
• Check revised schedules for possible changes in hours/shifts and for holiday coverage. 
• Assist residents in completing Home Leave forms. 
• Make sure residents are dressed appropriately before leaving the facility.
• Supervise kitchen activities (cooking, serving, clean-up) to ensure safety, health and cleanliness, as needed. 
• Assume Med/Shift Supervisor responsibilities as scheduled/needed. 
• 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. 

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.

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 guests. Completes the Agency-assigned training as required and will practice according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service delivery.

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: Annual Salary $47,320, Full-Time Position

Mental Health Field

Position Summary

Position Summary

Reports to the Program Director of the Crisis Respite Center (CRC) and will provide services directly to the guests. Completes the Agency-assigned training as required and will practice according to the principles of recovery-oriented and trauma-informed service delivery.

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.

TSINY is looking for Porter to work at various of our mental health Residential programs located in Queens, NY.

Porter: $20.32 Per Hour, Part-Time

Valid Driver License Required

Position Summary

Responsible for performing highly diversified duties to installs, troubleshoot, repair and maintain facilities and equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processer to support the achievement of the sites= goals and objectives.

Essential Functions

• Meet with supervisor to plan daily schedule.
• Clean all bathrooms.
• Put sanitary papers and soaps in all bathrooms.
• Check all exit doors to make sure they are secure.
• Sweep/mop building floor.
• Empty all garbage cans, take garbage out to dumpster.
• Pick up residence mail at main office.
• Empty ashtrays.
• Sign out.
• Put out extra sanitary papers on Friday in preparation for the weekend.
• Put out extra cleaning materials on Friday in preparation for the weekend.
• Pick up staff payroll (bi-weekly).
• Make appointment with supervisor for employee evaluation.
• Drive residents and staff to do personal needs shopping.
• Drive residents and staff to appointments.
• Pick up medication at pharmacy.
• Order and pick up residence supplies.
• Drive residents and staff to recreational activities.
• Check residence boilers, hot water and heating systems.
• Prepare room for new residents.
• Change lighting.
• Minor repairs on sinks, showers, toilets, light fixtures, windows, doors and any aspect of building physical plant not requiring outside contractor
• Keep up maintenance on residence vehicles.
• Shovel snow.
• Minor plastering and painting.
• Assist, as needed, any other residential component with maintenance and driving needs.
• Read Personnel Policy.
• 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 and relevant experience preferred. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and a current 

valid New York State Driver’s License and safe driving history.