Comunilife is one of NYC’s premier providers of housing, mental health, and HIV/AIDS services. Our programs benefit more than 2,500 people each year – helping them overcome challenges related to extreme poverty; chronic homelessness; serious behavioral and medical issues; and linguistic and acculturation barriers. Our mission is to build a healthier tomorrow and to improve the quality of life for underserved, diverse New Yorkers. Our programs are all shaped by community-defined best practices. Because they are specifically geared to reflect the concerns and culture of the people with whom we work, they are highly relevant, engaging – and effective.
Comunilife’s supported and affordable housing programs serve New Yorkers with long histories of living in homeless shelters, in the psychiatric and correctional systems, and on the streets; as well as people who are at serious risk for eviction or institutionalization. Our 1,250 transitional congregate, permanent congregate, scatter site, and affordable units constitute a powerful continuum of care for some of the city’s most vulnerable people. Housed in safe and well-maintained living quarters and supported by high-quality, culturally-competent services – program residents are able to address long-standing barriers to health; build resiliency, tap community resources; and move towards independence and stability.
Our community-based mental health programs include: (1) the Vida Guidance Center – a Latino-centered mental health clinic in the South Bronx, supporting more than 16,000 outpatient visits a year; (2) the Life Is Precious™ program – a unique, cutting-edge initiative preventing suicide among Latina girls (the population at highest risk for suicide attempt of any group of teens in the nation); (3) Mi Salud™ – a program of coordinated behavioral and physical health care for seniors with psychiatric disorders and chronic medical issues; and (4) our newly inaugurated and groundbreaking Latino Suicide Prevention Education Center.
Comunilife is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package commensurate with experience. Our staff members enjoy the benefits of working with a supportive team of supervisors and peers; of receiving in-depth training and ongoing opportunities for professional development; and of being part of an organization that truly recognizes, celebrates, and promotes personal and cultural strengths.
Interested applicants should forward a resume with salary requirements to recruitment@comunilife.org or fax to (212) 564-3445; please refer to the specific job title for which you are applying when submitting your application.
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List of Available Positions
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Program Director – Supported Scatter Site Housing Program for People with Mental Illness
Overview: Comunilife is one of NYC’s major providers of supported scatter site units for people with mental illness. We serve formerly homeless people with serious and persistent mental illness (SPMIs) and other significant medical and substance abuse issues – providing these residents with well-maintained, individual apartments and a full range of care coordination and supportive services. The vast majority of program residents achieve long-term housing stability; many remain in our units for ten years or more – paying rent on time and in full. A significant segment of these residents obtain and maintain paid employment, and a small but consistent percentage move on to independent housing.
Responsibilities: The Program Director of Comunilife’s Supported Scatter Site Housing Program for People with Mental Illness is responsible for the planning, development, and monitoring and day-to-day operations of 280 units of housing in the Bronx and Queens. S/he directly supervises the Assistant Program Director for Queens Housing Units and the Clinical Supervisor for the Bronx Housing Units, who – in turn – supervise care coordination and supportive services.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position must be licensed Master-level social workers (LMSW; LCSW; or LCSW-R, preferred); with three (3) years post-graduate direct clinical mental health experience and at least five years of administrative and supervisory experience in a supported housing program. Bilingual/Spanish and experience with adults with substance abuse disorders are a major plus.
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Clinical Supervisor
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Assistant Clinic Director, assists in the daily management, structuring, and short- and long-term planning, in compliance with NYS OMH standards and regulations, Medicaid, and Comunilife policies and procedures. Specific duties include:
- Provide clinical and administrative supervision to professional staff to ensure high quality of care and productivity;
- Engage in Quality Improvement activities, including implementing corrective action plans;
- Oversee internal and external audits;
- Carry a small caseload and provide direct clinical services;
- Direct the assignment of cases;
- Manage the clinic referral processes, including COPS and referrals from other Comunilife programs;
- Perform administrative duties such as compiling metrics and preparing reports;
- Review all required documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
- New York State Licensed Certified Social Worker LCSW-R
- 6 years of clinical supervisory experience
- Knowledge of NYS OMH regulations and compliance standards for an Article 31 mental health clinic;
- Clinical knowledge of adults with SPMI, MICA, and HIV/AIDS;
- Familiar with IMA clinic software preferred; and Medicaid billing regulations and procedures.
- Experience in direct evidence-based clinical practice and ability to learn and/or manage the application of the Multicultural Relational Approach™ to service provision.
- Bilingual Spanish, preferred
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Nurse Practitioner for Mi Salud
The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for developing and implementing an integrated geriatric healthcare program for patients enrolled in Comunilife’s Vida Guidance Center. The program’s goal is to improve the health and wellness of seniors with mental illness and other behavioral health issues. Duties will include:
- Develop protocols to integrate physical health activities into a mental health setting.
- Conduct initial assessments with Vida Guidance Center patients and formulate health goals to be integrated into the comprehensive treatment plan and treatment plan reviews for each participating client. Make referrals to specialists as necessary
- Collaborate with other providers and coordinate care for participating clients
- Develop strategies to educate mental health staff on the need for and goals of the integrated healthcare program
- Develop weekly group sessions in diabetes, hypertension, smoking cessation and other behavioral health issues.
- Conduct monthly follow-up appointments with patients to chart their medical status, including pharmaceutical adherence and behavioral health changes.
- Maintain patient files, with the assistance of support staff.
Qualifications
Minimum Masters in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner. Preference given to persons with experience in the areas of geriatric and/or mental health. Bi-lingual Spanish required. Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive to persons who are severely and persistently mental ill and senior citizens. Desire to work in a community based setting and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Intake Coordinator
Responsibilities:
- Complete brief telephone assessment to determine appropriateness of referral to the clinic; perform initial screening for risk assessments.
- Respond to COPS referrals in a timely manner, and schedule intake appointments.
- Complete initial referral information and financial information forms and initial insurance verification and authorization.
- Keep appropriate documentation of all records, including cases not accepted for treatment.
- Carry cases until they are assigned to a therapist.
- Assess client needs and make referrals to community resources as needed.
- Arrange intake evaluation and psychiatric evaluation appointments and monitors Waiting List for follow up.
- Track referrals, intake evaluations, and psychiatric evaluations for timely scheduling according to OMH guidelines.
- Support clinical staff by making referrals and follow up as needed.
- Follow up insurance authorization, as needed.
Qualifications
- MSW, and New York State LMSW required. Experience of working with SPMI, MICA, and HIV/AIDS afflicted adult population. Bilingual in Spanish/English.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of mental health outpatient clinics and Office of Mental Health regulations and directives.
- Ability to provide intake coordination, case management and counseling to clients diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and/or histories of substance abuse and trauma.
- Responsible, organized, and efficient.
- Ability to perform in a team approach and carry out multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate, and culturally sensitive to persons who are diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness.
This is a full-time position. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Comunilife offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits.
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Administrative Assistant – Bronx
Responsibilities:
- Prepare minutes of meetings, notices, special reports and correspondence
- Establish and maintain an organized filing system
- Update and maintain various resources and mailing lists. Maintain client tax credit documentation/client contribution for rent, and other fiscal functions.
- Order office and other supplies. Handle petty cash
- Prepare the purchase orders for the office supplies, as needed.
- Prepare time sheets for submission to payroll and keep track of time and leave record of all Program employees. Schedule security guards, as needed.
- Maintain an electronic data base and scheduling of intakes.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Business Administration, Finance, or a related degree and two years of office administrative support experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with HIV/AIDS population, health and/or human service environment, bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Familiarity with government procedures, fiscal functions, tax credit housing requirements helpful. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, homeless related information and issues, a plus.
- Solid understanding of office procedures, administrative and secretarial methods and practices a must.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting, including petty cash.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity a must.
- Attention to detail a must. Good time management skills required.
- Work well in a team environment and experience working with a diverse group of people, good customer orientation, and hardworking.
- Sensitivity to client population.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, and ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner. Well-developed administrative skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Familiarity with databases useful.
- Analytical skills.
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F/T Social Worker, Mental Health Congregate Programs
Overview: Comunilife is one of the city’s major providers of transitional congregate housing for people with serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMIs) and related behavioral and health issues. The screening, counseling, guidance, and linkage work provided by the social workers in these programs represents a critical component in an overall strategy that successfully prepared individuals with long histories of institutional care to move towards long-term housing stability.
Responsibilities: As a key member of the program team, the Social Worker will conduct psychiatric and other assessments and develop and implement individual-centered treatment plans, and supportive services for formerly homeless SPMI residents with co-occurring substance abuse disorders and/chronic health conditions. The services provided by this staff member will include providing individual, group and family counseling; assisting clients to achieve and maintain functional improvements in self-care, employment, personal relationships, and housing stability; and providing discharge planning and services.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an MSW, and at least three years prior experience working with persons who are formerly homeless, and who are diagnosed with mental illness and/or HIV/AIDS and other chronic health conditions. They must have experience providing individual and group counseling; and be able to participate in program evaluation activities. Experience designing and facilitating psycho-educational groups is helpful. Bi-lingual: English/ Spanish skills are a major plus.
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F/T Maintenance Specialist, Supported Housing Programs
Overview: The ongoing, timely, responsible maintenance of physical plant is a vital component in assuring the success of Comunilife’s housing programs. By living in well-maintained and clean apartments and buildings, our program residents learn that their living environment is vitally important to us; and that their concerns about that environment are will be heard and addressed. As a result, they are similarly motivated to treat their surroundings with care and respect.
Responsibilities: The Maintenance Specialist is responsible for the overall cleanliness, repair, and safety of our congregate, supported and transitional housing, scatter site programs and office spaces. In particular, s/he is responsible for:
- Moving client furniture and personal effects as required.
- General mechanical repairs.
- Apartment heating and cooling systems.
- Painting and minor construction tasks (e.g., dry walling, patching and plugging holes).
- Attending to grounds; including snow and debris removal.
- Light plumbing (e.g., unclogging drains, replacing washers, plugging leaks).
- Light electrical repairs including changing bulbs and replacing switches.
- Lock replacement and repair.
- Tile and wood floor replacement, as needed.
- Carpentry including interior renovations and ductwork.
- Routine cleaning of floors, bathrooms and common areas.
Qualifications: Candidates for this position should have:
- A high school diploma or GED or the equivalent; and the ability to understand verbal and written instructions in English.
- At least one-year of general maintenance experience – with specific experience in carrying out the above functions, and in using a full range of appropriate power tools.
- Knowledge of and the ability to comply with City regulations regarding garbage collection, snow removal, and street cleanliness.
- The ability to keep accurate inventory of supplies by tracking usage and re-ordering through administrative personnel.
- The ability to work harmoniously with staff at all levels and clients.
- The capacity to lift at least 50 lbs and to climb stairs and ladders frequently.
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Prospect Residence - Bronx
Case Management/Clinical Supervisor (CM/Clinical Supervisor)
The Case Management/Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and training of the care manager/mental health counselor, case manager/substance abuse, health educator and recreation therapist and entitlement specialist. Responsible for the delivery of comprehensive case management services and the coordination of the delivery of social support services to all clients. The CM/Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the assessment(s) of new clients; monitoring and ensuring program compliance with Comunilife’s standards of care; funding and regulatory entities. Assist the Assistant Program Director in the daily administration of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Licensed Masters in Social Work (LMSW, or NYS CSW). At least two (2) years to five (5) years supervisory experience, overseeing a care management, substance abuse counseling team. Individual, family and group counseling experience required, particularly with HIV+/AIDS affected populations and/or substance abuse individuals. Preference given to persons with experience in HIV/AIDS Programs, bi-lingual, bi-cultural in Spanish preferred.
Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Perform all activities related to case management for assigned caseload including Initial assessment(s), timely comprehensive service plans, service plan reviews and progress notes. Maintain and document liaisons with other agencies providing services to assigned cases. Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed. Monitor compliance and management of the client’s health, mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. Provide assistance with all ADL activities to facilitate clients’ independence in the community. Advocacy and referral as needed. QUALIFICATIONS: BA in human services or related field is required. Prior experience as care manager working with dually diagnosed adults and/or adults with HIV/AIDS. Knowledge of the treatment of persons with mental illness is required. Strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills required. Bilingual (Spanish) and computer skills a plus.
Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor
Perform all activities related to case management for assigned caseload including Initial assessment(s), timely comprehensive service plans, service plan reviews and progress notes. Maintain and document liaisons with other agencies providing services to assigned cases. Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention as needed. Monitor compliance and management of the client’s health, mental health and substance abuse treatment needs. Provide assistance with all ADL activities to facilitate clients’ independence in the community. Advocacy and referral as needed. Monitor and re-assess client’s needs for treatment and community education on chemical dependency related issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 consecutive years of work experience in substance abuse and HIV/AIDS issues. Valid New York State CASAC or CASAC-T Certificate preferred. Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus. Strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills required Bilingual, English/Spanish, a plus.
Health Educator
The Health Educator is responsible for providing health education, counseling and training to persons with HIV/AIDS. The Health Educator must be capable of comprehending complex public health issues and have the ability to articulate recommended prevention strategies. Establish and maintains relationships with community providers and resources. Advocacy and referrals as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BSW, Nursing, Bachelors of Science/Health Education/Public Health preferred; and two (2) years full-time satisfactory experience in (a) developing public health education materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, evaluating health education programs (b) presenting public health education programs; and/or (c) counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning. Preference given to persons with direct HIV/AIDS work experience. Strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills required Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish preferred.
Recreation Therapist (PT; .50 FTE)
Reporting to Assistant Director, the Recreation Therapist will be responsible for on-site therapeutic services and recreational activities for residents. Assess residents, recommend appropriate activities, instruct and lead specialty activities, and encourage resident participation in community events. Establish and maintain relationships with community resources.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer CTRS (Certified Recreation Therapists Specialist) certification; and Masters degree with two years direct work experience or minimum Bachelors Degree (prefer Recreation Education or Therapeutic Recreation) with at least five years experience in substance abuse and HIV/AIDS issues. Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals, a plus. Strong inter-personal and communication (verbal and written) skills required Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
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Doña Rosita II- Brooklyn
Case Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibility of the Case Manager is to assess resident’s needs and develop treatment plans to ensure that residents receive the social services they need. The case manager will also assist residents in developing necessary skills to live independently in permanent housing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field with a minimum of 1-2 years direct case management experience with clients with HIV/AIDS. Bilingual in Spanish; prior experience preferred in counseling with groups and individuals, crisis intervention and resident advocacy. Computer literacy, knowledge of substance abuse treatment, a plus.
PT Health Educator
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Health Educator is responsible for providing health education, counseling and training to persons with HIV/AIDS. The Health Educator must be capable of comprehending complex public health issues and have the ability to articulate recommended prevention strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BSW, Nursing, Bachelors of Science/Health Education/Public Health preferred; and two (2) years full-time satisfactory experience in (a) developing public health education materials, planning educational presentations or workshops, evaluating health education programs (b) presenting public health education programs; and/or (c) counseling in areas such as communicable diseases, substance abuse, assault, sexual abuse, and/or family planning. Preference given to persons with direct HIV/AIDS work experience. Bilingual, bicultural in Spanish preferred.
Clinical Supervisor/Mental Health Counselor
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Assistant Program Director (APD), the Clinical Supervisor/Menatl Health Counselor supervises and trains the socials service team of the program. The Clinical Supervisor/ Mental Health Counselor is also responsible for coordinating the delivery of social support services to clients and for program operations. Also provides mental health related services for clients with HIV/AIDS and their families, and is responsible for the timely completion of mental health assessments and collaborating in the development and implementation of service plans for all clients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field; preferably , or other related field; at least two (2) to five (5) years supervisory experience, overseeing a case management team; individual, family and group counseling experience is required, particularly with HIV/AIDS affected populations and/or persons with substance abuse or mental health issues. Bi-lingual, Spanish preferred.
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Bilingual Clinical Supervisor, Outpatient Mental Health Clinic- Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Clinic Director, assists in the daily management, restructuring, and short- and long-term planning for an Article 31 Out-patient Mental Health Clinic in compliance with NYS OMH standards and regulations, Medicaid, and Comunilife policies and procedures. Specific duties include:
• Provide clinical and administrative supervision to professional staff to ensure high quality of care, compliance with documentation requirements and productivity;
• Engages in Quality Improvement activities, including implementing corrective action plans;
• Oversees internal and external audits;
• Carries a small clinical caseload and provides direct clinical services;
• Directs the assignment of cases;
• Monitors and manages the clinic referral processes, including COPS and referrals from other Comunilife programs;
• Performs administrative duties such as report writing; and
• Reviews all required documentation to ensure compliance regulatory agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in Social Work. New York State Licensed Certified Social Worker LCSW-R and six (6) years of clinical supervisory experience. Must have knowledge of NYS OMH regulations and compliance standards for an Article 31 mental health clinic; Clinical knowledge of adults with SPMI, MICA, and HIV/AIDS; IMA clinic software; and Medicaid billing regulations and procedures. Experience in direct evidence-based clinical practice and ability to learn and/or manage the application of the Multicultural Relational Approach™ to service provision. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred
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FFS Social Workers- Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The FFS Social Worker will provide therapeutic services at Comunilife’s Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Vida Guidance Center. Vida Guidance Center provides bilingual bicultural mental health outpatient services to individuals in the Bronx, diagnosed with mental illness. Services include family, individual, and group psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication follow-up care, and case management for adults, children, and adolescents. Clinic patients are primarily Latino and African-American. Under program supervision, the FFS Social Worker will provide psychosocial and clinical services to children, adolescents, adults and their families, relatives and loved ones, who are enrolled at Comunilife.
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State License Masters Social Work, License Certified Social Work, or related fields such as License Mental Health Counseling or Licensed Psychologist required. Therapeutic experience working with mental illness in children, adolescents, and the adult population required. Bilingual in Spanish/English is also required.
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Case Managers, HIV/ AIDS Residence- Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform Case Management for assigned caseload including assistance with housing, timely comprehensive service plans and progress notes. Provide counseling and crisis intervention as needed. Maintain documentation and liaise with other agencies providing services to case load. Monitor compliance and management of the clients’ health and well-being; teaching of ADL skills; advocacy and referral as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Minimum 1-3 years of consecutive work experience working as a Case Manger in Congregate/ Transitional Housing Programs. Excellent organizational and communications (verbal and written) skills required. Computer skills and ability to document clients’ progress effectively essential. Bi-lingual: English/Spanish a plus.
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Mental Health Counselor- Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct mental health assessments and assist in the development and implementation of comprehensive service plans that identify mental health related goals. Provide mental health supportive services, facilitate weekly groups, referrals and other necessary services to clients to increase their capacity for independent living.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree, in Psychology, Social Work or related health field. One (1) to three (3) years work experience in the mental health field, providing on-going and group counseling to individuals and their families with HIV/AIDS, severe and persistent mental illness. Experience in Scattered Sites Programs. Bi-lingual- Spanish a plus.
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Substance Abuse Counselors, HIV/ AIDS Residence - Queens and Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Substance Abuse Counselor determines the client’s needs for counseling and/or rehabilitation. Responsibilities include assessments, provision of services – individual, group and family coordination of services with community providers. Monitor and re-assess client’s needs for treatment and community education on chemical dependency related issues. Conduct initial substance abuse assessments with case manager to assist in the development of the comprehensive service plans and establish long and short-term substance abuse related goals. Home visits and field work required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required. 2-3 consecutive years of work experience in substance abuse and HIV/AIDS issues. Valid New York State CASAC or CASAC-T Certificate preferred. Experience with HIV/AIDS afflicted individuals, chronic mental illness, substance abuse individuals and their families a plus. Bilingual, English/Spanish, a plus.
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Bilingual/ Spanish Clinical Social Workers- Bronx
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Social Worker will provide therapeutic services at Comunilife’s Outpatient Mental Health Clinic, Vida Guidance Center. Vida Guidance Center provides bilingual bicultural mental health outpatient services to individuals in the Bronx, diagnosed with mental illness. Services include family, individual, and group psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication follow-up care, and case management for adults, children, and adolescents. Clinic patients are primarily Latino and African-American. Under program supervision, the Clinical Social Worker will provide psychosocial and clinical services to children, adolescents, adults and their families, relatives and loved ones, who are enrolled at Comunilife.
QUALIFICATIONS:
New York State License Masters Social Work, License Certified Social Work, or related fields such as
License Mental Health Counseling or Licensed Psychologist required. Therapeutic experience working with mental illness in children, adolescents, and the adult population required. Bilingual in Spanish/English is also required.
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FT/PT Counselors, Mental Health Congregate Programs
Overview: Comunilife is one of the city’s major providers of transitional congregate housing for people with serious and persistent mental illnesses (SPMIs) and related behavioral and health issues. The screening, counseling, guidance, and linkage work provided by our Mental Health Counselors represents a critical component in an overall strategy geared to prepare individuals with long histories of institutional care to move towards long-term housing and personal stability.
Responsibilities: The person filling this position will provide guidance and direct care services for SPMI homeless adults living in a transitional congregate setting. S/he will be responsible for: crisis intervention; assistance in formulation and achievement of clients’ mental health goals and objectives; monitoring of medications; facilitation of group work on mental illness, medications management and other topics of relevance; advocacy around entitlements; coaching on activities of daily living and independent living skills; and linkages to the service providers who will continue supporting independence as residents move into more permanent housing situations.
Qualifications: Candidates should have a BA in a relevant major (e.g., psychology, health) preferred. A minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience assisting persons with mental illness; and strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Bi-lingual: English/ Spanish skills are a major plus.
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Security Guards- Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Security Guard is responsible for the safety and support of the residence staff and clients afflicted with HIV+/AIDS, severe and persistent mental illness, and substance abuse individuals. The job includes ensuring safety of the staff’s working conditions, safety of the residents and facility. Required to cover nights and weekends, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma and 8 and 16 hour Security Guard Training Certificate with 1-2 years of experience in security, or healthcare field required. Experience with HIV/AIDS affected individuals, chronic mental illness and substance abuse individuals are a plus; New York State Security Guard License to be obtained within 6 months of employment. Bilingual, English/Spanish is preferred.
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Comunilife is an Equal Opportunity Employer fully committed to workplace diversity in a drug-free environment.
