Unit Leader

Services for the UnderServed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Services for the UnderServed is looking for a Unit Leader in New York, NY, to oversee work units and provide essential support services. The role involves engaging clubhouse members, facilitating daily activities, and ensuring they reach their goals. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of experience in related fields. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred. This position offers a supportive work environment focused on individual potential and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in Clubhouse, Case Management or similar role.
• Ability to utilize various computer programs.
• Respect and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to work units and supervise quality support services.
• Engage clubhouse members in various unit activities.
• Ensure that members receive the necessary degree of support.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

High school diploma/equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Min Salary

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Max Salary

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

The Unit Leader will provide oversight to work units and supervise quality support services, ensuring that members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the established Work Ordered Day within units
• Engage clubhouse members in the kitchen, maintenance and clerical units, including working alongside members to execute tasks.
• Be able to cook, complete job development and teach computer skills
• Facilitate and participate in the day-to-day activities of an assigned unit on a rotating basis, with the emphasis on promoting consumer empowerment
• Provides assistance, training, monitoring, and direction of members’ chosen unit activities, and other program related activities.
• Make programming available in such a manner as to model mainstream community e.g. Celebrate holidays on the actual holiday. Provide recreation and leisure, etc.
• Accompany members on various group outings and social events.
• Ensure that the assigned unit logbook is current and contains group notes, attendance sheets and monthly unit schedules.
• Assist in facilitating groups as needed in the program on a day-to-day basis.
• Supports Generalists as needed to develop individualized service plans that reflect members interests and expressed personal goals
• Ensure that the members receive the necessary degree of support to facilitate reaching their indicated goals.
• Coordinate, supervise and maintain member case records. Encourage and inspire members to work or attend school/training
• Provide day to day supervision to generalists to support Clubhouse day to day operations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred. High school diploma/equivalency required.
• Minimum of one-year experience in Clubhouse, Case Management or similar role.
• Basic computer skills required.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• A respect for, and high level of comfort around people experiencing psychiatric crisis preferred
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills including empathic listening, responding preferred
• Knowledge of ICCD standards preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Company Overview

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2026-18285