Are you interested in working at an organization led by and for people with disabilities? Do you want to help reduce barriers for people with disabilities and fight for our civil rights? If so, CIDNY might be a good place for you!
Director of Mental Health Services
CIDNY seeks a highly effective Director of Mental Health Services to assist in managing programs and service delivery to consumers with mental health disabilities served by CIDNY. The Director of Mental Health Services must have at least four years of mental health experience, supervision of personnel, and a proven record of operating a helpline that addresses the crisis needs of people with mental health issues. The Director of Mental Health Services will report to the Executive Director. The Director of Mental Health Services will coordinate the essential business activities of the mental health program for consumers served by CIDNY. The ideal candidate will be someone who can passionately support our mission of advancing the lives of people with disabilities and understands that mind and body wellness is an imperative relationship that must be maintained in tandem.
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HBCI Clinical Supervisor
CINDY is seeking a dedicated and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to serve as the Clinical Supervisor for CIDNY’s Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) program. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical leader with expertise in trauma-informed care, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD), and child and family mental health, and is passionate about supporting youth and families in crisis.
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HBCI Crisis Interventionist
CINDY is seeking compassionate and skilled mental health clinicians to join CIDNY’s Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team as Crisis Interventionists. This role provides intensive, short-term, home- and community-based crisis intervention to youth ages 5-20 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring mental health needs who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization.
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LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate/Brooklyn/Queens Nursing Homes
The LTCOP Ombudsman Advocate will represent the program by investigating and resolving complaints related to long-term care facilities. This position requires 3 days a week in the field, making visits to long-term care facilities in Brooklyn and Queens, and 2 days a week in the office, supporting the virtual call center. You will advocate for resident rights, provide educational presentations to staff and residents, manage high call volumes, ensure data entry accuracy, and collaborate with volunteers to handle cases effectively.
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OHS Housing Specialist
CIDNY is seeking a Housing Specialist will assist individuals in locating affordable housing options in NYC, helping them understand their rights in getting reasonable accommodations and home modifications, and providing advocacy services in order to resolve current housing issues. The Housing Specialist also provides housing subsidies to individuals transition or diverting from institutional settings in NYC to the community. The housing specialist will also conduct a regular housing workshop and outreach throughout NYC.
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Transition Specialist
CIDNY is seeking a Transition Specialist for a new statewide initiative to assist individuals transitioning from institutional settings to the community. The Transition Specialist will facilitate and coordinate for individuals residing in institutions with a comprehensive plan to transition back to living in the community. The Transition Specialist will spend their work time in CIDNY’s Queens, NY office and traveling between boroughs.
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Veteran Direct Care Independent Living Specialist
The Independent Living Specialist will report to the Director of Employment Vocational Rehabilitation Services and will work collaboratively as well with other programs at CIDNY. The Independent Living Specialist’s key role is to assist the Veterans with disabilities who are home bound and their direct care workers to execute activities of daily living tasks (ADL’s). Travel across the boroughs will be required.
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