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| Date | Job Title | Agency | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/15/12 | Health Navigator - Part-time 15 hours/ week | Beth Israel Medical Center | |
| 02/15/12 | Bilingual LMSW/LCSW | St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center | |
| 02/15/12 | Behavioral Health Services, Senior Vice President | Staten Island Mental Health Society, Inc. | |
| 02/09/12 | Temporary Addiction Mental Health Therapist | International Center for the Disabled | |
| 02/09/12 | Program Director | Back on My Feet (BoMF) | |
| 02/09/12 | Youth Counselor 1 | New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NY OCFS) | |
| 02/09/12 | LMSW2 | New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NY OCFS) | |
| 02/08/12 | Bilingual Case Manager | Washington Heights Corner Project | |
| 02/08/12 | Intake Specialist | JBFCS - CDC Programs | |
| 02/08/12 | Social Work Child Welfare Congressional Fellowship | Social Work Policy Institute (SWPI) of NASW Foundation | |
| 01/31/12 | Director MSW Recruitment and Enrollment Management | Touro College Graduate School of Social Work | |
| 01/31/12 | Associate Program Manager | Big Brothers Big Sisters | |
| 01/31/12 | Program Director | Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) | |
| 01/31/12 | Family Project Director, LMSW | Hunts Point Alliance for Children | |
| 01/30/12 | P/T LCSW - College Mental Health | College of Mount St. Vincent | |
| 01/27/12 | Case Manager | New York Service for the Handicapped - Camp Oakhurst | |
| 01/27/12 | Senior Social Worker | BronxWorks - The Brook | |
| 01/27/12 | Program Assistant | Spence-Chapin | |
| 01/27/12 | Supervising Social Worker | Spence-Chapin | |
| 01/26/12 | MSW Social Worker - Bilingual/Spanish | Staten Island University Hospital | |
| 01/26/12 | Social Work Manager | The Wartburg Adult Care Community | |
| 01/26/12 | Home Care Social Worker | The Wartburg Adult Care Community | |
| 01/17/12 | Program Director of Case Management, HUD-VASH | Services for the Underserved | |
| 01/17/12 | Senior Service Coordinator, HUD-VASH Case Management | Services for the Underserved | |
| 01/17/12 | Admitting Supervisor - Department of Psychiatry | Continuum Health Partners | |
| 01/17/12 | Assistant Director/Social Worker | BronxWorks - Morris Innovative Senior Center | |
| 01/17/12 | Part-time Bi-lingual Case Manager | Big Brothers Big Sisters | |
| 01/13/12 | LMSW Social Worker | 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Social Workers East | |
| 01/06/12 | Intake Coordinator | Comunilife | |
| 01/06/12 | Fee-for-Service LMSW or LCSW | Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation | |
| 01/06/12 | Social Worker - Intensive Crisis Stabilization and Treatment (ICST) Program | Kings County Hospital | |
| 12/15/11 | Program Director - Homeless Outreach Team | Bronxworks | |
| 12/15/11 | Director of Outpatient Services | Fedcap |
Posted: January 13, 2012
Agency: 1199 SEIU
Health Navigator – Social Work PER DIEM (15 hrs. /week maximum).
Perfect for a retired social worker.
Health Navigators advocate and assist elderly clients to navigate the healthcare and community resources systems with the objective of helping the clients remain safely in their home. With support and training from the Program Coordinator and referring agencies, the Health Navigator will help clients find needed services and programs that fill the clients’ needs, maintain a good quality of life and obtain positive continuity of care.
Must be able to work with clients both in their home and in the community in order to advocate, support and help with their individual needs.
Organization skills in order to assist and advocate for clients in obtaining needed community resources, benefits, entitlements and services.
Communication skills in order to understand and effectively explain to clients and their health care providers what changes may be needed in order to ensure the client can successfully remain in his or her home.
Databases (ability to learn and use various resources databases, i.e., Benefits Checkup).
Knowledge of community resources a plus (but not necessary) though willingness to train on databases and other systems that provide community resource information is essential.
To apply, please submit your resume to bmaloney@chpnet.org.
Posted: February 15, 2012
Agency: Beth Israel Medical Center
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Center for Comprehensive Care
Social Worker: The Center for Comprehensive Care of St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital is seeking a bilingual (Eng/Spanish) Licensed Social Worker to work with HIV+ patients as part of our Center’s interdisciplinary care team. The social worker is responsible for providing social work and case management services to patients in the clinic and on the inpatient service on a rotating basis. Ideal candidate must have an interest and experience working with patients who are actively using substances, have co-existing mental health issues and have a history of incarceration. Familiarity with mental health housing and public benefits is a plus.
Requirements: Masters of Social Work. Must be licensed as a LMSW or LCSW.
Please email CL/Resume to: ccc_recruiting@chpnet.org.
Posted: February 15, 2012
Agency: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Behavioral Health Services, Senior Vice President
Staten Island Mental Health Society, Inc. is currently seeking a SVP for its Division of Behavioral Health Services. This is a senior agency management position that reports to the President/CEO. Will be responsible for the performance of the Division of Behavioral Health Services, including all clinical, administrative and related aspects, such as program planning, development and oversight, and program performance and fiscal accountability.
Candidate must be a senior clinician with 10 years of progressively responsible administrative experience providing clinical services, clinical supervision, program development and oversight for the treatment of children and adolescents with behavioral health and related services. Experience with grant writing is desirable. Candidates must also have a NYS license in a relevant professional discipline.
We offer excellent benefits and a suburban setting located on Staten Island, convenient to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and New Jersey. Salary is dependent upon experience.
For consideration, send resume in confidence to: Human Resources, Staten Island Mental Health Society, 669 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301; Email: hr@simhs.org. Equal opportunity employer.
Posted: February 15, 2012
Agency: Staten Island Mental Health Society, Inc.
Temporary Addiction/Mental Health Therapist – LCSW / LMSW / LMHC (w/ CASAC preferred) – May become permanent!
N.Y.S. Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor with CASAC preferred for eastside Manhattan outpatient addiction recovery program. Responsibilities include admission assessments, individual and group therapy for people with coexisting disabilities. Also, some case management duties. Experience with MICA/SPIMI and Spanish language skills preferred. Exciting opportunity to work w/interdisciplinary medical – psychiatric - addiction team. Immediate opening.
Email Resume to hr@icdnyc.org.
Posted: February 9, 2012
Agency: International Center for the Disabled
Name of the Organization: Back on My Feet (BoMF)
Job Position: Program Director, New York City
Reports to: Executive Director, New York City Chapter
FLSA status: Exempt
The Organization
Back on My Feet (BoMF) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.
BoMF does not provide food or shelter, but instead provides a community that embraces equality, respect, discipline, teamwork and leadership. The organization consists of much more than just running: our members participate in a comprehensive program that offers connections to job training, employment and housing. Those benefits are earned by maintaining 90 percent attendance at the morning runs three days a week for our six to nine month program.
Back on My Feet has chapters in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Indianapolis, Atlanta and will be expanding to New York City in April 2012.
Back on My Feet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the belief that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity.
For more information on the organization, please visit: www.backonmyfeet.org
The Position
Based in New York City, NY the Program Director (PD) will report to the NYC Executive Director and the BoMF Vice President of Programming when appropriate.
The Program Director’s main responsibility is to ensure a sustainable, effective and successful program. This includes managing each residential shelter team in New York and oversee members’ moving their lives forward at various phases throughout the program. With the addition of the Program staff, these responsibilities will shift and management of those roles would be involved. However, the Program Director is ultimately responsible for the effective execution of the program in NYC.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Managing each of the shelter/facility teams to make sure core volunteer roles are filled and executed effectively
• Managing the Programming staff
• Intake - Member Services Manager
• Advance stage - Member Services Manager
• Corresponding with and managing facility relationships
• Monitoring and analyzing monthly assessment information
• Retention rates of residential and non-residential members
• Compilation of the chapter’s monthly program budget
• Record keeping in our case management database
• Approval of residential-member Financial Aid submissions
• Overseeing the inventory of program equipment (e.g., shoes, shorts, incentives)
• Execution of monthly social events and races
Establishment of relationships including, but not limited to:
• Races and running companies
• Social service organizations in the community
• Education, job training and employment partners
• Working to expand the program to other facilities, when applicable
• Respond to crisis and/or intervention situations directly related to members and volunteers
• Each month, the Program Director will conduct the following meetings:
• Team Leader meeting
• Individual conferences/calls with facility contacts
• Staff leadership and goal discussions
• New member orientations when appropriate/if necessary
Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree required with a minimum of 4 years of directly relevant work experience (case management, counseling or social work) .
• A Master’s degree in a field related to Social Work, Counseling or Treatment Therapy experience is preferred .
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of the inner-workings of BoMF, including the finances, programming and responsibilities of each staff member.
• Proven management experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
Personal Characteristics:
• High energy, results oriented leader who can effectively manage and motivate a team with a dynamic personality to convey the mission of the organization.
• Unequivocal passion for the organization and the members we serve.
• Desire to attend night and weekend program events.
• Develops relationships based on trust, confidence and respect, while also promoting member accountability.
• Willingness to embrace alternative strategies related to traditional case management protocols.
• A proactive, assertive and hands-on individual who is self-motivated and requires limited direction.
• Team-oriented and able to build consensus efficiently.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, energetic, and a self-starter.
• Unquestionable integrity and highest ethical standards.
How to Apply
For the appropriate individual, Back on My Feet offers a competitive salary, including the opportunity to earn a bonus by exceeding expectations. Excellent benefits include health insurance, vacation, sick leave and generous holiday schedules.
For qualified candidates, please submit your application to BoMF HR Director at gloria@backonmyfeet.org with NYC Program Director Application as the subject. Applications will not be considered without the following: Cover letter and Resume
• Running Resume (a brief summary of your background in running and sport: being able to reference how sport has positively impacted your life is important).
Posted: February 9, 2012
Agency: Back on My Feet (BoMF)
Location:
F/T -Middletown Residential Center- Middletown, NY
F/T -Youth Leadership Academy- South Kortright, NY
F/T -Goshen Residential Center- Goshen, NY
F/T -McCormick Residential Center- Brooktondale, NY
F/T -Lansing Residential Center- Lansing, NY
F/T -Taberg Residential Center- Taberg, NY
Youth Counselor
Minimum Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree and two years of direct counseling, educational, clinical, or child supervisory experience in prevention, protection, or rehabilitative programs for adolescents between the ages of 10 and 21 years who are generally considered to be “juvenile delinquents,” “youthful offenders,” or other “at risk” youth.
Duties:
Responsible for supervising, evaluating, guiding, and the case management of juvenile and youthful offenders, juvenile delinquents, or other trouble prone youth referred to the Office of Children and Family Services. Your actual duties may vary depending on the setting to which you are assigned, including secure, limited secure, or non secure residential centers, community residential homes, community foster care, intake services units, evening reporting centers, aftercare teams in the community, and day placement programs. You would be expected to promote and maintain a structured environment and be able to physically restrain youth, if required. Duties might also include maintaining facility security and personal safety; interaction with other agencies, families and schools; and placement of youth in appropriate treatment programs in the community.
Candidates can send their resumes to:
Leekeesha Waterton
Executive Office
New York State Office of Children & Family Services
80 Maiden Lane, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Or
Leekeesha.waterton@ocfs.state.ny.us
Posted: February 9, 2012
Agency: New York State Office of Children & Family Services (NY OCFS)
Location:
Full-time -Sgt. Henry Johnson Youth Leadership Academy (YLA)- South Kortright, NY
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed and currently registered by New York State as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
AND have one year of post-master’s degree social work experience.
Notes:
1. Appropriate part-time and volunteer experience, which can be verified, will be accepted on a prorated basis.
2. New York state residence is not required
3. Continued employment as a Licensed Master Social Worker 2 is dependent upon retention of a permanent Licensed Master Social worker license. Loss of license will result in removal from employment.
4. Credentials must be reviewed at the time of appointment.
Duties:
Incumbents of these positions function as members of interdisciplinary treatment teams in providing a full range of social work services for at-risk youth in a variety of settings. They are responsible for initial treatment assessments; develop and implement youth treatment plans; coordinate services throughout the facility and the community, as needed; and provide individual and group therapy as well as crisis intervention.
Candidates can send their resumes to:
Leekeesha Waterton
Executive Office
New York State Office of Children & Family Services
80 Maiden Lane, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Or
Leekeesha.waterton@ocfs.state.ny.us
Posted: February 9, 2012
Agency: New York State Office of Children & Family Services (NY OCFS)
POSITION: BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER
Salary: $42,000– plus benefits
Position Description:
• Provide active substance users with short and long-term case management and supportive counseling using low-threshold, nonjudgmental, and culturally relevant methodologies
• Conduct participant intakes and assessments
• Make outside referrals and engage in follow-up activities for each encounter, provide escorts and advocacy when appropriate
• Conduct individual and group sessions with special focuses on wellness, mental health, sexual health, HIV transmission prevention and care, Hepatitis transmission prevention and care, risk reduction, safer injection practices, etc.
• Maintain proper documentation including audit-worthy client files
• Network and establish treatment and referral resources within New York City
• Expand aspects of service provision to special populations (HIV/AIDS, drug users, homeless, LGBTQ, sex workers, etc.)
• Provide trainings as appropriate to local CBO’s and attend local meetings to present on program activities and/or to seek out current information about disease prevention, treatment and care
• Orient and train staff as needed or as requested
• Support volunteers and peers as needed or as requested
• Assist with proposal development and program evaluation
• As part of a team, share in organizational responsibilities including but not limited to serving as a member of the crisis intervention team, general administrative work, general maintenance/cleaning of our office location, and volunteer training and coordination.
Experience/ Additional Qualifications:
• Should be organized, self-motivated, and committed to working in a diverse environment
• Must be a team player and able to work effectively with a large variety of personalities and abilities
• Must be familiar with and believe in a harm reduction philosophy, experience working with drug users a plus
• MSW preferred or equivalent experience
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a chaotic environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally with individuals from all walks of life
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Excellent writing skills, ability to provide concise yet descriptive chart notes and accounts of activity
• Must have computer proficiency including but not limited to Microsoft Office and www search engines
• Pragmatic and competent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with diverse communities (gender, ethnic, generation, lingual, political) as well as enthusiasm working with individuals who are current substance users
• Knowledge of housing, entitlements, and treatment options available in New York City
• Ability to master a wide range of information and disperse accordingly and professionally
• Great time management, attitude and people skills are a must
Individuals from the Washington Heights and Northern Manhattan community are strongly encouraged to apply
Washington Heights CORNER Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical status, or history of incarceration.
Please submit resume and cover letter* as email attachments to:
Jamie Favaro, Executive Director
Washington Heights CORNER Project
whcpjobs@cornerproject.org
*To be considered for this position your resume must explicitly state that you are bilingual and your cover letter must include your history, connection, and/or interest in harm reduction.
Posted: February 8, 2012
Agency: Washington Heights CORNER Project
Intake Specialist (Part-time 28 hrs/week) position available at The CDC programs.
To apply send your resume and cover letter directly to hrrecruit2@jbfcs.org.
The Intake Specialist screens all calls/requests for services made at the Child Development Center. The Intake Specialist will also support clinical staff by providing concrete assistance for services and linkages to families receiving services at the community based programs located at 34 West 139th St., New York, New York 10037. (for a detail job description please go to the jbfcs.org website)
Requirements: BA/BSW or 2 years of related work experience preferred. Computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively. Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of NYCDOE CPSE special education preschool services is a plus. Bilingual Spanish-English required.
Posted: February 8, 2012
Agency: JBFCS - CDC Programs
Applicants Sought For 2012 Social Work Child Welfare Congressional Fellowship
The Social Work Policy Institute (SWPI) of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of the Social Work Child Welfare Congressional Fellowship. The application information is now available at www.socialworkpolicy.org/fellowshipapplication and the applications for this ONE YEAR FELLOWSHIP are due by Monday, March 5, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.
The fellowship will provide the opportunity for an experienced social worker with substantial child welfare experience to gain invaluable national public policy experience by spending one year working on the development of federal child welfare policy in the United States Senate. This is a great opportunity to contribute a social work perspective to the development of public policy, to broaden awareness of the value of social work-government collaboration, and to contribute child welfare practice and research knowledge to the policy-making process. It is also a unique professional experience to gain practical knowledge about how policy is made.
Candidates must:
- Have a social work degree
- Have at least 5 years of professional child welfare experience and expertise
- Have an understanding of the policy-making process and federal child welfare policies and legislation
- Be a current member in good standing of the National Association of Social Workers
- Be able to spend 12 months living in the Washington, DC area and working on Capitol Hill.
Only one fellow will be selected and the Fellowship will start as soon as possible after the selection is made based on the successful applicant’s schedule and other logistics. The Fellow’s stipend will range from $65,000 to $85,000, plus up to an additional $10,000 to cover travel and other relevant expenses (e.g., moving, attending professional social work conferences, etc.). Finalists for the Fellowship will be invited to participate in an in-person interview in Washington, DC in early Spring.
For more information about the application details, visit www.socialworkpolicy.org/fellowshipapplication. If you have additional questions please submit them to swpifellowship@naswdc.org.
For more information about the NASW Social Work Policy Institute, visit www.SocialWorkPolicy.org.
Posted: February 8, 2012
Agency: Social Work Policy Institute of the NASW Foundation
NEW YORK CITY EMPLOYMENT
DIRECTOR OF MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
The Touro College Graduate School of Social Work invites applications for the position of Director of Master of Social Work Recruitment and Enrollment Management.
The Director will be responsible for all phases of MSW student recruitment and enrollment. Responsible for recruitment sessions throughout the five boroughs, travel throughout New York and New Jersey, making presentations, designing recruitment materials, developing marketing strategies, utilizing social media, student interviews and enrollment.
Must be able to effectively relate to Commissioners of government agencies, hospital CEO’s, school Principals, and Executive Directors of major human service systems.
Requirements:
MSW; plus Ph. D., in Social Work, Higher Education or a related field.
5 + years senior level experience in Higher Education
Thorough knowledge of New York Social Welfare system
Outstanding communication and writing skills
Ability to travel
Expertise in social media
Creativity, enthusiasm, and passion for Social Work and its core values
About Touro College
The Touro College Graduate School of Social Work is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. With state of the art facilities in mid-town Manhattan and Brooklyn, Touro attracts an urban diverse student body. We offer online, full and part-time options, and exciting Continuing Professional Education programs. With supervised internships, our graduates meet all requirements for the LMSW and LCSW Licenses.
Position is available immediately. Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and 2 references to:
Joann Ivry, MSW, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Touro College Graduate School of Social Work
E-mail: Joann.Ivry@touro.edu
Touro College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Our practices and employment decisions regarding employment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment are not to be based on an employee's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, military discharge status, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic predisposition, housing status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. Our policies are in conformance with Title IX, 1972 Education Amendments.
Posted: January 31, 2012
Agency: Touro College Graduate School of Social Work
TITLE: ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER
PROGRAM: Traditional and Special Priorities: Queens Borough Program
REPORTS TO: Program Director/Program Advisor
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: MSW Preferred
Experience: 2 years social work experience preferred
Skills: Computer knowledge, organizational skills and writing ability; ability to manage programs and effectively work with clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct client and parent psychosocial interviews, write clinical assessments and collect supporting information from collaborating agencies, schools, etc. to determine disposition based eligibility, needs, goals, and/or acceptance for agency services.
• Match youth with adult volunteers in one-to-one mentoring relationships.
• Provide on-going supervision and support. Monitor one-to-one matches by phone and in-person meetings; maintain professional records of all case supervision contacts. Monitor closely for clinical and safety issues that may arise.
• Regularly evaluate matched clients based on agency guidelines and specific program goals to assess outcomes.
• Travel to satellite office in Jamaica, Queens at least twice per week to provide services:
- Handle phone inquiries, screen clients and refer to programs as appropriate; Cultivate relationships with therapists and case managers at Queens office in order to obtain referrals. Clarify program criteria and requirements with therapists and case managers at the Queens office.
• Lead educational and recreational group activities and/or special projects for participating matches and parents based on emerging needs.
• Act as client advocate for youth and families including information and referral, crisis intervention, and short term counseling.
• Outreach presentations to external community agencies for appropriate client referrals.
• Act as liaison between matches and Marketing/PR staff.
• Perform other agency and program related duties as needed.
• Report to supervisor on program progress and professional performance.
SUPERVISE: Clients and Volunteers
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send cover letters and resumes to “Attention: Queens Program” to cspresumes@bigsnyc.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Posted: January 31, 2012
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is a large, not for profit, organization with Headquarters in White Plains, NY. We are currently searching for a full-time, 35 hours per week, Program Director to work in White Plains, NY.
The Program Director will be responsible to enhance and sustain a program designed to support high functioning, special needs young adults (many on the autism "spectrum") to transition to and have ongoing success living independently (with program supports) in Westchester County. This Program is operated collaboratively by WJCS and Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) who have joint oversight of the program. The selected person should have a Master's degree in Special Education or related area (e.g. MSW or Psychology), experience in working with adolescents/young adults with special needs and their families and management experience; supervision, marketing, budget administration and working with sophisticated lay leaders. A valid New York State Driver's license and familiarity with the Westchester County community is needed.
JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The selected individual will be responsible for:
• Coordination and interface with both WJCS and JCCA supervisors
• Financial management of program
• Partnering with HR for staff recruitment and hiring
• Staff supervision and training
• Collaboration with staff and senior management in continuing to evolve the POINT program to be responsive to the changing needs of the participants
• Marketing and outreach
• Program development and growth
• Regular interface with parent advisory group and committees, including developing agenda and facilitating collaborative meetings
• Knowledge of OPWDD/Government benefit regulations and standards
• In collaboration with JCCA staff, screening and assessment of applicants for:
• appropriateness for program
• vocational interests and direction
• Oversight of transition planning for youth entering program
• Clinical oversight of program
• Crisis Management (24/7 emergency on-call)
• Designing/revising program forms and procedures to optimize practice
• Representing POINT at outside venues for outreach, interface with government entities and knowledge sharing (e.g. conferences).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
• Management experience, including budget development/oversight and staff supervision
• Experience with individual and group counseling.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, including public speaking.
• Computer literate in Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; Access a plus.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
• Experience and knowledge of OPWDD and OMH systems
At WJCS we value our employees, their contributions, and their growth. We demonstrate this commitment with much more than highly competitive benefits and compensation - we show it everyday in the way we work together, embracing leadership behaviors that are recognized and rewarded throughout our system. We value you, your growth and your contributions.
If you would like to be considered for the Program Director position, please forward your resume to rbitton@wjcs.com, by fax to 914-421-9066, by mail to Human Resources, WJCS, 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10603. People of color are especially encouraged to apply. Visit our home on the web at www.wjcs.com.
Posted: January 31, 2012
Agency: Westchester Jewish Community Services
Hunts Point Alliance for Children
Family Project Director, LMSW
The Hunts Point Alliance for Children Family Project creates a supportive framework for families that allows parents to focus on their children’s education through case management aimed at avoiding family crises. Staff works with families that evidence a high desire for their children to successfully complete high school and find meaningful secondary work or education afterwards.
HPAC promotes a culture of commitment, collaboration, communication and competency. The ideal candidate will demonstrate these qualities in their work, as well as demonstrate creative thinking and compassion in goal oriented setting.
Specific Responsibilities Will Include:
- Overseeing Education Case Management program of 35-50 families, including service plans and individual student goals.
- Recruit and supervise MSW interns.
- Provide 90-120 day bridge therapy to students, parents, and families enrolled in program, as necessary, during linkage process with long-term therapy provider.
- Assess clients and conduct home visits to identify family needs
- Lead quarterly meetings with other social workers in the community.
- Maintain close relationship and work closely with HPAC Education Staff and neighborhood school staff, as well as external relationships with ACS, Family Court and other agencies.
- LMSW, fluency in spoken and written Spanish required, supervisory experience preferred.
Compensation is consummate with qualifications. Please send cover letter and resume to Jill Roche, Executive Director at: jobs@hpac10474.org.
The Hunts Point Alliance for Children is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse candidates to apply. All serious candidates will be subject to criminal background checks.
Posted: January 31, 2012
Agency: Hunts Point Alliance for Children
LCSW – College Mental Health (P/T)
College of Mount Saint Vincent – Counseling and Psychological Services
The College of Mount Saint Vincent’s Counseling and Psychological Services Center, located in Riverdale, is seeking a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW– only) to work in our mental health service temporarily as a part-time crisis counselor from April to Mid-May.
Requirements: Must have clinical experience working autonomously with suicidal ideology, psychopathology, co-morbidity and Axis II. Clinicians should demonstrate familiarity with cyber-bullying/stalking, substance abuse, depression, sexual assault and trauma. Hours are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-5pm ONLY.
Responsibilities: Individual and Group therapy; case management; assessment and referrals.
Candidates with previous college mental health experience will be given special consideration.
Please send resumes to Vicki Hallas, LCSW, Director at vicki.hallas@mountsaintvincent.edu.
Posted: January 30, 2012
Agency: College of Mount Saint Vincent
Camp Oakhurst - New York Service for the Handicapped provides services at Camp Oakhurst to improve the quality of life for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities through recreational, educational, social and residential programs.
Description - NYSH Camp Oakhurst seeks a case manager based out of our Manhattan offices to screen/interview adults and children (and their guardians/parents) with physical and developmental disabilities for overnight respite and summer camp services, ensuring that eligibility criteria is met. The case manager also interacts with MSC's and NYS OPWDD staff, and will conduct outreach to help identify new clients eligible for service.
Qualifications - Candidates must have a MSW or a similarly appropriate masters-level degree and experience working with clients/students with special needs. Candidates with case management experience with individuals with physically/developmental disabilities and autistic populations preferred.
Additional Position Details - Must be available to work a flexible schedule with occasional weekend and evening hours and must be willing to travel within the 5 boroughs and occasionally to the surrounding suburban counties to conduct intake interviews. The case manager must also travel to our
Oakhurst, NJ campus for trainings and meetings periodically. Position is full-time with benefits.
Closing
Please send a cover letter and resume by email by February 13, 2012, to: jobs@nysh.org - No Third Parties and NO CALLS – Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted: January 27, 2012
Agency: NYSH Camp Oakhurst
Senior Social Worker - The Brook
BronxWorks is a large social services organization with over 20 sites, serving individuals and families, from children to seniors in the Bronx. One of 6 finalists in the New York Times Nonprofit Awards, we have maintained steady growth since 1972 and are one of the premier nonprofits in New York City. Visit us at www.bronxworks.org.
We offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package. BronxWorks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and service provider.
The Brook provides permanent housing for 190 tenants; the majority are formerly homeless and have serious persistent mental illness and/or chronic illness.
The Brook seeks a Senior Social Worker to provide supportive counseling, medication monitoring and case management services to tenants with serious and persistent mental illness and/or chronic illness. The Senior Social Worker will carry a caseload and supervisor one worker. LMSW required. LCSW supervision hours are provided.
Resumes and cover letters should be emailed to mfogarty@bronxworks.org. Include the position title in the subject line of the email.
Posted: January 27, 2012
Agency: BronxWorks
Program Assistant: Will work with a team of social workers to facilitate the adoption process for families who are adopting internationally. Act as a liaison between other agencies, perform administrative tasks and work on special projects. Other responsibilities include field visits to authenticate documents, and other program related tasks.
The candidate should be flexible, work well under pressure and should be able to multi-task and have an eye for detail. Sensitivity to adoption issues and knowledge of the Korean culture and language a plus. Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Good computer skills and be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. BSW degree preferred (BA required). Past experience in adoption or working with children issues a plus.
Please send resumes and cover letter indicating salary requirement to Spence-Chapin, Human Resources Department, 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128, or e-mail to swalker@spence-chapin.org.
Posted: January 27, 2012
Agency: Spence-Chapin
Supervising Social Worker: Needed to grow our Hauppauge office in Long Island by expanding domestic/international and adoption services, as well as outreach initiatives and pre/post adoption services. Manage and assign clinical cases to social work staff. Perform client intake assessment and therapeutic counseling to families; Prepare psychosocial histories; Interface with physicians to understand newborn’s medical needs, and work closely with other departments within the agency to facilitate the adoption process. Candidate will also be responsible for the overall operational and administrative processes of the LI office.
Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) required. Strong clinical and management experience required. Candidate must own a car – field work required. Adoption or pregnancy counseling experiences a plus. Bilingual/Spanish required!
Please send resumes and cover letter indicating salary requirement to Spence-Chapin, Human Resources Department, 410 East 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128, or e-mail to wmcfarlane@spence-chapin.org.
Posted: January 27, 2012
Agency: Spence-Chapin
MSW SOCIAL WORKER - BILINGUAL/SPANISH
Internal Medical Faculty Practice
Transforming Care,
Transforming Careers.
Staten Island University Hospital is a 714-bed, specialized teaching hospital located in New York City's 5th and fastest-growing borough. Founded in 1861, Staten Island University Hospital today is a member of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, and enjoys numerous academic and clinical affiliations and accreditations.
LMSW/LCSW and 3-5 years' varied social work experience, including in-patient and out-patient hospital is required. Candidates MUST be bilingual/Spanish, have a valid driver's license and be able to travel. this is a full time position, 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday.
For consideration, please send your resume indicating position of interest in the subject to: lucy_d'amico@siuh.edu or fax (718) 226-8255. We are an equal opportunity employer with a smoke free work environment.
Posted: January 26, 2012
Agency: Staten Island University Hospital/ North Shore-LIJ
Blossoming Careers in a Flourishing Community.
At the Wartburg, our beautiful setting on the outside is just as much a part of our inside. Our spirit and values make serving the senior community an infinitely more joyful experience for patients, families and caregivers, too! Join a community that provides skilled nursing care, assisted living, sub-acute rehabilitation, adult day health, outpatient and independent living facilities—all spread across a beautiful, park-like campus.
Description
Our Social Work Manager is a key member of our interdisciplinary care team, which is focused on providing person-centered care that is highly individualized and attuned to the specific needs and preferences of those we serve. Day-to-day responsibilities involve oversight of the SNF Social Workers and provision of resident assessments and interventions. A love for working with Seniors and the disabled is a must, as is having a passion for bringing healing and hope to those we serve. Successful incumbents will possess a nurturing disposition, strong interpersonal skills, and the compassion it takes to get the job done while building strong bonds and relationships.
Additional Requirements
A Master's Degree in Social Work is required, with 5 years of professional experience, preferably working with a senior population and/or in a long term care. Requires experience with MDS 3.0. Previous management experience strongly preferred
Closing
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package along with a beautiful 36 acre campus, an exceptional staff as coworkers, and free meals and parking. For immediate response, please send resume to: The Wartburg Adult Care Community, Human Resources, Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552; email: hrres@thewartburg.org or fax: 914-699-6436 - No Third Parties – EOE
Posted: January 26, 2012
Agency: The Wartburg Adult Care Community
At the Wartburg, our beautiful setting on the outside is just as much a part of our inside. Our spirit and values make serving the senior community an infinitely more joyful experience for patients, families and caregivers, too! Join a community that provides skilled nursing care, assisted living, sub-acute rehabilitation, adult day health, outpatient and independent living facilities—all spread across a beautiful, park-like campus.
Description
The Home Care Social Worker provides social work services and support to Home Care patients in their place of residence. Responsibilities include providing assessments, care planning, community referral, and the provision of professional social work services. Two years of experience as a social work provider is required, as is previous work with adults. Previous work in a Home Care environment preferred.
Additional Requirements
An MSW is required and must be licensed in the State of New York. Two years professional social work experience is necessary, along with some experience working with a senior population. Previous Home Care experience is preferred. Frequent local travel is required. Schedule for this position is 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 35 hours per week. Five (5) days per week. Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.
Closing
We offer an excellent salary and benefits package along with a beautiful 36 acre campus, an exceptional staff as coworkers, free meals and parking. For immediate response, please send resume to: The Wartburg Adult Care Community, Human Resources, Wartburg Place, Mt. Vernon, NY 10552; email: hrres@thewartburg.org fax: 914-699-6436. EOE
Posted: January 26, 2012
Agency: The Wartburg Adult Care Community
Build A Better Future...For Yourself As Well As Others
As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support. Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees.
Position Summary: The Program Director of Case Management, HUD-VASH will facilitate the successful achievement of program participants’ housing and community integration goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Among your responsibilities, you will:
- Implement effective case management/care coordination systems that address complex problems facing homeless veterans transitioning to and maintaining permanent housing in the community, and primarily, assist same with resolving barriers and finding/maintaining stable housing.
- Have a sophisticated understanding of supportive housing and apartment finding, mental illness, substance abuse disorders, public systems and issues affecting veterans inclusive of the HUD-VASH program and services provided by the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) system and other relevant systems of care.
Successful candidates will have:
- Minimum of five years of experience in veterans’ services/supportive housing
- New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Required
- Demonstrated experience in the vocational rehabilitation field
- Substantive experience in working with veterans
- Computer literate, MS/Word & Excel.
Interested candidates please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jkakopieros@sus.org. Please include position title in subject line.
We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including:
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted: January 17, 2012
Agency: Services for the Underserved
Build A Better Future...For Yourself As Well As Others
As a leading provider of residential and support services to individuals with special needs, Services for the UnderServed provides the resources you need to build on your experience amidst our culture of team support. Ongoing training and attention to your development help to ensure your success. Your achievements and leadership are rewarded by advancement opportunities. Our commitment to continuous quality improvement impacts the lives of our clients and communities while contributing to the development of our employees.
Position Summary: The Senior Service Coordinator, HUD-VASH Case Management will facilitate the successful achievement of program participants’ housing and community integration goals as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Among your responsibilities, you will:
- Implement effective case management/care coordination systems that address complex problems facing homeless veterans transitioning to and maintaining permanent housing in the community, and primarily, assist same with resolving barriers and finding/maintaining stable housing.
- Have an understanding of supportive housing and apartment finding, mental illness, substance abuse disorders, public systems and issues affecting veterans inclusive of the HUD-VASH program and services provided by the Veterans’ Affairs (VA) system and other relevant systems of care., including clinical supports.
- Successful candidates will have:
- New York State Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) or Master’s level clinician (MA) Required
- Demonstrated experience in the vocational rehabilitation / supportive housing field
- Substantive experience working with veterans
- Computer literate, MS/Word & Excel.
Interested candidates please submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jkakopieros@sus.org. Please include position title in subject line.
We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including:
Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance;403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays
SERVICES FOR THE UNDERSERVED IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Posted: January 17, 2012
Agency: Services for the Underserved
Admitting Supervisor – Department of Psychiatry
Continuum Health Partners prides itself on innovative care and an impressive array of resources to fulfill its mission of providing New York with a powerful health care network. Our success is attributed to a strong leadership team that brings together outstanding clinical resources and reinforces our service traditions – ensuring the highest quality of care for our patients. Find your place in this extraordinary environment.
We currently have an opportunity available for an Admitting Supervisor within our Department of Psychiatry at Roosevelt Hospital to assess the urgency of evaluation or treatment requests and refer patients to appropriate level of care; to collect initial clinical information from potential patients and outside referral sources in order to facilitate new referrals; and to provide direct telephone triage service to patients and families. You will also supervise a team of four Data Coordinators; prepare and evaluate various open visit and statistical reports to enhance and maintain proper revenue of Psychiatric Outpatient programs; and maintain continuous monitoring of patient accounts and documentation to ensure proper billing of outpatient services.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred)
- Knowledge of SpectraSoft and Eagle systems
- Health care experience preferred, along with willingness to participate in a clinical setting
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
When you join us, you’ll be rewarded with a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that welcomes your input and expertise. For a more detailed job description and to apply online, visit: www.wehealny-employment.com and search for Job Number 37525.
Continuum Health Partners is committed to diversity and equal opportunity.
Posted: January 17, 2012
Agency: Continuum Health Partners
Assistant Director/Social Worker - Morris Innovative Senior Center
BronxWorks is a large social services organization with over 25 sites, serving individuals and families, from toddlers to seniors in the Bronx. One of 6 finalists in the New York Times Nonprofit Awards, we have maintained steady growth since 1972 and are one of the premier nonprofits in New York City. Learn more about BronxWorks and our many programs at www.bronxworks.org.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. BronxWorks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and service provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Senior Services seeks an Assistant Director/Social Worker for the Morris Innovative Senior Center. The Assistant Director/Social Worker will assist with the day to day operation of the center including helping with monthly reports, the planning of activities, and supervising staff and volunteers. As a social worker the Assistant Director/Social Worker will also screen seniors for depression, anxiety, memory loss and alcoholism as well as run support groups and some individual counseling when needed and will also make appropriate referrals for services when needed to PCP or to mental health organizations. Must be able to work one Saturday bi-monthly. Must be able to work one evening bimonthly during the months of May to August.
Email cover letter and resume with salary requirements to Maria Rivera, mrivera@bronxworks.org.
Posted: January 17, 2012
Agency: BronxWorks
Part-time Bi-lingual Case Manager
Part-time bi-lingual Case Manager (must speak both Cantonese and Mandarin) responsible for managing a high caseload of mentoring relationships. Late afternoon/ Evening hours Mondays - Thursdays. Occasional Saturdays. 12 – 15 hours per week. Bachelors with experience or Masters degree.
Provide supervision, family support, referrals, and advocacy. Experience working with at-risk children and families. Excellent verbal, written and time management skills, detail oriented, ability to work independently, and multi-task in a fast paced environment.
Applicants looking for long-term PT position. Please send resumes to cspresumes@bigsnyc.org.
Posted: January 17, 2012
Agency: Big Brothers Big Sisters
Let us bring new life to your career!
The Vida Guidance Center, a licensed outpatient Mental Health Clinic, provides bilingual bicultural services to children, adolescents and adults in the Bronx diagnosed with mental illness, chemical addiction (MICA), and HIV/AIDS. Services include family, individual and group Psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, counseling, medication follow-up care, and case management. Clinic patients are primarily Latino and African-American. We seek an Intake Coordinator who will:
• 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.
To apply, please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to recruitment@comunilife.org, mentioning “Intake Coordinator” in the subject line.
Posted: January 6, 2012
Agency: Comunilife
Social Worker – LMSW or LCSW Fee-for-Service
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation, a 527-bed facility located on the Queens/Nassau border, is one of the nation’s leading health care and rehabilitation centers for adults.
Our Long Term Home Health Care Program, currently serving approximately 800 patients throughout Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau Counties, is seeking an energetic LMSW or LCSW to join our team. Minimum of 1 year experience in a health care setting, current NYS license and excellent organization, communication and time management skills are essential. Bilingual Russian speaking preferred. We offer competitive pay.
For immediate consideration, please e-mail: Humanresources@parkerinstitute.org, Fax: (718) 289-2192, or mail your resume to: HR, Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation, 271-11 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040.
We are an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.
Posted: January 6, 2012
Agency: Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation
Immediate Opening for a Social Worker at Kings County Hospital Center in the Intensive Crisis Stabilization and Treatment (ICST) Program, Brooklyn,
New York
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:
• Have Master’s Degree in Social Work as well as a license issued by the New York State Department of Education (LMSW or LCSW)
• Have knowledge of childhood family development and psychopathology;
• Have knowledge of and experience in providing crisis intervention services to children and their families who experiencing a crisis;
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: providing crisis intervention and intensive therapy to children and adolescents, ages 5-17, who are at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization and/or are in the midst of a crisis; providing applicable case management as needed; documenting and charting professional activities; performing other related duties as assigned. Services are provided in the hospital, home, school and other community settings.
If interested, please e-mail CV to the Program Director at: lana.krichmar-liverant@nychhc.org.
Posted: January 6, 2012
Agency: Kings County Hospital
Program Director – Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
BronxWorks is a large social services organization with over 25 sites, serving individuals and families, from toddlers to seniors in the Bronx. One of 6 finalists in the New York Times Nonprofit Awards, we have maintained steady growth since 1972 and are one of the premier nonprofits in New York City. Learn more about BronxWorks and our many programs at www.bronxworks.org.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. BronxWorks is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and service provider. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
The Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) has an opening for a Program Director. The position requires an LMSW and 2 years post-master's experience in a social service setting along with supervisory experience. The Program Director will be responsible for the day to day operations of HOT including, but not limited to, direct supervision of HOT supervisory staff, the program's compliance with contractual requirements, preparing program budgets, and statistical reporting both internally and to government agencies. The position will require a valid driver’s license from the state of residence with less than three (3) violation points in the last three (3) years, being on-call, occasional evening hours, and for performing 9.58 removals.
Interested parties should send a cover letter and a resume to Nconcepcion@bronxworks.org.
Posted: December 15, 2011
Agency: Bronxworks
Director of Outpatient Services
Fedcap seeks a Director of Outpatient Services to create, direct, and implement policies and procedures for the outpatient services function of a newly established Article 31 mental health clinic. Ensure high level of quality care and services for patients by coordinating and communicating operational procedures to staff and various departments within Fedcap. Monitor, evaluate, and modify programs while adhering to agency guidelines and standards.
Essential Functions
• Oversee Administrative and Clinical day-to-day program operations of OMH Article 31 Out-Patient Program.
• Establishment of outreach and positive rapport with community and referral sources.
• Lead multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Supervise clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure professionalism and timeliness of required documentation and reporting.
• Lead and direct the work of others.
• Execute weekly and monthly reporting, monitor trends in enrollment and participation and be able to respond accordingly.
• Maintain and/or enhance current programmatic productivity.
• Collaborate with other Fedcap programs and leaders.
• Manage budgets and write business plans
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Familiar with a variety of the mental health field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must demonstrate expertise with and be able to maintain OMH Article 31 regulatory compliance.
• Experience with managed care billing; pre-cert and continued stay reviews.
• Experience with adult, adolescent, and dual diagnosis populations.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Able to perform a variety of complicated tasks in a fast paced environment within a rapidly growing organization.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Qualifications
• Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 7 years experience in the field of mental health.
• Must have minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
• Experience leading and developing individuals and teams.
• Must be familiar with OMH regulations & compliance.
• Fluency in Spanish a strong plus.
• Demonstrated success as a strong and compassionate leader of a growing facility.
To Apply:
Email your resume to pmittelman@fedcap.org Please write "Director of Outpatient Services” in the subject line of your email.
Posted: December 15, 2011
Agency: Fedcap
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