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Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) is a non-profit organization that provides a continuum of vital services and activities that enrich the lives of individuals of all ages. Founded in 1974, SCS has grown to currently serving more than 14,000 people each year with a workforce of 2.250 on-site and field staff. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please review the opportunities currently available below:

Medical Records Coordinator

The Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance of all clinical client records for two home care programs. They work closely with the Director of Patient Services and Clinical Care Manager in maintaining compliance of the clinical records and ensuring client confidentiality of all clinical records in accordance with all state, federal and local requirements.

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College Readiness Coordinator

The College Readiness Coordinator will work as part of our Youth Futures programming team, providing services to high school and young adult participants. The College Readiness Coordinator will develop, implement, and lead programming that offers students support to get into college. This position will be responsible for coordinating program activities and providing comprehensive college-readiness support to students and families among our various campuses. The College Readiness Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director of High School Programming.

Immigrant Support Specialist

The Immigrant Support Specialist will connect with current ESOL students and other immigrant community members to conduct individual needs assessment and connect them to resources such as the Excluded Workers Fund program, Emergency Rental Assistance program, or other available resources. The Immigrant Support Specialist will be a part of a collaborative group that focuses on resource navigation to connect immigrants to services that may assist them in obtaining access to public benefits, health care, legal services, or other services.

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Immigrant Supports Coordinator

Sunnyside Community Services’ (SCS) Adult and Immigrant Services offers courses to improve English language proficiency, assists individuals who experience financial emergencies, provides free immigration legal services, and advocates on behalf and alongside immigrants in Western Queens.

Enrichment and Academic Support Coach (Part-Time)

Sunnyside Community Services is hiring Enrichment and Academic Support Coaches for its Youth Futures High School program located at Queens Technical High School.

Sunnyside Community Services offers family-centered programming to community members throughout Queens. Our youth development continuum spans pre-K to college and services are offered to over 2,500 young people across seven campuses.

Program Director – Adult Day Services Program

The Program Director has the overall responsibility to oversee the daily operation of Sunnyside Community Services' Adult Day Service (ADS) program. The Program Director will supervise staff, volunteers, and students; maintain all records/files; prepare required reports; conduct staff meetings and work with families to coordinate care of the participant in the ADS program to enhance quality of life for both caregivers and participants. Demonstrates knowledge of Department for the Aging and DOH standards for Adult Day Services.

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Home Care Coordinator

The Sunnyside Home Care Program assists individuals with physical or other types of cognitive impairments to continue living safely in the community. The Home Care Coordinator is responsible for helping to fulfill that objective by: 1) coordinating service delivery to ensure that Sunnyside Home Care clients consistently receive high quality and responsive service delivery; 2) providing effective oversight of home care workers (HCW) through supervising, coaching, and mentoring; 3) ensuring that Sunnyside Home Care meets both contractual and NYS Department of Health regulatory requirements; a

Caregiver Support Specialist (Part-Time)

The social worker working under the title of Caregiver Support Specialist will be responsible for assessing and delivering services that meet the needs of individuals and families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The Caregiver Support Specialist will complete intakes, assessments, care plans, and enter timely case notes. They should be familiar with New York City’s network of service providers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, which will enable them to connect caregivers to the services they require.

Summer Rising Camp Group Leader – Seasonal

The Group Leader will be in charge of a group of children in grades K–5 and will be responsible for the overall care and safety of the children. The Group Leader is responsible for conducting age-appropriate activities including lesson planning. The Group Leader reports directly to the Program Director.

Customer Care Representative

The Customer Care Representative acts as “ambassador of good will” when performing their basic job responsibilities by greeting clients and the general public with enthusiasm and providing them with fast and efficient professional service. The Customer Care Representative acts as the liaison to community members visiting Sunnyside Community Services. It is imperative that the Customer Care Representative project a pleasant and personable demeanor and maintain a thorough working knowledge of SCS programs and services.

Bilingual Spanish/English - Case Manager

The Case Manager helps impaired elderly people maintain independent life safely in the community by linking them to the community resources and home services, and assisting them with obtaining benefits and entitlements. He/She Works with clients and their families to formulate appropriate care plans, maintaining contact by phone and conducting home visits.

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Home Health Aide Nurse Instructor (Bilingual – English/Spanish)

The Home Health Aide Nurse Instructor is responsible for administering the Home Health Aide curriculum using various teaching methods in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations and teaching guidelines. This position resides within Sunnyside Home Care Project, Inc. Home Health Aide Training Program and is a full-time position for a bilingual (English/Spanish) registered nurse instructor.

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Customer Care Assistant (Temporary)

The Customer Care Assistant will work in the first floor lobby and greet clients, employees, guests, and vendors with enthusiasm and friendly customer service. It is imperative that the Customer Care Assistant project a pleasant and personable demeanor, and maintain a working knowledge of the organization's programs and services to refer customers to the appropriate staff or department contact. The Customer Care Assistant will sort and pack supplies, maintain inventory of materials, and enter daily distribution counts onto supply materials records and/or database.

Bilingual Spanish/English – Verification Clerk

The Sunnyside Home Care Department is responsible for ensuring the provision of safe and appropriate care to the clients it serves in accordance with New York State Department of Health regulations, contractual requirements, and the requirements of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General.

After-School Instructor – Part-Time

Reporting directly to the Program Director and Assistant Director, the After-School Instructor is primarily responsible for delivering activities, including tailoring the curriculum for different levels of instruction and developing lesson plans. The After-School Instructor will teach students in grades K–5.

Director of College and Career Services

The Director of College and Career Services will be in charge of creating and implementing activities for high school youth and young adults such as academic support, job skills training, academic counseling, internships, summer youth employment programming, and SAT prep and college advisement. This position will also be responsible for outreach to high school aged youth in the community, as well as creating partnerships for opportunities for youth to enhance their exposure and ability to get into college and create a career path.

SEL Instructor (Temporary Position – Until June)

Reporting directly to the Program Director and Assistant Director, the SEL Instructor is primarily responsible for working with leadership, program staff and participants by incorporating targeted Social and Emotional framework, as well as Trauma Informed Approach, into the services provided by the program. The goal of this position is to support our community to work through Covid-19 and the community trauma experienced in the past year.

Senior Center Head Cook

The Head Cook/Kitchen Manager is a full-time staff member responsible for the overall administration or the group meal program to over 300 older adult members at the Senior Center. The Head Cook/Kitchen Manager will be responsible for supervising kitchen staff, interns, and volunteers, while adhering to Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and Department for the Aging (DFTA) standards and regulations.

Data Specialist – Part-Time

Sunnyside Community Services’ Beacon P.S. 343 is seeking a Data Specialist. The Data Specialist will be in charge of digital and tangible databases for the Beacon 343 program, including, but not limited to, attendance and applications. The Data Specialist will report directly to Program Director, Assistant Program Director, and Program Coordinator.

P.S. 343 is a core program within our After-School Service continuum that provides supportive services to individuals and families, from kindergarten to adulthood, throughout the Sunnyside community.

SAT Instructor – Part-Time, Temporary (January – June 30)

The SAT Instructor will create and implement workshops and preparation classes for high school youth and young adults in preparation for the SAT examination. This Instructor will also outreach outreaching to high school-aged youth and parents in the community to connect them with SAT preparation classes and college readiness activities.

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College Advisor – Part-Time, Temporary (January – June 30)

The College Advisor will work closely with high school juniors and seniors to support their college application process. This position will be responsible for providing comprehensive college-readiness support to students and families, including guidance in the college planning, admission, and financial aid processes. The College Advisor will help high school students identify college goals, and support them in taking the right steps in their college application journey and assisting and engaging parents in the process.

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Senior Budget Analyst

Sunnyside Community Services is looking for a well-organized professional with strong analytical skills. The Senior Budget Analyst will manage the budget portfolio from various government sources, develop and present complex analysis, assist with audits, prepare cost reports for governmental contracts, and ensure expenses are allowable within funding guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Per-Diem Nurse

Sunnyside Community Services has immediate openings for per-diem nurses to join our rapidly growing LHCSA. Per-diem RNs will conduct home visits in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Manhattan. We offer a flexible schedule, competitive pay rates, and a great place to work.

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