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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:

Administrative Specialist

The Administrative Specialist implements purchasing of office supplies and equipment, prepares invoices accurately and timely for submission to Fiscal for payment, and the closing of purchase orders in Salesforce.

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.

Career Readiness Program Coordinator

Sunnyside Community Services (SCS), a multi-service settlement house located in Western Queens, is currently searching for a Career Readiness Program Coordinator to work within our Youth Futures Program located at Queens Technical High School. The Youth Futures Career Readiness Program offers components that include work readiness classes, paid internships, summer youth employment programs, career readiness supports, and coaching.

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.

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.

Deputy Director, High School Programming

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking a Deputy Director of High School Programming to join our Youth and Family Services leadership team and oversee our Youth Futures High School programming at Queens Technical High School and other high school program initiatives.

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.

ActionNYC Immigration Navigator (Immigration Paralegal)

Reporting to the Director of Adult and Immigrant Services, the ActionNYC Immigration Navigator (Immigration Paralegal) will assist with the immigration legal program development and implementation. The Immigration Paralegal is primarily responsible for supporting the Immigration Attorney in order to provide legal assistance and information to participants and community members.

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.

Program Coordinator/Outreach Specialist – Full-Time

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Program Coordinator for its Youth Services Beacon Program at P.S. 343 in Sunnyside, Queens. This program houses a range of educational and recreational services for youth, as well as services for adults in the community. The Program Coordinator will head all of the outreach efforts and event planning.

Assistant Director/Education Specialist – Full Time

Sunnyside Community Services is seeking an Assistant Director/Education Specialist for its Youth Services at P.S. 343 in Sunnyside, Queens. This program houses a range of educational and recreational services for youth, as well as services for adults in the community. The Assistant Director will, among other duties, work with direct service staff on classroom management, lesson plans, and curriculum planning, as well as supervising the site, and assisting the Campus Director. The Assistant Director will report directly to Campus Director.

Administrative Assistant – Part-Time

The Administrative Assistant provides various administrative and program support services to the Program Coordinator. The position is part of the Friendly Visitor, Pet Pals and Senior Chat Programs team.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Responsibilities

Assistant Director of Middle School and High School Programs (Full Time)

Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) has an opportunity available for an Assistant Director starting in January 2021. As a member of the site leadership team, the Assistant Director of Middle School and High School Programs will report directly to the Program Director and manage the instructional aspects of the Cornerstone Program for middle school and high school students.

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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