Professional Development Coordinator - New York, United States - Community Access Inc

Community Access Inc

Verified Company

New York, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access is a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns.

We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all.

_We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives._ Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview

Community Access provides affordable housing and supportive services to individuals with psychiatric disabilities, histories of homelessness and substance use, families with histories of homelessness, and other low-income community members.

Position:
Professional Development Coordinator

Location:
Community Access Main Office, NYC

Salary:
$100,000.00

Benefits: 3 weeks' vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays, summer flex hours, work anniversary, comprehensive medical and dental plans, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Plan, 403b Employee Retirement Plan with Employer Match.

Position Overview
The role of the
Professional Development Coordinator is to support learning strategies and influence capacity-building within the organization.

Supporting the Human Resources and Training Departments the
PDC will be instrumental in developing and coordinating professional and career development opportunities for staff.

The position will provide special focus on management and leadership learning and help develop opportunities for those who have experienced educational barriers towards achieving their career goals.

In providing leadership, and substantive support in various agency-wide committees the
Professional Development Coordinator will work to enhance staff capacity and practice/values implementation.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a program/organization
Lived experience utilizing public mental health systems.
Ability to facilitate agency workgroups compromised of interdisciplinary.
Microsoft Office proficient
Ability to work remotely, as well as travel to various agency locations (Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan)
Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Office of Mental Health (OMH)

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.