Participant Support Specialist (Advance and Earn)
Goddard Riverside Community Center

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Post Date: May 19, 2026
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: - n/a -
Salary: $47,115- $51,500
Location: US - New York - New York
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Description
Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is a non-profit, multi-service organization focusing primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Position Summary: The Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and highly focused individual to serve within the larger scope of formal and informal learning of the Education and Workforce Program, ages 17-24yo. They will carry their own caseload of up to 30 participants. This person will work with their caseload in conjunction with the multidisciplinary staff onsite to address barriers, formulate treatment plans, make referrals, complete required documentation, and assist our participants in meeting their goals. Weekly supervision will be provided by Clinical Director (LMSW/SIFI) at Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 35 hours/week.

Salary: $47,115- $51,500

Qualifications & Experience
At least 1-2 years of human services, education, community development, social work, or relevant experience.
Bachelors degree in human services field
Strong writing, speaking, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience providing case management, facilitating group work, managing data, and effectively coordinating entitlements, benefits, and community resource network, completing treatment plans and monitoring client progress.
Must value team building, be able to work independently, and understand how to actively engage the community to address complex issues.


Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Must be able to work with a diverse population.
Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office and databases, such as Salesforce and ASIST is a plus.
Must be able to effectively multitask and maintain a high level of customer service skill
Knowledge of EBT as it relates to Trauma Informed Care and interest in expanding their knowledge of other therapeutic interventions.

Skills
Complete biopsychosocial for all on case load and identify treatment plan w/SMART goals for those participants who qualify
Provide weekly/bi-weekly sessions for all participants on caseload
Maintain notes, treatment plans for all participants on caseload in accordance with funder and agency policies
Identify, predict, and mitigate barriers to self-sufficiency including economic, education, and employment needs


Notes
Work with participants to achieve educational, workforce and economic goals, enabling participants to access educational and employment services
Assist individuals with navigating complex systems including healthcare, social services, education, and financial systems
Responds to participants’ needs for mental health, substance use, behavioral, housing, financial and other social services and identifies appropriate community supports as needed



Contact Details

Country: United States
URL: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/2AF870DC98A05BDC667109DE9463BC04/jobs/482829