Counselor / Service Coordinator

The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) works with individuals throughout NYC, providing job training, work experience and a lifetime support network to help our program participants secure full-time employment and achieve long-term economic independence.

ACE seeks a full-time Therapeutic Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals who are formerly incarcerated, have experienced homelessness, or are in recovery from substance use.

The Therapeutic Services Coordinator will provide case management services, facilitate wellness classes and groups, coordinate on-site therapeutic services (including SMART Recovery Meetings and Certified Recovery Peer Advocates), build cohesion among the various facets of ACE’s wellness programming, and will report to the Program Director.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage a case load by assisting participants in reaching prevocational goals, making referrals as needed, communicating with referring case managers, tracking vocational and educational progress, coaching participants on job search and interview skills, and providing individual counseling
• Coordinate on-site therapeutic services, including SMART Recovery Meetings and Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs)
• Promote participant engagement with existing therapeutic offerings at ACE; expand offerings and relevant partnerships to meet participant needs
• Build cohesion among therapeutic offerings to promote a culture of recovery and healing   
• Facilitate classes on wellness topics; run support groups as needed
• Conduct intake interviews, assess eligibility of each candidate in conjunction with intake team
• Perform other duties as needed or requested by program director.

Skills & Qualifications:

• LMSW, MHC or similar credential in a related field preferred
• At least 2 years of social service experience
• Comfortable facilitating groups and classes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable working with a diverse population
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Internet research
• A commitment to helping formerly homeless individuals transition to self-sufficiency and pursue their long-term vocational goals