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General Application Guidelines:

Please carefully review the position description and requirements as outlined in the position announcements below. Applicants must demonstrate the appropriate experience and background as described within the position announcement.

All submissions must include a cover letter stating the position of interest and salary requirements, with an accompanying resume. Incomplete submissions or those not stating a salary requirement may not be considered. Duplicate submissions are not necessary.

Materials may be submitted by email to jobs@gaycenter.org. For mail or fax, send to:

Center Human Resources
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
Fax 212 924 2657

The Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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Current positions (click for full description):

Position Title Administrative Assistant
Status Accepting resumes
Classification Full-time/exempt
Reports To Director of Operations & Personnel
Position Summary

Seeking an experienced administrative professional to provide clerical and administrative support to the Director of Operations & Personnel. Responsibilities will include updating and maintaining records management system primarily related to human resources administration; word processing; inquiry screening and telephone reception; recruitment support including resume tracking, distribution and interview scheduling coordination; data entry; and general support to the day-to-day administrative operations of the Center.

Qualified applicants will possess a minimum 3 years relevant experience; advanced computer proficiency included MS Excel; ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining an attention to detail and deadlines; a high work ethic and with an ability to maintain confidentiality; excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to work independently and within a team; and excellent verbal and written communication skills. A background in human resources administration desirable. Familiarity with LGBT causes and issues and high sense of commitment and responsibility to the mission of the Center a must.



Position Title Bilingual Youth Services Program Coordinator: Support Services
Status Accepting resumes
Classification Full-time/exempt
Reports To Director of Youth Services
Position Summary

Seeking an experienced youth worker to have primary responsibility for the coordination, oversight and delivery of supportive social work services, including intake and assessment services, maintenance of a safe and welcoming physical environment, as well as the spectrum of Youth Enrichment Services (YES) creative arts, recreation, and physical activity programming. A particular focus is maintained on using the arts and experiential activities to build resilience in LGBT youth as part of a positive youth development model. Also includes working with the Director of Youth Services and other Program Coordinators to develop and implement overall program plans for LGBT youth, as well as direct service to clients. This includes administration, contract management, capacity-building, operations and staff, intern and volunteer supervision and collaboration with community partners.

Qualified applicants will possess a Master's degree including LMSW with Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) certification to supervise students a plus; a minimum of 1-3 years experience in the provision of group-level social services and working with behavior-change curricula; a minimum 1-year supervisory experience; demonstrated programmatic experience regarding LGBT populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of youth gender identity and transgender issues; knowledge of youth HIV, alcohol and drug and mental health resources in the greater New York City area; strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills (bilingual a plus) and ability to interact with a wide range of personalities; position will require evening and Saturday shifts on an ongoing basis.



Position Title Information & Referral Specialist
Status Accepting resumes
Classification Part-time/non-exempt (18 hours per week)
Reports To Director of Operations & Personnel
Position Summary

Seeking dynamic, self-motivated candidates for part-time front desk information & referral (I&R) position. Responsibilities will include greeting and directing Center users and visitors; telephone reception; providing community resource information; and building security oversight, ensuring the Center is a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

Qualified applicants will have experience working with the public; excellent communication skills with an ability to interact with a wide range of people and personalities; security related experience, with an ability to enforce rules and boundaries while maintaining a friendly, approachable demeanor; and a strong knowledge of LGBT communities and issues. Schedule will include evening, Saturday and Sunday hours - flexibility an absolute must!B Fluency in Spanish and/or a language other than English is strongly desired.



Position Title GPRA Follow-Up and Tracking Specialist
Status Accepting resumes
Classification Full-time/exempt
Reports To Project LINK Clinical Coordinator
Position Summary

Seeking a GPRA Follow-Up and Tracking Specialist to be responsible for collecting data on substance abuse among individuals being treated for STD's, delivering the project intervention and making referrals for the treatment of substance abuse issues, and GPRA tracking and follow-up. This includes GPRA tracking and follow-up for participants with and without valid contact information, those who have refused participation and/or those nearing the end of the follow-up period, home/job and other field visits to locate participants, as well as performing the associated administrative functions. The GPRA Follow-Up and Tracking Specialist will also fill-in on-site at the clinics staffed by the program in New York City when need arises in order to maintain program staffing. Duties to include operations, administration, and client services duties.

Requirements include Associates degree, recent college work or comparable work experience preferred; one-year minimum experience in the provision of social services, including substance abuse and/or mental health services, experience in GPRA tracking and follow-up a plus; knowledge of alcohol and drug, HIV and mental health resources in the greater New York City area; satisfactory communication, writing, verbal and public speaking skills (bilingual with fluency in Spanish a plus); strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to client confidentiality and other issues common to a human services setting, as well as an ability to interact with a wide range of personalities and diverse cultural backgrounds; self-motivated, takes the initiative, follows up and exercises sound judgment; organized

 

Position Title Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor
Status Accepting resumes
Classification Full-time/exempt
Reports To Director of Center Recovery
Position Summary

Seeking an experienced substance abuse treatment Counselor to be responsible for the development, implementation and delivery of the spectrum of substance abuse individual, group, family and community client treatment services offered by Center Recovery, the Center’s OASAS-licensed, part 822 outpatient chemical dependence program. These services include substance abuse treatment for individuals with significant co-occurring problems such as mental illness, life trauma, or chronic medical conditions, as well as family counseling and sessions with significant-others. Responsibilities include biopsychosocial intake assessments, program operations, administration, outreach and capacity-building.

Qualified applicants will possess 2 to 3-years minimum clinical experience in the provision of alcohol and drug abuse treatment services, including conducting bio-psychosocial intake assessments; New York State LMSW or LCSW preferred; SIFI field certification to supervise students a plus; experience in at least one of the areas of criminal justice, welfare-to-work, homelessness, domestic violence and/or child welfare; experience working with LGBT and people of color populations preferred, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues; knowledge of alcohol and drug and mental health resources in the greater New York City area; familiarity with treatment regulations and programs (knowledge of electronic medical recordkeeping a plus); strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of personalities; sound interpersonal communication, writing, verbal and public speaking skills (Spanish-speaking bilingual skills a plus); organized and able to handle multiple tasks at once; a high sense of responsibility and commitment to the mission of the Center; position will require some evening shifts on an ongoing basis.

All applicants should submit a cover letter with salary requirements, a current resume and two relevant writing samples. Submissions omitting these materials may not be considered.