Jobs & Internships

NYDIS is a faith-based federation of over 60 diverse judicatories, disaster human services providers, and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City – and supporting recovery in disaster-impacted communities with a direct connection to NYC.

We are seeking dynamic social practitioners for our new 600-member Adult Clubhouse on Manhattan’s Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood – Elements House, a member of Clubhouse International. Reporting to the Clubhouse Director, Social Practitioners are responsible for ensuring that all the elements of social practice are carried out to benefit members and support related unit-specific goals (culinary, home and garden, employment, etc.), while adhering to the Clubhouse International Standards. The position is open to U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders – any other applicants are required to have their own valid work authorization in place at the time of applying for NYDIS job openings.

Duties include:
Member Support, Outreach & Advocacy (55%)
• Recruit and build relationships with members to foster a stigma free and supportive community of belonging and hope that is aligned with International Clubhouse Standards.
• Design and implement interventions addressing barriers such as social isolation, anxiety, and poverty.
• Facilitate access to external environments (communication, culinary, employment, education, housing and site beautification) to promote confidence and skill development.
• Provide ongoing connections and support to enhance members’ self-worth and problem-solving skills through individual and group sessions.

Support Development of Training & Entitlements (45%)
• Offer training and maintain relationships with employers for transitional employment opportunities.
• Guide members in applying for benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and support housing applications.
• Advocate for member safety and well-being across clinical, legal, and housing aspects.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to members’ progress.
• Adapt to unit needs by being available for early arrivals or late stays as necessary.

Qualifications include:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years working with individuals with serious mental illness or in a community setting.
• 1-2 years in coaching/counseling and vocational rehabilitation preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred, with a focus on Chinese dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Toisanese, Fujianese, and Shanghainese. Spanish fluency is also preferred
• Proven experience with mental health crisis management by supporting and counseling members.
• Demonstrable commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging).

Physical Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet all physical requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary range, $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.
No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to [email protected].

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.