Careers & Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in SMNF/SCC. We are a community based organization whose mission is to help people better manage their lives. With each interaction with our clients, you have an opportunity to impact lives in a positive manner. Our team oriented approach affords –staff an opportunity to grow and develop while providing extraordinary customer service.

The majority of our positions are human services and health care related with a focus on woman’s reproductive health. If you are passionate about working with the community and have a positive can-do attitude, learn how you can become part of our team

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Peer/Prevention Specialist

Southwest Community Center

Under the supervision of the Manager of Community Services, the Prevention Specialist works with a group of students 5-17 years of age in after school, school breaks and summer programs. The program is based on the 8 essential features of positive youth development programs (Physical and Psychological Safety, Appropriate Structure, Supportive Relationships, Opportunities to Belong, Positive Social Norms, Support for Efficacy and Mattering, Opportunities for Skill Building and Integration of Family, School and Community Efforts). The Prevention Specialist implements and supervises activities in 4 core areas: Academic Enrichment, Career Development, Cultural Enrichment and Personal Development & Wellness. Wellness encompasses alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention amongst other traditional wellness focus. Hours of operation Monday- Friday 10am-6pm, occasional Saturdays, school breaks 10am-6pm and summer camp July and August 9am-530p.

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Intervention Specialist- Temporary to Permanent

Southwest Community Center

Provides information/referral services for individuals at high risk of HIV/STI/HCV infection. Provides retention and navigation services for persons of negative, positive, or unknown HIV and/or STI/HCV status. Provide target populations to women, ladies, young ladies, and youth 13-35 of color education and awareness around their sexual health. Linkage to substance abuse/harm reduction treatment, mental health, and/or social determinant challenges. Perform outreach activities with collaborating agencies and serve on city committees to help advocate for consumers. Also must be comfortable in rendering HIV/HCV testing.

Qualifications

Education/Major: Associate degree or combination of education and 5 years of full-time work experience

Experience: Working with diverse populations in urban communities. Human Services training and four or more years of experience in case management, public speaking, facilitation

Additional Qualifications

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively multi-task with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Must possess and emit positive energy and the ability to remain motivated.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Must have the ability to seek external assistance when needed to obtain best practices.
  • PC skills include Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, email, and Internet research.

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Intervention Specialist

The Intervention Specialist is responsible for educating the Community on the latest information on HIV and PrEP education and advancements. Communication skills, public speaking is plus, and working as a team player and able to maintain individual records of community efforts. This person’s main population target will be African American men (ages 13- seniority). To provide comprehensive integrated services that promote healthier sexual behaviors. To assist the Syracuse Community to improve health outcomes for Men of Color, MSM at risk for HIV infection and / or transmission. This person will conduct the following interventions: Voices/Voces, C.L.E.A.R., Healthy Relationships, Some HIV Navigation (HNS), Testing, Intervention Delivered to Individuals, & Harm Reduction. At times this individual will assist with planning and implementing Community Mobilization events
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Manager of Community Services

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Manager of Community Services assesses and responds to community needs by offering programs at Syracuse Community Connections that meet the needs of the people we serve. Participate in the strategic planning of the organization. Supervise staff and programs; develop staff. Participate in program committee meetings.
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Social Worker

Southwest Community Center

The SNUG Street Outreach program uses a public health model to address gun violence by identifying the source of the violence, interrupting the transmission, and offering services and support to those who wish to change their behavior. The Division of Criminal Justice Services administers funding to nonprofit organizations that operate the program in 15 communities.

The program employs individuals seen as credible messengers: those with ties to the communities in which they work who may have previous involvement with the criminal justice system. These outreach workers detect, interrupt and intervene in high-risk disputes to prevent retaliation through mediation, mentoring and access to resources and services, including education assistance, mental health services, and job readiness training.

A unique partnership between the Division of Criminal Justice Services and state Office of Victim Services also aims to address the trauma individuals and communities face due to long-term exposure to gun violence and provides help and support to improve lives and strengthen neighborhoods impacted by violence. Social Workers and case managers work at SNUG sites to provide mental health counseling and other services to individuals and families. Social Workers are embedded at hospitals serving SNUG sites to reach victims and families in the immediate aftermath of violence and connect them with services and support from SNUG teams.

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Mainstream - Direct Support Professional

General Summary: 20+ hours a week with some evenings and weekends required. All applicants must have the ability to respect people with developmental disabilities, including those from diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Must be available Monday through Friday, on days of early school dismissal, during occasional day/evening trips and on weekends. Essential Job Functions Supervise OPWDD participants during all activities and events using an asset based approach Assist in planning and implementing events, trips and activities for the program participants. Maintain accurate and confidential records in a timely and manner. Work Individually as well as on a team. Communicate effectively with parents, participants, providers and staff. Assist participants with toileting and hygiene as needed. Abide by a strict code of confidentiality in all matters related to the position Attend meetings, workshops and training seminars as required Perform all other related and additional duties as required Education Requirements Minimum requirements for the position are a High School Diploma and 1-3 years related experience, Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Previous Experience Requirement: Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Experience working with youth. Experience planning and assisting with recreational activities preferred. Experience in minimal to maximum assistance with personal hygiene preferred. Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in this Position Above average interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively multi-task with a high degree of accuracy. Must possess and emit positive energy and the ability to remain motivated. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Must have the ability to seek external assistance when needed to obtain that body of knowledge. Ability to use creative problem solving and planning skills and ability to develop recreational plans. Demonstrate sound judgment, aptitude and ability to work with youth with Developmental Disabilities and their families. Ability to work independently and with collateral providers. Additional Requirements All considered applicants must pass a criminal background check and child abuse clearance. Ability to travel locally between facilities as needed. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and attend meetings and other events evenings and potentially weekends. The selected candidate will perform other job duties as assigned. Ability to lift, transfer or physically assist participants may be required. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License.
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Linkage and Navigation Specialist

Facing Adversity (in our) Community (thru) Education (and) Support (FACES) is a Syracuse Community Connection’s program designed to provide HIV/AIDS awareness and quality High Impact prevention services to communities of color in Onondaga County. Under the direction of FACES Program Director, the Linkage and Navigation Specialist will ensure HIV positive clients and high-risk negative clients are assessed, referred, and linked to HIV/STD/HCV testing, mental health, and substance use counseling, link to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and other support services they may need. The Linkage and Navigation Specialist will provide client centered linkage and navigation and retention services in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidance to ensure clients’ needs are met in a compassionate-culturally competent manner. Linkage Specialist will be able to be comfortable in administering HIV testing. The Linkage Specialist will ensure all data pertaining to program related activities s/he is responsible to collect meets agency protocol and that data is timely entered into the New York State Department of Health-AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS). The Linkage Specialist is also expected to support and assist in all FACES and agency sponsored programs and events. This also includes participating in different outreach canvassing opportunities in local communities. Under the guidance of the Program Director the Linkage Specialist work to provide linkage and navigation services to communities of color affected and impacted by HIV. The Linkage Specialist also ensures program goals are met, client files are kept organized and updated, that service plan, and outcomes are thoroughly documented. The Linkage Specialist actively participate in the planning and execution of outreach program activities designed to meet work plan goals, which include facilitating support groups; (i.e.-CLEAR & Healthy Relationship) evidence-based interventions to HIV positive and high-risk negative clients.
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