- A Senior Management position which requires a Masters degree in social work, psychology or education and a minimum of six years' progressive experience supervising professional staff in a vocational rehabilitation setting working with economically disadvantaged adults who deal with issues such as addiction, homelessness, domestic violence, or criminal involvement
- Skilled supervisor with demonstrated ability to manage people and outcomes with equal ease and aplomb
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience in workforce development
- As a key member of the senior management team, participate in all high-level strategy and decision-making activities
- Oversee all educational initiatives, supervising the Work Readiness Teachers, Recruitment/Intake Coordinator, GED Coordinator, and Computer Instructor
- For all direct reports, provide the necessary training and support so that the clients are well-served and all documentation and client information is completed in a timely manner
- Manage the Training Department budget
- Participate in meetings with staff, funders, and special events
Resumes unaccompanied by a cover letter will not be reviewed. No telephone calls, please.
Salary/Benefits: Depending upon experience. HOPE provides a full package of benefits including: healthcare and dental insurance; retirement plan; competitive vacation (plus 1/2 day Fridays during summer which is equal to 7.5 additional vacation days); personal and bonus days; and 12 paid holidays.
Qualifications: BA required, MA in Education or Social Work preferred. A minimum of three years experience in adult education, group facilitation, as well as skill in meeting the needs of disadvantaged populations, strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills are essential
- Plan and facilitate 12 week work readiness classes using HOPE Program curricula.
- Work towards exceeding the organization’s annual goals including 250 students enrolled in classes, 50% of enrollees placed in full-time employment, and 80% of graduates achieving wage-increases by the end of their first year of employment.
- Provide career coaching to students enrolled in class to ensure that graduates find work.
- Ensure timely adoption of new lessons and employer-driven programmatic tools.
- Identify students and applicants with vocational, educational, housing, clothing, health, or other needs and facilitate their access to appropriate services at HOPE or elsewhere.
- Prepare for and participate in weekly client and staff meetings and 1:1 supervision.
- Maintain accurate and current student records (attendance records, reports for referring partners, case notes, etc.) as per programmatic requirements, government contracts and research purposes.
- Maintain weekly classroom calendars and lesson plans that are readily available when requested.
- Participate effectively as a team member, sharing information with other work readiness, mental health, and employment staff to place and advance as many students as possible.
- Participate in conferences, onsite training, site visits, etc. to ensure continued professional development.
- Facilitate or assist with special activities (i.e. graduation ceremonies, holiday dinners, retention events, student recruitment events, student intake interviews, practice interviews) as needed.
- Serve as a backup instructor for other teaching staff when needed.
Psychology Externs
The HOPE Program currently offers 3 different externship experiences for doctoral students in Clinical and Counseling Psychology. A New York State Licensed Psychologist will supervise psychology externs. Cover letters should state clearly which externship you are applying for.
All applications will be accepted from January 15, 2012. Applications should include a cover letter, resume, 2-3 recommendation letters (which may be emailed), and a sample de-identified psychological testing report to Carol Rotko, PsyD, Coordinator of Externship Training and Mental Health Services at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No telephone calls please. Applications must be complete in order to be reviewed.
Full Externship
Three Full Extern positions are available each year for advanced (generally 3rd year or beyond) doctoral students with experience working with similar populations to HOPE’s. These externships require about 12-20 hours a week of work and may be paid depending on level of experience. Supervised duties include conducting psychological assessments, co-leading psychotherapy groups, teaching psycho-educational classes, advocacy, consultation, crisis management and referrals to community resources as well as consulting to staff.
Supervision: The full externs receive weekly individual supervision on therapy, as well as group supervision on group therapy and psychological assessment.
Qualifications: Applicants should have psychological assessment experience, as well as individual and group therapy experience. Coursework in assessment and group therapy should be completed.
Assessment Externship
Two Assessment Extern positions are available each year for doctoral students at any level of training. These externships require a commitment of 4-8 hours a week and can be scheduled on one day. Supervised duties include conducting individual semi-structured interviews, administration of several psychological tests, interpretation, integration and conceptualization of all assessments into a brief report and providing useful feedback for the individual assessed and the staff.
Supervision: The assessment externs receive 1-2 hours of supervision per week.
Qualifications: Applicants should have previous experience with psychological testing and assessment; previous use of the MCMI-III and TAT preferred.
Group Externship
Two Group Extern positions will be available each year for early or advanced (2nd year or beyond) doctoral students. This externship requires a commitment of 4-8 hours per week. Supervised duties include co-leading men’s and women’s support/skills groups and teaching psycho-educational classes.
Supervision: The group externs receive 1-2 hours of group supervision per week.
Qualifications: Applicants should have previous clinical experience and have completed coursework on group therapy.
