Employment and Internship Opportunities

Employment Information Update: 06/25/08

MICA Specialist
The MICA Specialist will reach out and engage HIV clients and non-HIV clients with appropriate concern for their substance abuse (SA) and mental health (MH) problems and work closely with the HIV/MH Intensive Case Managers, medical team, and outreach site staff; formulate a SA and/or MH assessment of clients and engage clients to determine the best treatment modality; provide counseling; work with service providers to coordinate services and ensure continuity of care; encourage and provide support for client to assume responsibility for their care; lead weekly educational & SA and/or MH support groups at field sites.

MSW preferred; Bachelor degree with case management experience, CASAC LICENSE REQUIRED; Experience with persons living with AIDS/HIV, addiction and/or mental illness. Must be flexible and capable of heavy field work and ability to work on interdisciplinary team. Strong supervision and training are provided. Must have solid writing skills and complete writing sample in interview. Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred.

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org (subject heading: MICA Specialist) or a fax to HR MANAGER at (212) 366-1173.

Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Treatment Adherence Specialist

Responsible for maintaining a caseload of HIV+ clients and providing treatment adherence support services to them. Develop and maintain a professional relationships with staff of contracted medical providers and social service staff at assigned outreach sites and communicate with them about treatment adherence support services.

Strong case management skills especially in the area of HIV+ clients and homeless population. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Bachelor’s degree in social work or community health education preferred.

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org (subject heading: Treatment Adherence Specialist) or a fax to HR MANAGER at (212) 366-1173.

Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Spring, Summer and Fall 2008 Policy and Advocacy interns
Interns will work directly with the Director of Policy. They will be introduced to the wide range of issues currently affecting the provision of health-related services, including but not limited to Medicaid reform, mental health and substance abuse, health education, HIV/AIDS, the health care delivery infrastructure, and shelter and housing reforms. Internships, however, will focus on one issue, determined by the interests and qualifications of the intern/s. It is expected the intern/s will develop expertise in one area.

The Director of Policy also coordinates the activities of the NYC Providers of Health Care for the Homeless, a coalition of the homeless health centers which advocates for the health care rights of homeless people in New York. Interns will be asked to complete a series of tasks to develop the skills necessary for successful policy and advocacy work and will either assist or themselves produce various policy related materials during the internship.

Interns will be exposed to working with coalitions, collaborative partnerships and alliances, and with policy decision-makers.

Interns should expect to assist with administrative functions and should have excellent research and communication skills, be well organized and self-directed.

Please send a brief cover letter and resume to recruit@cfhnyc.org (subject heading: "Spring, Summer or Fall 2008 Policy and Advocacy Intern").

Graduate students in policy, public interest law and health related areas are encouraged to apply.

Electronic submissions must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Care for the Homeless values diversity and is an EOE/AA employer