United Community Centers (UCC) Job Listing (NEW)

United Community Centers, Inc. has partnered with Project Hope NY to provide mental health  support to individuals and families impacted by COVID-19. Project Hope is a Crisis  Counseling Program (CCP) with a six-month contract designed to provide emotional support  and assistance to Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx residents adversely affected by the COVID 19 pandemic. Project Hope is a program that provides free crisis counseling services to  persons, families, and groups most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Project Hope is  administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) in conjunction with NYC  Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and funded by FEMA (Federal Emergency  Management Agency).  

Job Category: Human Social Services – Traveling Required: YES  

Crisis Counselor (CC) – Trained paraprofessional or professional who provides outreach,  basic support, individual and group crisis counseling, public education and referral. This is a  direct service staff position.  

Positions are located in East New York/City Line/Cypress Hills/Starrett City in Brooklyn  Qualifications:  

High School diploma or GED and at least three years of experience in case  management, community outreach, counseling or related experience.  

A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of  experiences and education. (BONUS) 

Willing to travel and work evenings and weekends.  

Experience with public speaking.  

Bilingual (Spanish/English) capabilities are a plus.  

Positions is temporary, and pays $25.00/hr. for a maximum of 37.5 hours per  week. Health insurance is available