Job Description: SACSS is seeking a full-time Communications & Operations  Manager who will oversee SACSS’ communications, a range of administrative functions, and provide support to the Executive Director. 

Who We Are: South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) was founded in 2000 in response to critical issues raised around the tremendous barriers to social services faced by New York City’s fast-growing South Asian community. Since we first opened over 23 years ago, we have become a trusted community institution for New Yorkers. 

Responsibilities

Communications:

• Create copy and graphics for SACSS’ website updates and social media posts on all SACSS activities
• Engage with and respond to social media posts
• Draft, and send monthly newsletters to SACSS donors
• Maintain donor database
• Create flyers, and other outreach materials for events, etc. as needed 

Operations Management & Support to ED:

• Attend and participate in meetings, activities, and events, take notes and follow-up as needed.
• Draft and prepare general correspondence, memos, and presentations, etc.
• Coordinating organization-wide activities and assisting the ED with managing their schedule and setting up meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 2 years of work/internship experience in human services field
• Commitment to SACSS’ mission and passion for immigrant rights
• Understanding of AAPI communities and/or non-profit organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; persuasive communicator with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work with diverse staff and flexibility to work on multiple tasks under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, adobe graphic tools and social media platforms
• Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality, and handle situations with tact and maturity.

Interested candidates please email your resume and cover letter to sacss@sacssny.org.

Job Description: South Asian Council for Social Services (SACSS) is looking to hire a Healthcare Advocate/Navigator to enroll clients into health insurance and provide post-enrollment assistance. This candidate will also provide clients w/ patient education, referrals for services, manage programs to promote health and prevent disease and provide workshops on health-related topics.

• Provide information, education, advice, navigational services to clients on how to successfully utilize health insurance.
• Develop remedies that address consumer health coverage needs, dental coverage, billing and other areas of under-insurance.
• Respond to live calls from clients, family members or providers on SACSS’ Helpline.
• Provide health insurance enrollment services, as needed.
• Maintain thorough case records of services provided, advice and/or referrals.
• Other responsibilities identified by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in public health or related field required, Masters preferred
• Knowledge of a South Asian language is preferable
• Experience or knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and/or public health issues is preferred
• Prior experience in working with South Asian or other immigrants is preferred
• Should be able to work as a member of a team, and to work independently

Interested candidates please email your resume and cover letter to sacss@sacssny.org.

SACSS (South Asian Council for Social Services) is looking to hire a Full-time Social Bilingual Worker 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide social services/case management to individuals and families on issues relating to government benefits, health benefits and economic support. 
• Conduct mental health screenings and provide counseling services.
• Develop, implement, and facilitate support groups and recreational activities for seniors. 
• Prepares documentation (assessment, case logs, case note etc.) as stipulated by contractual and agency standards and procedures.
• Assist with preparation of reports for external funding sources.
• Assist in special projects as assigned and perform other administrative duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BSW required MSW preferred
  Bilingual in English and a South Asian language is must (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, or Gujarati preferred). Candidate should be comfortable in providing counseling and case management services in a South Asian language.
• Knowledge of Mental health screenings tools such as PHQ-9 and GAD-7 preferred 
  Prior experience in working with South Asian or other immigrants is preferred. Familiarity with benefits and other referral resources is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Should be able to work as a member of a team, and independently. Highly organized and strong attention to detail. Able to multitask efficiently and effectively.

Interested candidates please email your resume with a cover letter to sacss@sacssny.org