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Duties Description The Human Rights Specialist 1 will serve as the No Hate NYS Regional Councils Program Manager and play a vital role in responding to individuals and communities impacted by hate and building external relationships for the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit (HBPU) within the Division of Human Rights. HBPU runs the No Hate NYS campaign and the campaign's mission is to combat prejudice and discrimination, serve as a resource for New Yorkers impacted by hate and bias incidents, and support communities in response to such incidents. The campaign focuses on public education, outreach efforts, and has established a hotline and online form for reporting hate and bias incidents. No Hate NYS campaign provides this coordinated and community-focused support through our state-wide Regional Councils, Response Team and Youth Initiatives.

Under the direction of the HBPU Assistant Deputy Commissioner, the Human Rights Specialist 1 would manage the work of the No Hate NYS campaign's 10 Regional Councils throughout New York State. The HRS 1 would work closely with our 10 regional councils to support them to fulfil their mission and action plans. As a Human Rights Specialist 1, you will:
• Work closely with No Hate NYS campaign's 10 Regional Councils, supporting them to carry out hate and bias prevention activities in their regions.
• Manage and refine the Regional Council's annual plan process to execute activities, meetings, and other special events, overseeing and approving the use of resources and financial planning.
• Lead, in conjunction with HBPU team, statewide projects that are designated by HBPU that include the Regional Councils
• Monitor Regional Council's Action Plan goals; ensuring they are measured and achieved.
• Work with the Assistant Deputy Commissioner to identify and provide relevant training for the Regional Councils.
• Assist the Assistant Deputy Commissioner in the development of policy proposals and policy positions related to preventing and responding to hate and bias incidents in New York State.
• Assist the HBPU team on the maintenance and expansion of our Hate & Bias Prevention Toolkit.
• When needed, assist the Response Team, which will mobilize to support communities impacted by hate and bias incidents throughout the state.

Community Engagement and External Relations
• Assist with marketing campaigns and other initiatives that raise the profile of No Hate NYS campaign within the community and proactively support the unit's mission.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners and other relevant community organizations, government agencies, and advocates.
• Engage in community outreach to identify and assess possible hate and bias incidents as they occur.
• Provide technical assistance or training on the work of HBPU and DHR to community organizations, DHR staff, and others.
• Represent DHR and the Unit to the broader community of interested organizations, individuals, and other stakeholders.
• Other related duties as they arise.

Minimum Qualifications *This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Seven years of experience in field investigation or law enforcement investigation and the preparation of detailed narrative reports; OR planning, developing, implementing, or enforcing a human rights, civil rights or housing and community development program, OR conducting discrimination or labor relations investigations, OR litigation, OR any combination of the above experience to equal seven years.

Substitution: An associate degree in a related field can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's in a related field degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master's degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with community organizing or advocacy.
• Experience in marketing and communications.
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights.
• Proven track record in event planning and community outreach.

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Additional Comments We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 College Savings Program

Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, and length of State service.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is eligible for $4000 location pay.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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Notes on Applying Please submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA

Country & Thematic Specialist Job Description | Women’s Human Rights Specialist

The Women's Human Rights Coordination Group works closely with AIUSA staff to advance the global protection of women's human rights. The Coordination Group divides duties among the members of the group, and these include:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitoring – The Co-group serves as key monitors and experts on women’s human rights. As such, members of the co-group are responsible for routinely monitoring the political and human rights situation concerning women’s rights and having a solid understanding of AI’s specific concerns pertaining to women’s rights.
• Strategy building – The co-group is responsible, in collaboration with other volunteers and staff, for developing and implementing action strategies for AIUSA’s work in women’s human rights. The co-group participates in strategy development at international, section, and local levels. Such strategies may utilize an array of action forms including casework, campaigns, country or thematic projects, rapid or crisis responses. The co-group should be conversant in numerous tactics, which may include media engagement, US and foreign government advocacy, corporate engagement, shareholder activism, outreach to relevant professions, émigré groups or other stakeholders, and participation in coalitions or multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Campaigns and Crisis Response – The Co-group plays a key role in the development and implementation of relevant campaigns, including women’s human rights defenders and other individuals at risk. Their roles include crafting actions for the Women’s Human Rights Action Network as well as for members, supporters, and activists across the nation.
• Women’s Human Rights Action Network – The Co-group supports a network of groups and individual members who carry out ongoing work related to women’s human rights. This Action Network is developed both within and outside our current activist base and is an opportunity to facilitate women’s human rights work and discussion and grow the movement.
• Media and Social Media – The Co-group serves as official spokespersons for AIUSA concerning women’s human rights and responds to and initiates media coverage on women’s human rights. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and internet outlets. The co-group is responsible for maintaining the Women’s Rights pages on the AIUSA website and for crafting online actions. The co-group is also responsible for blogging and maintains a Facebook page and Twitter feed.
• Working With Other Human Rights Organizations – The co-group seeks to develop and maintain contacts with their counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups or other stake-holders in women’s rights work.
• General assistance to AIUSA members – The Co-group provides general assistance, information, and promotion of women’s human rights to AIUSA members seeking to work on women’s rights issues.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must live in the United States
• Minimum two-year commitment
• Attend SDPAC trainings and meetings as scheduled (travel expenses covered by AI)
• Engaged and Responsive

The Domestic Militarization Watch is a new initiative of PEP that tracks and exposes how military tactics, equipment, and federal forces are being deployed against communities within the United States. The Human Rights & Advocacy Fellow will focus on the human impacts of this trend—documenting civil liberties violations, racialized violence, and community resistance to militarized policing and surveillance.

This fellowship is ideal for students or emerging advocates passionate about civil rights, peacebuilding, or public policy , who want to transform research into meaningful advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and document incidents of militarized policing, troop deployments, and immigration enforcement in U.S. cities.
• Track and summarize human rights implications of these actions, including violations of protest rights and community targeting.
• Conduct interviews or gather verified testimonies from affected individuals and organizations (with consent).
• Draft human rights briefs, blog posts, and advocacy statements for publication on the PEP website and social media.
• Collaborate with the Research Fellow and Executive Director to produce the Quarterly Militarization Report.
• Support advocacy campaigns calling for demilitarization and the redirection of federal funds to social programs.
• Attend biweekly meetings to share findings and coordinate with other fellows.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate, graduate student, or early-career professional in Human Rights, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Public Policy, Law, or related field.
• Strong research, writing, and storytelling skills.
• Understanding of civil rights, police accountability, or community justice movements.
• Commitment to accuracy, ethics, and confidentiality when handling testimonies or sensitive information.
• Experience with advocacy writing, qualitative research, or coalition work is a plus.
• Alignment with PEP’s mission to replace militarization with community investment and peace.

BVMI is a clinical facility that provides free primary healthcare to low-income working Bergen County residents who do not have health insurance or access to healthcare.

Volunteers are needed to represent BVMI at community events throughout Bergen County. We will train and provide information about BVMI for distribution. Help us spread the word about this amazing cause!

We look forward to welcoming you to the BVMI team!

Do you love to communicate? Are you organized and proactive? Do you want to really make a difference in other people lives?

Then keep reading.

We are a 501(c)(3) and volunteer-run nonprofit community theater. From the folks who sell you tickets, to the improvisors on stage, to the person typing this ad. We're all doing what what we do for the love of improv, comedy, and community. It takes a village to keep our theater running - and we'd love you to give us a hand. From here, there or anywhere!

We have SO many talented improvisors, and we'd love to send them out in the community to make people laugh, smile and have fun. No matter where they are!

We need YOU to reach out to corporations, senior living facilities, and local businesses to find out who would love to have private shows, workshops, or planned activities. There are so many people who can't get to the theater. And we'd LOVE to come to them.

Your energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance will help us gain the wider audience we'd love to have. We can wait for you to join our team of loyal improv lovers.

• Conduct in-person field outreach to build community presence.
• Proactively identify, engage, and maintain referral sources to expand the client base.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies tailored to local needs, including creation of marketing materials.
• Conduct phone and email outreach focused on securing meetings and building partnerships.
• Pre-screen prospective members, confirm interest, and explain intake/onboarding.
• Accurately document outreach activities, leads, and interactions in BOLT within required timelines.
• Review active and pending cases in BOLT daily or every other day to track progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams for follow-up, updates, and case management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve delays by contacting members, referral sources, or intake staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in healthcare marketing, community outreach, or sales (home care or healthcare services preferred).
• Prior experience building and maintaining referral source relationships.
• Familiarity with Medicaid, HHA/PCA, and NYIA process highly desirable.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfortable with CRM or case management systems (e.g., BOLT).
• Timely communication with all stakeholders required
• Proven ability to work independently and drive results
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with presentations and public speaking.
• Represents the company positively in all interactions, maintains confidentiality, and adheres to ethical standards.

• Daily local travel within assigned geography required
• Occasional in-office for meetings

HouseWorks, LLC and its Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Community Outreach worker will locate and engage resources for tenants. Ensures efficient and successful access and linkage to the full array of necessary employment, physical and behavioral health services. Coordinates effective communication between all staff and tenants to the ultimate benefit of the patient. A Community Outreach Worker discerns needs of tenants and makes referrals to appropriate agencies facilitating access to quality employment, health care and social services, providing health education, bringing linguistically and culturally responsive health care directly to the community, helping people become equal partners in their health care, and increasing the community’s awareness of the presence of underserved populations. They disseminate information on available programs and services and perform various administrative duties. They assist supervisory staff and support tenants and their families to assess their needs or identify potential problems. They also serve as advocates for clients and help to bring about desired or necessary corrective action or will assist in locating necessary help from their community to ensure that a service is provided. They also will assist tenants and their families in crisis situations and assist in making necessary referrals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: List all essential job duties. (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

• Responsible for establishing relationships that are necessary for the continued support of tenants and coordination of employment or necessary services.

• Responsible for engaging community referrals (ground ups) to educate them on services and have them sign consent forms for service.

• Conduct field, phone and mail outreach to sources of employment and other services.

• Track the outreach and engagement of all referrals as required.

• Participate in advocacy and direct action to end homelessness.

• Conduct assigned administrative duties (mail, follow-up etc.) and other assigned job duties.

• And other duties may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Committed to active promotion of ICL values and goals.

• Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems.

• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal, and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.

• Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model.

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

• You must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel, in some instances with clients in Agency vehicles, to many locations using various modes of reliable and safe transportation

Preferred: Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related human services experience linking mentally disabled clients to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in the community.

The following fields preferred: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Community Mental Health, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Physical or Recreational therapy. Degrees in other related areas may be considered.

Licensure: Valid driver’s license may be required, as determined by operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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