Job Description
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USD $24.03 - USD $24.03 /Hr.
The Staten Island Workforce1 Career Center is partnering with the Central Family Life Center (CFLC) to find qualified candidates for a Mobile Trauma Unit (MTU) Coordinator / Grief Counselor in Staten Island, NY. CFLC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Staten Island residents through programs that promote well-being, equity, and community healing. For 30 years, CFLC has served children, seniors, at-risk youth, families, and other vulnerable populations while working to reduce health disparities and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and community well-being.Â
Position Overview:
The MTU Coordinator / Grief Counselor provides immediate trauma support, community engagement, and access to resources following violence or community crises. The position serves as a visible, accessible, and compassionate presence throughout Staten Island while supporting the emotional and logistical needs of community members. The role helps maintain the Mobile Trauma Unit as a peaceful and welcoming space for healing and connection. The MTU Coordinator works as part of a trauma-informed team and collaborates with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the Office to Prevent Gun Violence (ONS) to support timely, effective, and data-informed service delivery.
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This position is located in Staten Island, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, and trauma-informed support following community incidents.
- Coordinate and deliver mobile trauma response services across Staten Island.
- Connect individuals and families to mental health, social services, and community resources.
- Conduct outreach and build relationships with community partners, including youth organizations and faith-based groups.
- Maintain accurate documentation, track outcomes, and submit required reports.
- Support program operations, including data tracking and compliance with agency standards.
- Participate in trainings, community meetings, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, based on community needs.
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field required (Master’s preferred).
- 1 year of experience providing counseling, preferably in trauma-informed or grief support settings.
- Experience working with underserved or high-need communities preferred.
- Strong crisis intervention, communication, and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work independently in a mobile, community-based environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting systems.
- Commitment to community healing, restorative practices, and cultural competence.
- Ability to travel locally and work outdoors as needed.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Staten Island, New York |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | All |
| Website | https://labor.ny.gov/career-center-locator/location.php?oid=NY7215 |
About Company
Workforce1 is a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services that prepares and connects qualified candidates to job opportunities in New York City. We make strong matches for both candidates and employers by using a unique combination of recruitment expertise, industry knowledge, and skill-building workshops to strengthen candidates' employment prospects.
Our approach gets results. In 2010, we placed New Yorkers in over 31,000 jobs all over the City. How do we do it? We develop relationships directly with businesses that are hiring, then we get a deep understanding of what they're looking for in a candidate. We use that understanding to help you connect to the right employer - and then succeed by putting your best foot forward.
Skills
- Career Counselingunmatched
- Community Developmentunmatched
- Community Relationsunmatched
- Community Supportunmatched
- Community and Social Servicesunmatched
- Crisis Interventionunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Nonprofitunmatched
- Operational Supportunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Plan Meetingsunmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
- Psychologyunmatched
- Public Healthunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Service Deliveryunmatched
- Social Workunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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