New York, New York, United States · On-site
$109k–$174k/yr
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal…
Skills: Legal Supervision, Housing Law, Landlord/Tenant Advocacy, Case Management, Strategic Litigation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$85k–$100k/yr
Benefits: 401(k) Free uniforms Paid time off Seeking an experienced and compassionate Director of Social Services to lead the delivery of comprehensive case management and supportive services within a Department of Homel…
Skills: Leadership, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Housing Placement, Program Compliance
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Benefits: Employee discounts Paid time off About the Role: Project Redirect Inc of the District is looking for a driven and experienced Director of Operations to lead and elevate our organizational performance in Queens,…
Skills: Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Budget Management, Team Leadership, KPI Monitoring
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Job Description The New York County District Attorney Office’s (DANY’s) Community Partnerships Unit (CPU) is seeking to hire a Supervisor of Community Engagement to enhance the office’s efforts to host events that raise …
Skills: Community Engagement, Event Coordination, Supervision, Spanish Bilingualism, Organizational Skills
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$50k–$60k/yr
Job Description Division/Work Unit: Bronx Community Board No. 4 Bronx Community Board No. 4 is a New York City agency established to identify the needs of our community and advocate through city government to meet those …
Skills: Community Outreach, Administrative Support, Constituent Services, Financial Management System, Public Relations
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Job Description ABOUT THE OFFICE: The Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) advises the Mayor of the City of New York on criminal justice policy. MOCJ develops and implements strategies, with partners inside and outs…
Skills: Operational Coordination, Workflow Management, Project Tracking, Executive Support, Briefing Materials Preparation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$63k–$98k/yr
Job Description The NYC Department of Probation (DOP) is a world leader in working creatively and effectively with people under court-mandated community supervision. Through innovative partnerships with people and organi…
Skills: Administrative Support, Scheduling, Data Entry, Training Delivery, Compliance Tracking
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$119k–$150k/yr
Job Description APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ANALYST CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OR BE PERMANENT IN A COMPARABLE TITLE ELIGIBLE FOR 6.1.9 TITLE CHANGE. The New York City Department of Homeless Service…
Skills: Administrative Planning, Program Evaluation, Budget Administration, Personnel Management, Policy Analysis
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$63k/yr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The Bureau of Public Health Clinics (BPH…
Skills: Case Management, Health Education, Patient Navigation, HIV Prevention, Insurance Enrollment
New York, New York, United States · Hybrid
$55k–$63k/yr
Job Description ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISER CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. Division/Program Summary: The New York City Department of Health a…
Skills: Contact Tracing, Patient Interviewing, Case Investigation, Epidemiological Data Analysis, HIV Testing
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$60k–$70k/yr
Job Description The New York County District Attorney's Office (DANY) has an opening for a Victim Services Advocate in its Survivor Services Bureau (SSB). In this position the Victim Services Advocate will provide a full…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Victim Advocacy, Case Management, Criminal Justice Knowledge, Safety Planning
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$75k–$202k/yr
Job Description The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, r…
Skills: Clinical Psychology, Crisis Intervention, Supervision, Triage Evaluation, Mental Health Training
New York, New York, United States · On-site
Job Description - Provide Trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to victim of human trafficking and other victims of crime. - In collaboration with agency staff, assess the urgency of victim's …
Skills: Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Justice Advocacy, Case Management, Outreach
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$90k–$125k/yr
Job Description The Agency You’ll Join: The New York City Mayor’s Office is responsible for overseeing city services throughout the five boroughs, coordinating public agencies and departments, and managing public propert…
Skills: Community Organizing, Stakeholder Management, Civic Engagement, Public Relations, Crisis Communication
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$74k–$74k/yr
Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs,…
Skills: Supervision, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Strengths Based Practice, Solution Focused Practice
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$55k–$60k/yr
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years, we have helped people get jobs, stay em…
Skills: Customized Employment, Job Matching, Case Management, Employer Relationship Management, Resume Writing
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$22/hr
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, a…
Skills: Driving, Route Navigation, Client Communication, Record Keeping, Radio Operation
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reducti…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis De-escalation, Person-Centered Planning, Mental Health Support, Advocacy
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$21/hr
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reducti…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis De-escalation, Person-Centered Planning, Mental Health Support, Advocacy
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$25/hr
PURPOSE: The Jewish Board’s Adult Residential Division supports adults with serious and persistent mental illness to live in the community with as much independence as possible. Using a non-judgmental, harm-reducti…
Skills: Case Management, Crisis De-escalation, Person-Centered Planning, Mental Health Support, Advocacy
New York, New York, United States • On-site
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The Supervising Attorney will lead the General Housing Unit, managing a high-volume caseload and supervising the representation of tenants in housing court and administrative proceedings. They will also collaborate with the Unit Director to shape strategic litigation and strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations.
Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar with at least 3 years of civil legal services experience and 2 years specifically in housing or landlord/tenant advocacy. A strong commitment to social justice and experience working with low-income and diverse communities is required.
Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers annually. We partner with scores of community-based and client-run organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equity for all low-income New Yorkers.
LSNYC employees have numerous opportunities for growth and professional development, including access to our internal Justice Learning Center, which provides opportunities to earn free CLEs and gain experience as a trainer.
Manhattan Legal Services is part of Legal Services NYC (LSNYC), the largest provider of free civil legal services for low-income people in the country. The Manhattan office is dedicated to providing high-quality legal services in the areas of housing, family law, public benefits, employment, immigration, consumer, education, and disability rights, and LGBTQ/HIV advocacy. We work in partnership with community-based organizations in the communities we serve to address the causes of homelessness, hunger and family disintegration. This is an exciting opportunity for skilled and motivated leaders and attorneys.
We seek candidates who are excited to work in a fast-paced environment and use creative strategies in the pursuit of justice. The supervisor will work with the Housing Unit Director and co-supervisors to shape the direction of the Housing Unit, develop and strengthen relationships with partner community-based organizations, handle administrative and grant responsibilities and identify systemic housing-related trends for strategic litigation. The responsibilities will also include handling and supervising the representation of tenants in housing court, administrative proceedings, affirmative litigation and appeals; helping to develop and file affirmative litigation; and co-counseling complex cases.
Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar with:
• A demonstrated passion for social justice and a commitment to working with low- income communities, including communities of color and LGBTQ+ communities, to advance equity;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience providing civil legal services to low-income people or comparable relevant experience;
• At least 2 years’ experience in housing, landlord/tenant, or related advocacy;
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to supervise a diverse, fast-paced, and high-volume caseload;
• Excellent leadership skills;
• An ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Prior supervision experience preferred, but not required;
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging issues;
• Strong cultural or personal ties to the communities we serve preferred; and,
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish, a Chinese dialect or other languages prevalent in the communities we serve is helpful, but not required.
Manhattan Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people, and people over 40 are welcome and are encouraged to apply.
Bar associations and other organizations: Manhattan Legal Services seeks and welcomes your recommendations for candidates who meet the foregoing qualifications and, in addition, requests that you or your organization encourage such candidates to apply.
Dependent on work history and experience.
All employees are strongly encouraged to continue to receive and maintain up-to-date COVID vaccinations unless they are unable to for medical or religious reasons.
Legal Services NYC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, people over 40, and gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people are strongly encouraged to apply.
Demand Justice
Legal Services NYC fights poverty and seeks justice for low-income New Yorkers. For 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustice and helped clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country, with deep roots in all of the communities we serve. Our staff of more than 500 people in neighborhood-based offices and outreach sites across all five boroughs helps more than 100,000 New Yorkers annually. LSNYC addresses the underlying causes of our clients’ problems through all forms of advocacy. We partner with scores of community-based organizations, elected officials, public agencies, pro bono lawyers, and the courts to maximize our effectiveness. Our work fights discrimination and helps to achieve equal opportunity and economic, social, and racial justice for all low-income New Yorkers. Support our work! Donate online at https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/donate/
Offices: 40 Worth Street, Suite 606, New York, NY 10013, US
There are currently 7,337 open social services positions in New York, NY listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Breaking Ground (NYC Permanent Supportive Housing), Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc., Police Athletic League, Inc., Bowery Residents' Committee, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 1116 of the 7337 open social services positions offer remote or hybrid work (157 remote, 959 hybrid).
Each listing links directly to the employer's application page. Apply early — fresh listings get the most recruiter attention in the first two weeks.
