Jobs & Internships

New York Disaster Interfaith Services, (NYDIS) is a 501(c)(3) faith-based federation of faith communities, human services providers, and charitable organizations that work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City.

NYDIS is seeking a Staff Accountant, with immediate availability to work from our Midtown Manhattan office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working under limited supervision, the Staff Accountant is responsible for various activities including state and federal grant reporting and invoicing, allocating payroll, assisting the accounts payable functions, and tracking grants and donations, among other functions.

Duties include:
• Independently performing day-to-day finance/accounting functions of NYDIS, including scheduling vendor and contractor payments, payroll/benefits administration, month-end closing entries, and assisting with annual audit;
• Process monthly Accounts Payable billing requests and maintenance of internal accounting software reports;
• Collaborate with program staff to track and invoice monthly contract deliverables on all contracts and grants;
• Coordinate with CFO to ensure monthly contract billing complies with contract stipulations;
• Reconcile invoices with contract payments and maintain program financial records;
• Perform general QuickBooks office accounting, including bank deposits and payments to vendors;
• Track program expenditures/allocations and produce regular budget updates and/or reports;
• Track grant distribution to clients in collaboration with program staff;
• Meet regularly with CFO and the executive staff to review allocations and program reviews;
• Complete bank reconciliations, credit card allocations, check request processing and account reviews;
• Other duties as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications include:
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Positive energy and ability to work collaboratively with a small staff
• Experience working with nonprofits and/or religious institutions
• Experience in QuickBooks and/or other accounting software
• Experience supporting multiple large contracts simultaneously
• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts, entering journal entries and month-end close
• Proficiency in grant and contract reporting backup documentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with pivot table proficiency
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, in person, written and on the phone with internal and external clients
• All applicants will be given a federal background check and narcotics drug test prior to employment
• Any NYDIS staff who work in our office or directly with clients must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Education and/or experience:
• Business or accounting degree and/or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, specifically in nonprofit accounting

Immediate Availability. Salary range, $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.

Send Cover Letter, Resume & three Professional References to jobs@nydis.org. No phone calls.

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.

NYDIS is a faith-based federation of over 60 diverse judicatories, disaster human services providers, and charitable organizations who work in partnership to provide disaster readiness, response, and recovery services to New York City – and supporting recovery in disaster-impacted communities with a direct connection to NYC.

We are seeking dynamic social practitioners for our new 600-member Clubhouse in Manhattan’s Lower East Side/Chinatown neighborhood. Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, Social Practitioners are responsible for ensuring that all the elements of social practice are carried out to benefit members and support related unit-specific goals (culinary, home and garden, employment, etc.), while adhering to the Clubhouse International Standards. (This job is F/T onsite-5 days a week).

Duties include:
Member Support & Advocacy (55%)
• Build relationships with members to foster a stigma free and supportive community of belonging and hope that is aligned with International Clubhouse Standards.
• Design and implement interventions addressing barriers such as social isolation, anxiety, and poverty.
• Facilitate access to external environments (communication, culinary, employment, education, housing and site beautification) to promote confidence and skill development.
• Provide ongoing connections and support to enhance members’ self-worth and problem-solving skills through individual and group sessions.

Support Development of Training & Entitlements (45%)
• Offer training and maintain relationships with employers for transitional employment opportunities.
• Guide members in applying for benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid) and support housing applications.
• Advocate for member safety and well-being across clinical, legal, and housing aspects.
• Ensure timely documentation and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to members’ progress.
• Adapt to unit needs by being available for early arrivals or late stays as necessary.

Qualifications include:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred.
• 1-3+ years working with individuals with serious mental illness or in a community setting.
• 1-2 years in coaching/counseling and vocational rehabilitation preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are preferred, with a focus on Chinese dialects such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Toisanese, Fujianese, and Shanghainese. Spanish fluency is also preferred
• Proven experience with mental health crisis management by supporting and counseling members.
• Demonstrable commitment to DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging).

Physical Requirements:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and meet all physical requirements satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Salary range, $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience – with excellent benefits.
No Phone Calls: Send Cover Letter, Resume & 3 Professional References to jobs@nydis.org.

All qualified candidates should apply – candidates from ethnic and religious minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. NYDIS does not discriminate against any individual or group for reasons of age, color, creed, culture, gender, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or race.