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Learn how LESC supports the long-term success of our staff and browse open positions today.

Dare To Change Someone's Life Through a Career in Recovery

Joining LESC means advancing your professional skills while making a profound impact in the communities we serve every day. As a part of our team, you'll expand your horizons and gain the experience needed to create meaningful change in the world. Whether you're considering a staff position, internship, or volunteer opportunity, your knowledge and enthusiasm are always welcomed. How can you contribute to our shared mission?
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Long-Term Success

Why do people choose LESC for the length of their career? At LESC we have:

  • A staff of experienced professional peers

  • Programs that create lasting results

  • Competitive benefits

  • A professional, supportive, and inclusive environment

We're all about long-term success. New Yorkers living with substance use disorders come to LESC to discover stability in their lives. As a professional, you can experience that same stability. Many of our employees have been with our team for 10, 20, and some as long as 30 years. If you're looking to join a team whose work has a purpose and a meaningful impact on the clients who enter our doors, you'll enjoy a fulfilling career here. We're serious about creating long-term success for our clients as well as our staff. Join us!

Benefits

In addition to providing you with a team of professionally-credentialed peers and a challenging, hands-on work environment, we'll also provide an exceptional benefits package, including group health insurance, long term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

Benefits and perks include:

  • Generous time off that includes 4 weeks of vacation

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • No-Cost Life Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance

  • Eligible for Federal Student Loan Repayment Program

  • Professional Development and Training Opportunities

  • Voluntary Benefits (AFLAC & Flexible Spending Account)

  • Discounted Commuter Benefits (MTA, LIRR, etc.)

  • Flexible Work Arrangements

  • Plum Benefits: “Exclusive employee discounts to theme parks, Broadway shows, and more!”

Internships at LESC

Complete your required hours in the field and gain direct work experience as you train with our staff of seasoned professionals.

Check with your internship coordinator to find out if we work with your institution.

Interested Joining the LESC Team?

Learn how LESC supports the long-term success of our staff and browse open positions today.

40% of our staff have been with us for more than a decade.

Team Members

Jacqueline Vargas, MA
Vice President of Human Resources
Tel: 212-566-5372
Email: resumes@lesc.org

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Our Mission is to meet the unique and changing needs of New Yorkers experiencing critical life problems with substance use disorder, mental illness, and associated homelessness, with a person-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-responsive approach to care. Using a wide-ranging health and human services network, we support their well-being and empower them to make healthy life choices.
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