Description

As a Human Resource Coordinator, you will provide support for a variety of Human Resources administrative functions, with a primary focus on providing support to benefits-related functions, ensuring regulatory compliance in all aspects of work. You'll report to the Director of Human Resources and will work onsite at our Albany location. This role could be part-time or full-time!

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that human resources files and employment records are accurate, organized and up-to-date, as well as filed and maintained in accordance with legal requirements and NRFS policies and procedures.
• Work with program leadership to create and update job descriptions.
• Assist with planning and managing all aspects of the Annual Benefits Enrollment process.
• Assist with the planning and managing of all Benefit communications, such as creating and updating annual benefit brochures and maintaining the benefits information accessible to all employees.
• Develop and streamline processes to reduce manual intervention and maximize efficiency.
• Manage the benefits enrollment process. Update and confirm plans and rates and ensure benefits admin system(s) accurately reflect plan information.
• Partner with Onboarding throughout the recruiting and onboarding processes, including interviewing, creation of onboarding guides, and first day set up for volunteers and interns in the agency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Minimum of High School Diploma with at least four years of experience or; Associates degree with at least two years of experience.
• Ability to communicate with staff and vendors on sensitive topics.
• Ability to manage detail and deliver and maintain data accuracy.
• Provide deliverables and overcome obstacles while meeting deadlines.
• Provide a level of work focus for service delivery with varied interruptions due to employee need.
• Team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Prioritize among competing needs and respond quickly to requests for information.
• Meets guidelines for confidentiality for sensitive employee matters.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

Per Diem Clinician,Permanency Resource Center

As a Per Diem Clinician, you will provide trauma-informed family therapy, child therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention as indicatedto individuals, families and groups in a Permanency Resource Center.This can include outpatient individual or family therapy, group therapy, consultation to caregivers, and support to case managers. Work is designed to be short-term but will follow the needs of the family as written in their service plan. You will be assigned between 2 and 15 cases. Therapy is to be provided in the community or in office, and is paid for by the program, not through insurance reimbursement. You will report to the Licensed Clinician and you will work in a hybrid model with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Provision of outpatient therapy remotely or in person with youth or caregivers within the Permanency Resource Center system.
• Document the contact within the Evolv system.
• Attend and participate in individual supervision on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if the acuity of the assigned cases requires this.
• Provide therapeutic services to individuals assigned to case load.
• Provide case management services as clinically indicated.
• Provide referral, collateral and linkage services.
• Record and maintain case records according to program standards.

Requirements and Education:

• A Master’s degree in one of the healing arts.
• A minimum of a limited permit in social work, family therapy, mental health counseling, or the healing arts.
• A valid NYS driver's license.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

As a Part-Time Case Manager, Regional Permanency Resource Center you will provide supportive services and case management services to adoptive, guardianship and kinship families so they are able to make informed decisions with regards to services and supports that best meet their needs. You will report to the Case Manager Supervisor. You will work in a hybrid environment with some travel to client's homes in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a systems navigator to families who have adopted or who have children in guardianship or kinship care through the provision ofcase management.
• Meet with families in their home to assess needs
  • Assess needs, conduct service planning, service plan implementation, service coordination, monitoring and follow-up, reassessment and review with the family via in-home or community monthly visits. Services include but are not limited to information and referral services; referral to legal services; attendance at family court dates; transportation; housing assistance; childcare; basic family needs (vital needs in emergencies and with expenses that are unforeseen); educational advocacy services; and facilitating appointments with social services, medical health providers, and mental health services.
• Respond to the request for in home support referrals for resources and services
• Provide crisis intervention supports when needed
• Work with family to access needed respite services
• Conduct follow up contacts with families at prescribed intervals
• Participate in family engagement activities
• Co-lead support groups
• Participate in training programs offered by the program as assigned
• Use lived experience to empathize and provide hope. Preference for someone with experience with kinship, adoption or guardianship as a youth or in a parenting role.
• Maintain records including required data collection information according to the program standards and expectations. Case Managers must maintain Evolv record with progress notes and all pertinent documentation, a discharge summary and post-case closure documentation.
• Participate as a trainer in programs in the community, to increase understanding of the needs of families who have adopted or have children in guardianship or kinship care
• Complete risk assessments as required by Northern Rivers Quality Management Department

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s level degree in social work, psychology, or human services, or a bachelor’s level degree in any field with at least two years of case management experience; or an associate’s level degree in psychology or human services with at least two years of case management experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships
• A valid NYS drivers license

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

• Assist the Crisis Services leadership with coordinating all crisis services and perform other duties as directed.
• Document all client-related communication, interactions, and contacts in progress notes.
• Monitor/Manage Medical Record documentation needing to be attached to a client’s medical record
• Assist the Crisis Services leadership in maintaining compliance of Medical Records.
• Consult/Collaborate with community agencies to identify potential resources for our clients and families
• Coordinate community referrals needed/recommended by the Mobile Crisis Team Leads
• Monitor/Manage Data collection for reports and presentations as directed by Crisis Services leadership
• Run statistical findings from data collection for Reporting purposes.
• Monitor/Manage sufficient supplies, vehicles and building related operational needs for the program operations, submitting needs requests to the Director of Crisis Services.
• Assist and monitor program billing practices
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Description

As a Peer Advocate, you will in the Permanency Resource Center to assist adoptive, guardianship and kinship/custodial families and case managers in helping families and youth access services. You will assist in the development, scheduling and provision of family engagement activities and support groups. You will report to the Permanency Resource Center Case Manager Supervisor and will work both onsite and remote with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide families with information about resources in the community for services, ongoing support and linkages.
• Assist parents and caregivers in identifying any barriers to accessing community resources.
• Assist parents and caregivers with documentation and other steps needed to access resources and support from either public or private entities.
• Provide strategies and intervention suggestions to parents/caregivers whose children's challenges create safety concerns.
• Provide support to the permanency care managers.
• Collaborate with school personneland attend meetings when indicated to support the permanency care managers.
• Help with transportation needs.
• Coordinate Family Engagement Events.
• Schedule child care staff for support groups.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• A High School Diploma
• A valid Driver's License
• At least five years of experience working with families regarding adoption, foster care, guardianship care or kinship care, or formal or informal custody.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician – Fee for Service

Schenectady, NY

MSWs with their Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

Must be working 20 or more hours per week to qualify for the bonus

As a Clinician, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the underserved populations in our community by providing clinical counseling to individuals, families and couples in an outpatient mental health clinic licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center. Sessions are conducted in the office..The pay is $40 - $54 depending on licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients aged birth to 65, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
• Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation/assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with on-site prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, schools and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend Behavioral Health Center staff meeting twice a month.
• Attend and participate in Supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
• License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
• Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Other benefits available depending on eligibility

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Description

As a Peer Support Specialist, you will be a member of the Mobile Team, assisting the clinicians on Mobile visits and providing support and advocacy to individuals in crisis. You will also be a resource to the clinicians and case manager, through sharing their knowledge of common challenges individuals with SPMI endure and sharing knowledge about community resources. You will be an individual (adult) with lived experience with mental illness. You will report to the Executive Program Director and you will work on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with service providers involved with individuals with SPMI.

• Provide information and peer to peer support to individuals who are served by the program.

• Educate and empower clients and their supports regarding their roles in developing crisis plans and in crisis prevention.

• Educate service providers regarding an individual's role in developing a crisis plan for themselves and in crisis prevention. Ensure that the individual is an integral part of the crisis planning process.

• Inform service providers (including Mobile Crisis and PCFC providers) regarding person- centered and strength-based practices. Maintain and model a focus on strengths.

• Advise Clinical Supervisor.

• Ensure that clients are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need.

• Educate individuals and primary caretakers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.

• Be the liaison to other local supports in the community.

• Link individuals to Peer Support Services activities such as support groups, social events, newsletter.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED

• Complete and obtain the NYCPS-Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed-upon time of start date.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time off

• Holiday Pay

• 401 (K) plan

• Life Insurance

• Loan repayment assistance

• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist

As a Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist, you will support families and youth in crisis by providing in-home services. You will assist families in implementing behavior management techniques and crisis de-escalation skills with their children and support children in appropriately communicating their needs.You will report to the Senior Director HBCI and work onsite with community-based travel required.

The HBCI team provides short-term (up to 6 weeks), intensive intervention to youth and families who are in crisis. We work with parents and caregivers to help them help their children. The short-term format means the work is fast-paced and outcome oriented, which means that the HBCI team will produce meaningful outcomes in a short period of time.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to the needs of families in crisis and deliver crisis intervention services in home-based environment with flexible scheduling.
• Promote safety of the child, family, and community in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
• Tailor services and flexibly schedule sessions based on family member’s needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of family strengths, values, skills, problems, needs, barriers to goal attainment and collaborate in goal setting and service planning.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to help family members acquire, maintain and generalize skills.
• Advocate for and provide concrete services and supports and teach family members to meet their concrete needs.
• Collaborate and advocate with formal and information community resources and systems that impact family while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. Prepare family for transition and service closure.
• Provide consultation to intra-agency service providers and to community service providers. Maintain appropriate liaisons and relationships with external and internal providers, particularly as this relates to County Mental Health Departments working with the HBCI. Fulfill all program-reporting requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and provide leadership in the collection of data and the formulation of recommendations and conclusions as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, or Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and at least two years of experience in a home-based and/or crisis intervention services program.
• LMSW or LMHC licensure preferred.
• Experience in the Homebuilder model of crisis intervention is preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

Description

Parent Advocate, Trinity

As a Family Peer Advocate, you will provide an array of services to families affiliated with Trinity Alliance who are raising children experiencing social, emotional, developmental, substance abuse and/or behavioral health. You will report to the Program Manager, Community Solutions and Peer Support. Service provision will include in home visits with families and onsite work with Service Navigators. Community-based travel is required.

Availability: Part-time position with a Monday through Friday schedule

Responsibilities:

• Provide support, advocacy and resources to the family based on the child's needs as identified by the parent/caregiver.
• Provide services within a Family-driven Care framework, including respecting family choice and voice, believing in each family’s potential to learn and grow, and utilizing strategies that empower families.
• Connect families to supports in their community.
• Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment.
• Educate parents/caregivers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.
• Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings.
• Complete all documentation.

Requirements and Education:

• A High School Diploma.
• Must be a parent/caregiver of a child with Mental Health and comfortable sharing your experience.
• Must obtain Family Peer Advocate Credentialing through Families Together of NY.
• Must have a valid NYS drivers license with reliable transportation.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician – Fee for Service

Malta, NY

MSWs with their Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

Must be working 20 or more hours per week to qualify for the bonus

As a Clinician, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the underserved populations in our community by providing clinical counseling to individuals, families and couples in an outpatient mental health clinic licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center. Sessions are conducted in the office.The pay is $40 - $54 depending on licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients aged birth to 65, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
• Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation/assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with on-site prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, schools and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend Behavioral Health Center staff meeting twice a month.
• Attend and participate in Supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
• License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
• Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Other benefits available depending on eligibility

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Description

Early Head Start Teacher

Sign On Bonus - $3,500

As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children for infants and toddlers, ages 6 weeks to 3.5 years old. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection.
• Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need
• Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities.
• Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly.
• Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management
• Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

Requirements and Education:

• CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Up to and including 6 months of experience.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician – Fee for Service

Albany, New Karner Road, NY

MSWs with their Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

Must be working 20 or more hours per week to qualify for the bonus

As a Clinician, you will work as part of an interdisciplinary team with the underserved populations in our community by providing clinical counseling to individuals, families and couples in an outpatient mental health clinic licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center. Sessions are conducted in the officeThe pay is $40 - $54 depending on licensure.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of clients aged birth to 65, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and individual and family therapy services to those assigned to caseload.
• Create initial treatment plans, subsequent treatment plan reviews, progress notes for each scheduled appointment, and other documentation/assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with on-site prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, schools and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend Behavioral Health Center staff meeting twice a month.
• Attend and participate in Supervision; weekly, bi-weekly or monthly based on licensure level or individual needs.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community supports, resources, and services.

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counselor.
• Experience in human services, case management, line staff at a residential program, or any other related direct care within human services, both pre and post master degree, will be considered.
• License and/or Limited Permit eligible, have a limited permit in discipline or Fully Licensed (LMHC/LCSW/LCSW-R), preferred.
• Good standing with the NYS Office of the Professions.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Other benefits available depending on eligibility

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Description

Early Head Start Teacher in Training

Sign on Bonus - $1,500

As a Early Head Start Teacher in Training, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers, ages 6 weeks to 3.5 years old. You will report to an Early Head Start Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate classroom management skills, work as a part of a team, and complete records, reports, and data collection.
• Individualize curriculum based on each child's specific strengths and areas of need.
• Facilitate screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Supervise and interact with children during family-style mealtimes and activities.
• Demonstrate respect for families' values, strengths, and culture by welcoming their contributions and participation, and designing learning experiences accordingly.
• Engage in training and learning opportunities, including those focused on learning and implementing curricula and classroom design and management.
• Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children following protocols.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience working directly with children or a Degree in a related field with at least 6 months working directly with children.
• Within 30 days of hire, you must be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), an Associates degree, or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds or more.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

As a Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist, you will support families and youth in crisis by providing in-home services. You will assist families in implementing behavior management techniques and crisis de-escalation skills with their children and support children in appropriately communicating their needs.You will report to the Senior Director HBCI and work onsite with community-based travel required.

The HBCI team provides short-term (up to 6 weeks), intensive intervention to youth and families who are in crisis. We work with parents and caregivers to help them help their children. The short-term format means the work is fast-paced and outcome oriented, which means that the HBCI team will produce meaningful outcomes in a short period of time.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to the needs of families in crisis and deliver crisis intervention services in home-based environment with flexible scheduling.
• Promote safety of the child, family, and community in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
• Tailor services and flexibly schedule sessions based on family member’s needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of family strengths, values, skills, problems, needs, barriers to goal attainment and collaborate in goal setting and service planning.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to help family members acquire, maintain and generalize skills.
• Advocate for and provide concrete services and supports and teach family members to meet their concrete needs.
• Collaborate and advocate with formal and information community resources and systems that impact family while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. Prepare family for transition and service closure.
• Provide consultation to intra-agency service providers and to community service providers. Maintain appropriate liaisons and relationships with external and internal providers, particularly as this relates to County Mental Health Departments working with the HBCI. Fulfill all program-reporting requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and provide leadership in the collection of data and the formulation of recommendations and conclusions as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, or Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and at least two years of experience in a home-based and/or crisis intervention services program.
• LMSW or LMHC licensure preferred.
• Experience in the Homebuilder model of crisis intervention is preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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