POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinical Case Manager, Intensive Aftercare Prevention Program

As a Clinical Case Manager in the Intensive Aftercare Prevention Program, you will provide six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children are either at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for troubled children, provide a safe environment to return children already in placement, and prevent future out-of-home placement. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work with a partner (clinician) in a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home and community services to individuals, groups, and families as prescribed in the treatment plan for those enrolled in our Family Preservation Services.
• Educate families in a variety of social-emotional and parenting skills such as communication, discipline, anger management, emotional regulation, attunement, caregiver affect management, decision making, problem-solving, social skill building, budgeting, family and home organization, behavioral management, etc.
• Work in partnership with a Master’s level clinician to provide needed services to an assigned caseload of families.
• Complete and maintain appropriate case records through the completion of intake, assessments, progress notes, uniform case records, reports, etc. following agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements.
• Participate in the comprehensive assessment and creation of the treatment plan for assigned cases to determine and address service needs and ensure the provision of regular treatment plan meetings and service plan reviews.
• Provide liaison contact with collateral resources such as referring agencies, schools, family courts, and other agency personnel serving on behalf of a child and family as it relates to their treatment.
• You will work Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field;
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families;
• Home and community-based experience is a plus.

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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POSITION OVERVIEW

$1,500.00 Sign on Bonus

It pays to start NOW!

As a Children's Health Home Care Manager, you will engage youth and families through outreach activities until enrollment into the Children's Health Home program. You will coordinate and monitor subsequent services to meet the needs of your members. You will report to a program supervisor, working in a hybrid model. Work will involve a combination of remote, office, and community-based settings. Local travel and personal transportation is required.

Responsibilities:

• Level I - Provides care management services to children with low and medium acuities. The Care Manager will provide the required one or two services each month based on acuity and need. One of these contacts is to be in person with the member.
• Level II - Provides care management services to low, medium, and high acuity members. Care Manager will provide a minimum of two services each month, one of which is to be in person with the member.
  • Engage children, youth, and families with outreach and enrollment activities for successful enrollment into a children's health home
  • Gather and complete assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and acuity, identifying both strengths and areas of need
  • Work with children, youth, families, and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of Care
  • Identify and engage additional providers (e.g. natural supports, parent advocates, primary care physicians) with youth and families for the execution and continuation of the Plan of Care
  • Convene and conduct Interdisciplinary team meetings to review the Plan of Care; identify progress, and continued needs, and confirm ongoing eligibility
  • Document progress and arrange for transitions between systems, placements, and higher levels of care following changes in eligibility and acuity.
  • Use NY State and Health Home information systems to input required Health Home documentation
  • Comply with Medicaid and program billing regulations
  • Complete all required and recommended training

Requirements and Education:

• Level 1 - Requires an Associate's degree in Social Work or a related field, with 2 to 5 years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
• Level 2 - Requires a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree, and two years of experience providing direct services to children, persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse.
• You have a valid driver's license and automobile that is insured following New York State Requirements
• You will work with individuals of different backgrounds, age, ethnicities, life positions, and socio-economic statuses.

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.

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 may be conducted in the office or via Tele-mental Health as clinically indicated.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
• Option of Remote work
• 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.

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 may be conducted in the office or via Tele-mental Health as clinically indicated.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
• Option of Remote work
• 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 Program Supervisor, you will be responsible for the administrative and programmatic oversight of a Foster Care team. You will oversee staff, the foster families associated with the office and maintain agency resource relationships within the counties the foster care program supports. You will report to the Director of Foster Care and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise multistage foster care treatment teams in areas of intake and ongoing treatment planning for foster youth and foster families.
• Ensure the diligent efforts made to reach permanency of foster children in placement.
• Coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team comprised of permanency care managers, and clinical and nursing departments to fulfill these goals of permanency, safety, and wellbeing for our children in care.
• Provide regular supervision and complete performance evaluations of program staff such as Permanency Care Managers, Family Support Workers, and Administrative Assistants in the program.
• Work with the Local Department of Social Services to fulfill contracted services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies for resources to program.
• Assist in the training and selection of prospective foster parents.
• Assist in ongoing training opportunities for certified foster parents in the program.
• Ensure case records are maintained to the standards of NY OCFS regulations, COA standards as well as agency standards.
• Collaborate with Northern Rivers service departments including finance and human resources.
• Participate in departmental meetings.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree, with preference for Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
• At least three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Professional licensure preferred, but not required.

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

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Transition Coordinator, you will coordinate transition services and instruction to enable students to reach their fullest potential and be able to live, learn and earn in their community as an adult. You will report to the Program Manager and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Work with NHS staff, Clinical staff, Parents/guardians, outside service providers and identified students to:
  • Design a realistic discharge plan that is guided by each youth’s wishes, hopes and dreams
  • Coordinate your client driven discharge planning process with local OCFS, OMH, and NYSED representatives that supports a client-driven plan which integrates housing, health and medical care, education and employment needs.
  • Coordinate a set of vocational and transitional related activities including instruction, community experiences, employment and volunteer experiences, and the acquisition of daily living skills.
  • Examine/identify post secondary vocational training options
  • Respectfully honor each youth’s feelings about past and current relationships and ensure that when needed individuals will have the opportunity to work on issues of grief, loss and enduring relationships
  • Complete a Permanency Pact and identify specific people who agree to offer life long supports (either related or not)
  • Develop a Circle of Supportand identify specific people who agree to advocate for and support the student during the transition process
• Promote active involvement of identified students in planning and implementing the transition component of their IEP.
• Coordinate services to ensure that each identified student has an accurate Work Skills Employability Profile and earns a Regents Certificate of Work Readiness upon graduation from the Neil Hellman School
• Coordinate transition portfolios for each identified student.
• Provide 6 months of follow up and maintain post-NHS discharge statistics for each identified student.
• Attend and participate in all treatment reviews, case reviews and CSE meetings for identified student
• Complete all documentation in a thorough and timely manner

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience working with individuals who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.

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

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Description

Science Teacher - Neil Hellman School

**Sign On Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and1/2 at a year)

As a Science Teacher, you will develop and implement Science classroom instructional plans for students. You will provide subject area instruction (Science) that follow the NYS K-12 Science Curricula and prepare students for exit examinations and statewide assessments. You will report to the Assistant principal and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement science instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels, and at the high school level develop, teach, and assess laboratory experiences for Earth Science, Living Environment, and/or Environmental Science.
• Develop and implement classroom instructional plans with the Special Education Teachers that integrates the student's IEP goals and objectives, learning styles, and accommodations and modifications that are needed.
• Work with the Special Education Teachers on individual and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Use the classroom PBIS universal plan and Tier 2 and 3 strategies for selected students.
• Coordinate the safety and well-being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (IR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
• Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.
• Participate in classroom grade level, and behavior/treatment meetings and professional training and development sessions (e.g. TCI, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements).
• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Provide leadership to assigned teacher assistants in the various clerical and non-instructional duties for your classroom.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or subject area (Master's Degree preferred), and the ability to work with students who demonstrate serous emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21.
• A degree in science with enrollment in a program that leads to a teaching certification may be considered.
• Requires NYS certification in Science or a related field.

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

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

Special Education Teacher

**Sign On Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and1/2 at a year)

As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement classroom instructional plans for students and support students success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principal and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a students IEP and grade and subject area curricula; work with content area teachers to ensure that their lessons are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21. General education certification with enrollment in a program that leads to special education certification may be considered.
• Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire

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 Rivers Family 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 other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Works closely with Teachers in the management of a preschool classroom by providing quality care to ages 3-5 in accordance with Agency philosophy, program performance standards and curriculum guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use daily routines and observations to meet the strengths and needs of children
• Work as a team member to facilitate the programs curriculum, procedures and philosophy.
• Assist in the implementation of weekly program plans as needed.
• Help establish a safe environment and a positive emotional tone that is supportive of the individual childs feelings by interacting with them in a supportive way.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere that will encourage and facilitate ongoing parent participation and involvement.
• Participate in staff training according to program staff training plan and policies.
• Report any suspected injuries immediately to classroom staff.
• Learn and appropriately apply the program curricula to each child.
• Maintain punctuality in all interactions with children, parents, coworkers and volunteers.
• Interact positively with and provide choices to children during meal and nap times.
• Care for program equipment and supplies safely and cost effectively.
• Assist in classroom cleanup and follow universal precautions daily.
• Assist children in transitioning during day when needed.
• Assist children in safely exiting from Center during fire drills and any hazardous situations.
• Adhere to agency and program standards regarding child and families confidentiality and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in preschool preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have flexibility in hours available

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Residential Assistant Supervisor -

Albany residential has an immediate need for a full-time ResidentialAssistant Supervisor. This position is responsible for supervising direct care staff as well as working as part of the direct care team who collectively provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and regulation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising program activity as related to client treatment plans
• Supervision and evaluation of direct care staff
• Working as part of staff-to-youth ratio and on-call system, mentoring and training staff
• Assisting in crisis intervention as needs
• Other administrative tasks related to running the unit

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Requires an Associate’s degree plus 3 years of experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR high school plus at least 5 years of experience
• Related experience with vulnerable populations/older adolescent population is required
• Must have supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to manage a residential unit
• Must have valid, clean driver’s license
• Ability to work variable shifts required including evenings, weekends and holidays

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