Description

As an Education and Vocational Coordinator for the Clinical Time Transition Program (CTTP), you will interpret educational records and make assessments to determine the most appropriate education and vocational programs for youth in the CTTP program. You will create individualized plans for each youth encompassing the duration of their time in the program and post discharge. You will coordinate these services through relationships built within the community. You will report to the Director of the Hospital to Home (H2H) Program, and you will work onsite and in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessments and interpret results to determine what education and vocational programs would be best suited for each youth, paying careful attention to the connection between each program type to foster success post high school
• Interpret existing education records as part of the assessment process
• Build a individualized plan for each youth that addresses their time in the CTTP program and their transition back to their home community
• Facilitate appropriate referrals and placements to identified services
• Help communication between community resources (i.e. school districts and related programs)
• Train youth on job readiness skills and preparation
• Work with community resource partners and employers to build relationships and job opportunities for youth

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years experience with school districts or other education/ vocational settings required.
• Valid NYS driver's license 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 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.

Qualifications

Description

Clinician, Intensive Aftercare Prevention Program

Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health Professionals are eligible for $7500 signing bonus!

Work related travel reimbursed at predetermined rates

As a Clinician 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 a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home and community-based assessment, planning and treatment with individuals, groups and families with those enrolled in our Family Preservation services (the level of intensity / number of direct services hours per family is dependent upon the services in which one is employed)
• Complete necessary all records and client information following agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements
• Provide liaison contact with collateral resources such as referring agencies, schools, family court, and other agency personnel serving on behalf of a child and family as it relates to their treatment
• Responsible for the clinical decisions when assigned and paired to work as a team with a Bachelors Clinical Case Manager.
• Ensure provisions of regular treatment plan meetings and services plan reviews.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related field
• 0-2 years of post-graduate experience.
• License Preferred: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
• Must have a valid 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

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 Community Service Provider, you will provide home and community-based services to help children with emotional and mental health challenges. You will travel locally to work with children and families in their communities providing a core of rehabilitative services to ensure success, including non-licensed counseling and support for youth and family, skill building, peer support, caregiver support and advocacy, pre-vocational services and respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment
• Provide services based on the needs as identified in the Treatment Plan
• Coordinate with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of services
• Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings
• Complete all documentation

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience OR
• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, psych, or a related human service and at least one year of related experience
• Valid NYS Driver's License 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

Description

Clinician, School Based - Days

MSW/MHC's with a Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

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

As a Clinician, you will work collaboratively with the school district and as part of an interdisciplinary team with identified students, by providing clinical counseling to the youth and their family in an outpatient mental health clinic, licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), imbedded within the School Building. You will report to the Director of the Behavioral Health Center and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with the school district to identify and treat a caseload of students with mental health needs providing a 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 and assessments as indicated.
• Collaborate with the associated clinic prescriber, other medical and mental health providers, school staff and any other community supports for client care.
• Attend school-based Behavioral Health Center staff meeting once 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.
• NYS Drivers License in good standing

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

Lifeguard – Albany , NY

Starting rate is $22 per hour!Ideal seasonal position with flexible schedule from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend. Daytime and early evening hours on weekdays and/or weekends.

The Parsons and Northeast residential programs are seeking full-time and part-timeLifeguards to work out of either our Albany or Schenectady campus (applicants may choose their preferred location). Our Lifeguards provide rescue and lifesaving services, teach water safety and swim instruction to children and adolescents in program during the summer months, and help maintain our pools for optimal health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and maintain order in the swimming pool area to prevent accidents
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning, administering first aid as needed
• Inspect the swimming facilities at the beginning and end of each shift for cleanliness; monitor and record the chlorine content and pH level of the water
• Provide students with ongoing swimming instruction based on ability level
• Hold students and staff accountable to the rules of the pool area and report any concerns with adherence of these rules to a Residential Supervisor
• Work as needed in other areas of the recreational department during inclement weather
  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires an Advance Life Saving certificate or equivalent (must be a certified Lifeguard)
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience working with children and adolescents and the ability to understand the basics of the therapeutic environment preferred

If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services. We’re a family of human service agencies united in our passion to help the children, adults, and families of the Capital Region and beyond.

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician, School Based - Days

MSW/MHC's with a Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

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

TheSchool Based Clinicianis responsible for providing clinical services to youth and their families according to program and regulatory guidelines, ensuring that all services are strengths-based, individualized, and comprehensive according to need.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical services to youth and their families as assigned.
• Participate in the integrated service planning process for all youths enrolled.
• Ensure all service plans are strengths-based, individualized, and comprehensive according to need.
• Monitor the effectiveness of integrated service plans and review.
• Ensure all service are coordinated with other service providers.
• Access supports in the School or in the community as indicated.
• Assist families as needed in accessing assessments and recommendations for psychotropic medication.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Masters degree, MSW or equivalent.
• Experience, training, or education commensurate with working with children with serious and persistent emotional disturbance is desired.
• Experience with working in a school environment is preferred.
• Must be licensed prior to starting, or have an active limited permit. LMSW, LCSW, or LCSW-R preferred.
• Required to pass licensing exam within six months of employment if working with a limited permit.
• Drivers license is required.

If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services. We’re a family of human service agencies united in our passion to help the children, adults, and families of the Capital Region and beyond.

Our employees receive a generous time off and health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, flexible work schedule, and much more!

Apply today to become part of our team!

Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

Description

Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

Work related travel reimbursed at predetermined rates

As a Senior 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 communicating their needs.

As part of the HBCI team, you will provide short-term (up to 6 weeks), intensive intervention to youth and families who are in crisis. You will work with parents and caregivers to help them help their children.

You will report to the HBCI Team Lead and will work both remotely and in the community, including working with clients in their homes. You will also be available for on-call crisis support by phone for your caseload.

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 completion 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, 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.
• Attend weekly meetings onsite, and larger team meetings.

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field with 3 years relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management required
• 1+ years of experience in crisis intervention required
• Valid NYS driver's license 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 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.

Qualifications

Description

• Provide organizational instruction and supportive counseling with a specific focus on helping families to master transition periods.
• Provide parent coaching and support with life skills development to establish healthy routines.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with families.
• Assist Case Planner to reduce risk and increase positive attachment and communication between family members.
• Participate in the development of individual family support plan.
• Conduct supervised visitation between children in foster care and their biological parents and encourage bonding, positive interaction, recreational activities and parent skills training.
• Transport children to visitation site.
• Transport individuals and families to appointment such as medical, educational, employment, and other appointment as needed.
• Complete progress notes or other case record notes in a timely manner.
• Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence, and client confidentiality.
• Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of experience, OR
• Associates degree with one to two years of experience, preferred

• NYS drivers license

Qualifications

Description

As a Community Service Provider, you will provide home and community-based services to help children with emotional and mental health challenges. You will travel locally to work with children and families in their communities providing a core of rehabilitative services to ensure success, including non-licensed counseling and support for youth and family, skill building, peer support, caregiver support and advocacy, pre-vocational services and respite. You will report to a Community Service Provider Supervisor, and work onsite within the community, as travel is required and documentation may be completed remotely.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Work with family members to identify goals and objectives of treatment
• Provide services based on the needs as identified in the Treatment Plan
• Coordinate with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of services
• Participate in relevant treatment meetings and attend all required trainings
• Complete all documentation

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience OR
• Master's degree in Social Work, counseling, psych, or a related human service and at least one year of related experience
• Valid NYS Driver's License 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