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Case Manager - PRC - Capital District
Hybrid
M-F Days with some flexibility needed based on client family needs.
Associate's Degree and two years of Case Management experience required
Work Related Travel reimbursed and predetermined rates.
As a 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. The main office location for this hybrid role is Albany, New Karner Road and the Regional PRC Case Manager will be assigned various families within the 8 county region although the expectation for home visits is 2-3 total per week.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 of case 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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- STUYVSNT PLZ, NY
- 3/10/25
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As a Foster Care Home Finder, you will recruit, train, certify, and maintain foster and pre-adoptive foster homes to children from birth through age 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Each foster parent receives training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator and you will work on-site
Responsibilities:
- Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents
- Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents
- Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents
- Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents
- Complete all paperwork for the certification process
- Prepare and present NTDC training for potential foster parents
- Assess families’ ability to foster children as it relates to the 14 Characteristics of Successful Parents who Foster or Adopt
- Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes
- Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes
- Facilitate agency pre-certification trainings
- Maintain certified foster family records
- Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly reauthorization narrative with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home
- Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team
- Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home
- Consult with Program Coordinator on homes and placement of children
- Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field
- At least two years of related experience
- Requires a valid New York 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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY
- 3/11/25
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As a Youth and Family Support Specialist, you will provide transportation, management and individual support through short respite for youth in residential care. You will report to the Executive Program Director and work on-site.
Responsibilities:
- You will support youth in Residential programs by transporting youth to visits, court dates, medical appointments and to support recreational activities.
- Manage family visits and document in appropriate systems.
- Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements and Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience in similar role.
- 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
- Part Time
- Immediately
- Albany, NY
- 3/12/25
Job Details
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As a Behavior Specialist, you will work with youth, families, and all team members in developing behavior plans and individualized crisis management plans. You will provide these services in the RTF, family homes, and community. You will report to the Residential Program Manager and will work onsite with community-based travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in family planning and Child and Family Team meetings for each family as part of their RTF services.
- Create behavioral, crisis, and coping plans for each youth in the RTF. These plans include self-care plans, home crisis plans, coping plans, and ICSPs. Review and revise individual safety plans after every significant incident and at every treatment review.
- Monitor, create and report on incident and behavioral trend data to assist in assessing improvement or needs of youth, and family. Report monthly at team meetings or ad hoc as needed on youth.
- Offer ongoing mentoring and coaching to direct care staff in trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.
- Use ARC, andclinical knowledge to promote recovery-oriented, strength-based approaches in daily therapeutic activities.
- Review ICSP and complete staff Debrief in accordance with restraint policy.
- Work with families to implement behavior strategies in home and community settings to facilitate return to home and community.
- Collaborate with school staff on individualized behavior plans. Attend school meetings as assigned.
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field with three years of experience working with children with serious emotional disturbance with mental health diagnosis.
- Certification in behavioral assessment preferred.
- Specialized training/expertise in the area of trauma-informed care, behavior planning, and crisis prevention is preferred.
- Must have a valid NYS driver's license.
- Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Albany, NY
- 3/11/25
Job Details
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Pre School Teacher
Sign On Bonus - $3,500 (paid in two parts)
Available shifts - Monday - Friday between 7:30 am - 5:00 pm - no weekends
As a Preschool Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, nurturing environment for children and provide a balance of open-ended exploration, guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play to foster children’s curiosity, engagement, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. You will report to the Preschool Special Education Teacher and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the non-SED children in the classroom.
- Work with the Special Education teacher to plan daily and weekly activities designed to meet the individual needs of all children.
- Facilitate all initial screenings and ongoing assessments for assigned children
- Track data for non-SED children in the classroom, including entering into the data system
- Individualize curriculum for each child’s specific strengths and areas of need.
- Assist in the provision of care for children which takes into account the educational, social, developmental, and health needs of the group, and the individual child.
- Provide a balance of open-ended exploration, teacher-guided inquiry, structured activities, and sensory-based play; foster children’s curiosity, engagement, reasoning, and problem-solving
- Demonstrate effective classroom leadership skills by the ability to provide directions, work as a part of a team, and assuring the completion of records, attendance reports, and data collection.
- 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 during all activities.
- Supervise and assist children in toileting, hand washing, and dressing.
- Follow fire drills, shelter-in-place, intruder, or any emergency procedures to safely assist children as per protocols.
Requirements and Education:
- CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR
- Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or 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
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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY
- 3/9/25