Description

As a per diem Preschool Teacher Aide - Substitute, you will work with teachers in the management of a preschool classroom by providing quality care to ages 3-5 following Agency philosophy, program performance standards and curriculum guidelines. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

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.
• 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 to 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 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.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in preschool preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• 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

POSITION SUMMARY

Works closely with Teachers in the management of Early Head Start classrooms by providing quality infant-toddler care 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 an infant-toddler preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have flexibility in hours available

Qualifications

Description

Clinician, Foster Care

MSW's with Limited Permit are eligible for $2500 signing bonus

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for $7500 signing bonus

As a Foster Clinician, you will provide clinical services to children in foster care and support foster families, and families within the foster care system. The Therapeutic Foster Family Program provides foster and pre-adoptive foster homes for abused and neglected children from birth through age 21. Each foster parent receives intensive training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Clinical Supervisor and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide assessment, treatment planning and general counseling for children in foster care.
• Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children and families, when needed
• Conduct specialized risk assessments
• Consult with other staff involved in the care of the child and families
• Attend all case related meetings (Counsel on Special Education, Termination of Parental Rights, staff meetings, service provider meetings, emergency meetings, court), for cases they are serving
• Participate in formal and informal supervision.
• Meet regularly in the community regarding cases they are seeing for general counseling.
• Have regular communication/meeting with birth families around progress/problems of children in care and how to support them in and work towards permanency.
• Provide regular case documentation for all children and families on workload including assessments, progress notes, Family Service Plan, etc.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Master’s degree in counseling with related experience.
• Limited permit is required; professional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT) preferred.

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 (PRC)

As a Per Diem Clinician, you will provide trauma-informed family therapy, child therapy, group therapy, and crisis intervention as indicated to 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 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

Early Head Start Teacher

Sign on Bonus - $2,500

As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will provide a safe, clean, and nurturing learning environment for children. 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

Description

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. 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

Description

$19 - $20 per hour, HS Diploma or GED along with a valid NYS Driver's License is Required.

Respite Workers Needed in Albany for Youth in care.

Per Diem (As Needed) Shift

As a Respite Worker for the Permanency Resource Center, you will provide respite services to youth in adoptive, guardianship and kinship families. Respite may also be available to families as part of the service plan and can occur at parent support groups or other PRC events and will be designed to be consistent with the children's needs and interests. Outings or activities with individual youth will be coordinated with the supervisor and parent. Respite provided as part of a group activity at a support group will be designed to allow parents the opportunity to have time separate from their children while they attend a support group. You will report to the Case Manager Supervisor or designated supervisor at the event. You will work onsite with youth in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision for youth while parents attend support group.
• Provide respite as assigned to a youth as part of their service plan which can include activities in the community or in the youth’s home if that is the agreed upon plan.
• Participate in family engagement activities to provide added support to youth.
• Co-lead support groups for youth.
• Maintain records including required data collection information according to the program standards and expectations.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years related experience
• Must be able to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships
• 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

POSITION OVERVIEW

Description

We are looking for some great people to join our Education team as Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides. In the position as Teacher Assistant, we ask that you be certified by NYS as a Teacher Assistant as the salary is higherwith this certificationthan the Teacher Aide.

Sign on Bonus - Certified Teacher Assistants- $1,500

Sign on Bonus - Teacher Aide - $1,000

As a Teacher Aide, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of behavior management and supporting students success in school. You will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record behavior data as requested; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students.
• Help implement behavior plans (BIP); record behavior data; and the completion of incident reports when requested.
• Monitor, supervise and assist students during non-instructional periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, recess/breaks, bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation, assemblies) to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Help implement classroom PBIS universal components and Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies for selected students.
• Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, TCI, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) to enhance professional skills and competencies.
• Perform clerical duties; maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; maintain student files; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate computers, smartboards and other classroom equipment.
• Collaborate with teacher and other staff to incorporate information provided by parents, doctors, nurses, therapists and others to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
• Always monitor safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage positive behavior and interactions with peers.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and principal

Requirements and Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21

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 Skillbuilder, you will provide targeted skill training to help with independent living and social skills. Goals that the Skill Builder will work on could be Career Planning, Self-Care, Daily Living, Housing, and Money Management, including establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, how to accept no as an answer, handling conflict with peers and authority figures, and using their coping skills when feeling dysregulated. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• At a minimum, 50% of the work week is spent face-to-face with clients to provide services designated in the Treatment Plan.
• Provide services based on the youth's needs and preferences as identified in the Treatment Plan.
• Work with treatment team members to identify goals and objectives of treatment, including youth, families, school, and counselors.
• Complete all required documentation and submit it to the Supervisor within the required timeframes.
• Ability to work with diverse consumers who have mental health challenges and may be developmentally delayed. Understand their independent living needs to work with the case manager to find resources in the community for educational and vocational skills and programming for discharge.

Requirements and Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• At least 2 years of experience working with children
• Valid 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 meaningful work.

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