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

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric services as assigned
• Provide consultation to staff on diagnostic and treatment questions
• Participate in formal and informal training and education to staff
• Prescribe medications, monitor, and review of drug regimen for enrolled individuals
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance, cooperate with the County and participate in any quality audit and utilization review ·Provide on-site/community based/home visits medication evaluations and reviews.

• Requires Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Must be fully licensed Nurse Practitionerin the State of New York.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

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.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

Description

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

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements and Education:

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

Benefits

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

About Northern Rivers

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

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

Qualifications

Description

St. Lawrence County Area

$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. 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 w/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 Plan of Care; identifying progress, continued needs, and confirming 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 trainings

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 meaningful work.

Qualifications

Description

Foster Care Supervisor Home Finder

Full-time

Hybrid

Schenectady

You will provide administrative supervision of Home Finders in the Foster Care program and will oversee recruitment, training, retention, and case management of prospective and certified foster and kinship families. You will be a representative for the Agency within the community as it pertains to recruitment. You will report to the Director of Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention and will work in a hybrid model.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and professional development of home finders in the program, assuring that workers have the resources needed to perform their job responsibilities.
• Create and implement agency recruitment and retention plans of foster parents and kinship parents.
• Review organization and content of foster parent records to ensure OCFS regulatory standards, COA, and agency standards are met.
• Approval of all certifications, re-certifications and safety assessments of foster and kinship parents. Approve and oversee the implementation of all Performance Improvement Plans and Corrective Actions Plans of foster and kinship parents.
• Oversee the implementation of post certification training opportunities are offered to foster parents.
• Provide proper documentation for all supervisory activities.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree required with at least three to four years of requisite experience.
• Experience in child welfare and/or juvenile detention preferred.
• One year supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

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

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

Administrative Assistant

Foster Care and Prevention

As an Administrative Assistant with Foster Care and Prevention, you will perform clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, and providing information to callers. You will report to the Program Coordinator and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
• Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
• Greet visitors and callers, handle their inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.
• Maintain program shared electronic calendars and electronic case records in Evolv.
• Process staff requests for assistance with copying, correspondence, filing and mailings.
• Maintain work relationships with Agency colleagues and engage in constructive communication both within and outside the Agency.
• Have working knowledge of the program operations and functions.
• Follow Agency policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain confidentiality in all administrative matters.
• Prepare monthly billing for foster care in Evolv.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Associates degree preferred and two years of office related experience, or High School Diploma/GED with two or more years experience 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

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.

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.

Qualifications

Description

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

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with service providers involved with individuals with SPMI.
• Provide information and peer to peer support to individuals who are served by the program.
• Educate and empower clients and their supports regarding their roles in developing crisis plans and in crisis prevention.
• Educate service providers regarding an individual's role in developing a crisis plan for themselves and in crisis prevention. Ensure that the individual is an integral part of the crisis planning process.
• Inform service providers (including Mobile Crisis and PCFC providers) regarding person- centered and strength-based practices. Maintain and model a focus on strengths.
• Utilize clinicians and clinical supervisor for advocacy for individuals served.
• Ensure that clients are satisfied with the services they are receiving and, if not, help them advocate for what they need.
• Educate individuals and primary caretakers on how to advocate if services are not meeting their needs.
• Be the liaison to other local supports in the community.
• Link individuals to Peer Support Services activities such as support groups, social events, newsletter.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED

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.

Description

• Engagement with parents/caregivers identified by Schenectady School District as needing additional community support.
• Provide families with information pertaining to resources in the community for services, ongoing support and linkages.
• Assist parents/caregivers in identifying any barriers to accessing community resources.
• Assist parents/caregivers with documentation and other steps needed to access resources and support from either public or private entities.
• Provide strategies and intervention suggestions to parents/caregivers whose challenges create safety concerns for their children.
• Coordinate and collaborate with school personnel so that efforts to support the parent/caregiver are not duplicated.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Lifeguard – Albany or Schenectady, NY

Starting rate is $20 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.

As a Lifeguard, you will 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. You will report to the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain order in the swimming pool area to prevent accidents

• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning, administering first aid

• 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 in other areas of the recreational department during inclement weather

Requirements and Education:

• 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

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.

Job Overview

Per Diem Clinician/Social Worker - Mobile Crisis

Location: Schenectady, NY or Queensbury, NY

Day, Evening, and Weekend Shifts available

As a Clinician for Mobile Crisis, you will provide crisis risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval, per scope of practice), crisis stabilization and interventions, de-escalation techniques and follow-up services to the identified client experiencing emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric crises. These interventions, provided by telephone and on-site mobile visits, will be implemented using a strength-based, trauma-informed, systems-oriented perspective and will include the development of crisis prevention and safety plans; follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of plans; coordination of services with existing treatment providers; and linkage to additional community-based therapeutic resources and supports. You will directly report to the Clinical Site Supervisors with Director and Executive Program Director guidance and support. You will work on-site with travel to the community and individuals' homes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide rapid response to adults, children, adolescents, and families, who are in crisis, experiencing an emotional or behavioral disturbance by phone and on-site within the community, and as assigned, participate in acute care emergency services rotation system designed to facilitate and strengthen community-based crisis intervention services. This includes rotation of schedule to provide coverage during holidays and weekends.
• Conduct risk assessments with a diagnosis (with appropriate supervisory approval, per scope of practice), mental status examinations, and substance abuse screening.
• Analyze information to identify action plan, which includes crisis stabilization plan, safety, and crisis prevention plans, and plan for follow-up. Consult with team and supervisors.
• Coordinate with community resources for collateral input and follow-up care, including referrals for mental health treatment and substance abuse assessment and treatment.
• Provide short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services to adults, children, adolescents, and their families in the home or community (wherever the individual is experiencing a crisis).

Requirements and Education:

• Looking for applicants with their LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, LCSW-R licensure
• Requires a Masters' degree (MSW/MHC) and two years of related experience
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers License and be willing and able to drive to clients' homes and communities under a variety of circumstances and weather conditions. Must be willing to work in many settings, including clients' homes and other community locations where there may be pets, cigarette smoke, etc.

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.