POSITION OVERVIEW

Dietician – Per Diem

Northern Rivers has an opening for a Per Diem Dietician averaging ten hours a month to assist in guiding our food and nutrition program for residential youth clients.As a Dietician, you will be responsible for the consultation and review of food and nutritional services to provide nutrition therapy including nutrition assessment, diet modification, nutrition education, and intervention for the children residing in our residential housing. You will report to the Director of Food Services and you will work remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Encourage healthy eating habits for sustainability outside the agency
• Complete 11-day initial assessments per OMH regulations
• Develop menus for special diets (e.g.: gluten free, diabetic) agency wide.
• Work following the standards set for New York State (NYS) Departments of Mental Hygiene, Office of Children and Family Services, Office of Mental Health, and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of nutrition
• Two years of related experience
• Eligible for registration with the Commission for Dietetics
• Required to have or be eligible to obtain certification in New York State for Dietetics and Nutrition

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 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

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

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Qualifications

Description

• Facilitate the Peer Run Social Club.
• Provide coverage for Saratoga County Warm line as needed.
• Provide training and teach skills needed to navigate mental health services in Saratoga County to identified clients.
• Promotes socialization, recovery, self-sufficiency, development of natural supports as well as coping skills and goal setting for those individuals with mental health issues.
• Act as an advocate by assisting individuals with housing issues, medical concerns, therapy or medication related problems, employment goals, and basic budgeting skills.
• Assist with benefits counseling.
• Engage participants in shared decision making around services and recovery planning.
• Function as part of a participant’s treatment to ensure integrated, collaborative care.
• Assist participants with the identification of activities that promote a sense of prosocial community engagement.
• Participate in regularly scheduled supervisions.
• Complete daily case notes.
• Complete all required agency trainings as well as trainings and certifications set forth by the New York State Office of Mental Health.
• Must possess strong interpersonal boundaries.

• High School or GED required.
• At least two years’ experience with the Mental Health system in Saratoga County.
• Per regulatory requirements, must have life experience with mental health and/or recovery from
• substance abuse.

• Peer Empowerment Credential required for Adult HCBS.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license. Ability to operate agency vehicles is required.

Qualifications

If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.

We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. 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!

The Lake Placid Lodge is looking for Front Desk Agents to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. If you have a knack for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
• Manage online and phone reservations
• Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
• Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
• Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs

Requirements:

• Work experience as a Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to reliably commute to Lake Placid
• Experience with hotel reservations software, like OPERA
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

About Us:

The Lake Placid Lodge is an upscale resort located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, situated on the shores of Lake Placid.

Website: https://www.opalcollection.com/lake-placid-lodge/

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Affordable Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Free Employee Meals (1 per shift)
• Opportunities for Advancement

Pay Range: $17-$20 per hour