Description

Director Nursing - Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

As a Nursing Director, you will lead medical services delivery within the division of Residential and Foster Care Services for Northern Rivers. This also includes oversight of nursing services provided in the agency schools and day treatment. You will oversee policy and protocol development and implementation for health service delivery, and will work with the Medical Director to ensure medical services are provided according to all applicable standards and regulations. You will report to the Chief Officer, Residential & Foster Care Services and you will work on the Albany campus with expectation of some visits to the Schenectady campus.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels for medical services including hiring, staff development and retention of staff.
• Oversee policy and protocol development and implementation for health service delivery for the division
• Review existing practices to find efficiencies and establish common protocols between programs when possible.
• Develop relationships with health providers, schools of nursing, and possible services that the agency will contract with for healthcare
• Maintain a strong working relationship with agency leadership including chiefs, directors, and central services.
• Oversee management of billing and managed care relationships relative to these health services.
• Oversee compliance of medical records with all applicable standards and implement recommendations of other quality improvement and regulatory bodies (i.e., COA, IOC, OCFS, SED, OMH, etc.)
• Participate as a member of multi-disciplinary teams with residential services, foster care and the education department in support of coordination of care of youth.
• Position takes part in rotating telephonic on call to support Nursing.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university
• 5 to 7 years of management or supervisory experience
• RN License in New York required.
• Must pass physical.
• Must be able to complete TCI training.

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.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Family Support Worker, you will work as part of the Short-term Services Program which was developed as an intensive case-management service to rapidly resolve the concrete and referral needs of families entering the Child Welfare System. By successfully resolving these issues within 90 days of admission, families are at a reduced risk for being referred to Long-term CPS. Services are provided in the office, home, school, and community. You will report to the Coordinator of Short-term Services and will work onsite with community-based travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload.
• Complete all required trainings, participate in supervision with supervisor and attend required meetings and in-services as directed by supervisor.
• Establish positive and professional relationships with families.
• Model and demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Work with SCDSS case managers to identify service needs of at-risk families.
• Have a thorough knowledge of community services in Schenectady County.
• Help families obtain services they need by making referrals, providing transportation, accompanying them to appointments, assisting with applications (medical, schools, DSS, etc.).
• Maintain good working relationships with DSS/Support Unit caseworkers.
• Complete progress notes or other case record notes promptly.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires an Associate’s degree and one to two years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Must have a valid NYS 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.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

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Qualifications

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As a Peer Advocate, you will be an ally, mentor, and advocate for clients and families as they contend with the difficulties and uncertainties of mental illness. You will use lived experience to contribute to treatment planning for each participant, and facilitating the team’s development and maintenance of a culture of respect. The Youth Assertive Community Treatment team (ACT) Program is an innovative treatment program. The program serves children with mental illness or serious emotional disturbance and their families. You will report to the Director of Youth Act and work onsite with community-based travel required.

This new employee will be hired under the Youth Peer Advocate title or Family Peer Advocate title. The requirements are as follows:

Youth Peer Advocate:

• As this is a Youth Peer position, grant funding requires that employees hired in this capacity are within 18-30 years of age and have lived experiencewith mental illness or serious emotional disturbance.
• The FPA must possess a credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision.

Family Peer Advocate:

• Family Peer Advocates (FPA) are parents or caregivers who are raising or have raised a child with serious mental health concerns and are personally familiar with the associated challenges and available community resources for children and families.
• The YPA must possess (or obtain within the first twelve months of employment,) a credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision.

Peer Advocate Responsibilities:
• Engage individuals and establish trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goals clients identify on their treatment plans
• Contribute to client treatment plans, advocating for clients' needs
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings and work directly with other team members to provide support and assistance to program participants.
• Provide individual face-to-face support to youth and families receiving services
• Spend 70% or more of scheduled work hours in community settings
• Meet with family, youth, and collateral contacts to provide psychoeducation about serious mental illness
• Be a role model, educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes, teach effective coping strategies based on personal experience, teach symptom management skills, assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals, and assist in the development of community support systems and networks.

Requirements and Education:
• High School Diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred
• A valid New York State driver’s license.
• Complete and obtain the NYCPS-Provisional certification for review by the New York Peer Specialist Certification Board (NYPSCB) within the agreed-upon time of start date.

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.

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