Description

As a Trainer, you will fulfill training for external training contracts, internal training needs, and manage the scheduling and provision of mandated internal offerings such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and 1st aid/CPR. The Sidney Albert Training and Research Institute (SATRI) provides curriculum design, development and training to internal professionals as well as those individuals served by external contracts executed by the Institute. These contracts may be with various departments within the State of New York, School Districts, Human Service Agencies or community-based entities. You will work hybrid with at least 2 days a week onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver curricula including supporting educational materials as assigned.
• Design, develop, research, and write curricula.
• Implement adult-professional training programs.
• Prepare all written reports, maintain records, and issue certificates of attendance.
• Maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with Agency colleagues and engage in diverse, constructive communication both within and outside of the Agency.
• Assume training responsibilities as assigned.
• Participate in annual program performance evaluation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years experience, or 7 or more years experience in one or more direct service areas.
• Must have content knowledge, presentation skills, and knowledge to teach on a variety of subject areas including but not limited tochildhood development, child and adolescent behavioral disorders, trauma informed care, leadership, and crisis and de-escalation techniques. Knowledge of NYS Children's Medicaid services preferred.
• Must have content knowledge, presentation skills, and knowledge sufficient to teach effectively on a variety of subject areas.
• Computer skills include PowerPoint, use of a virtual classroom, and various data management systems preferred.
• Teaching and training or public speaking experience preferred.
• Mental health and child welfare experience is preferred.
• Must have valid drivers license and be able to travel as 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 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

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

As a Teacher Assistant, you will assist the classroom teacher in all aspects of teaching, behavior management, and supporting students success in school. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials to match student abilities.
• 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.
• Assist in the implementation of behavior plans (BIP); recording 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, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist in the implementation of Pyramid Model principles and practices in the classroom to build social and emotional competence and to support children through nurturing and responsive relationships and a high-quality environment.
• Attend meetings, training, professional learning sessions (e.g. first aid, Pyramid, CPR, emergency procedures, behavior management) for the purpose of enhancing professional skills, competencies and to meet regulatory requirements (OCFS regulations require 30 hours in 5 areas over 2 years).
• Perform various 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 in order to understand the needs of and provide services for students.
• Assist the teacher(s) with the administration of appropriate assessment tools, tests, and other curriculum measurements.
• 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 Director.

Requirements and Education:

• Associates degree preferred
• Ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 3-5
• NYS Education Teacher Assistant Certification

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

Early Head Start Teacher in Training

Sign on Bonus - $1,500

As a Early Head Start Teacher in Training, 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:

• High school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience working directly with children or a Degree in a related field with at least 6 months working directly with children.
• Within 30 days of hire, you must be enrolled in a program leading to a CDA (Child Development Associate Credential), an Associates degree, or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Be able to lift 25 pounds or more.

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

Director, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Adult

Signing bonus available!

Relocation within NYS Available

As a Director of ACT, you willhave the opportunity to significantly improve the lives of adults who have a severe and persistent mental illness that seriously impairs their functioning in the community. You will oversee a multi-disciplinary team that provides services and supports to adults living in the community. Your duties include the management of the program, staff matters, client referrals, client treatment, financial viability, reporting to grant funders, marketing of program, program manual, and program systems. You will promote the agency's commitment to excellence in the provision of mental heath services that are strength-based, recovery-oriented, shared decision-making process, along with culturally competent and sensitive. ACT is a program that provides services through less traditional service delivery methods. This is very much a "meet the client in their community" approach. You will report to the Chief Officer of Crisis Response Services and work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall supervision to the team and is responsible for allocation of staff time
• Ensure all team members are kept informed of issues involving participants and their families
• Monitor caseload size and coordinates program intakes and discharges
• Facilitate, organize, and document daily team meetings
• Provide training and supervision for the Staff
• Make rotating on-call schedule for after hours / weekend coverage by team members
• Provide after hour and weekend telephonic backup for on-call staff
• Educate the community about Assertive Community Treatment (ACT); philosophy, program outcomes, theoretical background
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other agencies, schools, colleges, institutions, hospitals, primary care providers, housing authorities, and law enforcement agencies to help meet the needs of this population so they can achieve and maintain their independence
• Ensure staff are adhering to the fidelity of the program
• Participate in all required trainings as directed by funding source and ensure that staff are also in compliance with all funding source training
• Be a primary clinician for a subset of program participants. In this role of Primary Clinician, the Team Leader will:
  • Be a point person for the participant and their family
  • Conduct needs assessments
  • Engage in safety planning and wellness management planning with participants
  • Connect participants and families with the services and supports they need
  • Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health diagnosis and treatment
  • Develop and modify treatment using a shared decision-making process with clients

Requirements and Education:

• A Master’s degree and license in a helping profession- Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, etc.
• At least two years of progressively responsible related experience.
• A valid NYS drivers license is 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

POSITION OVERVIEW

Clinician – Fee for Service

Albany, New Karner Road, NY

MSWs with their Limited Permit are eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus!

Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $7,500 signing bonus!

Must be working 20 or more hours per week to qualify for the bonus

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 are conducted in the officeThe pay is $40 - $54 depending on licensure.

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
• 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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

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

Description

As an Early Head Start Teacher Aide-substitute , you will work 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. You will report to an Early Head Start Enrollment Specialist & 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.
• 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.
• Interact positively with and provide choices to children throughout the day.
• Assist in classroom cleanup and follow universal precautions daily.
• 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 with infants and toddlers preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more.
• Must be available between 7am and 5 pm

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.