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As a Foster Care Home Finder, you will recruit, train, certify, and maintain foster and pre-adoptive foster homes to children from birth through age 21 who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Each foster parent receives training and ongoing professional support to promote a positive, successful experience. You will report to the Foster Care Recruitment Coordinator and you will work on-site
Responsibilities:
- Participate actively in community activities and events to recruit foster parents
- Participate in developing an active recruitment plan for recruiting foster parents
- Handle inquiries and applications from potential foster parents
- Facilitate all orientation meetings with potential foster parents
- Complete all paperwork for the certification process
- Prepare and present NTDC training for potential foster parents
- Assess families’ ability to foster children as it relates to the 14 Characteristics of Successful Parents who Foster or Adopt
- Complete home studies for all recommended foster homes
- Conduct safety assessments to assure the health and safety of foster homes
- Facilitate agency pre-certification trainings
- Maintain certified foster family records
- Handle the recertification process, including development of yearly reauthorization narrative with each family, assessing strengths and needs of the foster home
- Provide ongoing training and support for certified parents in conjunction with the foster care team
- Check with certified families on quarterly basis to monitor strengths and needs of the foster home
- Consult with Program Coordinator on homes and placement of children
- Coordinate annual holiday party and a foster parent appreciation event as retention efforts
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology, education or related field
- At least two years of related experience
- Requires a valid New York 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.
Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Herkimer, NY 13350
- 6/6/24
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- 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
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12208
- 5/21/24
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POSITION SUMMARY
Works closely with Teachers in the management of a preschool classroom by providing quality care to ages 3-5 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 preschool preferred
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must have flexibility in hours available
Qualifications
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12304
- 6/4/24
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Clinician, Foster Care
MSW's with Limited Permit are eligible for $2500 signing bonus
Licensed Social Workers are eligible for a $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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Binghamton, NY 13903
- 6/4/24
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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
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12304
- 5/28/24
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POSITION OVERVIEW
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Transition Coordinator, you will coordinate transition services and instruction to enable students to reach their fullest potential and be able to live, learn and earn in their community as an adult. You will report to the Program Manager and will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Work with NHS staff, Clinical staff, Parents/guardians, outside service providers and identified students to:
- Design a realistic discharge plan that is guided by each youth’s wishes, hopes and dreams
- Coordinate your client driven discharge planning process with local OCFS, OMH, and NYSED representatives that supports a client-driven plan which integrates housing, health and medical care, education and employment needs.
- Coordinate a set of vocational and transitional related activities including instruction, community experiences, employment and volunteer experiences, and the acquisition of daily living skills.
- Examine/identify post secondary vocational training options
- Respectfully honor each youth’s feelings about past and current relationships and ensure that when needed individuals will have the opportunity to work on issues of grief, loss and enduring relationships
- Complete a Permanency Pact and identify specific people who agree to offer life long supports (either related or not)
- Develop a Circle of Supportand identify specific people who agree to advocate for and support the student during the transition process
- Promote active involvement of identified students in planning and implementing the transition component of their IEP.
- Coordinate services to ensure that each identified student has an accurate Work Skills Employability Profile and earns a Regents Certificate of Work Readiness upon graduation from the Neil Hellman School
- Coordinate transition portfolios for each identified student.
- Provide 6 months of follow up and maintain post-NHS discharge statistics for each identified student.
- Attend and participate in all treatment reviews, case reviews and CSE meetings for identified student
- Complete all documentation in a thorough and timely manner
Requirements and Education:
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience working with individuals who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges.
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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12208
- 6/10/24
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As a Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the administrative and programmatic oversight of a Foster Care team. You will oversee staff, the foster families associated with the office and maintain agency resource relationships within the counties the foster care program supports. You will report to the Director of Foster Care and will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise multistage foster care treatment teams in areas of intake and ongoing treatment planning for foster youth and foster families.
- Ensure the diligent efforts made to reach permanency of foster children in placement.
- Coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team comprised of permanency care managers, and clinical and nursing departments to fulfill these goals of permanency, safety, and wellbeing for our children in care.
- Provide regular supervision and complete performance evaluations of program staff such as Permanency Care Managers, Family Support Workers, and Administrative Assistants in the program.
- Work with the Local Department of Social Services to fulfill contracted services.
- Develop and maintain relationships with outside agencies for resources to program.
- Assist in the training and selection of prospective foster parents.
- Assist in ongoing training opportunities for certified foster parents in the program.
- Ensure case records are maintained to the standards of NY OCFS regulations, COA standards as well as agency standards.
- Collaborate with Northern Rivers service departments including finance and human resources.
- Participate in departmental meetings.
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree, with preference for Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related field.
- At least three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
- Professional licensure preferred, but not 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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Hudson, NY 12534
- 6/7/24
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Science Teacher - Neil Hellman School
**Sign On Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and1/2 at a year)
As a Science Teacher, you will develop and implement Science classroom instructional plans for students. You will provide subject area instruction (Science) that follow the NYS K-12 Science Curricula and prepare students for exit examinations and statewide assessments. You will report to the Assistant principal and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement science instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels, and at the high school level develop, teach, and assess laboratory experiences for Earth Science, Living Environment, and/or Environmental Science.
- Develop and implement classroom instructional plans with the Special Education Teachers that integrates the student's IEP goals and objectives, learning styles, and accommodations and modifications that are needed.
- Work with the Special Education Teachers on individual and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom.
- Use the classroom PBIS universal plan and Tier 2 and 3 strategies for selected students.
- Coordinate the safety and well-being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
- Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (IR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
- Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.
- Participate in classroom grade level, and behavior/treatment meetings and professional training and development sessions (e.g. TCI, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements).
- Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.
- Provide leadership to assigned teacher assistants in the various clerical and non-instructional duties for your classroom.
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or subject area (Master's Degree preferred), and the ability to work with students who demonstrate serous emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21.
- A degree in science with enrollment in a program that leads to a teaching certification may be considered.
- Requires NYS certification in Science or a related field.
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
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.
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Albany, NY 12208
- 6/7/24
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Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of youth and families struggling with behavioral health issues? Do you want to develop and supervise your own team and mentor your staff to improve their clinical skills? As the Team Lead of Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI), you will provide clinical supervision, support, and mentorship to your team to help them change lives. The HBCI team provides short-term (up to 6 weeks), intensive intervention to youth and families who are in crisis. We work with parents and caregivers to help them help their children. The short-term format means the work is fast-paced and outcome oriented, which means you and your team will produce meaningful outcomes in a short period of time. You will report to the Chief of Crisis Services and work on-site with travel required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical supervision to the team and be responsible for allocation of staff time; provide training and ensure all team members are kept informed of issues.
- Monitor caseload size and coordinate program intakes and discharges.
- Create rotating call schedule for after-hours / weekend coverage by team members.
- Provide education and outreach to the community about HBCI at Northern Rivers; philosophy, program outcomes, theoretical background etc.
- Develop collaborative relationships with other agencies, schools, hospitals, primary care providers, and local government agencies to help meet the needs of this population so they can achieve and maintain their independence.
- Assist primary clinicians to conduct needs assessments, safety planning and wellness management planning with participants. Connect participants and families with the services and support they need. Provide psychoeducation regarding mental health diagnosis and treatment. Develop treatment using a shared decision-making process with clients.
- Assist primary clinicians to respond to on-call needs of families in crisis and deliver crisis intervention services in home-based environment with flexible scheduling cognizant of family needs, with 24/7 availability nights, weekends and holidays.
- Promote safety of the child, family, and community in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
- Assist primary clinicians to conduct comprehensive assessment of family strengths, values, skills, problems, need and barriers to goal attainment while developing a positive working relationship with the families.
- Collaborate and advocate with formal and information community resources and systems that impact family while teaching family members to advocate for themselves and prepare them for transition and service closure.
Requirements and Education:
- Requires a Master’s degree and at least one year of progressively responsible related experience. Experience in a home-based and/or crisis intervention services program. Candidates with training in the Homebuilder model of crisis intervention are preferred.
- Must be a licensed mental health professional. These include, but are not limited to: Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Clinical/Masters Social Workers, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.
- Must have a valid 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.
Qualifications
- Part Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12304
- 6/9/24
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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
- Full Time
- Immediately
- Schenectady, NY 12304
- 6/3/24