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

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Qualifications

Senior Major Gifts Officer

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular Full-time

Supervisor: Director of Major Gifts

Position Purpose:

This position plays a pivotal role in advancing fundraising endeavors at Union College by engaging in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors capable of making significant financial contributions ranging from $20,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 to bolster the institution's mission and strategic objectives.

Develops and executes strategic plans aimed at optimizing each donor's support of the College, collaborating with the Director, Vice President of College Relations, President, Senior Administration, and Faculty as appropriate to nurture robust relationships with the College.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Relationship Management: Proactively establishes opportunities for face-to-face interactions to cultivate, solicit, and steward a designated portfolio of 100-150 current and prospective donors, adhering to industry best practices. Develops detailed cultivation and solicitation plans annually for the top 25-50 donor prospects, incorporating opportunities for current use pledges and planned giving to drive philanthropic engagement. Nurtures enduring relationships with major donors by delivering exceptional stewardship and personalized engagement experiences.

• Knowledge of Union: Cultivates a comprehensive understanding of Union’s history, academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs, along with familiarity with faculty, students, and administration. Maintains a deep awareness of the College’s priorities and initiatives, translating them into fundraising opportunities, while staying informed about trends and developments in higher education as an industry.

• Collaboration and Teamwork: Collaborates closely with campus stakeholders to ensure synergy with fundraising priorities, fostering a cohesive approach toward advancing the College's overarching mission. Aligns efforts with the division’s goals and strategies related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and anti-racism, fostering a culture of collaboration and collective impact. Partners closely with colleagues across all advancement departments to achieve integrated advancement operations, leveraging this synergy to increase alumni participation in fundraising initiatives.

• This position requires extensive travel, estimated about 25% of the time.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree, and a minimum of two years of major gifts fundraising experience is required.

• A valid U.S. driver license is required.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational acumen essential for effective planning, gift documentation, and project execution.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally via various modes of transportation, including car, air, train, or bus.

• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including weekends, evenings, and other unconventional hours.

• Proven ability as a self-starting strategic thinker, characterized by persistence, personability, teamwork, and a drive for success.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure in a goal-driven environment, coupled with proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving, and the ability to synthesize complex information and data.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with flexibility, collaboration, and a positive demeanor.

• Proficiency in basic data management systems and prospect moves management platforms, as well as fundamental computer applications like EverTrue, Google Docs, Sheets, etc.

• Able to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

• Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $93,000 to $97,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Description

As an Agricultural Sciences Teacher, you will instruct and supervise students in horticulture, plant sciences, landscaping, and floral design.As part of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, you will work with the Greenhouse Coordinator to provide work-based learning experiences with labs and project-based learning activities to enhance learning opportunities for students with diverse needs.You will collaborate in the curriculum development, program details, preparation of materials, and details of planning and implementation as The Neil Hellman School (NHS) applies for initial CTE. You will report to the Work Based Learning Coordinator and work onsite in the Bella Greenhouse & Educational Center and outdoors among our acres of land.

Responsibilities:

• Provide subject area instruction that provides students with appropriate level lessons and age experiences.
• Develop and implement instructional materials to provide individual and small group instruction to students of various ability levels, grades K-12.
• Utilize various teaching methodologies and technologies to address diverse learning styles and needs.
• Manage classroom, greenhouse, mechanical equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Serve as a liaison between NHS and the broader agricultural community.
• Help students receive industry certifications.
• Participate on the CTE Advisory Board.
• Assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
• Manage and coordinate students' safety and well-being through established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations pertaining to our school and students.

Requirements and Education:

• A CTE certification in Agricultural Education, or
• At least three years industry-related work experience may apply, they must receive the transitional certification.
• Experience developing and implementing project-based learning initiatives.

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

Qualifications

Description

Early Head Start Teacher

Sign On Bonus - $3,000

As an Early Head Start Teacher, 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:

• CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) OR Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Up to and including 6 months of experience.

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

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 Residential Assistant Supervisor, you will supervise staff who provide daily therapeutic care and programming according to agency policy and governing body standards and requirements. You will report to the Residential Supervisor and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise program activity which will lead to the attainment of goals described within treatment plans
• Supervise and evaluate the work of residential staff assigned to residential programs.
• Work shifts on the unit as assigned, which could include variable shifts (several days and several evenings each week)
• Work as one of the staff within the staff-to-youth ratio on the unit
• Work as a role model for newer, less experienced staff
• Maintain records
• Participate in the training of residential staff
• Seek out training opportunities for all staff relevant to the work on the unit
• Participate in residential staff meetings
• Understand and apply the general framework and expected outcomes of the various treatment models used with the youth,
• Maintain safety and an environment that supports youth to be safe and make progress on the unit
• Make the unit a family-friendly place, where family members feel welcome and activities are planned that include family members. Teach, and then ensure, that staff persons treat family members with respect and listen to their concerns, document them, and pass them on to the appropriate clinician and administrator.
• Teach and ensure all staff members treat all youth, family members, collaterals, neighbors, and the general public with respect and dignity at all times. Everyone should be spoken to in a calm, rational voice, without rancor.
• Maintain the physical order of the building and therapeutic environment of the units
• Develop and maintain schedules within the assigned campus residential unit
• Help evaluate youth referred to the Agency for residential care
• Participate in the appropriate on call system
• Participate in the financial responsibilities of the residential unit following established guidelines
• Participate in and organize program and agency wide special events and services
• Oversee and transport clients for medical, mental health, and other essential needs
• Work with clinical staff to coordinate the implementation of treatment plans in the milieu
• Assist in crisis intervention

Requirements and Education:

• Requires an Associate’s degree plus three years of experience, Bachelor’s degree preferred, OR HS plus at least five years of experience required.
• Related experience with vulnerable populations and older adolescent population is required.
• Must have supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to manage a residential unit.
• Required to maintain TCI certification.
• A valid driver’s license and meet agency insurability standards for using agency vehicles and transporting youth.
• Must pass physical.

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

Work Days:Varies based on the business need
Shift Start/End Time:Varies based on the business need

Hours Per Week: 20 Hrs/Week
Weeks Per Year: 24 Weeks/Year

Men’s & Women’s Diving Coach

Pay Status and Classification: Non exempt, part-time.This is a 6 month position.

Supervisor: Head Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach

Position Purpose:Oversees and manages all aspects of the diving program for both the men’s and women’s diving teams at Union College in accordance with all rules and regulations set for by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Liberty League, and Union College. Responsibilities include but are not limited to scheduling and conducting practice sessions, preparing and managing a training plan, recruiting student-athletes and supporting the academic progress of our student-athletes.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Coaching and Training:Leads all workouts for divers, and is committed to mentoring and developing a group with wide ranging abilities and experience. Schedules and conducts practice sessions. Implements strategies for student-athletes to perform.
• Recruitment: Identifies, evaluates, and recruits prospective student-athletes who align with the college’s values and academic standards, in close consultation with the head coach of swimming & diving. Develops and maintains relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, and prospective student-athletes.
• Administration:Assists in home and away meet preparation. Develops and executes a season training plan for boards and dryland. Present for recruiting weekends and team activities.
• Team Development and Innovation: Contributes ideas, input, and support to Union Athletics initiatives, decisions, communications, and other activities.. Seeks out, applies, and shares knowledge of new coaching trends and innovations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of experience coaching club high school or collegiate diving and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience. Master’s degree and diving at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Proficient in using trampoline and spotting rig for dive training.
• Skilled in teaching new dives and evaluating diving techniques.
• Experience in judging diving competitions, including dual meets and championship events.
• Experience in leading, motivating and providing guidance to high achieving and competitive student-athletes.
• Experience in recruiting and successfully identifying talented prospective student-athletes who can thrive in a rigorous academic environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to travel with the team, and work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends is required.
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.) and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.
• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) lifeguarding training is preferred.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $16.00 per hour. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full-time

Supervisor: Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Women's Ice Hockey Coach works closely with the head coach to execute training programs, provide guidance and mentorship to student-athletes, and contribute to the overall success of the women’s ice hockey program.

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach. Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports. Ice Hockey competes in Division I ECAC Hockey, and 24 sports compete in the Division III Liberty League.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Recruitment: Assists in recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes who are fully engaged in Union College's mission. Collaborates with the head coach and admissions department to arrange on-campus visits for all prospective student-athletes and their families. Ensures compliance with all recruitment policies and procedures.

• Coaching: Demonstrates effective teaching methods and exceptional leadership skills. Collaborates with the athletics trainer to prioritize the health, safety, and well-being of all participants. Conducts thorough analysis of practice and game film to inform strategic practice and game planning.

• Student-Athlete Development: Works proactively with campus stakeholders to ensure the academic success and development of student-athletes. Mentors student-athletes.

• Outreach: Handles academic and community outreach

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.

• One to three years of proven success in coaching ice hockey, with a demonstrated ability to recruit high-caliber student-athletes who contribute to the program's overall success.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as necessary for recruiting.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, culturally diverse, and inclusive learning community while promoting a sense of belonging among students, alumni, faculty, and staff colleagues.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$63,000. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the student-athlete.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Work Days: Varies

Shift Start/End Time: Varies

Hours Per Week: 25

Weeks Per Year: 30

Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach - PT

Pay Status and Classification:Non-exempt, part-time. Housing and a meal plan are included.

Supervisor:Head Women’s Ice Hockey Coach

Position Purpose:

Assists in the organization, development, and leadership of a highly competitive Division I Women’s Ice Hockey program in support of the mission and core values of Union College.

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for an Assistant Women’s Ice Hockey Coach. Union College is an NCAA multi-classified institution that sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports. Ice Hockey competes in Division I ECAC Hockey, and 24 sports compete in the Division III Liberty League.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administration: Manages video preparation, filming, editing and uploading for games and practices. Coordinates all team meals. Assists Administrative Assistant with all office tasks. Partners with College Relations to build relationships and connection efforts with alumni. Assists in organizing team community service plan.

• Recruiting: Assists in recruiting of prospective student-athletes, including management of recruiting data and information via ARMS software.

• Social Media Management:Creates content for social media. Manages women’s hockey social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or a combination of relevant education, coaching training, certifications, and/or work experience.

• Advanced knowledge of tools to review game footage such as XOS (for pre and post-game scouting) and Microsoft Office required. Prior experience using ARMS, preferred.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Able to proactively identify and pursue relevant learning and professional development opportunities and apply new knowledge, insights, and skills to enhance results.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy items (up to 30 lbs.), and stand, bend and stoop for extended periods of time.

• The ability to foster and enhance a thriving, diverse, inclusive, and culturally vibrant community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff colleagues, and alumni.

Compensation:

The expected rate for this position is $20.40 per hour. Compensation includes an hourly rate plus college housing and a meal plan. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the student-athlete. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Position description:

• A Ph.D. in physics or astronomy or a closely related field is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred.

• A research specialization in the area of condensed matter physics (including but not limited to: solid-state physics, materials science, semiconductor physics, device physics, soft matter physics, granular materials, active matter, polymer physics, magnetic materials, superconductors and superfluids, nanoscience, quantum materials and quantum information processing), preferably with an experimental component.

• We expect applicants to have strong research credentials, evidence of teaching or mentoring a diverse student body, and a strong commitment to undergraduate education including research with undergraduate students.

• We strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

• All our faculty are expected to teach introductory physics classes and labs to engineering students as well as upper-level classes for the major as listed on our curriculum. The normal teaching load is six lecture courses per year, with laboratory sections generally counted as half of a lecture course.

• All our faculty as expected to maintain an active research program with opportunities for involving undergraduate students

About the Department of Physics and Astronomy:

• We have eleven full-time faculty in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (www.physics.union.edu) working in a variety of research fields including astrophysics, atomic physics, computational biophysics, environmental physics, geophysics, and nuclear and particle physics.

• The Department is housed primarily in the Integrated Science and Engineering Center (ISEC), a state-of-the-art facility with classrooms, offices, and research facilities including purpose-built teaching labs and seminar rooms, a dedicated optics lab and our 1.1MeV particle accelerator.

• We have access to a wide range of shared instrumentation in ISEC and the connected Peter Irving Wold Center and F. W. Olin Center; the latter houses the Interdisciplinary Research Instrumentation Suite, which includes a Zeiss EVO Variable Pressure Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy and Chemiluminescence, an Asylum MFP-3D-SA atomic force microscope, a Powder X-Ray Diffractometer, a Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometer, Bruker RAMAN Spectrometer, and a Nikon Ti-E microscope.

• The department also has several high temperature tube furnaces for sample synthesis, as well as low speed saws and polishing equipment for sample preparation.

• The department maintains a machine shop with CNC machines and 3-D printers for use by faculty and students, staffed by a full-time technician. We also have access to additional fabrication resources through the college’s MakerSpace and engineering machine shop.

• Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies by offering many opportunities for both faculty and students to engage with multiple disciplines - and each other - in collaborative classroom settings and research initiatives.

• We strive to maintain an inviting department with a strong sense of community: We offer generous office hours, student lounges near our offices for group or independent study, regular public outreach programs such as our monthly observatory open houses, and both weekly lunch-time colloquium and regular astronomy discussion group series to help keep students and faculty in touch with exciting developments elsewhere.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• A cover letter introducing yourself and the qualities that make you a strong candidate for the job, and how your teaching, scholarship, mentorship and/or community service might support Union’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• A detailed curriculum vitae

• A statement on teaching with an emphasis on educating and mentoring undergraduates. This should include your strategies for making the classroom an inclusive environment.

• A statement of research interests including an outline of the resources that would be required to get started.

Note that reference letters will be requested only for candidates shortlisted for first-round interviews. Please send questions and other inquiries to Chad Orzel at physics-search@union.edu.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Description

As a Part-Time Case Manager, Regional Permanency Resource Center you will provide supportive services and case management services to adoptive, guardianship and kinship families so they are able to make informed decisions with regards to services and supports that best meet their needs. You will report to the Case Manager Supervisor. You will work in a hybrid environment with some travel to client's homes in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Function as a systems navigator to families who have adopted or who have children in guardianship or kinship care through the provision ofcase management.
• Meet with families in their home to assess needs
  • Assess needs, conduct service planning, service plan implementation, service coordination, monitoring and follow-up, reassessment and review with the family via in-home or community monthly visits. Services include but are not limited to information and referral services; referral to legal services; attendance at family court dates; transportation; housing assistance; childcare; basic family needs (vital needs in emergencies and with expenses that are unforeseen); educational advocacy services; and facilitating appointments with social services, medical health providers, and mental health services.
• Respond to the request for in home support referrals for resources and services
• Provide crisis intervention supports when needed
• Work with family to access needed respite services
• Conduct follow up contacts with families at prescribed intervals
• Participate in family engagement activities
• Co-lead support groups
• Participate in training programs offered by the program as assigned
• Use lived experience to empathize and provide hope. Preference for someone with experience with kinship, adoption or guardianship as a youth or in a parenting role.
• Maintain records including required data collection information according to the program standards and expectations. Case Managers must maintain Evolv record with progress notes and all pertinent documentation, a discharge summary and post-case closure documentation.
• Participate as a trainer in programs in the community, to increase understanding of the needs of families who have adopted or have children in guardianship or kinship care
• Complete risk assessments as required by Northern Rivers Quality Management Department

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s level degree in social work, psychology, or human services, or a bachelor’s level degree in any field with at least two years of case management experience; or an associate’s level degree in psychology or human services with at least two years of case management experience.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships
• A valid NYS drivers 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
• Mileage reimbursement

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

Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of full time Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Ticketing. Union College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I. The successful candidate will oversee and implement a comprehensive athletics compliance program to ensure compliance with all applicable NCAA, ECAC, Liberty League and College rules and regulations.

This individual will also coordinate the sales operation for season tickets and single game sales for women’s hockey, men’s hockey and football in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director and two Assistant Ticket Managers.

Compliance: Reviews, addresses and adheres to NCAA bylaws and rules to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules compliance (i.e., recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, extra benefits, camps, and clinics, etc.) and legislative and academic initiatives through professional associations.

• Monitor and implement the National Letter of Intent Program, along with initial and continuing athletics aid agreements in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid.

• Coordinate and effectively process all recruiting procedures and playing and practice season documentation.

• Effectively manage all communication with the NCAA, including rules interpretations, and waiver submissions.

• Monitor and enforce compliance rules, including investigating violations and preparing reports for submission.

• Update compliance policies, and develop student-athlete, NCAA, and Union eligibility documentation.

• Prepare and successfully submit annual required NCAA reports.

• Collaborate and educate departments on campus to manage a successful compliance program.

• Serve as a Campus Title IX Deputy Coordinator, including conducting intake meetings with reporting parties, facilitating sexual assault prevention training in compliance with Title IX, New York State Education Law 129-B, and NCAA membership requirements. Responsible for oversight of coach and volunteer compliance with NCAA-required trainings related to sexual violence prevention.

• Administer effective rules and educational efforts for student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and campus constituents.

• Ticketing: Managerial oversight of ticketing operations and ticketing assistants.

• Building season and individual ticket packages, day-to-day ticketing operations and reconciling ticketed events.

• Presence and ticketing oversight at selected events.

• Sport Supervision: Program oversight and administrator for selected programs.

• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

Salary Range: $65,000-$68,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• A minimum of three years of successful NCAA compliance experience is required, preferably within an institutional athletics department.

• A demonstrated thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to provide customer service to ticket holders and external constituents.

• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while meeting deadlines.

• The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple competing projects at once.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in sports administration, or a related field.

• Experience in the NCAA Eligibility Center.

• Prior experience working with NCAA My Apps, ARMs, and Microsoft Applications.

• Experience working with business and ticket operations

The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity and a well-balanced, broad based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the concept of the student-athlete.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to those applications received by August 30th.

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Description

Clinician, Families Work

Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health professionals are eligible for a $7500 signing bonus!

As a Clinician in the Families Work program, you will maintain a caseload of five families and meet with each weekly. Families Work provides six to nine months of intensive services to families whose children either are at risk of being removed from their homes or are already in placement. Families Work also facilitates parent education groups using Incredible Years and Active Parenting curricula. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for 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 work in a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes required within Columbia County. You will work Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule, where you work independently but with a supportive team approach.

Responsibilities:.

• Provide in-home trauma-informedservicesincluding cognitive behavioral and family therapy to address parent/child issues; individual and couples therapy; parenting skills and child development training, development and monitoring of behavioral plans in the home and at school; and skill-building services including anger management, stress management, problem solving, and coping skills
• Provide parent education with parents/ legal guardians enrolled in Parent Education services and ensure the coordination of virtual and in-person parent education classes of various age ranges, around the clients’ schedules
• Provide home and community-based consultation/ intervention with identified parents/ legal guardians to reinforce core concepts of the evidence-based curriculum and help ensure parental comprehension and integration of the concepts
• Provide support services including transportation, budgeting, housing and household management, case planning, on-call crisis support, and school consultations
• For children who are in placement, work with parents and treatment team to discharge children to their permanency goal as quickly and safely possible and/ or to assist families with meeting needs at a lower level of care
• Complete necessary all records and client information in accordance with agency, county, and state policy and funding requirements

Requirements and Education:

• Master's degree in social work, mental health counseling, or equivalent from a graduate school program
• 0-2 years post-masters experience

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 description:

We seek a vertebrate physiologist studying whole organism, non-human systems who uses laboratory and/or field-based research techniques. Representative areas of interest could include (but are not limited to) evolution, genetics, behavior, development, metabolism, neuroethology, or mechanisms of physiological adaptation. At Union, the successful candidate will have plenty of opportunities to explore interdisciplinary collaborations. Befitting the teacher-scholar model, our goal is to hire an outstanding colleague with a demonstrated commitment to teaching, who can establish a successful and vibrant research program that incorporates undergraduates in a liberal arts setting. Teaching responsibilities include a sophomore level physiology course, an upper-level offering of their choice, and contribution to the Biology core curriculum.

About the Biology Department:

The Department of Biological Sciences at Union College is committed to teaching and mentoring students in the classroom and in our active research laboratories. The Department contributes to numerous interdisciplinary programs including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Science and Policy, Environmental Engineering, and Nanoscience (see our programs at https://www.union.edu/interdisciplinary-studies). Housed in the newly constructed Integrated Science and Engineering Complex, the Department is well equipped with NSF-funded instrumentation such as a microCT, a confocal microscope, a 3-D multi camera motion analysis system, Illumina DNA sequencer, scanning electron microscope, greenhouse space, and substantial microscopy, tissue culture and animal care facilities. We also have access to a continuous flow isotope mass spectrometer, elemental analyzer, and an ICPMS in Union College’s Stable Isotope and Geochemistry Laboratory. The College is situated in close proximity to a variety of terrestrial and aquatic habitats including the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, the Mohawk River as well as numerous lakes, urban and suburban areas that are amenable to field study.

Our goal is not only to increase diversity but also to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. We expect all faculty members to contribute to a thriving, diverse, and inclusive learning community, while promoting a sense of belonging among students, other faculty, and staff colleagues.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as a single pdf file. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

We ask that candidates submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, which includes approaches to educating students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and (4) Statement of research interests.

Please send questions and other inquiries to search chair Steve Horton at hortons@union.edu. As part of the initial screening process, applicants may receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their abilities. Only those who move forward to the next step will an email be sent automatically to these references requesting a letter of recommendation.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $81,500 to $83,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

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

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.

Qualifications

Description

Full-Time, Entry Level Clinical Mental Health position supporting the needs of youth in crisis. This community based position requires a Bachelor’s degree.

As a Clinical Support Staff in the Youth ACT program, you will help children and families acquire the necessary skills to manage their health, improve family relationships, and develop opportunities for social activities and interactions. You will report to the Youth ACT Program Director and you will work onsite and in the community.

Responsibilities:

• Help complete the intake process and admissions with identified clients / families in Youth ACT
• Risk Assessment
• Substance Abuse Screen/Assessment
• Suicide Assessment
• Mental Health needs assessment
• Social Needs Screening
• Comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment to include diagnosis and needs to develop treatment plan (IAP)
• Obtain release of information forms for all current past mental health providers, inpatient and outpatient, school, primary care provider
• Ensure compliance with all agency/state/federal requirements for completion of client paperwork
• Provide support to achieve daily tasks related to identified treatment goals
• Facilitate/Coordinate tele-mental health services
• Coordinate and assist team with job development by establishing educational, vocational and professional goals
• Facilitate implementation of skills necessary to accomplish treatment plan goals and adjust to work towards established treatment goals
• May have the opportunity to supervise student interns

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have a valid drivers 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

Description

Teacher Aide

Sign On Bonus - $1,500(paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at a year)

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

Description

School Guidance Counselor

Sign on Bonus - $2,500(paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at a year)

As a School Guidance Counselor, you will provide a comprehensive school guidance program to students with special needs. You will provide counseling support to all students regarding their graduation requirements and transition plans. You will oversee all aspects of State Mandated testing system, and the development and maintenance of all student scheduling to ensure that they are receiving the services mandated in the individual education plan. You will oversee the report card process ensuring that credits are assigned in accordance with all state education regulations. You will report to the Principal and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Order, secure, score and organize the administration of all state mandated tests.
• Complete and maintain all students’ schedules
• Oversee the entire report card and five week interim process.
• Maintain all student transcripts
• Attend all High School student CSE meetings
• Review all student intake paperwork and schedule pre-meeting with homeroom teacher.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, and structures.

Requirements and Education:

• NYS certification as a school guidance counselor
• Masters Degree in School Counseling

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

School Behavior Support Worker

Sign On Bonus - $1,500

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for participating in the design and implementation of behavior support for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students and adults.
• Work with students who demonstrate serious mental and emotional health issues and also exhibit antisocial and explosive behaviors.
• Intervene to assist classroom staff in managing student behavior and providing support when students require behavioral interventions.
• Provide immediate one on one support to students who display impulsive behaviors, low self-esteem and impaired social skills.
• Participate in and foster the schoolwide PBIS program by modeling positive behaviors and interactions with students, as well as student expectations throughout the school.
• Work with school staff to implement PBIS Tier II and Tier III interventions for students as necessary.
• Have a thorough understanding and be able to implement Crisis support plans.
• Demonstrate deescalating skills in assisting students who are losing or have lost control and need adult support to regain self-regulation.
• Work collaboratively with various school, clinical staff, and family members to develop and implement FBAs and BIPs, and other support plans for individual students.
• Participate effectively in various team, classroom or other staff meetings using appropriate social skills, problem solving and conflict resolution strategies.
• Supervise students in a variety of student activities including classrooms, arrival and dismissal, cafeteria, hallways, bus loading and unloading, field trips, and other areas where students gather.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality of student information in accordance with agency, state and federal regulations.
• Accurately complete and return all forms, reports, and other required reporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate effectively in ongoing professional development required by the Agency. New York State and federal regulators.
• Consult with classroom staff to utilize and implement classroom management techniques to maintain a safe productive learning environment.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma (preferred Bachelors degree and 6 months of related experience)
• 5 years' experience in this field

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

• TCI trainer certification
• Drivers license

Qualifications

Description

Special Education Teacher

**Sign On Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 30 days and 1/2 at a year)

As a Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement classroom instructional plans for students and support students success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Assistant Principle and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a students IEP and grade and subject area curricula; work with content area teachers to ensure that their lessons are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for all students on your caseload. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate the creation of 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.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of single and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with crisis prevention and intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; teach students appropriate behavior strategies.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education (Master's Degree preferred) or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 6-21. General education certification with enrollment in a program that leads to special education certification may be considered.
• Requires that you acquire a NYS certification in Special Education or appropriate subject area, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification within one year of hire

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

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