Description

As a per diem Preschool Teacher Aide - Substitute, you will work with teachers in the management of a preschool classroom by providing quality care to ages 3-5 following Agency philosophy, program performance standards and curriculum guidelines. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Use daily routines and observations to meet the strengths and needs of children
• Work as a team member to facilitate the programs curriculum, procedures and philosophy.
• Assist in the implementation of weekly program plans.
• Help establish a safe environment and a positive emotional tone that is supportive of the individual childs feelings by interacting with them in a supportive way.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere to encourage and facilitate ongoing parent participation and involvement.
• Participate in staff training according to program staff training plan and policies.
• Report any suspected injuries immediately to classroom staff.
• Learn and apply the program curricula to each child.
• Maintain punctuality in all interactions with children, parents, coworkers and volunteers.
• Interact positively with and provide choices to children during meal and nap times.
• Care for program equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively.
• Assist in classroom cleanup and follow universal precautions daily.
• Assist children in transitioning during day when needed.
• Assist children in safely exiting from Center during fire drills and any hazardous situations.
• Adhere to agency and program standards regarding child and families confidentiality and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in preschool preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• EAP
• 401 (K) plan
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

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

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements and Education:

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

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

Description

As an Early Head Start Teacher Aide-substitute , you will work with Teachers in the management of Early Head Start classrooms by providing quality infant-toddler care in accordance with Agency philosophy, program performance standards and curriculum guidelines. You will report to an Early Head Start Enrollment Specialist & Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Use daily routines and observations to meet the strengths and needs of children.
• Work as a team member to facilitate the programs curriculum, procedures and philosophy.
• Help establish a safe environment and a positive emotional tone that is supportive of the individual childs feelings by interacting with them in a supportive way.
• Maintain a welcoming atmosphere to encourage and facilitate ongoing parent participation and involvement.
• Participate in staff training according to program staff training plan and policies.
• Report any suspected injuries immediately to classroom staff.
• Interact positively with and provide choices to children throughout the day.
• Assist in classroom cleanup and follow universal precautions daily.
• Assist children in safely exiting from Center during fire drills and any hazardous situations.
• Adhere to agency and program standards regarding child and families confidentiality and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.

Requirements and Education:

• High school diploma
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with infants and toddlers preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds or more.
• Must be available between 7am and 5 pm

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern RiversFamily of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any othercharacteristicprotected under applicable law. We cherishthe unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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

Home Based Crisis Intervention Specialist

As a Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist, you will support families and youth in crisis by providing in-home services. You will assist families in implementing behavior management techniques and crisis de-escalation skills with their children and support children in appropriately communicating their needs.You will report to the Senior Director HBCI and work onsite with community-based travel required.

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 that the HBCI team will produce meaningful outcomes in a short period of time.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to the needs of families in crisis and deliver crisis intervention services in home-based environment with flexible scheduling.
• Promote safety of the child, family, and community in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
• Tailor services and flexibly schedule sessions based on family member’s needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of family strengths, values, skills, problems, needs, barriers to goal attainment and collaborate in goal setting and service planning.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to help family members acquire, maintain and generalize skills.
• Advocate for and provide concrete services and supports and teach family members to meet their concrete needs.
• Collaborate and advocate with formal and information community resources and systems that impact family while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. Prepare family for transition and service closure.
• Provide consultation to intra-agency service providers and to community service providers. Maintain appropriate liaisons and relationships with external and internal providers, particularly as this relates to County Mental Health Departments working with the HBCI. Fulfill all program-reporting requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and provide leadership in the collection of data and the formulation of recommendations and conclusions as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, or Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and at least two years of experience in a home-based and/or crisis intervention services program.
• LMSW or LMHC licensure preferred.
• Experience in the Homebuilder model of crisis intervention is preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

Description

Qualifications

POSITION OVERVIEW

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Evening&Weekend Warrior LPN

We are currently recruiting for highly motivated per diem LPN’s to work in our residential program!We offer a positive, caring work environment with excellent pay and benefits!

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will coordinate appropriate medical care, dental care, and mental health services nursing care/services to a youth and adolescent population with emotional, behavioral and physical needs. You will ensure that medical treatment services meet the requirements of the regulating agency. You will report to a Registered Nurse and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Complete the nursing observations report findings to the registered nurse
• Review lab and test results, reporting critical values to RN and providers
• Medication management including ordering medications and obtaining prior authorizations
• Dispense medications
• Communicate with medical director/providers regarding observation in client’s health/behavior
• Provide client and family education regarding medications and treatments
• Collaborate with our staff regarding concerns and behaviors
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Medication Review meetings
• Nursing documentation using EHR
• Update discharge planning needs
• Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and based on agency needs

Requirements and Education:

• LPN Licensed in New York State
• 1 to 2 years of experience
• Experience working with youth and adolescent population desired
• 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.

ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS

Description

• Assist the Crisis Services leadership with coordinating all crisis services and perform other duties as directed.
• Document all client-related communication, interactions, and contacts in progress notes.
• Monitor/Manage Medical Record documentation needing to be attached to a client’s medical record
• Assist the Crisis Services leadership in maintaining compliance of Medical Records.
• Consult/Collaborate with community agencies to identify potential resources for our clients and families
• Coordinate community referrals needed/recommended by the Mobile Crisis Team Leads
• Monitor/Manage Data collection for reports and presentations as directed by Crisis Services leadership
• Run statistical findings from data collection for Reporting purposes.
• Monitor/Manage sufficient supplies, vehicles and building related operational needs for the program operations, submitting needs requests to the Director of Crisis Services.
• Assist and monitor program billing practices
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Description

Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist

As a Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) Specialist, you will support families and youth in crisis by providing in-home services. You will assist families in implementing behavior management techniques and crisis de-escalation skills with their children and support children in appropriately communicating their needs.You will report to the Senior Director HBCI and work onsite with community-based travel required.

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 that the HBCI team will produce meaningful outcomes in a short period of time.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to the needs of families in crisis and deliver crisis intervention services in home-based environment with flexible scheduling.
• Promote safety of the child, family, and community in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
• Tailor services and flexibly schedule sessions based on family member’s needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of family strengths, values, skills, problems, needs, barriers to goal attainment and collaborate in goal setting and service planning.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to help family members acquire, maintain and generalize skills.
• Advocate for and provide concrete services and supports and teach family members to meet their concrete needs.
• Collaborate and advocate with formal and information community resources and systems that impact family while teaching family members to advocate for themselves. Prepare family for transition and service closure.
• Provide consultation to intra-agency service providers and to community service providers. Maintain appropriate liaisons and relationships with external and internal providers, particularly as this relates to County Mental Health Departments working with the HBCI. Fulfill all program-reporting requirements.
• Participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and provide leadership in the collection of data and the formulation of recommendations and conclusions as assigned.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, or Master’s degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and at least two years of experience in a home-based and/or crisis intervention services program.
• LMSW or LMHC licensure preferred.
• Experience in the Homebuilder model of crisis intervention is preferred.
• 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.

Qualifications

Description

Clinical Program Director

Licensed Social Workers or Mental Health professionals are eligible for a $5000 signing bonus!

Relocation package available within New York State!

As the Clinical Program Director of Community Transition Time Program (CTTP), you will oversee a new model of care with a multi-disciplinary team that provides services and support to adolescent youth and their families utilizing residential, community and home-based services. The goal of this program is to keep adolescents out of unnecessary hospital stays and instead provide wraparound care and case management for themselves and their families where they need it, in their home or in a short-term residential setting when needed.

You will manage the program and staff, develop relationships with referral sources including local hospitals and county mental health providers, client referral systems, client treatment and case management, client financial viability, as well as insights into the marketing of program and updating the program systems. You will report to the Senior Director of Residential Services and will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage relationships with local hospitals and mental health providers, care management providers, schools, primary care providers, housing authorities, and law enforcement agencies in the coordination of youth referrals into the program.
• Ensure coordination of child/youth discharge to the community, warm hand-off to community care management and facilitation of the use of the TRS as required for brief periods of stabilization.
• Oversee a short-term eight bed residential unit that provides 24/7 care.
• Be the spokesperson for this new program model and participate in collaborative meetings with the state and other service agencies, as well as educate the community about CTTP, outcomes and its theoretical background.
• Collaborate with the Local Governmental Unit (LGU), Director of Community Service (DCS)/Mental Health Commissioner and work with NYS OMH and other key agencies to provide training and support around the team's development.
• Consult and coordinate with hospital and program team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Ensure the continuous quality and improvement of services and development of the program, including regular monitoring and reporting of program outcomes for agency and state mandates.
• Be the Lead on recruiting, hiring and onboarding team members.
• Provide overall supervision to the team and create rotating on-call schedule for after hours and weekend coverage by team members.
• Participate in on call rotation with other program directors.
• Monitor caseload size and coordinate program intakes and discharges.
• Provide training and supervision for the staff and participate in all required trainings as directed.
• Participate in OMH-directed training and technical assistance, including regular calls, learning collaboratives, etc.
• Ensure program staff are adhering to the fidelity of the program.

Requirements and Education:

• A Master’s degree and active NYS license in a helping profession (such as LMSW, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, etc.)
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience post Master's degree.
• At least 3 years of leadership or management experience required.
• A valid NYS Driver’s license and the ability to travel within program service area.

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.