As a Case Manager, you will work with the children in care, the Department of Social Services, foster families, and birth families in the journey toward achieving permanency in multiple settings. You will report to the Program Coordinator and work on-site with some travel.

Responsibilities:

• Work with foster and birth families to coordinate all appointments for children, including providing transportation if another plan cannot be found.
• Attend all client-related meetings, including Counsel on Special Education, Termination of Parental Rights, staff meetings, service provider meetings, emergency meetings, court, and others.
• Facilitate meetings with other service providers.
• Support birth families including providing supervised visitation and feedback on parenting skills and communication regarding progress/problems of children in care and obstacles toward permanency.
• Participation in treatment and discharge planning.
• Regular case documentation.

Requirements and Education:

• Associate's Degree and two year of experience in social services, or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to work night and weekend hours and be part of an on-call rotation to support foster families in after-hours crisis.
• Driver's license and reliable, safe, and clean transportation and a willingness to transport clients in own vehicle.

Benefits

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

About Northern Rivers

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

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

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

Position Title: Mailroom Supervisor

Pay Status and Classification: Non-exempt, full time.

Work Days: Varied

Shift Start/End Time: Varied based on the business need

Supervisor: Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Position Purpose: The Mailroom Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operation of the Union College mail facility to ensure timely distribution of mail to the campus community, most notably students and the College’s academic units, in addition to providing a limited suite of mail services to students, faculty and staff.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supervision: Oversee an employee team that includes student workers.

• Operation of Equipment: Assist with the College’s in house copying operations on a limited basis, as necessary to meet the demands of students, faculty and staff.

• Customer Service and Communication: The successful candidate will be a highly organized, deadline-oriented, and customer-focused individual capable of handling the logistics associated with a high-volume mail operation. Strong communication skills and prior employee supervision experience are essential.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma; Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree a plus

• Minimum of 4-6 years’ experience working in a mail facility, retail or other customer-service oriented setting

• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation

• Strong organizational skills and a basic understanding of logistics associated with managing a high-volume delivery and distribution operation

• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 70 lbs.

• Basic math skills; good reasoning/problem solving skills

• Experience with or ability to learn basic copying equipment operations a plus

• Work setting: Indoor, customer-facing with daily periods of high-volume activity

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position is $23-25 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.

Location: Schenectady, NY

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 (in accordance with policy)

• 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 programs

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).