*** $1,000 Signing Bonus ***

Job Title: Personal Care Aide (HCSSA) - Canandaigua site, Community based

**Do NOT have to have PCA certification - the agency will provide training**

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: Full time, Part time, and Substitute positions available with varying and flexible hours. Must have evening and weekend availability. This is a community based position.

Qualifications

1. Certification as a Personal Care Aide in New York State preferred but not required - agency will provide training
2. Knowledge of community resources and means of accessing these services
3. Valid NYS driver’s license/dependable vehicle
4. Demonstrates basic reasoning and writing skills

Responsibilities

1. Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to clients, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Provides care in accordance with the Plan of Care and physician’s orders; after supervising RN has approved the individual to provide said care. The following cares may be provided by a Personal Care Aide (PCA):
   • Assistance and training for daily living skills; dressing, bathing, feeding and grooming.
   • Light cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and dishes.
   • Shopping and running errands.
   • Preparation of meals for regular and simple modified diets.
   • Placement of and/or removal of elastic stockings, braces, splints, slings, prostheses.
   • Obtain a weight.
   • Assist with self-administration of oral medications (remind individual, read label, bring medication to the individual, open container, and/or provide a drink).
   • Clean a stable wound with soap and water and apply a clean dry dressing.
4. Acts as a role model for program participants by interacting with people in a manner, which will assist these individuals in developing appropriate social behaviors necessary for successful community living.
5. Assists with implementation of behavior modification plans as needed.
6. Participates in case conferences upon request.
7. Provides any personal care tasks as directed by the supervising RN under the plan of care.
8. Maintains necessary records and case notes as requested and within required format and deadlines.
9. Communicates regularly with agency personnel to provide opportunities for exchange of information and discussion of concerns.
10. Participates in conferences, workshops and in-service training to enhance job skills and personal growth and development as determined by the Supervisor. A minimum of 6 hours of training is required per year for this position.
11. Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.
12. Performs other duties at the discretion of the Program Director or his/her designee.

Other Job Specifics: Directly responsible to Home & Community Support Services Supervisor and Supervising Registered Nurse.

EEO Statement

The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

***$3,000 SIGNING BONUS!!!***

Job Title: Early Education Teacher

Location: Happiness House – Geneva site

Salary: $40,000 - $48,000 per year

To apply: http://happinesshousecprochester.appone.com/

Employment: Full Time/10 Month (37.5 hours per week) – Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm; Evening and weekend work maybe required as job duties demand. All School Breaks during school year are paid! Includes Paid Holidays, PTO, and Paid Sick Time! ***Signing Bonus***

Summary/Objective: Teaches young children in an integrated preschool classroom with the Special Education Teacher. Creates and maintains a structured and effective program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Education with NYS certification in Childhood Education. Early Childhood Certification (Birth-Grade 2) preferred.
• Experience working with young children.
• Knowledge of child development and student learning.
• Knowledge of content and instructional planning and implementation.
• Proficient computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Competency Requirements:

• Strong Collaboration Skills.
• Strong Leadership Skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Time Management Skills.
• Effective Classroom Management Skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
• Ensure a meaningful and individualized educational experience for all students.
• Administers developmental assessments to all students to gather data to determine how to meet the individual development needs of the children.
• Works with the Special Education Teacher to coordinate a structured program and safe environment that provides for the individual development needs of the children.
• Coordinates daily and weekly lesson plans with the Special Education Teacher that are available for review by the Program Director or the Education Coordinator.
• Maintains all necessary paperwork in portfolios for each child.
• Participates in all parent-teacher conferences for children in the New Friends program.
• Attends all team, discipline, and staff meetings as designated.
• Creates lesson plans using NYS Learning Standards and agency-selected curriculum.
• Supervises classroom paraprofessionals, aides and assistants, students, volunteers, and others involved in helping capacities with input from the Special Education Teacher.
• Completes annual performance appraisals for paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, and teacher aides with input from the Special Education Teacher.
• Schedules parent and family classroom visits in conjunction with the Special Education Teacher.
• Develops an annual inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies together with the Special Education Teacher.
• Submits daily/monthly attendance records for all children without disabilities.
• Participates in conferences, workshops, department meetings, and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
• Adheres to the agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises Paraprofessionals, Teaching Assistants and Teacher’s Aides.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a preschool program environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day, but employee may be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

To apply: http://happinesshousecprochester.appone.com/

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement

The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Title: Preschool 1 to 1 and Teacher Aides (positions available at our Geneva site, Canandaigua site, the Golisano Autism Center site in Rochester and CP Rochester in Rochester)

Pay Range:
For full/part time: $16.00 - $18.00
For substitutes: $15.75 - $17.75

Reports to: Early Childhood Education Teacher/Director of Children’s Services

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full time, part time , and/or substitute position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during program hours. Evening work may be required as job duties demand. This is a school year position which includes the 6 week summer program.

Summary/Objective: The Teacher’s Aide is a key component in the classroom in ensuring the day’s activities are prepared. The Teacher’s Aide provides overall support to the teacher(s) and children in the classroom.

Essential Functions:

1. Imparts agency philosophy of “Equal Opportunity, Independence and Realization of Individual Potential” to children, families, program staff and community resources.
2. Maintains confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with agency policy.
3. Performs non-instructional duties under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
4. Assists the classroom teacher in all children’s activities throughout the day.
5. Supervises children at all times, including during busing and transitional activities.
6. Assists in physical care tasks and health related activities as appropriate.
7. Assists children with behavioral/management needs.
8. Functions as a positive, contributing member of the classroom team.
9. Attends appropriate meetings as determined by the classroom teacher and Program Director.
10. Demonstrates consistent, nurturing manner toward all children.
11. Assists with classroom preparation/set-up and the management of classroom materials and equipment.
12. Assists in the preparation of children’s meals and snacks. Assists with classroom cleanup as needed before/after meals and during the day as needed.
13. Shares all relevant information related to classroom children obtained form various sources with the classroom teacher.
14. Performs classroom duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or teaching assistant.
15. Participates in conferences, workshops. Department meetings and in-service training as needed or recommended to enhance job skills and personal growth and development.
16. Adheres to agency’s policies and procedures as well as department guidelines.

Competency Requirements:

1. Communication Proficiency.
2. Initiative.
3. Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.
4. Stress Management/Composure.
5. Learning Orientation.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment: This job operates in a preschool classroom environment. This role uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.

Travel: Travel is primarily local during the business day but employee will be expected to work at any of our partner agencies. Some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Experience with young children preferred.
3. Knowledge of classroom management preferred.
4. Must have demonstrated commitment to performing job duties and tasks at a high level of performance.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: None

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and location.

EEO Statement

The agencies are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants in the hiring, promotion, compensation, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation/identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest and conviction records or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.