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Chautauqua Opportunities jobs in Dunkirk, NY - 22 jobs

  • PERSONAL CARE AID 1

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements • Assists patients with activities of daily living • Cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry and paying bills as listed per plan of care. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, RN Trainer/Supervisor, Schedulers, Office Staff, Co-Workers B. External: Patients and family members, Caseworkers Supervisory Scope: No Supervisory responsibilities Organizational Responsibilities: • Accurately completes timesheets and flow sheets in a timely manner • Reports all accidents and incidents • Identifies problems or changes and reports them to supervisor • Attends in-services as required, and completes annual mandatory requirements • Carries out all policies and procedures of the agency. • Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Knowledge, Skills Required: • Basic housekeeping skills required • Ability to effectively communicate and work with minimal supervision. Special Requirements: • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times • Completes all NYS DOH requirements. • Valid driver's license recommended, but not necessary • Reliable transportation - Ability to travel or walk to patients' homes • Ability to lift 50 pounds
    $31k-35k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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  • MOBILE CRISIS PEER ADVOCATE

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements • Assist in the stabilization of Chautauqua County residents experiencing acute mental health crisis utilizing the least intrusive and restrictive alternative available to maintain safety. • Provide individual support, clinically driven self-disclosure, and modeling to assist in crisis stabilization and increased self-sufficiency. • Provide follow-up to assist customers in accessing and navigating needed services, self-help centers, groups, and other social, church, and recreational clubs. • Maintain on-call availability by work issued cell phone during scheduled shifts. • Data reporting and analysis as a function of service quality improvement. • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the code of ethics. • Promote the Agency mission. • Job performance incorporates a strength-based, integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory trainings, in-services, and other functions as required. • Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism. • Assist in delivering marketing and/or educational presentations to the community, or training to other agency staff, as assigned by the Intensive Services Coordinator. • Promote positive internal and external relationships. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Director of Health and Family Services, Intensive Services Coordinator, Crisis Team Members, Other COI staff B. External: All emergency service providers such as police departments, Hospital emergency departments, Hotline services, Other mental health providers, Community resources, Human service professionals. Supervisory Scope: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Organizational Responsibilities: • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and protocols. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Maintain customer files inputted into CAPTAIN as assigned. • Complete required progress reports on time. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: • Personal familiarity with the Mental Health Service Network (Required) • Completion of approved peer advocacy training offered through the Academy of Peer Services preferred. • High School Diploma or GED; College degree in Human services field preferred. • Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify interventions and care according to the customer's age. • Possess a working knowledge of community services and agencies • Excellent oral; written communications skills • Ability to work as part of a team required. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and use sound judgment. • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Special Requirements, if any: • Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service • Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. • Completes all OMH requirements. • Must have internet access at home in order to utilize programs essential to the position • Works compassionately with a diverse population • Experience navigating community programs
    $35k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • EARLY EDUCATION MENTOR

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Grade: 8 Non-Exempt Reports to: Professional Development Coordinator Full-Time 35 hours/ week Salary $21.47/hourly To raise the quality of care and early education through support, training, mentoring, coaching, assessments, and implementation of a Child Development Associate credentialing (CDA) program. Act as resource to advocate and inform the community on the importance of quality care as it affects children, families, employment, and economic development. Security Clearance: Lv 4 V, A, C, R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Maintain knowledge of services, regulations, program contracts, mandates, and deliverables. Support the implementation of the Child Development Associate credentialing program following the State and professional guidelines. Provide training in areas of expertise/certification. Implements mentoring and coaching services, technical assistance, intensive technical assistance, child and classroom observations with assigned caseload Maintains knowledge (professional and technical knowledge) of current practices and new developments and trends in early care and education Contribute to Child Care Council media and marketing plan. Develop and deliver trainings for the community Facilitate and participate in meetings as designated. Participates in the continuous quality improvement of contracted programs Prepares and analyzes reports and data relating to responsibilities. Maintains professional boundaries, performance, and confidentiality and complies with code of ethics Assists with Standards of Excellence data and Google Docs updates Promotes positive agency, division, and service area image Develop new leads for fee for service opportunities. Follows designated functions of the contracting process. Supports Summer Food Program Promotes agency mission Maintains consistent professional customer service Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: COI Management, Early Care and Education and Child Care Council staff B. External: Early Care and Education providers and operators, Early Childhood Higher Education professionals, Coalitions Supervisory Scope: None Organizational Responsibilities: Participating in staff focus groups. Assist in maintenance of best practice standards for CCR&R and Early Care and Education Services Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills Required: Associate Degree with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood or Child Development Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred. At least 3 years of professional experience working with children Knowledge of Early Childhood Principles and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Within 2 years of employment receive a coaching and/or trainer's credential Within 18 months of employment receive reliability or inter-rater reliability in assessment tools as designated Have excellent human relation skills as well as the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people. Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally. Demonstrate outstanding customers service skills. Demonstrate skills in the use of Power Point, Excel, and Google Docs Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing in a wide variety of situations Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred. Special Requirements: Valid Driver's license Reliable Transportation Ability to travel throughout the county. Ability to lift up to and including 50 pounds. Ability to work some weekends and evenings. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. Works compassionately with a diverse population.
    $21.5 hourly 9d ago
  • HEALTH CARE SPECIALIST- Connections North

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Grade: E72 Non-Exempt Reports to: Child Health Services Manager Conduct screenings and assessments and provide emergent care for illnesses and injuries to children in care; provide educational resources for families regarding child health and nutrition. Non Exempt $19.81 per hour 35 hour/week Security Clearance Level 3 V, A, C, R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Communicate with parents about their child's health needs and development concerns in a timely and effective manner Provide medical, oral, nutrition and mental health education support services that are understandable to individuals, including individuals with low health literacy Determine whether each child has ongoing sources of continuous, accessible health care and health insurance coverage. If the child does not have such a source of ongoing care and health insurance coverage, assist families in accessing a source of care and health insurance Ensure children are up-to-date on a schedule of age appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral health care; for those that are not, assist parents with making arrangements to bring the child up-to-date as quickly as possible. Obtain or complete child health screenings within regulatory standards and initiates referrals for evaluation. Reviews child health records and health histories to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops and tracks individual health care plans, including special diets and medications. Provide emergent care for child injuries and illnesses. Assist in the development of the center's Health Care Plan. Coordinate the center's oral health hygiene program. Promote breastfeeding, including facilities to properly store and handle breast milk and make accommodations, for mothers who wish to breastfeed during program hours, and if necessary, provide referrals to lactation consultants or counselors; Work with mental health consultants to implement strategies to identify and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns Documents children's incidents. Maintains complete information on CAPSYS and mandated health files. Administers medication in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Assist with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies/equipment. Provide care and supervision of children in need of medical care on a regular basis and in support of classroom staff on an as needed basis. Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Early Care and Education team B. External: Customers, community agency representatives, school district staff, and local health providers Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: n/a Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience working with children preferred. NYS Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B) certification required; NYS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (AEMT-P) certification preferred. Ability to work as an effective team member/leader. Maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally. Strong computer, phone, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, documentation, maintaining files, monitoring, and charting. Physical Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing Valid Driver's license Reliable transportation Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle Ability to travel throughout the county Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required Works compassionately with a diverse population Experience navigating community programs
    $19.8 hourly 13d ago
  • HOUSING INSPECTOR

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements Conducts Housing Quality Standard inspections and COI property inspections as required. Conduct inspection followed by completion of the required paperwork and data entry functions into multiple service software systems. Maintain a computerized tracking report of all inspections - and completes a monthly report to be submitted to the program manager by the 3rd of the month. Updates customer information related to the inspection process in the Statewide HCV system and CAPSYS. Completes required paperwork per inspection protocol and HUD guidelines. Communicates with landlords and tenants about HQS violations in property Refers tenants to services based on needs identified through inspections Promotes agency mission Maintains consistent professional customer service. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Housing & Community Service Division Staff and Managers B. External: Vendors, Federal, and Local Government Agencies. Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: 0 Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Knowledge, Skills Required: High School diploma required; Associate's degree in Science, Business, or Human Services preferred. Minimum one year of work experience in property management, building maintenance, code enforcement, quality assurance, customer relations, or the Section 8 housing choice voucher program. Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relations skills. Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry and spreadsheet in a windows environment. Goal oriented. Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds. Bilingual preferred. Strong teaming skills. Special Requirements, if any: Must be able to obtain a LexisNexis clearance. Valid Drivers license Ability to travel Reliable transportation Ability to travel throughout the county Obtain HUD Housing Quality Standards Certificate (within one year of employment) Works compassionately with a diverse population Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times
    $36k-43k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • CENTER DIRECTOR 2

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Grade: E11 Exempt Reports to: Child Care Center Administrator Responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and quality of education for all children within the center's care. Directly accountable for overall operational including curriculum implementation, staff and facilities management, regulatory compliance and budgetary considerations. Pay rate is $34.25 per hour Security Clearance Level 5 V, A, C, R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Oversee staffing to ensure regulatory ratios of qualified staff to children are maintained. Assist in the recruitment of children and families; provide guidance on classroom placement of children. Ensure records on children enrolled in the program are accurate and up-to-date and include their development, attendance, immunization, and general health Oversee curriculum planning and implementation. Oversee classroom management and behavior support strategies. Oversee center based food services including staffing, menu development, ordering of food and supplies, development, and provision of specialized diets, as well as kitchen health, safety, and sanitation compliance. Ensure family services are offered to enrolled customers including life coaching, family engagement, transition, and special education services. Ensure center based health services, including staffing, daily health checks, compliant health and immunization records, medication administration, development andimplementation of individual health care plans are provided consistent with center'shealth care plan. Ensure transportation services, if provided, follow regulations; pick up and drop off protocols are established and followed for the building to ensure safe, orderly and timely service; ensure disruptions to service are communicated among staff, providers and families. Provide care and supervision of children on an as-needed basis Administer medication as needed to children. Order and maintain child care supplies and equipment. Ensure that problems encountered by staff are resolved, reviewing policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of program Provide quality customer service to families, including regular communication and individualized meetings to address concerns Assist in the billing and collection of payments for fee based child care Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement Building Manager Duties: Oversees petty cash Conducts/coordinates evacuation/lockdown drills a minimum of annually or as is required by licensing or regulatory entity; completes documentation of drill and forwards to appropriate person(s) Maintains a current list of office occupancy in the building (includes staff name, office number, and program to be charged) and updates list monthly & forwards to finance or as is indicated Oversees general building work orders; acts a liaison to B & G's supervisor - reports physical building/or property concerns and reviews/ approves maintenance requests Building Manager, or designee, tracks & distributes keys; maintains list of staff that have keys to building Completes/reviews/submits incident/accident reports re: incidents that occur in building within required timeframes Supervises building receptionist - arranges for adequate reception back-up Reports any major/serious incidents, issues, concerns to CEO - completes an event record when indicated Works with team on PR and recruitment strategies; community relations. Maintains current knowledge of and assures regulatory and procedural compliance. Develops and keeps procedures and protocols current; implements designated management systems. Assists with providing and developing trainings and orientation to service area staff. Promotes agency wide integrated service delivery strategies. Participates on designated Coalitions. Fosters positive relationships with peers, funders, licensors, staff, subcontractors and community partners. Monitors identified service area budgets; assists Supervisor to develop new or renewed budgets. Facilitates and participates in meetings as designated. Fosters ongoing, integrated, comprehensive service delivery model with other COI services. Coordinates designated functions of the MOU and MOA process. Facilitates standardization of systems and processes within service area and division. Utilizes CAPSYS, data, and other tracking and measurement tools to monitor staff performance and service area outcomes; drive improvement and response to need in service area Promotes positive agency, division and service area image Other duties as assigned by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Division management team, child care staff, Child Care Council staff, Finance staff, Buildings & Grounds staff, IT staff. B. External: OCFS Licensors, Parents, School District Personnel Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 18-70 B. Titles supervised: Teachers, Teacher Assistant, Building Clerk, Head Cook, Assistant Cook, and Kitchen Assistant Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Attends appropriate in-services/trainings Attend all required meetings. Data collection, analysis & reporting as required Participation in all management systems and functions internally and externally Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Knowledge, Skills Required: Bachelor's degree in education required; master's degree preferred 3 years of experience in child care required 3 years supervisory experience required NYS Teaching Certificate in early childhood preferred. Strong interpersonal, communication and customer relation skills Strong computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and excel in a windows' environment. Goal oriented Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with people from various backgrounds Strong team building and participation skills Special Requirements: Ability to hold a Medication Administration Training certificate Flexible work schedule Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing Valid Driver's license Reliable transportation Works compassionately with a diverse population Experience navigating community programs
    $34.3 hourly 19d ago
  • Program Enrollment and Support Specialist

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Grade: 6 Non-Exempt X Reports to: LE Coordinator Enroll legally exempt providers by following New York State guidelines to support the county's workforce and improve the quality and stability of home-based childcare in our community. Full-Time $18.44 /hour 35 hour/week Security Clearance: Level 1 Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Maintains knowledge of services, regulations, program contracts, mandates, and deliverables Processes and approves applications and renewals for families of children receiving childcare assistance who select legally exempt childcare providers. Conducts background checks, criminal history reviews, database checks, and NYS fingerprinting checks. Conducts compliance inspections of legally exempt childcare programs working under the auspices of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) Enters inspection data documenting compliance in the OCFS Child Care Facility System (CCFS) database. Meets all legally exempt contract performance standards and timelines. Facilitate Legally Exempt quality improvement initiatives Collaborate with Professional Development team and OCFS to provide trainings for Legally Exempt Providers Provides in-person, telephone, and on-site; technical assistance, intensive technical assistance, and consultation to providers and program staff on a variety of issues related to legally exempt childcare operation and regulations Is knowledgeable of, and makes referrals to, other community resources as needed to promote best practice in early childhood and compliance with applicable laws and regulations Maintain case files and appropriate entries into CCFS in the time, manner and form required by OCFS. Stays current with NYS regulations and childcare best practices. Assists in the childcare council's effort to market family childcare in the community as a home-based business opportunity and recruit new family childcare providers Participates in outreach efforts to inform the community about the Child Care Council and its services. Assists in collecting feedback and data to inform agency services assessment Support CACFP and Summer Food Programs Provide reception coverage as needed Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Chautauqua Child Care Council Staff B. External: Childcare providers, Local Department of Social Services, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, Community Businesses and collaborating partners Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: Participates in staff focus groups Assist in development for public relations materials Assist in public relations presentations and displays Assist in maintenance of best practices standards for CCR&R Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: Associate degree in Business, Human Services preferred, HS diploma GED required 3 or more years of experience working in a detailed oriented customer service position Ability to receive and convey detailed information Bi-lingual (Spanish & English) preferred Excellent customer service skills Extremely detail-oriented, with strict attention to required task deadlines Exemplary organizational and file/ document maintenance skills Ability to work as part of a team but also self-reliant in initiating and completing work independently Strong organizational written, verbal, and interpersonal skills Strong computer skills Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Valid Driver's license Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required Reliable transportation Ability to travel throughout the county Works compassionately with a diverse population
    $18.4 hourly 23d ago
  • RN TRAINER/SUPERVISOR

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements • Provides supervision and evaluation of Home Care workers according to requirements for contracting agencies and DOH regulations. • Provides on the job training when needed and provides in home joint orientation to new personnel assigned to a case. • Maintains accurate patient files. • Maintains up to date employee health records and personnel files. • Performs initial admission assessment of new referrals, and opens the case, if deemed appropriate for home care to be provided. • Completes mobile intake. • Works in cooperation with the scheduler to assign appropriate staff to the patient receiving home care services. • Reviews all patient care plans with home care workers to assure appropriateness and their ability to provide the services required. When appropriate, provides case management and obtains physicians orders to develop a plan of care to meet the needs of the patient. Review this plan every 6 months or sooner if necessary. • Reviews all complaints that are filed and provides follow up for resolution to patient's satisfaction. • Documents and monitors all accident/incident reports, provides further investigation. • Facilitates quarterly QI meetings. • Maintains liaison with caseworkers, patients, families, and staff. • Maintain aid certifications in NYS DOH database. • Obtain and maintain aid certifications for NYS core curriculum. • Provides on-call coverage. • Promotes agency mission. • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while performing self-sufficiency. • Participates in committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism. • Provides and participates in cross training as needed within the division and COI. • Coordinates certification training for personal care aides on an as needed basis. • Administers equivalency testing, including written skills and demonstration of skills. • Maintains current knowledge of and assures regulatory and procedural compliance. • Assists with recruitment and hiring of new aides. • Interviews new applicants and recommends appropriate candidates. • Class preparation, researching current changes in regulations. • Administers the NYS Home Care Core curriculum as required by DOH. • Includes 40 hours of classroom training, skills training, hands on experience, DDHCW training (A Better Answer), and administers final exam. • Provides on the job training. • Schedules in services countywide and coordinates their presentation. • Works in cooperation with the Health and Family Services Director to develop, plan, and implement new training programs. • Works with internal and external partners to provide Health Care Consulting services. • Works with team on PR and recruitment strategies; community relations. • Develops and keeps procedures and protocols current; implements designated management systems. • Assists with providing and developing training and orientation for service area staff. • Promotes agency wide integrated service delivery strategies. • Participates in designated Coalitions. • Fosters positive relationships with peers, funders, licensors, staff, subcontractors and community partners. • Monitors identified service area budgets; assists Supervisor to develop new or renewed budgets. • Facilitates and participates in meetings as designated. • Fosters ongoing, integrated, comprehensive service delivery model with other COI services. • Coordinates designated functions of the MOU and MOA process. • Facilitates standardization of systems and processes within service area and division. • Utilizes CAPSYS, data, and other tracking and measurement tools to monitor staff performance and service area outcomes; drive improvement and response to need in service area. • Promotes positive agency, division, and service area image. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, Health and Family Services Administrative Assistant, Home Care Clerk Scheduler, PCA I's, and PCA II's B. External: Community Agencies, In-Service presenters, Patients and Family Members, QI Committee Members, Contracting agencies and Case Managers, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, and Discharge Planners. Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 10-25 B. Titles supervised: PCA I, PCA II, HHA's, Home Care Clerk Scheduler Organizational Responsibilities: • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Attends appropriate in-services/trainings. • Attends all required meetings. • Data collection, analysis & reporting as required. • Participation in all management systems and functions internally and externally • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Physical • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort. Knowledge, Skills Required: • Bachelor's degree in nursing required. • Current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse - DOH fingerprinting already completed for licensure. • Two years' experience working with patients; three years preferred. • Two years' supervisory experience required; three years preferred. • Ability to provide leadership and supervision. • Demonstrate writing and organizational skills. • Ability to develop a training plan based on the Home Care Core Curriculum. • Ability to problem solve; advocate and provide outcomes for the patients. • Customer service skills. • Basic computer skills. Special Requirements, if any: • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. • Valid Driver's license • Reliable transportation • Ability to travel throughout the county. • Works compassionately with a diverse population. • Experience navigating community programs.
    $85k-105k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • TEACHER

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Grade: T6 - T18 Non-Exempt Reports to: Center Director Full-time 12 mo. position Assures the implementation and integration of the compliance mandates by planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities. Serves as an active member of the COI team by supporting COI objectives. Supports the site team and countywide service area mission by performing the following duties. Provides on-site supervision and child development services to at-risk children enrolled in a childcare program. Salary $20.24-$29.75/hourly 37.5 hour/week Security Clearance: Lv. 2 V Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • Works cooperatively with staff, parents, and service providers to plan appropriately for children both independently and in groups. • Plan activities and prepare necessary materials for activities in the classroom. • Observe and record the development of children. Use the information from the records to develop lesson plans according to the curriculum that meet the needs of each individual child. • Plan, assign, and direct work as part of overall classroom operations; affirm and guide teacher assistants and volunteers; address complaints, resolve problems and provide feedback on performance evaluations. • Serve as an advocate for all children including those with special needs. • Immediately report any concern regarding child abuse/neglect. • Performs daily health checks on each individual child, following up when needed. • Develop and implement intervention strategies for individual and groups of children based on data. • Conduct developmental screenings of children as designated. • Utilizes CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts. • Assist families in creating age-appropriate school readiness goals and provide information to achieve identified goals. • Interactions with families include educational advocacy training for parents/guardians. • Conduct two home visits for evaluative purposes and two conferences per year with families. • Communicate with families on a regular basis through communication books, phone contact, face to face with emphasis on school readiness. • Attend all meetings, trainings, and parent activities as designated. • Complies with ERSEA and participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies as required. • Provide a safe and healthy learning environment. • Promotes agency and service area missions. • Incorporate integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Participate in the larger team of the agency though committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism. • Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth across the domains of learning including Language Development, Literacy Knowledge and Skills, Mathematics Knowledge and Skills, Science Knowledge and Skills, Creative Arts Expression, Social and Emotional Development, Approaches to Learning, and Physical Development and Health, Logical and Reasoning, Social Studies Knowledge and Skills, and English Language Development. • Model and teach children in practices of personal cleanliness, self-care, and picking up and putting away toys and books. • Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue. • Provide family style meals while encouraging natural conversation. • Notifies supervisor following service area procedure regarding customer complaints. • Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques incorporating strategies which are developmentally appropriate and consider attention spans individual learning styles, such as hands-on, visual, and auditory. • Share observations, outcomes, and other information with families at home visits, conferences, and during classroom engagement opportunities. • Foster cooperative and professional working relationships. • Participates in case coordination meetings. • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: COI Management and staff B. External: Service providers, Community agencies, Consultants, Volunteers and parents. Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: • Recommend training needs of Teacher Assistants and classroom volunteers. • Recommend purchase of materials/equipment. • Maintain, track, and submit educational records of children including assessments, observations, self-portraits and writing samples, ASQ and ASQ/SE screenings, individual goal progress documentation, and for children with special needs: monthly reports, annual review reports, and progress reports. • Complete monthly reports. • Adheres to all policies and procedures. Knowledge, Skills Required: • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Early Head Start: CDA credential and work towards obtaining an Associate's degree, with an Early Childhood Certification. • Head Start: Associate degree in Early Childhood or Child Development; or any advanced degree and 9 credit hours in Early Childhood and/or Child Development. • Head Start: Bachelor's Degree (B.S) in Early Childhood or Child Development • UPK/Head Start Bachelor's Degree (B.S) in Early Childhood or Child Development with a NYS Certification for Pre-K services. • Adequate computer skills required. • Ability to organize and maintain an appropriate learning environment. • Ability to work on a team. • Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds. • Good verbal and written communication skills. Special Requirements: • Valid Drivers' license and ability to travel • Ability to lift 50 pounds. • Completes all OCFS requirements • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. • Flexibility in work schedule. • Must be able to maintain substantial, Active Supervision and Zone Supervision of children. • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
    $20.2-29.8 hourly 30d ago
  • CRISIS WORKER 1A

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements • Assist in the provision of crisis intervention services in the community for children and adults including intake, outreach visits, assessment, referral, follow-up, telephone lethality monitoring, and disposition of all persons presenting for Mobile Crisis Services. • Assist in the facilitation of stabilization of acute mental health crisis utilizing the least intrusive and restrictive alternative available to maintain safety. • Complete follow-up and facilitate linkages to needed community services and supports for both the primary customer and his/her family. • Maintain on-call availability by work issued cell phone during scheduled shifts. • Data reporting and analysis as a function of service quality improvement. • Maintain confidentiality and comply with the code of ethics. • Promote the Agency mission. • Maintains consistent professional customer service. • Job performance incorporates a strength-based, integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. • Attend scheduled staff meetings, mandatory trainings, in-services, and other functions as required. • Provide marketing and/or educational presentations to the community, or training to other agency staff, as assigned by the Family Growth & Development Manager. • Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development and volunteerism. • Promote positive internal and external relationships. • Other duties as assigned by supervisor. • Write 9.58 / 9.45 pick up orders as necessary Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Director of Health and Family Services, Intensive Services Coordinator, Crisis Team Members, and other COI staff B. External: Emergency service providers such as police departments, hospital emergency department, hotline services, other mental health providers, and human service professionals. Supervisory Scope: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Organizational Responsibilities: • Adhere to all policies, procedures, and protocols. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Maintain customer files inputted into CAPTAIN • Complete required progress reports on time. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: • Bachelor's Degree + 2 years experience in Crisis Intervention or Master's Degree or higher in Human Services, Mental Health / Behavioral Health, or Drug and Alcohol / Chemical Dependency • Experience in Crisis Intervention with the Mentally Ill population required. • Completed training and certified to write 9.58 or 9.45 pick-up orders. • Possess a working knowledge of community services and agencies • Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify interventions and care according to the customer's age. • Excellent oral; written communications skills • Ability to work as part of a team required. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness; have analytical ability and be able to collect and research information and use sound judgment. • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Special Requirements: • Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service • Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. • Completes all OMH requirements. • Must maintain a working telephone • Works compassionately with a diverse population • Experience navigating community programs
    $48k-58k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • HEAD COOK

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Requirements Ensure Health Department regulations are met, including but not limited to: Safety and sanitation of kitchen facilities Proper temperatures for food storage (refrigerators, freezers) are maintained and recorded. Safe food handling procedures Foods are cooked to safe temperature. Washing of dishes Labeling of prepared foods Washing of hands. Assure regulations pertaining to food service are followed from: Head Start Performance Standards New York State Office of Children and Families Day Care Regulations Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Plan menus for childcare site and summer food program: Submit menus for regulatory approval. Cook and prepare daily meals. Provide substitutions that meet regulatory approval when vendor supply does not allow for original menu items. Assist in the development of special menus/diets and ensure they are followed. Establishes smooth, efficient routines and assigns roles for food service staff to ensure: food is prepped and cooked in a safe and healthy manner with a high-quality taste. food is served on time and with an appealing presentation. kitchen area remains a clean and safe environment. dishes and other materials are cleaned on a daily basis. Order food and supplies, including table service, serving dishes and paper products within budget parameters. Assist with planning and provide oversight of Food Service budget. Maintains inventory & reviews pricing. Attends meetings and training courses as required. Assists with training and identifies training needs for Food Service Staff and volunteers. Assists management team with purchasing and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Assists management team with the development of Food Service procedures. Assists center staff in planning food for special events. Completes accurate reports as required by supervisor or funders, including: production sheets for CACFP and SFSP. Coordinate the distribution of food to assigned SFSP sites, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining healthy temperature and high quality of meal. Order and coordinate delivery of milk from vendors directly to sites Transport, as needed, food and supplies to off-site locations. Maintains a good working relationship between co-workers, employees, and vendors, and ongoing communication with staff and vendors. Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Assistant Cook, Kitchen Assistant, Summer Food Staff, and Childcare Staff B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Summer Food Program participating agencies Supervisory Scope Number of staff supervised: 0 Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures. Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: Associate's degree or educational certificate in Food Preparation and Food Management and 2 years cooking experience, or High School diploma/GED and 2 years of Head Cook experience, preferably in catering or an institutional setting. Knowledge of health and sanitation procedures and practices. Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can cause allergies/intolerances. Supervisory skills preferred. Basic math and record keeping skills. Physical Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort. Special Requirements: Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training Certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health). Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. Completes all required NYS background clearances. Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing. Valid Driver's license. Reliable transportation. Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle. Ability to travel throughout the county. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required: subject to random drug and alcohol testing for cause. Works compassionately with a diverse population.
    $29k-33k yearly est. 23d ago
  • Teacher Assistant

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Grade: T1 - T4 Non-Exempt Reports to: Center Director/Center Director 2/UPK Site Supervisor Full time 10 month 37.5 hour/week Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of children; implements developmentally appropriate activities under the direction of the teacher. Salary $16.48 - $18.52/hourly 37.5 hour/week Full-time Security Clearance: Lv. 2 V, A, C, R. Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; promote growth in the developmental progressions described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation Support and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines. As directed, lead or support individual and group activities. Support the development of the home language for dual language learners. Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity. Assist in completing/obtaining a current developmental screening to identify concerns regarding a child's developmental, behavioral, motor, language, social, cognitive, and emotional skills within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. Communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child's routines, activities, and behavior. Implement IEP's, IFSP's, and behavior plans with fidelity. Assist with conducting parent conferences and home visits with each family. Provide a safe and healthy learning environment. Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care. Utilize CAPTAIN/Teacher Strategies Gold for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts. Conduct daily health checks for children Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for planned activities. Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children. Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options. Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks. Participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies • Support the planning and implementation of family events Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Division staff members, Central Services staff members. B. External: Service providers, Consultants, Volunteers and Parents Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) One year experience working with children. Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment. Ability to work on a team. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer skills required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. Flexibility in work schedule. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing Valid Driver's license Works compassionately with a diverse population
    $16.5-18.5 hourly 37d ago
  • Nurse - CN

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Conduct screenings and assessments and provide emergent care for illnesses and injuries to children in care; provide educational resources for families regarding child health and nutrition. Full-time Non Exempt $21.27/hour 35 hour/week Requirements Security Clearance Level 3 V, A, C, R Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Communicate with parents about their child's health needs and development concernsin a timely and effective manner Provide medical, oral, nutrition and mental health education support services that are understandable to individuals, including individuals with low health literacy Determine whether each child has ongoing sources of continuous, accessible health care and health insurance coverage. If the child does not have such a source of ongoing care and health insurance coverage, assist families in accessing a source of care and health insurance Ensure children are up-to-date on a schedule of age appropriate preventive and primary medical and oral health care; for those that are not, assist parents with making arrangements to bring the child up-to-date as quickly as possible Obtain or complete child health screenings within regulatory standards and initiates referrals for evaluation. Reviews child health records and health histories to ensure regulatory compliance. Develops and tracks individual health care plans, including special diets and medications. Provide emergent care for child injuries and illnesses Support Individualized Health Care Plans within scope of practice, including but notlimited to: Give injections Urinary catheterization care and support Tracheal tube care Feeding tube and ostomy management Assist in the development of the center's Health Care Plan. Coordinate the center's oral health hygiene program. Promote breastfeeding, including facilities to properly store and handle breast milk and make accommodations, for mothers who wish to breastfeed during program hours, and if necessary, provide referrals to lactation consultants or counselors; Work with mental health consultants to implement strategies to identify and support children with mental health and social and emotional concerns Documents children's incidents. Maintains complete information on CAPSYS and mandated health files. Administers medication in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Assist with maintaining inventory and ordering supplies/equipment. Provide care and supervision of children in need of medical care on a regular basis and in support of classroom staff on an as needed basis. Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Early Care and Education team B. External: Customers, community agency representatives, school district staff, and local health providers Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: n/a Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: High School Diploma or GED required. Nursing experience with children preferred. New York State LPN license required; RN license preferred. Ability to work as an effective team member/leader. Strong computer, phone, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks, documentation, maintaining files, monitoring, and charting. Maintain positive and cooperative relationships internally and externally. Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Ability to work flexible hours. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing Valid Driver's license Reliable transportation Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle Ability to travel throughout the county Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required Works compassionately with a diverse population Experience navigating community programs
    $21.3 hourly 13d ago
  • Health & Family Services Administrative Assistant

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements Knowledge, Skills Required: • Associate Degree in Administrative Office Specialist, Applied Scienced, Applied Arts, English, Business Administration, Human Services or Administrative Professional Certificate Required; Bachelor's Degree Preferred • 2 years' previous experience performing administrative assistant duties or clerical functions. • Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT) and Google Docs/Drive • Knowledge of Social Media and Website posts. • Ability to compose accurate correspondence and communicate effectively with the public. • Strong customer service, interpersonal and team building skills. • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills required. • Flexibility. • Ability to problem solve. Physical • Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort. X. Special Requirements: • Valid Driver's license. • Reliable transportation. • Ability to travel throughout the county. • Works compassionately with a diverse population. • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. • Experience navigating community programs preferred.
    $34k-40k yearly est. 30d ago
  • Early Childhood Quality Assessment Specialist

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Grade: 7 Non-Exempt Reports to: Professional Development Coordinator Pay rate is $19.66 per hour 35 hours/week Full time The Early Education Assessment Specialist is responsible for supporting quality improvement in early childhood education programs by conducting observations, assessments, and mentoring. This position utilizes standardized, evidenced based assessment tools to evaluate the overall quality of early learning environments. The specialist provides data-driven feedback to enhance professional practice, support continuous education, and inform program development. This role serves as a community resource to advocate for the importance of quality child care and its impact on children, families, workforce development, and the broader economy. Requirements Security Clearance: Level 4 V, A, C, R Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: · Conduct reliable classroom assessments using standardized, evidenced based assessment tools to evaluate the overall quality of early learning environments · Maintains fidelity and inter-rater reliability for assessment tools through regular calibration and training. · Prepares detailed written reports and data summaries related to site visits and assessments, submitting them promptly and accurately · Utilizes substantial data analysis to develop and customize individualized program plans aimed at improvement or change · Conducts on-site visits to center-based and home-based child care programs to promote best practices and developmentally appropriate environments. · Coordinates mentoring activities to align with OCFS regulations, assessments, CDA competencies, and trauma-informed care principles. · Uses reflective practice with child care providers to improve program quality and child outcomes. · Provides individualized feedback and facilitates informal learning for providers. · Supports implementation of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialing program and assists with advisement and certification processes. · Participate in team reflection and collaboration to enhance practices and service delivery. · Maintains up-to-date knowledge of early childhood education trends, regulations, and best practices · Must be highly organized, detailed oriented and able to multi task · Upholds professional boundaries, confidentiality, and the agency code of ethics. · Maintains accurate documentation and supports the maintenance of the Standards of Excellence and Google Docs records. · Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with community partners and early childhood programs · Supports additional programs such as the Summer Food Program. · Promotes agency mission. · Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. · Maintains consistent professional customer service. · Job performance incorporates an integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. · Other duties as designated by supervisor Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: COI Management, Early Care and Education Staff, Child Care Council Team B. External: Child care providers, Center Directors, Higher Education Professionals, Regional Infant/Toddler Networks, Community Coalitions Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised:0 Organizational Responsibilities: · Track and document outcomes and program effectiveness · Participate in designated meetings and organizational committees · Adheres to all policies and procedures · Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes · Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate · Participate in organizational and divisional management systems Knowledge, Skills Required: · Has a Child Development Credential (CDA) or comparable early childhood certification with a minimum of 12 college credits in Early Childhood or Child Development · Associate's degree preferred in early childhood education or child development preferred. · Minimum of 4 years' professional experience working with children · Knowledge of standardized and evidenced based assessment tools. · Ability to achieve inter-rater reliability in assessment tools within 18 months · Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations · Strong oral and written communication skills · Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities · Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs · Bilingual (Spanish) preferred Physical: · Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: · Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends · Must maintain a calm and professional demeanor under pressure · Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times · Valid Driver's license · Reliable transportation · Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle · Ability to travel throughout the county · Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required · Works compassionately with a diverse population · Experience navigating community programs
    $19.7 hourly 9d ago
  • Youth Specialist

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Requirements • Implements positive youth development by engaging youth in creating and following a youth action plan. • Regularly assesses, monitors, and reports youth progress toward goal and outcome achievement. • Provides life skills training to youth, as assigned. • Schedules and implements daily program activities for youth • Provides referrals to agencies and services relating to youth and families • Maintains knowledge of services procedures, and outcomes relating to RHY legislation as well as DCJS, OCFS and NYSED regulations • Maintains confidentiality of all customer information • Maintains updated and accurate training logs; seeks continuous professional development • Completes partial intake when required • Works with families to promote family re-unification when appropriate • Conducts outreach to schools, street outreach, or community-based organizations to engage runaway or homeless youth, as assigned • Maintains the condition, appearance, safety and security of services facilities • Prepares meals as required • Utilizes CAPSYS to input youth progress and service area data • Provides transportation in agency vehicle for youth as directed by supervisor. • Trained in Financial Social Work and incorporates FSW principles with daily customer contact. • Assists with runaway prevention education as assigned • Participates in community events/activities relating to youth • Other duties as assigned Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Youth Services Coordinator, Site Supervisor B. External: Youth, Parents/Guardians, Schools, Community organizations Supervisory Scope: None. Organizational Responsibilities: • Participates in agency management systems as assigned; Continuous Quality Improvement, assessment, strategic planning. • Acts in accordance with all COI policies, procedures, and protocols • Participates in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning and volunteerism • Participates in integrated service delivery; promotes integration/cooperation among peers Knowledge, Skills Required: • AA, AAS OR a minimum H.S. Diploma and two years' experience working with youth, families and communities (i.e. youth case worker, youth leader) required; Bachelor's degree preferred. • Youth with experience living in a residential setting equivalent to experience working with youth, families, and/or communities. • Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills. • Strong computer skills; word, excel, data base entry • Ability to develop and maintain & engage in positive relationships with people from various backgrounds. • Bilingual preferred. Special Requirements, if any: • Valid Driver's license and access to reliable transportation • Flexibility in work schedule • Mandated reporter • Completes all OMH requirements. • Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. • Must be able to stand for much of the shift and will frequently go up and down stairs. • Must be able to always provide consistent even tempered customer service. • Works compassionately with a diverse population • Experience navigating community programs
    $34k-40k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • PERSONAL CARE AID 2

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Dunkirk, NY

    Requirements • Assists patients with activities of daily living. • Bathing, oral care, skin care, nail, and hair care, shaving, ambulation and transfers, toileting, dressing, assisting to eat, cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, laundry and paying bills as listed per plan of care. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Health and Family Services Director, RN Trainer/Supervisor, Schedulers, Office Staff, Co-Workers B. External: Patients and family members, Caseworkers Supervisory Scope: No Supervisory responsibilities Organizational Responsibilities: • Accurately completes timesheets and flow sheets in a timely manner • Completes in-service requirements and health requirements • Reports all accidents and incidents • Identifies problems or changes and reports them to supervisor • Carries out all policies and procedures of the agency. • Maintains strict confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Attends in-services as required, and completes annual mandatory requirements Knowledge, Skills Required: • Completion of personal care aide training class, “Home Care Core Curriculum”. • Possess a certificate of previous training • Demonstration of hands-on skills • Ability to effectively communicate and work with minimal supervision Special Requirements: • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times • Completes all NYS DOH requirements. • Valid driver's license recommended, but not necessary • Reliable Transportation - Ability to travel or walk to patients' homes. • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
    $31k-35k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Assistant Cook

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Title: Assistant Cook Grade: E2 Exempt Non-Exempt $ 16.21 per hour 35 hours/week Reports to: Center Director Assists the Head Cook with all aspects of food preparation and serving for a child care center and summer food program. I Security Clearance None Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: • Assists Head Cook with preparation and cooking of daily meals. • Assists in the maintenance and monitoring of Health Department regulations. • Sets up carts for delivery of food to classrooms and return. • Place food into hot packs and vehicles for transport to off-site locations. • Transport, as needed, food and supplies to the off-site classroom. • Wash dishes and food prep areas • In absence of Head Cook • Completes required paperwork • Orders food • Directs Kitchen Assistants in their job duties • Promotes agency mission. • Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. • Maintains consistent professional customer service. • Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self- sufficiency. • Other duties as designated by supervisor. V. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Head Cook, Kitchen Assistant, child care staff B. External: Vendors, Customers, and Summer Food Program participating Agencies Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. • Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. • Participates in organizational and divisional management systems Requirements Knowledge, Skills Required: • High School Diploma or GED • 2 Years of work experience cooking or post-high school certification in food preparation • Knowledge of health and food sanitation procedures and practices. • Knowledge of food allergies and food related diseases and the ingredients that can cause allergies/intolerances. • Basic math and record keeping skills. Physical • Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: • Have or obtain within 90 days of employment, Food Handler Safety Training certificate (as required by Chautauqua County Department of Health) • Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs • Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times. • Completes all required NYS background clearances. • Pre-employment physical exams and TB Testing. • Valid Driver's license. • Reliable transportation • Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle. • Ability to travel throughout the county. • Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
    $16.2 hourly 9d ago
  • Business and Community Outreach Specialist

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Grade: Exempt Non-Exempt Reports to: Child Care Council Director Full-time $18.44/hour 35hour/week Provide business training, intensive technical assistance and support to all licensed, registered and legally-exempt child care programs to enhance and support the program's business practices. Security Clearance: V,A,C,R Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Works with businesses, economic development professionals, elected officials andcommunity members in Chautauqua County to encourage business support of childcare and increase the affordability and availability of child care Plans and delivers technical assistance, intensive technical support, and training to child care programs to improve the quality of their business practices and care services. Support child care programs in the design of a sustainable budget for their business Complete ASPIRE registry and state training approval processes as a Verified Specialty Trainer Evaluate the specific needs of different programs and providers by using the Program Administration Scale (PAS) and the Business Administration Scale (BAS). Consider factors like child care shortages, demand for child care, economic growth, and workforce data to develop individual business plans. Develop and deliver presentations aimed at child care providers that focuses on the grants available to them Develop and deliver business trainings across the continuum of child care business needs. Connect with experts around topics such as payroll options, tax preparation, legal advise, understanding local child care demand, using social media Assist businesses in creating or obtaining materials for them that will help employees in choosing the best child care for their family Assist businesses in to complete feasibility and utilization studies of the current child care landscape in the area around/near their business Plan and lead round table discussions to facilitate idea generation and collaboration on the support of child care Participate in regional, statewide, and national child care business operations/practices groups Works collaboratively with OCFS and creates partnerships on a state and local level with stakeholder groups. Assists in the compilation of material for the Annual Report, CCR&R's provider newsletter by preparing needed reports, program summaries, success stories, and required narratives. Supports Court in community outreach and court back up Promotes agency mission. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Maintains consistent professional customer service. Job performance incorporates integrated service delivery model while promoting self-sufficiency. Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: Child Care Council staff, Systems Compliance and Marketing Specialist, Outreach team and CODI B. External: Community agencies, Elected Officials, OCFS, ECLC, Providers, Partners, and Funders Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures. Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Participates in organizational and divisional management systems. Knowledge, Skills Required: Associate degree required in business, marketing, early childhood education, or human services. Bachelors degree preferred 2 years' experience in the operation of business required Understands best practices for child care businesses and provides assistance to child care businesses to follow best practices. Knowledgeable about business grants that are available to providers Strong communication skills both oral and written. Strong organizational skills Ability to work independently, effectively manage own schedule and the ability to work as an effective team member Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative relationships. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs. Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 10-25 pounds of physical effort. Special Requirements: Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times Valid Driver's license Reliable transportation Authorized Driver of a COI Vehicle Ability to travel throughout the county Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing required Works compassionately with a diverse population
    $18.4 hourly 23d ago
  • TEACHER ASSISTANT- Holy Family

    Chautauqua Opportunities 3.8company rating

    Chautauqua Opportunities job in Jamestown, NY

    Teacher Assistant Full- Time 37.5 hours per week $16.48- $18.52/hour Grade: T1 - T4 Non-Exempt 12 mo. Reports to: Center Director Performs instructional tasks in classrooms to assist teaching staff. Assists in the implementation and integration of the compliance mandates by planning developmentally appropriate activities within the learning environment. Provides on-site supervision and child development services to at-risk children enrolled in a child care program. Salary $16.48-18.52/ hourly & 37.5 hours per week Requirements Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Provide direct supervision to ensure the health and safety of up to 21 children with other staff members and up to 8 children individually. Maintain compliance with both NYS Day Care Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. Conduct daily health checks for children Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating classroom activities to meet the developmental needs of children. Conduct developmental screenings on children as designated. Participate in assigned tasks necessary for the preparation of learning centers, activities, and materials required for the implementation of planned activities to meet the developmental needs of children. Work with children on a one to one, small group, or large group basis. Together with the Teacher, maintain a safe and healthy environment. Together with the teacher, maintain accurate, complete and timely records, including but not limited to attendance, meals and observations of children. Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed Maintain personal hygiene of children, including provide learning opportunities for washing of hands and use of restroom facilities Immediately report and concern regarding child abuse/neglect in accordance with service area policies and procedures. If MAT trained and certified, provide medication to children according to doctor's orders; properly document all medication given to children. Maintain an ASPIRE account and keep all training records current. Participate in community events as designated. Communicate with families on a regular basis through communication books, phone contact, face to face, etc. Encourage classroom involvement of parent and community volunteers. Assist volunteer staff with their assigned tasks. Accompany teachers on home visits as designated. Attend all appropriate meetings and training sessions, including obtaining the CDA credential and continued education. Complies with ERSEA and participates in service enrollment and recruitment strategies as required. Promote agency values and mission. Notifies supervisor following service area procedures while promoting self-sufficiency. Participate in the larger team of the agency through committee structures, planning, policy development, and volunteerism. Present subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques incorporating strategies which are developmentally appropriate and consider attention spans and individual learning styles, such as hands-on, visual, and auditory. Foster cooperative and professional working relationships. Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Other duties as designated by supervisor. Key Working Relationships: A. Internal: COI Management and staff B. External: Community Agencies, Transportation Provider, Volunteers and Parents Supervisory Scope: A. Number of staff supervised: 0 B. Titles supervised: None Organizational Responsibilities: Adheres to all policies and procedures. Gathers appropriate documentation and tracks outcomes. Participates in organizational committee structures as appropriate. Knowledge, Skills Required: Demonstrates organizational skills. Ability to work on a team. Ability to relate well with families of diverse backgrounds. Good verbal and written communication skills. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, mandated. Must obtain CDA credential within two years of employment. AAS degree with Early Childhood Education preferred. Computer skills required. Special Requirements: Must be able to maintain substantial, Active supervision and Zone supervision of children. Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains OCFS training log Flexibility in work schedule. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations. Valid NYS driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the county and reliable transportation. Must be able to provide consistent even tempered customer service at all times.
    $16.5-18.5 hourly 9d ago

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