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Youth Advocate II-Syracuse
Hillside Childrens Center 4.0
Youth advocate job at Hillside Family of Agencies
**WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR YOUTH ADVOCATES ** The Youth Advocate II for Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) provides support and mentoring services to an assigned caseload of youth in the HWSC program. This position utilizes best practices from education and youth development models to assist students in achieving positive academic outcomes including high school graduation, attaining life skills, and completion of a successful employment experience. The Youth Advocate II HW-SC provides mentorship to Youth Advocate I staff. Essential Job Functions Act as the sole representative at new schools or as a mentor or group leader for new Youth Advocate I staff. Participate in projects and additional responsibilities (regular additional caseload of 36-40 students). Build, lead, and maintain strong relationships with school principals, administrators, and teachers in the absence of the HWSC Supervisor to ensure program fidelity, continuity, and sustainability. Identify and select youth with personal characteristics to become successful participants in the HWSC program. Maintain an active caseload of students based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Meet regularly with assigned students in the academic environment to review grades, attendance, social skills, and future plans. Connect students who do not meet established expectations for GPA and/or core subject grade with tutoring services. Teach student strategies for becoming self-sufficient (juggling/balancing school, work, friends planning for college). Support the development of good habits by students that enable a successful transition from high school to a variety of pathways post-graduation, including full-time employment, military, 2 or 4 years of college, vocational, or trade school. Develop Individualized Graduation Plans (IGPs) for assigned students with family support and use the IGP as a guide to gauge student progress and revise IGPs bi-annually. Develop strong relationships with students and their families to understand and/or identify home issues that might impede school, work, and post-secondary success. Provide referrals to community support services as necessary. Ensure parents and/or guardians are informed of, and in agreement with, the service goals established for their child during monthly family home visits and/or phone calls. Partner with core subject teachers and school counselors to ensure assigned students come to class on time and are prepared to learn. Lead, coordinate, and facilitate evidence-based course work, service-learning projects, and social-life activities (i.e. pre-employment readiness training, evidence-based course work facilitation, etc.). Provide transportation services (using personal vehicle and/or agency vans) for HWSC students attending tutoring services, enrichment activities, and field trips. Accurately complete program documentation and reporting on assigned students in the required format and in accordance with required timeframes. Input into and create reports from Efforts Towards Outcomes (ETO) as needed. Maintain accurate records of own work time and travel information. Assist seniors planning to attend college in developing a transition plan and monitor student progress against the plan during weekly meetings, tracks plan progress in ETO. Apply State Department of Education high school graduation requirements and local school specific requirements, as well as necessary post-secondary planning processes (FASFA, SAT/ACT and/or Accuplacer testing, college applications process, work force preparation, and job placement) with each student's guidance counselor for graduation success and post-secondary success for assigned students Monitor student progress against Academics, Attitude, Attendance (AAA) standards to determine Youth Employment Training Academy (YETA) eligibility. Provide support and encouragement to students completing YETA, and the job search process. Monitor placement and progress of students employed by an employment partner. Partner with the employment and or college and career team to resolve employment partner challenges/issues. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 3 years of relevant work, volunteer or higher education experience in human services, childhood or youth development, student mentoring, coaching adolescent youth, or related field required. OR Associate's Degree in a relevant field and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required. OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required. Special Requirements Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated: Knowledge of and ability to apply services from the school site and community resources. Knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical and practical adolescent development and positive youth development and recognize signs and symptoms of students heading at risk (decisions, patterns of behavior, negative peer relationships) and ability to address with appropriate interventions for student. Knowledge of and proficiency with software applications and ability to learn new applications (internet, ETO, Parent Connect, Microsoft Office) to track and accurately record all interactions and activities. Intermediate group facilitation and project management skills. Physical Demands & Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends Must be able to drive to and from multiple work/school sites during your work shift The following physical demands are required: Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours) Occasional standing (up to 1 hour) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Occasional driving (up to 8 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Lifting up to 50 lbs. (staff may be required to move and lift desks, set up tables, large screens, backdrops, etc.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.) Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation Ability to change positions as needed SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS May be required to climb stairs as necessary May be required to transport students to community events or home sites that may occasionally expose employee to cigarette smoke, cleaning supplies, recreational marijuana, pets etc. $18.50 Minimum pay rate, $26.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
$18.5-26 hourly Auto-Apply 16d ago

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Youth Advocate I-Utica
Hillside Childrens Center 4.0
Youth advocate job at Hillside Family of Agencies
**WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR YOUTH ADVOCATE'S ** The Youth Advocate I for Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) provides support and mentoring services to an assigned caseload of students in the HWSC program. This position utilizes best practices from education and youth development models to assist students in achieving positive academic outcomes including high school graduation, attaining life skills, and completion of a successful employment experience. Essential Job functions Assist in the identification and selection of youth who have the personal characteristics to become successful participants in the HWSC program. Maintain an active caseload of students based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Meet regularly with assigned students in the academic environment to review grades, attendance, social skills, and future plans. Connect students who do not meet established expectations for GPA and/or core subject grade with tutoring services. Teach student strategies for becoming self-sufficient (juggling/balancing school, work, friends, planning for college). Support the development of good habits by students that enable a successful transition from high school to a variety of pathways post-graduation, including full-time employment, military, 2 or 4 years of college, vocational, or trade school. Develop Individualized Graduation Plans (IGPs) for assigned students with family support, and use the IGP as a guide to gauge student progress and revise IGPs bi-annually. Develop strong relationships with students and their families to understand and/or identify home issues that might impede school, work, and post-secondary success. Provide referrals to community support services as necessary. Ensure parents and/or guardians are informed of, and in agreement with, the service goals established for their child during monthly family home visits and/or phone calls. Partner with core subject teachers and school counselors to ensure assigned students come to class on time and are prepared to learn. Facilitate all evidence-based course work, service-learning projects, and social-life activities (i.e. pre-employment readiness training, evidence-based course work facilitation, etc.). Provide transportation services (using personal vehicle and/or agency vans) for HWSC students attending tutoring services, enrichment activities, and field trips. Accurately complete program documentation and reporting on assigned students in the required format and in accordance with required timeframes. Inputs into and creates reports from Efforts Toward Outcomes (ETO) as needed. Maintain accurate records of own work time and travel information. Assist seniors planning to attend college in developing a transition plan and monitor student progress against the plan during weekly meetings, track plan progress in ETO. Apply State Department of Education high school graduation requirements and local school specific requirements, as well as necessary post-secondary planning processes (FASFA, SAT/ACT and/or Accuplacer testing, college applications process, work force preparation, and job placement) with each student's guidance counselor for graduation success and post-secondary success for assigned students. Monitor student progress against Academic, Attitude, and Attendance (AAA) standards to determine Youth Employment Training Academy (YETA) eligibility. Provide support and encouragement to students completing YETA, and the job search process. Monitor placement and progress of students employed by an employment partner. Partner with the employment and or college and career team to resolve employment partner challenges/issues. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2 years of relevant work, volunteer or higher education experience in human services, childhood or youth development, student mentoring, coaching adolescent youth, or related field required. OR Associate's Degree in a relevant field and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required. OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required. Special Requirements Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated: Knowledge of and ability to apply services from the school site and community resources. Knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical and practical adolescent development and positive youth development and recognize signs and symptoms of students heading at risk (decisions, patterns of behavior, negative peer relationships) and ability to address with appropriate interventions for student. Knowledge of and proficiency with software applications and ability to learn new applications (internet, ETO, Parent Connect, Microsoft Office) to track and accurately record all interactions and activities. Basic group facilitation skills. $18.00 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
$18-24 hourly Auto-Apply 16d ago
Youth Engagement Advocate
Center for Youth Services 3.9
Rochester, NY jobs
Job Description SCHEDULE: Full time PAY RATE: $19- $21 per hour The Youth Engagement Advocate provides intensive case management and advocacy for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) youth in order to access services, including medical, mental health, financial, emergency shelter and other basic living and safety needs. This position will assist CSE youth in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning and skill building in order to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of continued sexual exploitation and abuse. The Advocate will provide outreach to other agencies and community partners across Monroe County in order to identify CSE and coordinate immediate access to needed services and supports. RESPONSIBILITIES: Crisis Intervention Case management & youth advocacy Individual counseling Community outreach to youth-serving agencies Maintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policies Referral readiness and referral services After-hours response, assessment and intake of youth in need Accurate and timely case and program record keeping Representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assigned Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities Engage youth to offer services and referrals Transportation of clients, when required and consistent with agency policies EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES: Candidate must: Adhere to ethical conduct Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible Be non-judgmental and respectful Model principles of inclusion and tolerance Be youth centered and positive Be family friendly Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers / Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension) Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested Candidate must possess significant knowledge of : Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors Youth serving systems Community resources Client advocacy CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and lifestyle groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity. Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field AND (2) two years' experience with navigating systems and crisis case management OR an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. A Master's degree is preferred. In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire: Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter. A valid driver's license Regular access to a motor vehicle Automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services. The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
$19-21 hourly 17d ago
Youth Engagement Advocate
Center for Youth Services 3.9
Rochester, NY jobs
SCHEDULE: Full time PAY RATE: $19- $21 per hour The Youth Engagement Advocate provides intensive case management and advocacy for commercially sexually exploited (CSE) youth in order to access services, including medical, mental health, financial, emergency shelter and other basic living and safety needs. This position will assist CSE youth in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning and skill building in order to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of continued sexual exploitation and abuse. The Advocate will provide outreach to other agencies and community partners across Monroe County in order to identify CSE and coordinate immediate access to needed services and supports. RESPONSIBILITIES: Crisis Intervention Case management & youth advocacy Individual counseling Community outreach to youth-serving agencies Maintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policies Referral readiness and referral services After-hours response, assessment and intake of youth in need Accurate and timely case and program record keeping Representation of the agency on community committees, coalitions, etc., as assigned Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities Engage youth to offer services and referrals Transportation of clients, when required and consistent with agency policies EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES: Candidate must: Adhere to ethical conduct Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible Be non-judgmental and respectful Model principles of inclusion and tolerance Be youth centered and positive Be family friendly Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers / Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension) Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested Candidate must possess significant knowledge of : Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors Youth serving systems Community resources Client advocacy CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and lifestyle groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity. Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field AND (2) two years' experience with navigating systems and crisis case management OR an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. A Master's degree is preferred. In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire: Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter. A valid driver's license Regular access to a motor vehicle Automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services. The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
$19-21 hourly 15d ago
Youth Advocate I-Syracuse
Hillside Childrens Center 4.0
Youth advocate job at Hillside Family of Agencies
**WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR YOUTH ADVOCATES ** The Youth Advocate I for Hillside Work Scholarship Connection (HWSC) provides support and mentoring services to an assigned caseload of students in the HWSC program. This position utilizes best practices from education and youth development models to assist students in achieving positive academic outcomes including high school graduation, attaining life skills, and completion of a successful employment experience. Essential Job Functions Assist in the identification and selection of youth who have the personal characteristics to become successful participants in the HWSC program. Maintain an active caseload of students based on enrollment targets by recruiting new students and retaining existing students. Meet regularly with assigned students in the academic environment to review grades, attendance, social skills, and future plans. Connect students who do not meet established expectations for GPA and/or core subject grade with tutoring services. Teach student strategies for becoming self-sufficient (juggling/balancing school, work, friends, planning for college). Support the development of good habits by students that enable a successful transition from high school to a variety of pathways post-graduation, including full-time employment, military, 2 or 4 years of college, vocational, or trade school. Develop Individualized Graduation Plans (IGPs) for assigned students with family support and use the IGP as a guide to gauge student progress and revise IGPs bi-annually. Develop strong relationships with students and their families to understand and/or identify home issues that might impede school, work, and post-secondary success. Provide referrals to community support services as necessary. Ensure parents and/or guardians are informed of, and in agreement with, the service goals established for their child during monthly family home visits and/or phone calls. Partner with core subject teachers and school counselors to ensure assigned students come to class on time and are prepared to learn. Facilitate all evidence-based course work, service-learning projects, and social-life activities (i.e. pre-employment readiness training, evidence-based course work facilitation, etc.). Provide transportation services (using personal vehicle and/or agency vans) for HWSC students attending tutoring services, enrichment activities, and field trips. Accurately complete program documentation and reporting on assigned students in the required format and in accordance with required timeframes. Inputs into and creates reports from Efforts Toward Outcomes (ETO) as needed. Maintain accurate records of own work time and travel information. Assist seniors planning to attend college in developing a transition plan and monitor student progress against the plan during weekly meetings, track plan progress in ETO. Apply State Department of Education high school graduation requirements and local school specific requirements, as well as necessary post-secondary planning processes (FASFA, SAT/ACT and/or Accuplacer testing, college applications process, work force preparation, and job placement) with each student's guidance counselor for graduation success and post-secondary success for assigned students. Monitor student progress against Academic, Attitude, and Attendance (AAA) standards to determine Youth Employment Training Academy (YETA) eligibility. Provide support and encouragement to students completing YETA, and the job search process. Monitor placement and progress of students employed by an employment partner. Partner with the employment and or college and career team to resolve employment partner challenges/issues. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2 years of relevant work, volunteer or higher education experience in human services, childhood or youth development, student mentoring, coaching adolescent youth, or related field required. OR Associate's Degree in a relevant field and minimum 1 year of relevant experience required. OR Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field required. Special Requirements Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated: Knowledge of and ability to apply services from the school site and community resources. Knowledge of and ability to apply theoretical and practical adolescent development and positive youth development and recognize signs and symptoms of students heading at risk (decisions, patterns of behavior, negative peer relationships) and ability to address with appropriate interventions for student. Knowledge of and proficiency with software applications and ability to learn new applications (internet, ETO, Parent Connect, Microsoft Office) to track and accurately record all interactions and activities. Basic group facilitation skills. Physical Demands & Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends Must be able to drive to and from multiple work/school sites during your work shift The following physical demands are required: Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours) Occasional standing (up to 1 hour) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Occasional driving (up to 8 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Lifting up to 50 lbs. (staff may be required to move and lift desks, set up tables, large screens, backdrops, etc.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.) Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. Protective clothing or equipment required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation Ability to change positions as needed SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS May be required to climb stairs as necessary May be required to transport students to community events or home sites that may occasionally expose employee to cigarette smoke, cleaning supplies, recreational marijuana, pets etc. $18.50 Minimum pay rate, $24.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.
$18.5-24 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Youth Development Counselor (Per Diem)
Children's Village 4.0
New York, NY jobs
The Youth Development Counselors ensure an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the group and provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens, as well as runaway and homeless youth, to learn social, independent living and parenting skills. The YDC must act as a mature and positive role model at all times in order to create and/or enhance the overall therapeutic environment. The YDC must work closely with other team members and with community schools, families, and other community resources as needed. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED -AA / BA Degree. Experience and a demonstrated knowledge of adolescent and child development. Candidate should have experience with group work, family work, and a commitment to working with pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families. Ability to work with culturally diversified individuals. Ability to conduct training and on-going workshops; ability to plan events. Must have knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics. Must be a strong communicator and have the ability to motivate others. Must have knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in professional behaviors that emulate a high level of ethics and objective/non-judgmental approaches. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-51k yearly est. 37d ago
Youth Development Counselor (Per Diem)
The Children's Village 4.0
New York, NY jobs
The Youth Development Counselors ensure an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the group and provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens, as well as runaway and homeless youth, to learn social, independent living and parenting skills. The YDC must act as a mature and positive role model at all times in order to create and/or enhance the overall therapeutic environment. The YDC must work closely with other team members and with community schools, families, and other community resources as needed. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED -AA / BA Degree. Experience and a demonstrated knowledge of adolescent and child development. Candidate should have experience with group work, family work, and a commitment to working with pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families. Ability to work with culturally diversified individuals. Ability to conduct training and on-going workshops; ability to plan events. Must have knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics. Must be a strong communicator and have the ability to motivate others. Must have knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in professional behaviors that emulate a high level of ethics and objective/non-judgmental approaches. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-51k yearly est. 11d ago
Youth Development Counselor (Per Diem)
The Children's Village 4.0
New York, NY jobs
The Youth Development Counselors ensure an effective therapeutic milieu is established and ingrained in all aspects of the program through the application of best practices in their work with youth and families. The primary role of this position is to establish a healthy relationship with each participant in the group and provide guidance, modeling, and opportunities for pregnant and parenting teens, as well as runaway and homeless youth, to learn social, independent living and parenting skills. The YDC must act as a mature and positive role model at all times in order to create and/or enhance the overall therapeutic environment. The YDC must work closely with other team members and with community schools, families, and other community resources as needed. Position Qualifications: High School Diploma/GED -AA / BA Degree. Experience and a demonstrated knowledge of adolescent and child development. Candidate should have experience with group work, family work, and a commitment to working with pregnant and parenting adolescents and their families. Ability to work with culturally diversified individuals. Ability to conduct training and on-going workshops; ability to plan events. Must have knowledge and experience in child development, safety, and nutrition; adult learning principles, and family dynamics. Must be a strong communicator and have the ability to motivate others. Must have knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate agencies and services. Ability to establish professional boundaries and engage in professional behaviors that emulate a high level of ethics and objective/non-judgmental approaches. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-51k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Agency Operated Boarding Home Youth Care Specialist Per-Diem
The Children's Village 4.0
New York, NY jobs
Position Overview: To carry out therapeutic, nurturing, structured and positive programming with emotionally, psychiatrically and/or behaviorally challenged youth specific to the CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited) population. The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) shall use learned skills, professional knowledge, and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The YCS is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional. This position is a on call position; the YCS is expected to pick up at minimum once every 3 months. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, required. Experience working with high school aged youth in schools, residential or related settings, preferred. Some college, preferred. Paid experience working directly with youth, preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver's license. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law
$41k-53k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Overnight Youth Counselor (Bilingual)
The Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
Position Overview: The US Youth Specialist is responsible to provide emergency counseling, initial case management, and day to day supervision and monitoring of UAC sent to the US Program. Specialist must be able to communicate proficiently. Schedule: 12:00am-8:00am Position Qualifications: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; some college education preferred. NYS Driver's License Required. Minimum of 1 year employment experience in the child welfare field working with children and/or adolescents required. A genuine respect for and interest in children and their families of diverse racial and ethnic identity; an ability to form a therapeutic relationship with children and their families. Ability to put into practice all techniques of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (as taught in pre-employment training) and demonstrated respect for client's rights and safety. Ability to demonstrate counseling techniques Ability to speak, read, and write in English and Spanish New Hires: $3,000 sign on bonus after 9 months of employment The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$40k-51k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Youth Care Specialist
Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between the ages of 5 and 20 years old and their families. The Youth Care Specialist shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The Youth Care Specialist is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional. The Youth Care Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, required. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Experience working with school aged youth in schools, residential treatment or related settings a plus. Paid experience working directly with youth, a plus The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. 37d ago
Youth Care Specialist
The Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
Job DescriptionPosition Overview:To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between the ages of 5 and 20 years old and their families. The Youth Care Specialist shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The Youth Care Specialist is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.The Youth Care Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.Position Qualifications:High school diploma or GED, required. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Experience working with school aged youth in schools, residential treatment or related settings a plus. Paid experience working directly with youth, a plus The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. 19d ago
Youth Care Specialist Assistant Supervisor
The Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
Job Description The primary task is to provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage with the support of a multi-disciplinary Team. Assistant shall carry out assigned duties and responsibilities that builds and supports a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families. Assistant shall assist in assuring their direct reports provide safe, creative, and supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships. Assistant is responsible to work collaboratively with their Supervisor and Night Supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage. Oversight includes programming for youth, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the needs of the youth. Assistant shall focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and the attainment of identified goals. Position Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency with minimum 2 years experience in child welfare/juvenile justice OR a college degree with 1 year child welfare/juvenile justice related experience, required. Experience in running groups/workshops, required. Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 1 year minimum, required. Valid NYS driver's license, preferred. Strong demonstrated work experience of leadership and supervisory skills, preferred. Experience in independent living skills development, 1 year minimum, preferred. Experience in running groups/workshops, preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish), ideal. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. 8d ago
Youth Care Specialist Assistant Supervisor
Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
The primary task is to provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage with the support of a multi-disciplinary Team. Assistant shall carry out assigned duties and responsibilities that builds and supports a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families. Assistant shall assist in assuring their direct reports provide safe, creative, and supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships. Assistant is responsible to work collaboratively with their Supervisor and Night Supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage. Oversight includes programming for youth, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the needs of the youth. Assistant shall focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and the attainment of identified goals. Position Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency with minimum 2 years experience in child welfare/juvenile justice OR a college degree with 1 year child welfare/juvenile justice related experience, required. Experience in running groups/workshops, required. Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 1 year minimum, required. Valid NYS driver's license, preferred. Strong demonstrated work experience of leadership and supervisory skills, preferred. Experience in independent living skills development, 1 year minimum, preferred. Experience in running groups/workshops, preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish), ideal. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. 15d ago
Youth Care Specialist
The Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
Position Overview:To work as part of a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between the ages of 5 and 20 years old and their families. The Youth Care Specialist shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The Youth Care Specialist is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional.The Youth Care Specialist shows dedication and willingness to work alongside the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM), supporting and carrying out the functions of the model to best serve the population. The Specialist is expected to have a nonjudgmental approach that focuses on skill building and basic principles of behavior (reinforcement, extinction, blocking and shaping). The Specialist is required to function as part of a team, committing to modeling pro social behavior and building positive relationships with all residents.Position Qualifications:High school diploma or GED, required. Possession of a valid Driver's License. Experience working with school aged youth in schools, residential treatment or related settings a plus. Paid experience working directly with youth, a plus The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Youth Care Specialist Assistant Supervisor
The Children's Village 4.0
Dobbs Ferry, NY jobs
The primary task is to provide oversight to staff and youth within a specialized cottage with the support of a multi-disciplinary Team. Assistant shall carry out assigned duties and responsibilities that builds and supports a team and provide therapeutic, supportive nurturing and structured programming with youth between ages 5 and 20 years old and their families. Assistant shall assist in assuring their direct reports provide safe, creative, and supportive environments with a focus on changing problem behavior, building social skills and developing positive relationships. Assistant is responsible to work collaboratively with their Supervisor and Night Supervisors to assure 24/7 coverage. Oversight includes programming for youth, assurance that programs are well structured, well-resourced, home-like and meet the needs of the youth. Assistant shall focus on the implementation of identified models and programs to assure consistency and the attainment of identified goals. Position Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalency with minimum 2 years experience in child welfare/juvenile justice OR a college degree with 1 year child welfare/juvenile justice related experience, required. Experience in running groups/workshops, required. Training/experience in substance abuse prevention, conflict/behavior management or related high risk interventions, 1 year minimum, required. Valid NYS driver's license, preferred. Strong demonstrated work experience of leadership and supervisory skills, preferred. Experience in independent living skills development, 1 year minimum, preferred. Experience in running groups/workshops, preferred. Bi-lingual (Spanish), ideal. The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Agency Operated Boarding Home Youth Care Specialist (Part Time)
Children's Village, Inc. 4.0
Valhalla, NY jobs
To carry out therapeutic, nurturing, structured and positive programming with emotionally, psychiatrically and/or behaviorally challenged youth. The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The YCS is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, required. Experience working with high school aged youth in schools, residential or related settings, preferred. Some college, preferred. Paid experience working directly with youth, preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver's license. Schedule: Morning Shift The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Agency Operated Boarding Home Youth Care Specialist (Full Time)
Children's Village 4.0
Valhalla, NY jobs
The current shift available is Tuesday through Saturday from 3pm to 11pm. To carry out therapeutic, nurturing, structured and positive programming with emotionally, psychiatrically and/or behaviorally challenged youth. The Youth Care Specialist (YCS) shall use learned skills, professional knowledge and inter-personal skills to bring about positive changes. Employee will be an integral member of an inter-disciplinary Team. The YCS is expected to attend Team Meetings, annual trainings, participate in supervision and carry themselves as role models and highly professional. Position Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, required. Experience working with high school aged youth in schools, residential or related settings, preferred. Some college, preferred. Paid experience working directly with youth, preferred. Bi-lingual Spanish, preferred. Must have and maintain a valid NYS driver's license. Schedule: Evening Shift The Children's Village does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee or contractor because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic predisposition, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction history or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.
$41k-52k yearly est. 29d ago
Permanency Specialist II Youth - Institute for Family Connections
Hillside Childrens Center 4.0
Youth advocate job at Hillside Family of Agencies
The Permanency Specialist II Youth delivers permanency services using the Hillside Family Finding Model or the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Child-focused Recruitment Model. The Permanency Specialist II - Youth also facilitates Permanency Roundtables for youth in need of permanency who are receiving services from Hillside. Both require intensive collaboration with stake holders in order to develop emotional, relational, and/or legal permanency for youth. This is a Full Time position - 40 hours per week. Hours will vary throughout the week as they are flexible based on client need. Essential Job functions Implement the Family Finding and/or Child-focused Recruitment Model to fidelity with assigned youth. Facilitate, scribe, and/or coordinate Permanency Roundtables for referred youth. Engage youth, caregivers, relatives, fictive kin and/or other appropriate adults to increase connections and build a lifetime network of support for each youth and their families. Support teams in determining the type of permanency intervention needed for youth. Educate youth, families, providers, and strategic partners (i.e. DSS, OCFS) about the positive impact of Family Finding and/or Wendy's Wonderful Kids permanency services. Participate and provide expertise in Service Plan Reviews, Treatment Conferences, and Benchmark team meetings as it relates to permanency. Develop, maintain, and update all required documentation in a timely manner utilizing effective written and oral communication. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience Associate's degree in human services or a related field with minimum 2 of years relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services required; OR Bachelor's degree in any field with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated: Ability to impact the philosophy of youth permanency for colleagues and teams. Ability to implement and facilitate Permanency Round Table and Model meetings. Knowledge of the legal and social rights of children, youth and parents to assure that these rights are understood and protected. Ability to use problem solving skills to positively impact decision making. Ability to be independent and self-directed Physical Demands & Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends The following daily physical demands are required: Sitting (up to 6 hours) Occasional standing (up to 2 hour) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Driving (several times a week up to 6 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Weekly lifting up to 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.) Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or smoke is apparent Ability to change positions as needed SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS While Hillside is a restraint free environment, there may be times in a “life or limb” situation, that staff may be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary. $21.50 Minimum pay rate, $31.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. This pay rate may include a Regional and/or Department premium.
$21.5-31 hourly Auto-Apply 23d ago
Youth Care Professional I-Snell Farm Horton
Hillside Childrens Center 4.0
Youth advocate job at Hillside Family of Agencies
**WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ** SHIFT: Varied 1:30 PM-11:00 PM The Youth Care Professional I supports the day-to-day functioning of residents and delivers relationship-based, competence centered, and trauma informed solutions to youth and families to help them reach their full potential. The Youth Care Professional I supports the day to day functioning of the residents by helping to create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and safety. Essential Job functions Engage youth and families in trust-based, productive relationships to help them prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Maintain vigilance and ratio to ensure safety of residents in accordance with agency and funder requirements. Provide support services such as mentoring, emotional support, life skills training, and personal care to children. Execute after school and weekend activities. Accompany children on outings; transport youth to and from home time and appointments. Complete and maintain documentation in medical record system and daily logs to meet program requirements. Supervise residents through trauma-informed approaches according to established program standards. Respond appropriately to resident emergency and safety issues/situations, in compliance with agency and regulatory mandated reporting protocols. Apply appropriate emergency techniques such as Heart saver as needed. Recognize dysregulated youth behavior and effectively apply the continuum of crisis prevention and intervention through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation skills to reduce risk. This may include the use of protective interventions and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) approved physical restraints. Build professional relationships that support the individual development and success of residents; foster a safe, caring and supportive environment that promotes growth, skill development, and positive outcomes for residents. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Education & Experience High School Diploma or GED required Special Requirements CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire. Unrestricted, valid NYS driver's license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively , Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated: Demonstrate the emotional competence and good judgment required to build productive, engaged children, youth, staff and family relationships while implementing required rules, expectations and routines. Ability to complete all required documentation in timely fashion according to established policies and regulations. This is an essential function in order to facilitate the efficient and effective flow of information necessary for the program to be effectively managed and outcomes optimized. Ability to recognize and address escalating and dysregulated youth behavior and utilizing training provided in behavior management and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) including the use of physical interventions (holds). Demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with self and others. Consistently meet the highest standard for ethical and professional conduct towards all. Physical Demands & Work Environment 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends The following physical demands are required: Occasional sitting (up to 4 hours) Occasional standing (up to 2 hours) Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours) Occasional driving (up to 8 hours) Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours) Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours) Weekly lifting up to 50 lbs. (community-based staff may be required to lift an empty wheelchair weighing up to 50 lbs.), 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Weekly carrying up to 55 lbs. approximately 10-100 ft., 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.) Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases or chemicals is apparent. Protective clothing or equipment as required: Close toed shoes; Protective Shields, Universal Precaution PPE, Gloves for toileting and food preparation Ability to change positions as needed SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS May be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary. Pay Rate: $18.50-$24.00 per hour, based on experience, and shift differentials up to $1.25/hour for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend hours!!
$18.5-24 hourly Auto-Apply 44d ago