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Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain full caseload of families per Nurse Family Partnership guidelines. Deliver culturally sensitive services to diverse populations within your home community. Maintain fidelity to the Nurse Family Parternship model re: frequency, content and documentation of services. Ensure adherence to program and agency policies and procedures. SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer Qualifications: BS in Nursing required. Current RN license (in good standing) required. Minimum of two years recent experience in maternal/child health, pediatrics, and/or community health required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Basic computer skills Strong organizational/time management skills Spanish, French and Creole language skills a plus. SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse. Job Type: Full-time

JOB TITLE: RESIDENCE WORKER Purpose of the Position: To Provide crisis intervention as needed to maintain the safety pf the program's clients and staff during their shifts. Reports To: Operational Coordinator Supervises: N/A I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES · The RW makes sure that the program's policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to by program clients. · Build rapport with program clients and engage with them professionally and respectfully. When necessary, de-escalate tense, even hostile, client situation · Ensure the safety, security, and integrity of all residents and guests and the facility's physical environment. · Conduct periodic facility walk-throughs. · Always provide excellent customer service and confidentiality. · Distribute meals to program clients and help unpack and safely store meals that are delivered to the site. · Perform light custodial work consisting of cleaning tables, chairs, minor spills, and removal of trash. · Communicate with the clinical staff on resident behavior as well as the care of those on the fragile list. · Provide health and safety screenings as requested by the agency. · Always enforce the Residential Code of Conduct and/or House Rules. II. QUALIFICATIONS · Associate degree required. · Ability to prioritize and multi-task. · Ability to work with the homeless population. · Dependable and flexible · Able to maintain an elevated level of client confidentiality. · Excellent internal and external customer service skills and strong interpersonal skills. · Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of management. · Ability to prioritize and multi-task. · Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. · Ability to work under pressure. · Self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to assert oneself. · Exemplary time management skills. · Ability to work with colleagues to solve problems. III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS The position calls for direct involvement with a special population, and must possess sensitivity to the service populations' cultural and socioeconomic characteristics; in addition, the following characteristics are required of all candidates for the position: · Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems · Valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person. · A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change. · The ability to establish a respectful relationship with people served to help them gain skills and confidence. · The ability to work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals. · The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals. · The ability to set limits. · Be a team player; and · Demonstrate professionalism at all times. IV. OVERVIEW The Residence Worker ensures the well-being and safety of the program's clients and staff during their shifts. The Residence Worker provides crisis intervention as needed to maintain residential safety and security. The Residence Workers work in shifts of 8 am to 4 pm, 4 pm to 12 am, and 12 am to 8 am. The schedule operates seven days a week and all holidays as needed. ·

The Deer Park Community Residence Facility (Deer Park CR) is a trauma-informed therapeutic program that provides the most intensive residential mental health services available outside of a hospital setting. This is a step down from acute level of care. The Deer Park CR Program helps youth strengthen connections with family, while improving outcomes through a youth-guided, family-driven and trauma-sensitive approach to treatment. The 24-hour facility offers a wide range of therapeutic services as well as comprehensive mental health, medical, recreational and independent living supports. Intensive treatment plans direct the individualized treatment of each youth. The Deer Park CR's trauma-responsive treatment environment promotes safety, sensitivity and healing where clients can feel secure enough to address unresolved trauma while learning to maintain emotional regulation and employ self-care strategies. Responsibilities: · Responsible for the development of therapeutic recreation activities. · Completes the initial recreational assessment within 4 weeks of admission to the program and every 3 months thereafter. · Completes monthly recreation note for each resident and ensuring that community rehabilitation services corresponds to the current service plan. · Assist in the coordination of general leisure time and pro social activities. · Develop, oversee, and partake in the recreational activities where appropriate. · Plans, coordinates, and directs projects participation for residents when indicated as part of their service plan.. · Coordinates recreation activities with CR staff. · Leads and interprets the recreation program to enhance involvement of the staff, interns, and volunteers. · Locates, recommends, and involves residents in community recreation programs. · Orders supplies and equipment for recreation services with prior approval of program director. · Develop individual goals for residents who have difficulty organizing their leisure time while working in conjunction with other staff to develop opportunities for goals to be addressed within recreational activities. · Goals will include both individual and group goals. · Establish community linkages for recreational activities. · Attends in-service training as indicated. · Serve as a linkage between weekday and weekend staff, including working weekends. · Performs other duties as requested. II. QUALIFICATIONS: · Bachelor's degree in recreation therapy and experience working with mentally ill children and adolescents. · Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program. · Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing. · Attending NCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment. SCO Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer Schedule:Tues-Saturday 3pm-11pm

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Provides direct administrative support to the Director and Family Day Care Network staff (if applicable). Provides technical support and training to other administrative staff in the program; organizes and implements special projects SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Provide and support all administrative services including employee timesheet submissions, delivery and tracking of messages. Develop and implement internal forms and procedures in accordance with agency guidelines. Create and maintain program files and databases; disseminate information to Program Directors and Site Coordinators as needed. Serve as a liaison with other agency departments such as IT, Human Resources, Business Operations, and Finance. Updates and maintains personnel records. Purchases office supplies for program and ensures that office equipment is in working order. Completes time sheets for payroll. Reconciles petty cash, clothing, transportation, and recreation funds. Maintains billing records. Collects weekly fees from parents of Group Day Care, Family Day Care Network and Private Pay Program. Makes Bank Deposits. Complete ACS and Private Pay Program Intake applications for / with parents of Group Day Care and Family Day Care Network. Deliver or mail intake applications to NYC ACS. Complete Pre-Kids UPK and UPK students' application. Deliver to UPK office. Enter NYC and UPK attendance on line Complete any CACFP tasks assigned by Director. Classroom duties as assigned and when assigned by Director. Any other assigned tasks. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of a High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred. Prior experience as an Administrative Assistant, Secretary or Office Manager a plus. A familiarity with non-profit or educational organizations is preferred. Excellent verbal, written and computer skills required. III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Employees need to possess the following characteristics: Be team players. Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization. Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families. Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Participate in quarterly supervisory and administrative team meetings. Maintain and manage appropriate coverage. Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Title: Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) Specialist Department: Performance and Quality Improvement Location: HYBRID, 3 days in the office as needed to meet the needs of the Position- Dix Hills NY and Queens Purpose of the Position: To conduct Quality Improvement activities within the Department/division to help ensure the quality of care and services of the persons and families served at SCO Family of Services. Reports to: Primary reporting is to the Director of PQI Supervises: N/A Specific Responsibilities: Assist program staff to meet Federal, State and local code and regulations and accrediting body standards. Facilitate the preparation of Annual Action Plans, in support of long-range strategic plans, for submission at the beginning and end of the year, as well as quarterly reporting. Conduct Case Record Review activities and prepare quarterly and annual Case Record Review reports, aggregating data, analyzing trends, and working collaboratively with program staff regarding follow-up activities and improvements, as required. Coordinate and/or conduct Consumer Safety activities including the following: investigations/assessments and evaluations of critical/serious incidents, accidents and grievances; incident/accident/grievance tracking; case reviews related to incidents; working closely with the Incident Management Unit on incident management requirements. Prepare quarterly and annual Consumer Safety reports, aggregating incident /accident /grievance data, analyzing quarterly and annual trends and working collaboratively with program staff regarding follow-up activities and improvements. Prepare for, schedule and conduct program Incident Review Committee (PIRC) meetings, at least quarterly but usually every other month, if necessary. Conduct and/or coordinate the implementation and on-going administration of the Customer Satisfaction Surveys; aggregating data, analyzing trends and working collaboratively with program staff regarding follow-up activities and improvements, as required. Prepare the Consumer Satisfaction Survey report and feedback mechanism. Prepare quarterly and annual Internal Quality Monitoring reports capturing key program indicators and other quality improvement data involving trends and working collaboratively with program staff regarding follow-up activities and improvements, as required. Facilitate the submission of Outcome Measures: Track Key Outcomes and Performance measurements throughout the year, aggregating data, analyzing quarterly and annual trends and working collaboratively with program staff regarding follow-up activities and improvements. Develop, as needed, and/or utilize agency systems for on-going program data collection and trend analysis, implementing procedures to use such systems in areas such as: demographics, incidents and accidents, the conduct of investigations, program specific demographics, etc. Assist with the formulation, implementation and monitoring of corrective actions to ensure program improvement including but not limited to: policy/procedure development and review, systems development and review, establishing benchmarks, personnel assignments, training, etc., tracking the implementation of corrective actions providing follow-up, as needed, with program staff. Participate in Quality Team meetings. Communicate results and recommendations to key audiences including the presentation of Quality Improvement reports to staff with analysis of trends. Assure recording of minutes, as appropriate. Ensure the implementation requirements, as indicated in the agency Quality Improvement manual. Assist program staff with updating the Program Manual ensuring new/updated regulations and protocols are entered. Coordinate and assist with reaccreditation preparation activities (Council on Accreditation and Praesidium). Complete all mandatory and assigned training requirements. Other duties and tasks as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree is preferred in Human Services, Social Work, Health Care Administration, Public Administration or similar field. Three years of experience in quality improvement/program evaluation and/or administration in not-for-profit settings preferred. Experience with computer database and word-processing programs such as MS-Office Suite-Word, Excel, Access-to create and maintain databases, track and analyze information and data, desirable. Experience with audit preparation, accreditation/survey activities (especially COA), TQM, CPI and Outcomes measurement is desirable. Three years of experience with Care Management Health Homes and DOH regulations. Good oral and written communication skills. Relationship with Others: Must be a team player, able to engage people throughout the agency, to interact with Administrative and Managerial staff as well as Supervisory and Direct Care Staff, as appropriate. Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences to work well amongst staff, persons and families served and complete tasks as assigned. Ability to set limits and maintain professional boundaries, maintain role, work collaboratively and respectfully to intervene appropriately as a quality improvement staff person. Working Conditions: Work conducted in office and program environments. Must be willing to travel to other facilities in Queens and Brooklyn.

Provide classroom support as a floater, fulfilling assistant teacher duties when in the classroom Manage eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance meeting the needs of income-eligible families and in response to community assessment. Ensure program maintains funded enrollment level and waiting list, fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning process Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 90% Ensure the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirements Oversee the planning and implementation of parent orientation Participate in recruiting children from the community Assisting families in determining family strengths, needs, and goals Refer and link children and parents to needed services including health and social services, disabilities, early childhood education and care services, and a range of parent development training opportunities Collaborate with classroom teachers to facilitate children's transitions and progress in the classroom Planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities and obtain feedback from parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive Attend family support team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, collaborations and planning meetings Promote and maintain parent involvement in activities, and services In collaboration with Educational Director or Center Director, facilitate parent committee meetings Develop relationships with other community-based service providers that provide needed services to families by completing linkage agreement. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services Maintain records and document services in a timely manner Implement protocols to follow up on students' absences Enter service data into the management information system (EI: WES , Myschool and ChildPlus) Ensure implementation of all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications - External Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or a related field. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree but with experience in early childhood education and working with families will be considered Relevant experience working with children and families in a community-based program Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of developments in best practice and research relating to early education and family engagement Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds

SCO Family of Services helps youth who participate in the Learn to Work program to build skills and gain exposure to career paths in a safe learning environment. We offer comprehensive job-readiness workshops covering such topics as appropriate work behavior, interviewing skills, money management, and resume creation. The skills and interests of each student are assessed to determine potential work areas. We also reach out to local businesses to help create job opportunities for the young people. Qualifications - External Must be between ages 15-21 Must attend an eligible HS Work a maximum of 15 hours per week Statement SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Maintenance of the property grounds and common areas Perform basic repair tasks Prioritize work orders & complete service requests Shuttle vehicles to and from mechanic shop Maintain stock of supplies and distribute throughout campus Qualified Candidates Will Have: Valid driver's license and background check required. Maintenance technician experience. Proficient in basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, carpentry, and janitorial services. Possess strong multi-tasking and organizational skills Ability to be physically active throughout the day Speak and understand English Must have prior experience Must live withing 20 miles of Glen Cove

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Provide 24/7 “eyes on” client supervision, including ensuring compliance with the daily schedule and maintaining program structure. Actively engage with youth during the shift. Support youth in moving through the level system. Develop and model effective relationships and behaviors with youth, co-workers, and the treatment team. Ensure that residents are provided with quality care in matters of health, safety, clothing, hygiene, and meals, and provide immediate therapeutic crisis intervention as needed. Demonstrate a commitment to the program's mission by supporting a safe, orderly, caring, and therapeutic environment. Accompany youth to school, appointments, and court. Appropriately confront negative behaviors whenever they occur. Perform all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred. Previous experience in group work involving direct care and interaction with children. Must successfully complete Safety Crisis Management (SCM) training, including a written test and demonstration of competency in physical restraints as specified by the program and regulatory bodies. Continued employment requires successful completion of all SCM refreshers. The ability to work varied hours as required. A valid driver's license from NY, NJ, or CT is required. Must be able to provide excellent references. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Must be a team player. Must demonstrate strong sensitivity to cultural differences, including sexual orientation and identity, among staff and clients. Must possess a strong belief in individuals' ability to grow and change and be able to forge mutually respectful partnerships with clients and their families. Ability to set limits, maintain the practitioner's helping role, and intervene appropriately. Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with youth and coworkers. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Participate in staff and/or team meetings. Complete Safe Crisis Management training and all required refreshers. WORKING CONDITIONS Work takes place in a residential setting with juveniles. Employees must be able to work effectively and efficiently in a demanding environment. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE Expected to work within a collaborative partnership.

Provide individual therapy as well as family therapy (when indicated) for youth in the LGBTQ Program. • Conduct screening assessments, including trauma and depression screens and suicide risk screens. • Complete all contractually required case documentation in the Electronic Health Record • Participate in team meetings, program-wide staff meetings, and mandated training, • Provide crisis intervention. • Participate in and support implementation of evidence-based/evidence-informed therapeutic model(s). • Ensure that services are delivered in compliance with SCO Family of Services, NYS, and federal standards, as well as standards for professional ethics. • Serve as a resource for program staff on factors that affect youth functioning, including trauma, domestic violence, mental illness, and substance use. • Participate and promote a positive, supportive and cooperative team environment. • Accept assignments as requested by clinical supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services. • NYS license (LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, psychologist). • Bilingual (Spanish) a plus • Knowledge of trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment models a plus. • Experience in multi-cultural environments working with underserved youth and their families. • Experience working with LGBTQ youth. • Physical exam • Clearance by NYS Central Register, NYS Justice Center, DMV (if licensed driver), and fingerprinting • Ability to work late afternoons to early evenings.

Provide classroom support as a floater, fulfilling assistant teacher duties when in the classroom Manage eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance meeting the needs of income-eligible families and in response to community assessment. Ensure program maintains funded enrollment level and waiting list, fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning process Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 90% Ensure the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirements Oversee the planning and implementation of parent orientation Participate in recruiting children from the community Assisting families in determining family strengths, needs, and goals Refer and link children and parents to needed services including health and social services, disabilities, early childhood education and care services, and a range of parent development training opportunities Collaborate with classroom teachers to facilitate children's transitions and progress in the classroom Planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities and obtain feedback from parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive Attend family support team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, collaborations and planning meetings Promote and maintain parent involvement in activities, and services In collaboration with Educational Director or Center Director, facilitate parent committee meetings Develop relationships with other community-based service providers that provide needed services to families by completing linkage agreement. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services Maintain records and document services in a timely manner Implement protocols to follow up on students' absences Enter service data into the management information system (EI: WES , Myschool and ChildPlus) Ensure implementation of all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or a related field. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree but with experience in early childhood education and working with families will be considered Relevant experience working with children and families in a community-based program Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of developments in best practice and research relating to early education and family engagement Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports directly to Senior Program Coordinator. Able to facilitate groups sessions at our secure detention facility 5 days a week. Assist in recruitment efforts for program participation. Facilitate workshops and instruction of ProFathering15 curriculum and related activities to pre-release participants on Riker's Island (Department of Correction). Research and curation of relevant and up-to-date materials for sessions as needed. Provide a minimum of two (2) Support Groups per week, including input and assistance from Peer Mentors. Maintain accurate documentation and database of sessions and participant attendance. Enter attendance and session data into DOC system. Collaborate with the Family Development Coach, Young Adult Workforce program leadership, and other related personnel to provide comprehensive services. Ensure the integrity of the program, communicating with the Department of Youth & Community Development (DYCD) and the Department of Corrections (DOC) on jail and community-based program progress. Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. 35-Hour work week; Evening schedule (11 am to 7 pm) QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Strong knowledge of community resources and challenges facing formerly incarcerated individuals. Ability to obtain Department of Corrections clearance and work within the constraints of facility guidelines. Including lock downs and personal screenings, this can be changed at the discretion of the Department of Correction. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and communication (written and verbal) skills. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Bi-Lingual a plus. Flexibility and dependability. SKILLS: Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently and under pressure. High levels of drive, determination, and commitment. Excellent teamwork skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and a capacity to work with a wide range of people. Ability to act under own initiative and constantly strive to deliver excellence and creativity in your work. Ability to deal with complex issues and communicate them to management and staff members. Ability to prioritize urgent issues whilst achieving outcomes to agreed deadlines.

Case Aide Department: Enhanced Family Foster Care Job Title: Case Aide Employment type: Full-time Schedule: Monday Through Friday 9am-5pm with flexibility to work evening hours based on client's availability. Hourly Rate: $19.78 RESPONSIBILITIES: · Support and supervise family time between parents and children, as well as siblings and other significant resources. Provide transportation as needed. · Provide visit coaching between parents and children to support healthy family engagement. · Complete ongoing documentation in Connections with 7 business days of the event date. · Work in partnership with the case planning team on completion of Permanency Hearing Reports and court documents as it pertains to the Case Aide's communication, contact, and collaboration with the family. · Support case planning staff in gathering or obtaining vital documents such as birth certificates, social security cards, etc. · Accompanying and supporting children and parents through various appointments including school, medical, and drug treatment, etc. · Support families through the Public Assistance process, PATH process, and provide referrals, as needed. · Meet with families in their home and/or community, as needed. · Intervene in crisis situations to help the child and family stabilize. · Attend and testify in court appearances, as needed. · Attend all interdisciplinary team meetings and actively provide information regarding services being provided to the child. · Fulfills duty of Mandated Reporter, which entails reporting any suspected instances of child abuse or maltreatment. · Meet with Supervisor one-on-one on a consistent basis to discuss safety and permanency issues of caseload. · Communicates and work effectively with SCO foster care support staff such as Case Planners, Socio-therapists, Fair Future Coaches and Education Specialists, Parent Advocates, and medical and mental health staff and with NYC Children's Services, outside medical and mental health centers, schools, consultants, other SCO programs, and all other relevant parties. · Adheres to SCO's personnel policies. · Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: · High School Diploma. Associates degree preferred. · Approved background clearances and fingerprinting are required. · Excellent oral and written communication. · Basic computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office. · Bilingual abilities are strongly encouraged. · Valid NYS Driver License required · Knowledge of local welfare services a plus. In addition, all EFFC employees should possess the following characteristics: · Be team players. Maintain a constructive, cooperative, and positive atmosphere. · Demonstrate commitment to the Agency's mission and values. · Be able to empathize and provide quality services to children and families that have histories of chemical dependency, mental illness, neglect, physical, sexual and/or emotional abuse. · Be willing to work closely with children, families, and staff from different cultural and religious backgrounds, as well as from varying socio-economic statuses. · Work competently, compassionately and without judgment with individuals who may identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or may be in different stages of discovering or disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity. · Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families. · Be flexible in their ability to work extended hours or irregular schedules in response to the program's needs. Be willing to travel between the various EFFC offices and other agency sites, as required. · Demonstrate an ability to set limits and maintain the helping role of practitioner, as well as to intervene appropriately

SCO Family of Services helps youth who participate in the Learn to Work program to build skills and gain exposure to career paths in a safe learning environment. We offer comprehensive job-readiness workshops covering such topics as appropriate work behavior, interviewing skills, money management, and resume creation. The skills and interests of each student are assessed to determine potential work areas. We also reach out to local businesses to help create job opportunities for the young people. Qualifications - External 15-21 years of age Must attend an eligible HS Work no more than 15 hours per week Statement SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Responsibilities: The pre-admission evaluation study and plan leading up to the admission assessment. Evaluates each individual's need for nursing care on a periodic and continuing basis, and when appropriate provide such care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Treatment Plan. The development of discharge plans. The referral to appropriate community resources and specialty clinics. Conduct in-service training with regard to personal hygiene, medication administration, safety precautions, communicable diseases, etc. Implementation of appropriate protective and preventive measures. Develop treatment plans, in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, consisting of an evaluation of the nursing needs and selection of nursing procedures and practices which will best serve the individual's health care needs. Administration of medication and treatments to the residents Record on the individuals medical records nursing observations and action taken, such as nursing care given, medications and treatments given, reactions to treatments, tests, the intake and output of fluids and solids and the client's vital signs. Record nursing needs of individuals. Prepare and review monthly MAR/TAR Follow up and follow through with the pharmacy to order , reorder and discontinue individual's medications Review referrals from other specialties that they are addressed timely and appropriately Available for on-call duty and to work varied shifts as the needs arises. Work harmoniously and cooperatively with all consulting and/or contracted medical services to insure recommended treatments are carried out, integrated and documented into the treatment plans. Insure that the inventory standards for medicines, solutions, supplies and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs. Account for the issuance of controlled drugs and narcotics and inventories of these drugs. Provide appropriate information to the individual and family about such areas as sustaining and preventive health care, personal hygiene, methods of family or self-treatments, possible side effects of medications, specialty visits, ER visits, incidents, etc. Serve as a liaison, interpreter or as accompaniment to individual with outside providers of health services. May train direct support staff by way of demonstrations and the provision of written and oral instructions in the performance of nursing techniques and the use of certain nursing equipment. Carry out all policies of the agency issued management in accordance with OCFS, ACS, DOH, NYSBN and/or other funding agency guidelines. Be an inter-disciplinary team player Report all issues to the Director of Nursing The essential functions for the job include, but are not limited to, the duties listed in the job description. Qualifications - External Qualifications: Licensed by NYS Dept. of Education Experience in OPWDD settings or with IDD population First Aid and CPR certifications preferred. Has respect and consideration for the resident being served. Excellent Communication Skills(verbal and written) Statement SCO Family of Services is committed to ensuring the safety of our clients. All staff are screened and trained. Any inappropriate interactions with clients are taken seriously. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.

Unpaid Internship with CFTSS Program CFTSS - SCO Family of Services CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) offer opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs at earlier junctures in a child/youth's life to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health condition. CFTSS are a set of services designed to help youth and families to gain the necessary tools to be successful in their homes and communities through goal directed supports and solution based interventions. The CFTSSProvider provides various services to enrich and improve the lives of our at risk youth. Services can provided to the child, foster parents, birth parents and other family members involved in the youth's life, and are provided in the youth's NYC and Long Island communities. Candidates may apply for several or all skills indicated below should they meet the minimum job qualifications. Provider applicants must have a valid Driver's license with no recent major or multiple violations and good writing skills. Each Provider can work up to 29 hours weekly CFTSS (Children and Family Treatment and Support Services) Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment: Goal directed supports and solution focused interventions associated with behavioral health Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Assist youth with socialization/coping skills necessary for successful functioning and rehabilitate behavioral health in the home and community Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP): Licensed Professionals only, whose service is to effectively engage children, youth and families/caregivers who may have difficulty engaging in traditional clinic based settings. Qualifications - External Must have training, and experience to provide direct services related to the treatment of mental illness. Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality/communication with the therapeutic team. Must be cleared by the NYS Justice Center through fingerprinting for a Criminal History Records search. Must be cleared by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services for instances of child abuse and/or neglect. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age with a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; BA degree preferred; good verbal and written communication skills Must have experience working with seriously emotional disturbed youth or children/ job related or volunteer experience reflected on the resume Valid New York State Driver's License Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Caseworker with Child (30%) Maintains on-going qualitative social work/child, and social/childcare contacts in accordance with regulatory mandates. Lobbies and advocates energetically for the appropriate education/vocational placement for each resident. Prepares cases for presentation in six-month interdisciplinary case reviews and participates actively in the development of comprehensive service plan. Serves as youngster's advocate and represents in collaborative service planning with Department of Mental Health and Youth Development Services and the program's Nursing and Program Management Units. Facilitates case movement, which seeks the placement of each youngster in the most appropriate and least restrictive setting for required services. Caseworker with Family (30%) Maintains and facilitates on-going qualitative social work/family, family/child, and siblings contacts in accordance with regulatory mandates. Executes diligent efforts to locate family members of each youngster in the program. Implements creative strategies for involving family members in the service planning and delivery process. Lobbies energetically and facilitate the provision of family therapy and other supportive collateral services when indicated. Facilitates the development of realistic appropriate and timely discharge plans. Promotes the principles of the family-to-family initiative through partnership with direct care staff, birth parents and youth and neighborhood residents. Helps to establish communities of care for youth and families by building effective relationships with significant individuals and service providers in the location where the family resides. Casework with Collateral Persons (15%) Maintains regular contact and efficacious working relationships with significant others involved in the service planning and provision process, i.e. child care staff, educational personnel, court and legal representatives, foster parents, medical personnel and other caseworkers involved. Lobbies energetically and advocates for services which will empower and enhance client functioning. Assures a holistic, culturally sensitive, family centered and child-focused presentation of case particulars. Represents the agency in neighborhood service network meetings and other forums and participates in other community educational activities. Record keeping (25%) Maintains accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper case records. Complete, accurate and timely documentation of casework activities is a critical element of this position. Facilitates regulatory compliance with City and State standards of practices. Completes and submits all necessary reports (e.g., service plans, permanency hearing reports, progress notes), as required, in a timely fashion. Performs all other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience required: A record of success and achievement in foster boarding home or residential childcare work is helpful but not required. Demonstrated competency in the knowledge of the Family-to Family service model is desirable. Education: A bachelor's degree in social work or related field from an accredited college or university is preferred. Degrees in other disciplines are given full consideration. Special Skills: Familiarity with the community to which assigned and knowledgeable about the major culture groups within the neighborhoods served. The following qualifications are desirable: residence in the community in which the position is located; from the culture and ability to speak the language of the major groups served in the community. Must have excellent writing skills and good basic computer skills (e-mail, word processing, internet research).

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: To ensure the residence operates in a manner that promotes the well-being, dignity, and personal development of the individuals supported, while maintaining compliance with OPWDD regulations and agency standards for the people supported. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure the people supported receive care as outlined in their Circle of Support plans including Life plans, CFAs. Monitor and support implementation of all program plans and behavior support strategies. Ensure each person supported has a minimum of three documented community inclusion activities weekly. Create and maintain the recreation calendar. Monitor diet and nutrition, including menu planning, weight tracking, and dietary compliance. Oversee medical needs through coordination with healthcare providers and ensure timely documentation. Supervise DSPs, conduct on-floor observations, and provide feedback. Fill scheduling gaps as needed and assist with staff scheduling. Conduct and document performance evaluations for all staff. Train new staff and temporary employees; document all training activities. Conduct weekly supervision with full-time staff and complete end-of-shift reports as deemed necessary by program leadership. Ensure timely and accurate completion of incident and reportable incident documentation as per OPWDD standards. Maintain all required documentation, including assignment sheets, summary notes, and incident reports. Upload PNA receipts via Accufund and manage food/supply orders via Coupa. Ensure spending aligns with the program's approved budget and Report of Operations, including oversight of Coupa expenditures and proactive management of payroll overtime. Conduct weekly facility walkthroughs and document findings on the Facility Checklist. Maintain the Fire Safety Book and ensure all fire system training and maintenance documents are up to date. Conduct fire drills as scheduled and ensure staff are trained in fire safety procedures. Schedule and oversee van maintenance, including regular cleaning and inspections. Behavioral & Clinical Support as needed. Be familiar with all behavior and staff action plans and model appropriate implementation. Review behavior data, entries, bowel charts, body checks, and turning/positioning logs (if applicable) before staff end their shifts. Ensure EHR procedures are followed and maintained. Participate in clinical team meetings to monitor individual progress and program effectiveness. Act as the Residence Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations, supervision, and compliance with all program standards. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor or agency leadership. QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma or GED is required; an associate's degree in human services is preferred. Valid and clean NYS Driver's License required. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injuries is preferred. Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and Justice Center requirements. Ability to respond to emergencies professionally and effectively. Must obtain and maintain AMAP, CPR, First Aid, and SCIP-R certifications. . RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Demonstrates professionalism and respect in all interactions. Serves as a positive role model for the people supported and staff. Works collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors. Maintains a team-oriented and supportive work environment. WORKING CONDITIONS Maintains high standards of quality, productivity, and professionalism. Exercises sound judgment and decision-making. Serves as a role model for the people supported in the residence. Lift more than 50 pounds. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, or terminating staff in coordination with the Residence Manager & Program Coordinator. Ensures all staff receive mandated in-service training and orientation. Maintains fire safety and vehicle logs. Acts as a resource and support to direct care staff. Writes and conducts 3-month and annual performance reviews for staff. Participate in monthly staff meetings, IDT meetings, and ongoing program development.

Responsibilities: Provide classroom support as a floater, fulfilling assistant teacher duties when in the classroom Manage eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment, and attendance meeting the needs of income-eligible families and in response to community assessment. Ensure program maintains funded enrollment level and waiting list, fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning process Analyze causes of absenteeism when average daily attendance falls below 90% Ensure the completion of the child health screening, other required screenings and assessments and is familiar with referral requirements Oversee the planning and implementation of parent orientation Participate in recruiting children from the community Assisting families in determining family strengths, needs, and goals Refer and link children and parents to needed services including health and social services, disabilities, early childhood education and care services, and a range of parent development training opportunities Collaborate with classroom teachers to facilitate children's transitions and progress in the classroom Planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities and obtain feedback from parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive Attend family support team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, collaborations and planning meetings Promote and maintain parent involvement in activities, and services In collaboration with Educational Director or Center Director, facilitate parent committee meetings Develop relationships with other community-based service providers that provide needed services to families by completing linkage agreement. Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services Maintain records and document services in a timely manner Implement protocols to follow up on students' absences Enter service data into the management information system (EI: WES , Myschool and ChildPlus) Ensure implementation of all programming requirements in adherence to all performance outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or higher in social work or a related field. Candidates without a Bachelor's degree but with experience in early childhood education and working with families will be considered Relevant experience working with children and families in a community-based program Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of developments in best practice and research relating to early education and family engagement Ability to establish supportive relationships with children and families from diverse backgrounds