Youth Counselor jobs at The Children's Village - 104 jobs

**WE ARE OFFERING A $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR YOUTH CARE PROFESSIONALS ** SHIFT: Varied 1:30pm-11:00pm 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!!

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.

**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.

**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.

**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.

$17-20 an hour Full Time $17-19 Part Time $18-20 This role is based on personal experience, not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must be the PARENT or Guardian of a child involved with service providers (e.g., DSS, CPS, mental health, OPWDD, substance abuse) or facing challenges like behavioral issues, IEPs, or placement. The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, or community. The Family Peer Advocate engages in a structured strength-based relationship with the parent or caregiver for the benefit of the child. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Family Peer Advocate is an integral part of the CFTSS team. Responsibilities: Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency's family-centered practice philosophy. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families. Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies. Support parents and caregivers in ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk children through strength-based interventions and collaboration. Work to reduce feelings of stigma and isolation within families, and promptly communicate any concerns to the supervisor. Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth, families, and Children's Home affiliates as required by the program. Educate parents and caregivers on navigating and utilizing public transportation. Requirements Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED required . NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment. Experience Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required Benefits Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

**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.

$17-20 an hour Full Time $17-19 Part Time $18-20 The Youth Peer Advocate are individuals who can be role models to recipients in our program. The youth peer advocates are personally familiar with associated challenges and available community resources for recipients. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary written and verbal communication skills. The youth peer advocate should be knowledgeable in community resources available to recipients/families the program will serve. The individual in this role should have computer skills - Microsoft office. Responsibilities: Educate recipients about self-help techniques and self-help group processes. Teach effective coping strategies based on personal lived experience. Teach symptom management skills. Assist in clarifying rehabilitation. Attend required meetings. Maintain documentation/reports. Requirements Education: High School Diploma or GED required NYS Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment (agency paid). Experience: Must self-identify as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges or has received services in any one of the child serving systems juvenile justice, foster care, special education, addiction recovery. Must be between 22-30 years of age Driver's license and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment is required . Benefits Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

The Family Peer Advocate II is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple children serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care. In addition, this position will lead projects and will mentor level I staff. This role requires “Lived Experience” and flexibility with working hours, including evenings, as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours. Essential Job functions Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services. Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access. Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior. Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports. Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers. Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap. Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals. Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making. Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards. Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements. Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed. Serve as a resource to guide team performance. Lead/conduct Family Peer Advocate staff training and manage projects, as directed. Mentor Family Peer Advocate I staff. 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 1 of year of “lived experience” required based on program and funder requirements. NYS Office of Mental Health requirement : A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR Personal “lived experience” as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery. Minimum 18 months of related work experience required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months 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. Youth ACT program : CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire. 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 act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others. Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences. Demonstrates and applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility 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. $19.50 Minimum pay rate, $28.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

. We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for our Serving Youth in their Communities (SYNC) program. In this role, you will be responsible for providing behavioral services for youth/young adults, ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist will model & support clients with developing coping and social skills, and emotional regulation to promote independence and reduce the risk of needing a higher level of care. Additionally, they will collaborate with clients, families, and other service providers to identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth/young adults in their home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities: · Assists client and family members with identifying triggers and supports · Complete assessments and consents with youth/young adult and caregivers · Collaborate with Clinicians, school personnel, families, community agencies, and other professionals to create a supportive environment · Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment plan · Makes home, school, and community visits and maintains contact with treatment team as appropriate in order to address needs of the client · Teaches social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to help stabilize the youth in their home and community settings What we provide: · Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need to provide them with hope · Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment · Weekly supervision · Room for growth and advancement within the organization · Generous benefits package that includes health insurance, longevity incentives, tuition assistance and federal student loan forgiveness (based on eligibility), vacation and personal days, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more Requirements You must have: · Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service or Educational Field with minimum of 2 years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field · Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the youth/young adult's school, home, or community after school hours · Ability to travel to schools, homes, and community-based locations · Strong understanding of child development and behavioral management techniques · Must possess a valid NYS driver's license (no suspensions, DUI, etc.) and be able to climb and descend stairs You should have: · Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills · Ability to take initiative and be creative · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word) · Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning · Knowledge of community-based programs Salary Description $23.00-$23.00/hr

The Family Peer Advocate I is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple child serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care. This role requires “Lived Experience” and flexibility with working hours, including evenings, as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours. Essential Job functions Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services. Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access. Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior. Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports. Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers. Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap. Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals. Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making. Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards. Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements. Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Family Peer Advocate II additionally: Serve as a resource to guide team performance. Lead/conduct Family Peer Advocate staff training and manage projects, as directed. Mentor Family Peer Advocate I staff. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 of year of “lived experience” required based on program and funder requirements. NYS Office of Mental Health requirement : A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR Personal “lived experience” as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery. Family Peer Advocate II: Minimum 18 months of related work experience required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months 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. 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 act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others. Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility. 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. Family Peer Advocate I: $18.01 Minimum pay rate, $25.50 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. Family Peer Advocate II: $19.46 Minimum pay rate, $29.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

The Family Peer Advocate is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple child serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care. This role requires “Lived Experience” and flexibility with working hours, including evenings, as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours. This is a part-time (~16 hours/week) position based in the Greater Rochester area and serving the surrounding region. Essential Job functions Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services. Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access. Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior. Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports. Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers. Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap. Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals. Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making. Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards. Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements. Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Family Peer Advocate II additionally: Serve as a resource to guide team performance. Lead/conduct Family Peer Advocate staff training and manage projects, as directed. Mentor Family Peer Advocate I staff. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 of year of “lived experience” required based on program and funder requirements. NYS Office of Mental Health requirement : A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR Personal “lived experience” as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery. Family Peer Advocate II: Minimum 18 months of related work experience required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months 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. Youth ACT Program : CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire. 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 act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others. Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility. 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. Family Peer Advocate I: $18.01 Minimum pay rate, $25.50 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. Family Peer Advocate II: $19.46 Minimum pay rate, $29.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

Who We Are: The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $20-22 an hour Full Time or Part Time available This role is based on personal experience, not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must be the PARENT or Guardian of a child involved with service providers (e.g., DSS, CPS, mental health, OPWDD, substance abuse) or facing challenges like behavioral issues, IEPs, or placement. The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, or community. The Family Peer Advocate engages in a structured strength-based relationship with the parent or caregiver for the benefit of the child. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Family Peer Advocate is an integral part of the CFTSS team. Responsibilities: Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency's family-centered practice philosophy. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families. Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies. Support parents and caregivers in ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk children through strength-based interventions and collaboration. Work to reduce feelings of stigma and isolation within families, and promptly communicate any concerns to the supervisor. Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth, families, and Children's Home affiliates as required by the program. Educate parents and caregivers on navigating and utilizing public transportation. Requirements Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED required . NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment. Experience Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required Benefits Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

The Family Peer Advocate is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple child serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care. This role requires “Lived Experience” and flexibility with working hours, including days, evenings, and weekends as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours. This is a full-time (30 hours/week) position. This role covers both Genesee & Orleans counties and is primarily mobile/on-the-road, the hire will be required to use a personal vehicle on the job, but mileage is eligible for a generous reimbursement. Essential Job functions Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services. Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access. Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior. Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports. Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers. Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap. Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals. Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making. Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards. Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements. Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed. While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Family Peer Advocate II additionally: Serve as a resource to guide team performance. Lead/conduct Family Peer Advocate staff training and manage projects, as directed. Mentor Family Peer Advocate I staff. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 1 of year of “lived experience” required based on program and funder requirements. NYS Office of Mental Health requirement : A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR Personal “lived experience” as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery. Family Peer Advocate II: Minimum 18 months of related work experience required. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months 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. 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 act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others. Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility. 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. Family Peer Advocate I: $18.01 Minimum pay rate, $25.50 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. Family Peer Advocate II: $19.46 Minimum pay rate, $29.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

The Family Peer Advocate I is responsible for empowering families and assisting the family in navigating and advocating in multiple child serving systems. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods to meet the needs of youth and their families. This individual will support parents as they develop positive approaches and methods for addressing their family's day-to-day needs, including their own needs for self-care. This role requires “Lived Experience” and flexibility with working hours, including evenings, as determined by family needs that arise outside of regular service hours. Essential Job functions Provide informational and educational support on system navigation, advocacy and rights to empower families to become active participants in their child's services. Make referrals and linkages to needed services and resources and assist with access. Support the efforts of families in caring for and strengthening their children's mental, and physical health, development and well-being of their children by assisting the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior. Facilitate parent training and education to increase knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for networking with other families and creating natural supports. Form and maintain relationships using effective communication and collaboration acting as a bridge between family and providers. Administer assessments and help family to identify gaps in services needed and assist in planning to eliminate gap. Develop treatment plan and safety plan with parent/caregiver supporting the family's own identified goals. Promote effective family-driven practice. Attend and/or facilitate meetings to promote family voice and infuse a family perspective at all levels: individual provider, agency, local planning, state and national policy making. Maintain all necessary records, forms, notifications, authorizations, reports and summaries in client files to ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Funder, Medicaid Managed Care and Hillside standards. Obtain and maintain credential/certification based on advocate's role and funder requirements. Participate in agency and team meetings, in-service trainings, and team building activities as well as volunteer and serve on agency and community committees as needed. 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 1 of year of “lived experience” required based on program and funder requirements. NYS Office of Mental Health requirement : A parent/caregiver of a child with a social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges; experience in navigating child serving systems to obtain services and resources for their child/family. OR Personal “lived experience” as a person with social, emotional, developmental, medical, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, or has received services in juvenile justice, foster care, special education or addiction recovery. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must obtain appropriate credential required for the program within 6 months 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. Youth ACT Program : CPR certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire. 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 act as an adult role model for children/youth/families in all behaviors including communication, hygiene, and appearance, management of self, response to stress / challenges and in the demonstration of positive relationships with others. Ability to engage children/youth/families in trust-based, productive relationships in order to help children/youth and families prepare for transitions, interact in the community, and promote respect and independence. Ability to recognize and address, often through referral, problems related to substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and child abuse and neglect. Ability to act as an advocate for children/youth/families in order to achieve the best possible children/youth/family's outcomes; communicates reasonable expectations and facilitates the achievement of results. Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and social variations and shows respect for individual differences. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, an ability to identify and access community programs and resources as needed, and an understanding of public assistance access and eligibility. 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. Family Peer Advocate I $18.00 Minimum pay rate, $26.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. Family Peer Advocate II $19.50 Minimum pay rate, $28.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience.

We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for our Serving Youth in their Communities (SYNC) program. In this role, you will be responsible for providing behavioral services for youth/young adults, ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist will model & support clients with developing coping and social skills, and emotional regulation to promote independence and reduce the risk of needing a higher level of care. Additionally, they will collaborate with clients, families, and other service providers to identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth/young adults in their home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities: · Assists client and family members with identifying triggers and supports · Complete assessments and consents with youth/young adult and caregivers · Collaborate with Clinicians, school personnel, families, community agencies, and other professionals to create a supportive environment · Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment plan · Makes home, school, and community visits and maintains contact with treatment team as appropriate in order to address needs of the client · Teaches social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to help stabilize the youth in their home and community settings What we provide: · Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need to provide them with hope · Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment · Weekly supervision · Room for growth and advancement within the organization · Generous benefits package that includes health insurance, longevity incentives, tuition assistance and federal student loan forgiveness (based on eligibility), vacation and personal days, retirement plan, professional development opportunities, and more Join Astor Services - Apply Now! Requirements You must have: · Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service or Educational Field with minimum of 2 years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field · Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the youth/young adult's school, home, or community after school hours · Ability to travel to schools, homes, and community-based locations · Strong understanding of child development and behavioral management techniques · Must possess a valid NYS driver's license (no suspensions, DUI, etc.) and be able to climb and descend stairs You should have: · Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills · Ability to take initiative and be creative · Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word) · Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning · Knowledge of community-based programs Salary Description $23.00-$23.00/hr

Part-time Description We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Behavioral Health Specialist for our Serving Youth in their Communities (SYNC) program. In this role, you will be responsible for providing behavioral services for youth/young adults, ages 0-21 in a variety of community-based settings (i.e. home, school, afterschool programs, etc.). The Behavioral Health Specialist will model & support clients with developing coping and social skills, and emotional regulation to promote independence and reduce the risk of needing a higher level of care. Additionally, they will collaborate with clients, families, and other service providers to identify strengths and develop behavior management plans to help stabilize the youth/young adults in their home, school, and community settings. Responsibilities: Assists client and family members with identifying triggers and supports. Complete assessments and consents with youth/young adult and caregivers. Collaborate with Clinicians, school personnel, families, community agencies, and other professionals to create a supportive environment. Participates in the development and implementation of the treatment plan. Makes home, school, and community visits and maintains contact with treatment team as appropriate in order to address needs of the client. Teaches social, interpersonal, and daily living skills to help stabilize the youth in their home and community settings. Requirements You Must Have: Bachelor's Degree in the Human Service or Educational Field with minimum of 2 years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, foster care/child welfare/juvenile justice, and/or a related human services field. Ability to work a flexible schedule to provide services in an array of settings, which may occur in the youth/young adult's school, home, or community after school hours. Ability to travel to schools, homes, and community-based locations. Strong understanding of child development and behavioral management techniques. Must possess a valid NYS driver's license (no suspensions, DUI, etc.) and be able to climb and descend stairs. You Should Have: Excellent time-management, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to take initiative and be creative. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Word). Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning. Knowledge of community-based programs. Salary Description $20-$20/hour

WHO WE ARE: The Children's Home partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills, and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $20-23.50 an hour Full Time or Part Time available This role is based on personal experience, not educational or professional qualifications. Applicants must be the PARENT or Guardian of a child involved with service providers (e.g., DSS, CPS, mental health, OPWDD, substance abuse) or facing challenges like behavioral issues, IEPs, or placement. The Family Peer Advocate provides support to families raising a child who is experiencing social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges in their home, school, placement, or community. The Family Peer Advocate engages in a structured strength-based relationship with the parent or caregiver for the benefit of the child. Services are delivered in a trauma informed, culturally and linguistically competent manner. The Family Peer Advocate is an integral part of the CFTSS team. Responsibilities: Foster the growth of the parent-child relationship in alignment with the plan and the agency's family-centered practice philosophy. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the families. Collaborate with and advocate for families alongside community agencies. Support parents and caregivers in ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk children through strength-based interventions and collaboration. Work to reduce feelings of stigma and isolation within families, and promptly communicate any concerns to the supervisor. Provide safe and reliable transportation for youth, families, and Children's Home affiliates as required by the program. Educate parents and caregivers on navigating and utilizing public transportation. Requirements Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED required . NYS Family Peer Advocate credential is required within 30 days of employment. Experience Must be a Parent or primary caregiver who has navigated multiple child serving systems on behalf of their child(ren) with social emotional, developmental, health and/or behavioral health care needs Driver's License and ability to maintain insurance throughout employment required Benefits Benefits available to all staff: Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center Opportunities for Professional Development Full Time Benefits: Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam 403(b) with 6% employer contribution PTO plus 9 paid holidays Childcare Reimbursement Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Life Insurance EEO Statement: The Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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.