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All candidates must pass a New York State clearance which is processed by the Children’s Home and possess a valid NYS driver’s license. The candidate must pass a physical and TB test and must successfully complete all Children’s Home sponsored training. All employees are required to exhibit and practice sensitivity and understanding of a culturally diverse youth population. Competitive wages and excellent benefits. 
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We are now hiring for the following positions:

Title: DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES 

A chance to do rewarding work that changes young lives while

taking your career to a higher level. 

We are a progressive non-profit agency that has an immediate full-time opportunity for a Director of Residential Services.  This is a management position that reports directly to the Executive Director. This individual will be responsible for managing the successful execution of the agency’s therapeutic Residential Program to include the cottage program and crisis intervention, training, mentoring, and professionally developing cottage supervisors and childcare workers, working collaboratively with other departments to ensure coordination between programs, and participating in management on-call system. 

Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a Human Service field, and 3-5 years of relevant supervisory or management experience.  Must be a self-starter, energetic, and exhibit a courteous and professional manner when dealing with clients and staff members.  Demonstrated interpersonal, organization, time management and creative problem solving skills are critical competencies for this position.  This person must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment and adapt to changing priorities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.  Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.  We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefit package, including an unbeatable medical plan.

 

We are always accepting applications for the following positions:

Title: Case Manager

Full-time position for an Intensive Case Manager. A Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, nursing or other related field required, with a minimum of 4 years experience in providing direct care services to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. A Masters Degree preferred with a minimum of two years experience in providing direct care services to adults with severe and enduring mental health problems. Candidate must have proficient communication and time management skills. 

Major duties include: Maintaining a caseload of 12 adults; improving integration between case management, housing and treatment services; obtaining initial screening and baseline data for clients; ensuring that clients will be matched to the appropriate level of care; ensuring that clients have access to various community services available to them; be part of the management on-call system. 

Title: Internship Opportunities

The Children’s Home of Jefferson County offers non-paid internships for college students at the undergraduate (junior and senior levels) and graduate levels. Past internship placements have included psychology, human services, recreation, counseling and social work. The professional staff at the Children’s Home work closely with college students to ensure that they have hands-on work experience at a non-profit agency whose mission is to help youth-at-risk and their families.

Title: Teacher 

New York State Certified teacher to administer our on-campus tutorial program. Includes teaching basic curriculum subjects to youth ages 10-17, individual tutoring and school testing. Ideal candidate will have prior teaching experience with special education students or youth-at-risk. Full-time position.


Title: Cottage Supervisor

Minimum requirements are an Associates Degree in related field with at least three years experience working with youth-at-risk. Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred (i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice). Ideal person will have experience supervising, scheduling and counseling staff. Prior experience working with youth-at- risk preferred. Candidate must exhibit strong organization, communication (writing and verbal) and supervisory skills. Experience training staff a plus. Must be a team player, highly motivated and exhibit general problem solving skills. Duties include ensuring the health and safety of the residents on campus; supervising cottages and staff during scheduled shift; enforcing all agency policies and procedures; conducting performance evaluations and training of staff. Full-time position. 

Title: Child Care Workers

Child Care Workers to provide supervision, support, guidance and role modeling to the residents in our program. We are looking for mature, dedicated and reliable individuals who have the motivation and commitment to work with youth-at-risk. Minimum requirements are a high school diploma/GED equivalency and a valid New York State driver’s license. Experience working with youth-at-risk and/or college preferred. Hourly non-exempt position. Work schedule varies weekly depending upon the needs of the program. Part-time and full-time positions, evening and weekend shifts available. If you are experienced as (or desire to be) a Child Care Worker, you are encouraged to apply.

Title: Child And Adolescent Therapist

Masters Degree required in social work, counseling, psychology or equivalent. Provide individual and group counseling to children and adolescents in the residential program or in community-based programs (fostercare, aftercare, prevention); develop a therapeutic treatment plan for individual caseload; provide clinical input in a team setting via staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and service plan reviews; assess level of care and make recommendations for children placed in diagnostic program; work closely with community-based psychiatrist in medication management. Must have strong clinical skills with an emphasis on family therapy. Full-time position.

Title: Child And Adolescent Therapist

CSW required. Provide individual and group counseling to children and adolescents in community-based programs (fostercare, aftercare, prevention); develop a therapeutic treatment plan for individual caseload; provide clinical input in a team setting via staff meetings, treatment team meetings, and service plan reviews; work closely with community-based psychiatrist in medication management. Strong clinical skills with an emphasis on assessing systems. Full-time position.

Excellent salary and benefits package offered. Qualified applicants should send updated resume and cover letter to the Children’s Home of Jefferson County, 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY 13601, Attn: Human Resource Director.

If you have any questions regarding the above listed positions please contact our Human Resources Department (315)788-7430.

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