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Northern Rivers Family Services Skillbuilder and Family Support Specialist in Schenectady, New York
Skillbuilder and Family Support Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Schenectady-Park Place - Schenectady, NY
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School/GED
Salary Range
$22.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
As a Skillbuilder, you will provide targeted skill training to help with independent living and social skills. Goals that the Skill Builder will work on could be Career Planning, Self-Care, Daily Living, Housing, and Money Management, including establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, how to accept no as an answer, handling conflict with peers and authority figures, and using their coping skills when feeling dysregulated. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work onsite.
Responsibilities:
At a minimum, 50% of the work week is spent face-to-face with clients to provide services designated in the Treatment Plan.
Provide services based on the youth's needs and preferences as identified in the Treatment Plan.
Work with treatment team members to identify goals and objectives of treatment, including youth, families, school, and counselors.
Complete all required documentation and submit it to the Supervisor within the required timeframes.
Ability to work with diverse consumers who have mental health challenges and may be developmentally delayed. Understand their independent living needs to work with the case manager to find resources in the community for educational and vocational skills and programming for discharge.
Requirements and Education:
High School Diploma/GED required
At least 2 years of experience working with children
Valid driver's license required
Benefits
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work.