Strong administrative skills as well as an understanding of mental health delivery issues. Familiar with city and state contract regulatory requirements and JCAHO requirements. Masters preferably in clinical area, with 4-6 years experience in mental health service program administration and at least 2 years program supervisory experience.

Full administrative responsibility for overseeing the Blended and Intensive Case Management Programs, Home & Community Based Waiver Program and Home Based Crisis Intervention Program. Support the MBCS-SI Director by serving as Deputy in the administration of The Morris Black Counseling Center and The Family Resource Center. Ensure quality support and counseling services are provided to all program clients. Provide leadership to staff, as well as accountability for operations to ensure both financial and service goals are achieved or exceeded.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Assist in overseeing program operations to ensure success of the program in meeting client needs. Assist in policy formulation with senior staff. Assist in the development of the annual plan, budgets, and goals.
2. Ensure intakes are performed in accordance with contracts with managed care companies.
3. Participate in Staten Island Advisory Committee.
4. Ensure good customer service practices are maintained.
5. Ensure billing is performed in a timely manner.
6. Directly supervise intensive and supportive case management programs and home and community based waiver programs ensuring support is in place to maximize success of the operation.
7. Assist in ensuring all operations are in compliance with appropriate regulatory requirements.
8. Utilization of continuous performance improvement (CPI) techniques for administering service administration and monitoring QA.
9. Provide input into Staten Island Community Service Annual Plan.
10. Serve as liaison with city and state agencies, as necessary.
11. Represent the Agency in matters impacting the Staten Island Community.
12. Participate in Professional Council.
13. Assist in hiring and performance review of staff.
14. Other duties as assigned.

The Case Associate works directly with the client population of a specific program implementing the treatment plan as determined by the department's clinical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES, under direct supervision, include but not limited to:

1. Routine community contacts on behalf of social worker, e.g. school reports, medical reports.

2. Locate and ensure appropriate community resources for clients.

3. Evaluate actual living conditions of clients through home visits

4. May interpret agency function to client, and demonstrate this in terms of concrete help.

5. Conduct home visits in which the bio-psycho-social needs of the client is assessed, and in which help for clients obtaining needed services is offered. Help clients to maintain medical, financial, and social resources are examples of such services.

6. Provide clinically focused case management to clients. Identify and provide access to specific appropriate concrete services, when necessary or requested, and are in the best interest of the client.

7. Perform community outreach and establish linkages with other groups, individuals, or organizations, which are in need of our services.

8. Provide structure to the client, evaluate and assess usage of independent living skills, and provide guidance in these areas to the client.

9. May run groups, under the supervision of the social worker.

10. May participate in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up treatment conferences.

11. Other duties as assigned.

The Case Associate works directly with the client population of a specific program implementing the treatment plan as determined by the department's clinical staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under direct supervision, Job duties for the position may include but are not limited to:

Routine community contacts on behalf of social worker, e.g. school reports, medical reports

Locates and makes use of appropriate community resources for clients;

Evaluates actual living conditions of clients through home visits

May interpret agency function to client and demonstrate this in terms of concrete help.

Provides structure to the client, evaluates and assess usage of independent living skills and provides guidance in these areas to the client.

May run groups, under the supervision of the social worker

May participate in intake, assessment, discharge and follow-up treatment conferences.

The Case Associate works directly with the client population of a specific program implementing the treatment plan as determined by the department's clinical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES, under direct supervision, include but not limited to:

1. Routine community contacts on behalf of social worker, e.g. school reports, medical reports.

2. Locate and ensure appropriate community resources for clients.

3. Evaluate actual living conditions of clients through home visits

4. May interpret agency function to client, and demonstrate this in terms of concrete help.

5. Conduct home visits in which the bio-psycho-social needs of the client is assessed, and in which help for clients obtaining needed services is offered. Help clients to maintain medical, financial, and social resources are examples of such services.

6. Provide clinically focused case management to clients. Identify and provide access to specific appropriate concrete services, when necessary or requested, and are in the best interest of the client.

7. Perform community outreach and establish linkages with other groups, individuals, or organizations, which are in need of our services.

8. Provide structure to the client, evaluate and assess usage of independent living skills, and provide guidance in these areas to the client.

9. May run groups, under the supervision of the social worker.

10. May participate in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up treatment conferences.

11. Other duties as assigned.

• Provides counseling to victims of Domestic Violence                              
  
• Establishes client goals and assesses the client's success in meeting those goals
• Provides clinically focused case management to clients; identifies and provides access to specific appropriate concrete services when necessary or requested. 
• Conduct community outreach.
• Provide domestic violence training to the Russian community
• Present on domestic violence to the police, churches, community groups and various professional
• Provide all necessary notes, progress notes, written assessments, etc as required.
• Attend appropriate program meetings associated with the Brooklyn Family Justice center.

The Caseworker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate all services for consumers, including day programs, medical care, transportation, summer camps, summer programs, recreational activities, and community inclusion (Person Centered Planning).

2. Liaise between Department and consumer's family members, and relevant community members. Provide family limited counseling.

3. As Team Leader, lead quarterly case conference, and prepare minutes. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals and Direct Care Workers.

4. Lead weekly team meetings. Keep minutes of team meetings and ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.

5. Conduct meetings to ensure proper treatment, progress in program and coordination of goals.

6. Attend annual case conference at day program or school.

7. Train Direct Care Workers, as necessary.

8. Participate in audit preparation.

9. Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

10. Work with Direct Care Workers to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.

11. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

12. Other duties as assigned.

College Degree preferred. High School Degree  required with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a residential setting,

Working in a residential program, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring client  safety and the security of the program’s grounds, cottages, buildings and offices.  Additionally, the Custodian provides direct care and/or recreational services to the clients as needed/directed.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

Regularly inspect the grounds of the facility, including parking facilities, vehicles, non-residential buildings (i.e.: storage facilities, cafeteria, gymnasium, etc.) to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist.

Regularly inspect all residential and office buildings to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist, and, in regards to residential sires, ensure that all residents and workers are on-site and accounted for.

Should an unauthorized individual or activity be observed by the Custodian, the Custodian should follow the appropriate facility procedure for securing the site, and immediately make a full report to the individual designated as in charge of the facility.

Immediately inform the director, supervisor, or the employee designated as being in charge of the facility of any irregularities noted during such inspections.

Assist counselors in emergency patient care situations. Such assistance may include the restraint of a child, if needed, or to request additional help through radio, phone, or direct contact.

When required, transport clients to emergency health care facilities.

Pick up AWOL residents, should they require transportation back to the facility.

Conduct routine fire and disaster drills.

Provide coverage for residents should a scheduled worked not be able to perform their duties.

Collect all paperwork from the cottages/units for insertion into the central log. Provide whatever written reports, logs, etc. may be necessary as a result of their work and/or observations.

Other duties as assigned.

College Degree preferred. High School Degree “required”, with a minimum of 2 years work experience in a residential setting,

Working in a residential program, the Custodian is responsible for ensuring client  safety and the security of the program’s grounds, cottages, buildings and offices.  Additionally, the Custodian provides direct care and/or recreational services to the clients as needed/directed.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

Regularly inspect the grounds of the facility, including parking facilities, vehicles, non-residential buildings (i.e.: storage facilities, cafeteria, gymnasium, etc.) to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist.

Regularly inspect all residential and office buildings to ensure that no unauthorized personnel, activities or immediately hazardous conditions (such as fire, burst pipes, etc.) exist, and, in regards to residential sires, ensure that all residents and workers are on-site and accounted for.

Should an unauthorized individual or activity be observed by the Custodian, the Custodian should follow the appropriate facility procedure for securing the site, and immediately make a full report to the individual designated as in charge of the facility.

Immediately inform the director, supervisor, or the employee designated as being in charge of the facility of any irregularities noted during such inspections.

Assist counselors in emergency patient care situations. Such assistance may include the restraint of a child, if needed, or to request additional help through radio, phone, or direct contact.

When required, transport clients to emergency health care facilities.

Pick up AWOL residents, should they require transportation back to the facility.

Conduct routine fire and disaster drills.

Provide coverage for residents should a scheduled worked not be able to perform their duties.

Collect all paperwork from the cottages/units for insertion into the central log. Provide whatever written reports, logs, etc. may be necessary as a result of their work and/or observations.

Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in clinical care and regulatory compliance, including Medicaid. JBFCS functions through a robust and a well-established corporate compliance program with a Code of Conduct that integrates service and billing regulations with practice.

We seek a leader who will ensure that the compliance program keeps the agency accountable to those we serve as well as to government by emphasizing accurate diagnostic profiles, medically necessary & evidence-based interventions, shorter treatment periods, and client success. The role includes working closely with division directors, internal audit, and the Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees, as well as providing training for staff and trustees across the agency. The role also includes responsibility for conducting investigations and tracking performance improvement.

Valid driver’s license to drive bus or other vehicle. Past experience necessary. Clean record essential.

Drives company institutional vehicle to transport children and staff on short trips, i.e. shopping, camping, etc.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

1) Transport consumers to/from day programs.

2) Transport/accompany consumers on medical appointments.

3) Establish weekly schedule for transporting consumers to appointments in conjunction with Residence Manager.

4) Ensure general maintenance and cleanliness of vans, e.g. fill vans regularly with gas, check oil/fluids, empty garbage, clean windows, check flashlights, first aid kits, etc.).

5) Other duties as assigned.

S/he is required to be a college graduate.

EDUCATIONAL FLOATER:

- 11 ½ month position (September through mid August)

- 25 hour week (8:30 – 1:30 daily)

- benefits

- 3 weeks vacation

An educational floater is responsible for assisting the core teaching team (head teacher, assistant and intern) in the management, care and overall treatment of a group of developmentally delayed preschool children.

The responsibilities of the floater are:

- to assist the educational team in maintaining a therapeutic milieu within the classroom

- to fill in for any absent teacher on a given day (short term)

- to regularly relieve members of the teaching staff during the day for “prep” periods for the classroom.

- to join a classroom when a head teacher needs to go to a Department of Education CPSE/CSE meeting, work on reports or meet with a parent

- to go on class trips

- to help where needed

A floater is directly responsible to the head teachers in the nursery as well as the Director of Educational Services who will supervise him/her.

Masters degree in Social Work, (MSW), with a minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population. LMSW or LCSW certification required. Spanish speaking a must.

The Southern Brooklyn MBCS Clinic has a Fee for Service Clinical Social Worker/ Therapist position available for immediate hire.

Ideal candidate must poses an MSW, LMSW certification required, LCSW preferred. Bilingual Spanish speaking, 2 nights a week a must.

The MBCS JW Beatman Clinic has Fee for Service Social Work positions available for immediate hire.

 LMSW certification required, LCSW preferred.

The Pride of Judea Clinic has Fee for Service Social Work positions available for immediate hire. Seeking therapists to work with our male orthodox population.

Seeking LCSW & LMSW FFS Social workers, candidates must have knowledge and understanding of the Jewish Orthodox community.  Preferred experience working with the aging population. Available to work at minimum one evening a week (5-9pm).

Seeking LCSW & LMSW FFS Social workers, candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience and interest in working with children and adolescents is a plus.  Must be willing to work at least 10 hours/week.

Seeking LMSW & LCSW FFS Social workers, candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience. Spanish speaking preferred. Available to work Saturdays.  

Seeking LMSW & LCSW FFS Social workers, candidates must have at least one year of clinical experience. Spanish speaking preferred, work a minimum of 14 hours a week including evenings.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for nursing care of clients. The LPN generally reports to the Registered Nurse, or Director of Nursing Services, or Supervising Nurse, or the Division Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

 Under direct supervision, provide general nursing care to clients at the facility:

• Take and record client's vital signs.
• Administer prescribed/specified mediation and note time and amount on client's chart.
• Observe clients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to supervisor.
•  Inventory and requisite supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is responsible for nursing care of clients. The LPN generally reports to the Registered Nurse, or Director of Nursing Services, or Supervising Nurse, or the Division Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Under direct supervision, provide general nursing care to clients at the facility:

• Take and record client's vital signs.

• Administer prescribed/specified mediation and note time and amount on client's chart.

• Observe clients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to supervisor.
  
  
•  Inventory and requisite supplies.
  
  

2. Other duties as assigned.

The Manager of Workflow Analysis and Process Improvement will develop and maintain policies as well as compile & analyze data and report on revenue cycle activity. S/he will facilitate communication with programs, finance, and contribute to committees on matters impacting revenue cycles

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Documents and maintains process workflow documentation
• Identifies risks and enhances processing controls,
• Compiles and analyzes data, and reports on revenue cycle activity
• Determines that billable revenue is recorded in an accurate and complete manner and billed to pay sources
• Improve governance over the revenue cycle through the establishment, of policies and procedures
• Document and administer process documentation relative to the generation of revenue, cash collection, and cash application
• Identify internal and external risks impacting accuracy and efficiency of revenue cycle activity
• Ascertain opportunities to improve and monitor control activity to mitigate risks based on changing internal and external environments
• Determine that revenue activity is recorded in the financial record in a complete and accurate manner
• Collaborate with accounts receivable management and staff on matters of policies and procedures
• Together with the Director of Billing and Accounts Receivable, organizes and facilitates regularly scheduled meetings with Program Directors, office management and staff personnel to ascertain explanations impacting revenue cycle activities
• Works effectively with Programs to facilitate development and implementation of control practice guidelines were necessary
• Communicates problems or trends identified during process reviews to appropriate management and committees
• Contributes to internal committees designed to enhance revenue cycle activities, business designs, process implementation, and, change management relative to the revenue cycle
• Partners with management to identify and develop key metrics to monitor revenue cycle activity
• Establish management reporting formats to report the results of revenue cycle activity within a regularly scheduled time frame
• Compile, analyze, and report on monthly revenue cycle activity
• Establish and maintain practices to improve the timely reporting of revenue cycle activity for internal and external customers
• Evaluate reports designed to monitor all billable bed days and that provide for timely billing to pay sources
• Support accrual revenue reporting to the financial function.
• Perform ad hoc analysis as required by management
• Maintains and reports on the status of projects assigned by management

Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment. Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred. HS Diploma or GED required. BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

· Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.

· Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.

· Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.

· Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.

· Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.

· Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.

· Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.

· Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions

· Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.

· Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.

· Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.

· Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.

· If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications

· Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.

· Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.

· Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.

· Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).

· Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.

· Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.

· Help consumers who cannot sleep.

· Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.

· Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment. Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred. HS Diploma or GED required. BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

· Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.

· Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.

· Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.

· Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.

· Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.

· Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.

· Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.

· Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions

· Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.

· Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.

· Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.

· Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.

· If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications

· Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.

· Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.

· Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.

· Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).

· Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.

· Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.

· Help consumers who cannot sleep.

· Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.

· Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred. Overnight shift.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:   Driver’s License and/or AMAP certification. Preferably, minimum of one year’s experience with clients in a social services or mental health environment.  Some previous experience with a similar (MR/DD) population strongly preferred.  HS Diploma or GED required.  BA preferred.

The Milieu Counselor works with developmentally disabled people in a residential treatment setting and supervises or assists consumers to carry out the portions of the treatment plan that deal with day to day living needs. Acting as a positive role model, the Milieu Counselor supervises and/or assists consumers in basic daily living skills, domestic activities, community inclusion, and ensures consumers’ health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsibility for day to day care for consumers living in the apartment/home; including helping consumers to maintain personal hygiene, appropriate social interaction, utilize leisure time and food services.
• Planning, supervising, running and participating in activities on behalf of the consumers.
• Accompanying consumers on trips, outings into the community and supervising these activities.
• Working one on one with a consumer displaying unusual behavioral or health needs.
• Attendance at staff meetings, clinical team meetings and in-service training sessions.
• Accompanying and/or drive consumer(s) to medical or other important appointments as deemed necessary.
• Report observations about consumers, including, but not limited to unusual issues, accidents and injuries. Report actual or suspected abuse, neglect, illness and unusual behaviors.
• Food preparation for consumers in accordance with Kosher policies and in adherence to consumer’s dietary needs and restrictions
• Maintain basic cleanliness of the residential facility.
• Conducting and/or participating in safety drills and evacuations.
• Assist consumers on and off buses or other modes of transportation. Transport them to daily programs. Check the contents of each individual’s back pack for all necessary items.
• Clothing inventories, do the laundry or sort, fold and store clothing as needed.
• If certified, administer medication and assist in ordering prescription medications carefully and without error. Counselors will be required to attend and pass an appropriate certification course (AMAP), or provide proof of having attended such a course and holding such certification prior to administer medications
• Document individual daily goal activity and community inclusion activities.
• Regular bed checks, to assure all consumers are well.
• Laundry related tasks such as: fold and put the clean clothing away. Organize closets and drawers. Ironing and minor mending of clothing. Supervise or assist in selection of the next day’s clothing to be worn.
• Administer meds. and count narcotics, as needed (if AMAP certified).
• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch for the next day and/or check that the bagged lunches are appropriate to each consumer’s diet and preferences. Pack up each individual’s back pack with lunch, extra clothing etc.
• Assist and supervise consumers in toileting.
• Help consumers who cannot sleep.
• Know the emergency protocol and best ways to contact assistance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule:
Friday 4pm-11pm

Saturday 4pm-10pm

Sunday 4pm-11pm

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule
Monday 4pm-11:30pm, Thursday 1pm-11:30pm, Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 4pm-11:30pm

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule:
Monday 4pm-11:30pm

Thursday 1pm-11:30pm

Friday 4pm-11pm

Saturday 3pm-11pm

Sunday 4pm-11:30pm

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma is required, as is experience with a similar population in a residential setting. A NYS Driver’s License is required.

Schedule:
Monday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

Tuesday 12am-9am

Friday 11pm-12am

Saturday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

Sunday 12am-9am & 11pm-12am

The Milieu Counselor works with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deal with day to day and independent living skills are implemented. Acting as a positive role model and providing therapeutic parenting, the Milieu Counselor is charged with the fundamental responsibility of the client’s health and safety.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Responsible for day to day care of the children in the program including helping consumers to maintain their personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic hold should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate training prior to performing such a therapeutic hold.

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

• Other duties as assigned.

BA in related discipline required along with a minimum of three years of experience in residential treatment.

The Milieu Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and guidance of all milieu staff, ensuring that proper coverage is maintained and that appropriate training is provided. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Supervisor will ensure that all necessary therapeutic interventions determined by the clinical team are carried out.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Directly supervise and provide supervision for all Milieu Workers.

• Ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts.

• Working closely with the clinical supervisor, ensure that Milieu staff implement clinical recommendations into the day-to-day residents' care.

• Oversee routines of daily life (meals, bedtime, wake-up, laundry, etc.). Coordinate Milieu Staff and Maintenance/Kitchen staff to ensure that these practices are smoothly integrated into the residential environment.

• May have supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, and integrate the recreational program with individual treatment goals for each resident. Ensure that planned recreational activities are appropriately scheduled. Such activities must be consistent with childcare skills and safety considerations for residents.

• S/he may establish policies for group living, as necessary.

• Attend Administrative Meetings and Program Improvement Council Meetings.

• May be regularly scheduled for weekend Administrative Responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area.  Persons with a related bachelor’s degree and significant clinical experience in treating substance abuse and serious antisocial behavior in youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency.  CASAC a plus

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:  Driver’s license; bilingual/bicultural; agreement to work a flexible schedule, comfortable with group supervision and commitment to work on professional development goals to improve adherence.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE: Family systems theory and application, substance use/abuse theory and behavioral approaches to  SA treatment, social ecological theory and application, behavioral therapies theory and knowledge, cognitive-behavioral theory therapy and application, pragmatic family therapies theory and application; social skills assessment and intervention and child development research and its application in treatment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Direct use of pragmatic family therapies, individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques, marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches, behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Conduct MST CM assessment including review of referral information, identify and engage key participants, interview youth to complete a functional analysis, identify strengths and weaknesses and developing an analysis of the fit problems within the ecological context
• Teach caregiver how to conduct random urine drug screens and breath scan to detect alcohol and drug use
• Teach caregiver how to develop and implement a formal incentive system that rewards use for non drug use and punishes youth for drug use
• Teach caregiver and youth how to conduct a functional analysis of drug use
• Teach caregiver and youth drug refusal strategies
• Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement
• Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and strategy revision using the MST CM analytic process
• Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout MST CM Treatment
• Participate in MST CM training, supervision and consultation activities
• Maintain clear and concise documentation in CNNX case record progress notes of treatment efforts, enter data into PROMIS; prepare reports to Probation if required

REQUIREMENTS: A Nurse Practitioner degree with specialized training or experience in Psychiatry. A current license to practice as a nurse practitioner in the State of New York. A current DEA registration for the prescribing of controlled substances.

Training and/or experience with specific populations or settings is desirable, and may
also be required for some positions.

The nurse practitioner in psychiatry (NPP or psychiatric nurse practitioner) is responsible for
providing psychiatric services and care to the agency’s clients, including clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The NPP functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team environment approach of the Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Interview clients and produce a Psychiatric report.

2. Provide clinical diagnosis.

3. Recommend treatment options.

4. Review patient’s progress.

5. Attend and provide feedback in case conferences.

6. Prescribe psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.

7. Counsel other appropriate staff, i.e., caseworkers, milieu staff, psychologists, nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.

8. Carry a caseload.

9. Recommend discharge and aftercare planning.

10. Sign and abide by the provisions of at least one Collaborative Practice Agreement with a psychiatrist employed by JBFCS.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Work with other parents, mental health professionals, and the Program Director in a community based setting to develop a Family Support Services Program to serve the families of seriously emotionally disturbed children. Among the services to be provided are a parent-led self help advocacy and support group, family respite activities and a therapeutic recreation program.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

1) Organize and lead parent self help and advocacy groups.

2) Serve as a liaison between local mental health agencies, the YMCA, and parents.

3) Coordinate efforts with other parent support networks in the borough.

4) May perform duties or substitute on jobs requiring similar qualifications

5) Other duties as assigned.

Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for the program’s clients and employees.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

1. Mop and wax floors of the whole institution.

2. Pick up garbage from residences, offices, and basement area.

3. Straighten out garbage twice a day.

4. Help the Handyman when necessary to clean grounds and sidewalks.

5. Deliver food to the homes.

6. Help to insure fulfillment of child care requirements of the facility by assisting with shopping for food and household supplies. Escort children to and from community events and similar activities.

7. Other duties as assigned.

A Medical degree with a license to practice psychiatry in the State of New York is
required. Candidate must have completed a residency and fellowship in General Psychiatry. Board Certification and/or specialization with specific populations or settings may also be required.

The psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency’s clients; including making clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The psychiatrist functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team
environment approach of the Agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but not limited to:

Provide clinical diagnosis.

Recommend treatment options.

Periodically review patient’s progress.

Attend and provide feedback to case conferences.

Responsible for prescribing psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.

Counsel other appropriate staff, i.e., caseworkers, milieu staff, psychologists, nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.

May carry a caseload.

Review client progress, recommend discharge and aftercare planning.

A Medical degree with a license to practice psychiatry in the State of New York is
required. Candidate must have completed a residency and fellowship in General Psychiatry. Board Certification and/or specialization with specific populations or settings may also be required.

The psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency’s clients; including making clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The psychiatrist functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team
environment approach of the Agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but not limited to:

Provide clinical diagnosis.

Recommend treatment options.

Periodically review patient’s progress.

Attend and provide feedback to case conferences.

Responsible for prescribing psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.

Counsel other appropriate staff, i.e., caseworkers, milieu staff, psychologists, nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.

May carry a caseload.

Review client progress, recommend discharge and aftercare planning.

A Medical degree with a license to practice psychiatry in the State of New York is required. Candidate must have completed a residency and fellowship in General Psychiatry. Board Certification and/or specialization with specific populations or settings may also be required. Spanish speaking preferred.

The psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency’s clients; including making clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The psychiatrist functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team environment approach of the Agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but not limited to:

Provide clinical diagnosis.

Recommend treatment options.

Periodically review patient’s progress.

Attend and provide feedback to case conferences.

Responsible for prescribing psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.

Counsel other appropriate staff, i.e., caseworkers, milieu staff, psychologists, nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.

May carry a caseload.

Review client progress, recommend discharge and aftercare planning.

A Medical degree with a license to practice psychiatry in the State of New York is required. Candidate must have completed a residency and fellowship in General Psychiatry. Board Certification and/or specialization with specific populations or settings may also be required.

The psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric services and care to the agency’s clients; including making clinical diagnosis, prognosis, medication management, and discharge planning. The psychiatrist functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team environment approach of the Agency.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but not limited to:

Provide clinical diagnosis.

Recommend treatment options.

Periodically review patient’s progress.

Attend and provide feedback to case conferences.

Responsible for prescribing psychotropic medication as appropriate for client care.

Counsel other appropriate staff, i.e., caseworkers, milieu staff, psychologists, nurses relative to individual, group and family therapy.

May carry a caseload.

Review client progress, recommend discharge and aftercare planning.

RN or BA in nursing and New York State registration is required. Experience in a residential setting or in the mental health field strongly preferred.

A registered nurse (RN) assigned to a facility is responsible for the complete nursing care and the performing of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice for the clients under his/her charge. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor, however, in all matters of medication is supervised by the attending physician or administers the medication in line with an external physician’s orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Perform nursing assessment on each client upon the client’s entry into the program and (at minimum) annually thereafter. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the clients' general health condition, identify any risk factors which may exist, and provide care for any presenting or out-standing medical issues. At the conclusion of such an assessment, the RN may refer the client to a physician for further follow-up treatment, if required.

• Develop a treatment care plan based on clients’ needs. Ensure that any necessary follow-up will occur and any necessary or prescribed care need is administered.

• In line with doctor’s orders, administer prescribed and/or routine medical treatments. Ensure that all internal policies regarding such administration are adhered to.

• Schedule clinic appointments and accompany the client when required.

• Function as the liaison between external medical health care providers, schools, other community organizations and the facility with regards to the client’s medical needs.

• Responsible for health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to the client’s under RN's care.

• May run medication groups.

• Respond to medical emergencies immediately upon notification. Perform whatever triage is necessary to stabilize the client and provide access to all necessary medical treatment. Follow up to ensure complete recovery.

• Perform all necessary charting and other patient documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies.

• Perform comprehensive examination of any resident involved in a restraint.

• Monitor lab results for any indications of change; communicate such change(s) to the physician.

• Provide advocacy for hospitalized clients.

RN or BA in nursing and New York State registration is required. Experience in a residential setting or in the mental health field strongly preferred. Spanish speaking preferred.

A registered nurse (RN) assigned to a facility is responsible for the complete nursing care and the
performing of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice for the clients under his/her charge. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor, however, in all matters of medication is supervised by the attending physician or administers the medication in line with an external physician’s orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Perform nursing assessment on each client upon the client’s entry into the program and (at minimum) annually thereafter. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the clients' general health condition, identify any risk factors which may exist, and provide care for any presenting or out-standing medical issues. At the conclusion of such an assessment, the RN may refer the client to a physician for further follow-up treatment, if required.

• Develop a treatment care plan based on clients’ needs. Ensure that any necessary follow-up will occur and any necessary or prescribed care need is administered.

• In line with doctor’s orders, administer prescribed and/or routine medical treatments. Ensure that all internal policies regarding such administration are adhered to.

• Schedule clinic appointments and accompany the client when required.

• Function as the liaison between external medical health care providers, schools, other community organizations and the facility with regards to the client’s medical needs.

• Responsible for health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to the client’s under RN's care.

• May run medication groups.

• Respond to medical emergencies immediately upon notification. Perform whatever triage is necessary to stabilize the client and provide access to all necessary medical treatment. Follow up to ensure complete recovery.

• Perform all necessary charting and other patient documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies.

• Perform comprehensive examination of any resident involved in a restraint.

• Monitor lab results for any indications of change; communicate such change(s) to the physician.

• Provide advocacy for hospitalized clients.

RN or BA in nursing and New York State registration is required. Experience in a
residential setting or in the mental health field strongly preferred.

A registered nurse (RN) assigned to a facility is responsible for the complete nursing care and the performing of all routine medical procedures within the scope of the nursing practice for the clients under his/her charge. The RN generally reports to the Nursing Supervisor, however, in all matters of medication is supervised by the attending physician or administers the medication in line with an external physician’s orders.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Perform nursing assessment on each client upon the client’s entry into the program and (at minimum) annually thereafter. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the clients' general health condition, identify any risk factors which may exist, and provide care for any presenting or out-standing medical issues. At the conclusion of such an assessment, the RN may refer the client to a physician for further follow-up treatment, if required.

• Develop a treatment care plan based on clients’ needs. Ensure that any necessary follow-up will occur and any necessary or prescribed care need is administered.

• In line with doctor’s orders, administer prescribed and/or routine medical treatments. Ensure that all internal policies regarding such administration are adhered to.

• Schedule clinic appointments and accompany the client when required.

• Function as the liaison between external medical health care providers, schools, other community organizations and the facility with regards to the client’s medical needs.

• Responsible for health education and communicating information regarding good health practices to the client’s under RN's care.

• May run medication groups.

• Respond to medical emergencies immediately upon notification. Perform whatever triage is necessary to stabilize the client and provide access to all necessary medical treatment. Follow up to ensure complete recovery.

• Perform all necessary charting and other patient documentation as required by internal practice and external regulatory bodies.

• Perform comprehensive examination of any resident involved in a restraint.

• Monitor lab results for any indications of change; communicate such change(s) to the physician.

• Provide advocacy for hospitalized clients.

A Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) provides classroom support for preschool children with special needs who are in mainstream preschool settings. A SEIT must have a New York State License in Special Education.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

• Providing direct individualized special education service in accordance with the student’s IEP

• Consulting with the student’s regular education teacher to assist in adjusting and modifying the learning environment and/ or modifying instructional methods to meet the individual needs of the student

• Coordinating services when both SEIT and related services are provided

• Conferencing with the student’s parents and related service providers

• Participating in case conference about the children and in other conferences scheduled by the agency and the Department of Education

• Writing quarterly Educational Progress Reports and daily session notes for each student

The Senior Accountant functions in a line capacity performing general and specialized accounting work under the direction of the Supervising Accountant. The Sr. Accountant performs all of the duties normally associated with the title Jr. Accountant/Accountant, but performs them on a more technically proficient level and requires substantially less supervision in the performance of his/her day to day duties. The Sr. Accountant may be called upon to provide training to a new staff member and is fully literate in those computer/office automation programs used in-house by the fiscal department.

JOB DUTIES include but not limited to:

• Performs all accounting tasks as assigned, generally as related to a specific functional area of the Agency (i.e. Board of Education (SED), Residential, Community Based Services, PWA, etc.)

• Is expected to analyze fiscal trends and patterns within the scope of their assigned area and report any unusual or divergent patterns to their supervisor

• Is responsible for posting to the general and any subsidiary ledgers

• Ensures that there is a tie out of all ledgers and analyzes/audits monthly postings to ensure accuracy.

• Is responsible for meeting deadlines regarding monthly, quarterly and annual closings.

• Is responsible for ensuring contract compliance in detailing restricted funds as required through internal procedure

• May be responsible for the preparation of regular internal or external financial reports as directed by their supervisor

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

BA in related discipline required along with a minimum of three years of experience in residential treatment.

The Supervisor-Milieu-Service is responsible for the supervision and guidance of all milieu staff, ensuring that proper coverage is maintained and that appropriate training is provided. As an integral part of the clinical team, the Supervisor ensures that all necessary therapeutic interventions determined by the clinical team are carried out.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

· Directly supervise and provide supervision for all Milieu Workers.

· Responsible for and ensure appropriate coverage for all shifts.

· Work closely with the clinical supervisor.

· Ensure that Milieu staff implement clinical recommendations into the day-to-day residents' care.

· Oversee routine of daily life (meals, bedtime, wake-up, laundry, etc.). Coordinate Milieu Staff and Maintenance/Kitchen staff to ensure that these practices are smoothly integrated into the residential environment.

· May supervise Recreation Supervisor. Integrate the recreational program with individual treatment goals for each resident. Ensure that planned recreational activities are appropriately scheduled. Such activities must be consistent with childcare skills and safety considerations for residents.

· Incumbent may establish policies for group living, as necessary.

· Attend Administrative Meetings and Program Improvement Council Meetings.

· May be regularly scheduled for weekend administrative responsibility.

· Other duties as assigned.

Experienced part time Social Work Supervisor, to work 21 hour per week position.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

- Supervision of three MSW Social Workers and Social Work Intern

- Ensuring that all paperwork is in compliance

- Participation in treatment conferences and staff meetings

- Carrying a small caseload of adolescents

- Time management and the ability to work in a fast paced environment is a necessity

- Other duties as assigned

The Social Work Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the provision of services, oversight of administrative processes, and clinical supervision of staff for the PROS Program. The position requires familiarity and compliance with all relevant agency and funder regulations, as well as an understanding of and commitment to recovery and rehabilitation for individuals living with mental illness.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

A. Programmatic & Administrative:
1. Provide administrative supervision to PROS Program staff.
2. Ensure clinical and administrative compliance in all program areas. Assist with external audits and audit preparations.
3. Monitor program participation, census, group participation and billing to ensure fiscal viability of program and address any fiscal or billing programs that arise.
4. Ensure proper and timely monthly billing for services; utilize Anasazi to run reports and monitor billing.
5. Conduct and arrange staff training & development, as required, and conduct performance appraisals.
6. Participate in and oversee admission and discharge processes and decisions.
7. Develop and improve operations, systems, effectiveness, census and quality impact projects/activities.
8. Conduct and participate in quality assurance activities, including Continuous Performance Improvement (CPI), consumer satisfaction surveys, and chart reviews and audits.
9. Implement new initiatives and program improvement activities.
10. Monitor and follow up on incidents.
11. Conduct community outreach and maintain external community relationships.
12. Participate in and facilitate various meetings.
13. Interview and hire program staff; process staff termination in accordance with JBFCS Policy & Procedure.
14. Schedule and monitor staff attendance, staff and vacation scheduling to ensure proper coverage.
15. Serve as back up to the Administrative Supervisor, assuming responsibility for operations in her absence.
16. Other administrative duties, as assigned.
B. Clinical:
1. Provide individual clinical supervision to PROS Program staff.
2. Provide direct service to participants, including conducting individual, family and group sessions.
3. Plan and participate in program activities.
4. Facilitate weekly team meetings, briefings and case conferences.
5. Ensure quality assessments, risk management, service planning, service reviews, contact and progress notes.
6. Integrate recovery, rehabilitation, treatment and vocational components of the program.
7. Other clinical duties, as assigned.
C. Crisis:
1. Provide and supervise crisis intervention services.
2. Ensure Crisis Intervention Incident Reporting
3. Provide on call ekend duties.
4. Other duties as assigned.

· Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

· 2-3 years of clinical experience with young children who may present with behavioral difficulties, developmental challenges, and traumatic stress reactions.

· Experience in individual, dyadic, family and group treatment a plus.

· Spanish speaking strongly preferred.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Short and long-term treatment of young children and their families (individual, dyadic, group).

· Some crisis intervention and home based service delivery, when indicated as part of the treatment.

· Case coordination for Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) evaluations.

· Telephone intake clinician for outpatient services.

· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records, e.g. progress notes, assessments and treatment plans, statistics, and other documentation as required by JBFCS and other governmental licensing and funding entities.

· Participating in weekly outpatient clinic staff meetings.

· Potential supervision of MSW student, if qualified.

Masters degree in Social Work, (MSW), ACS experience desirable. LMSW required, Spanish speaking high priority.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate all services for consumers, including day programs, medical care, transportation, summer camps, summer programs, recreational activities, and community inclusion (Person Centered Planning).

2. Liaise between Department and consumer's family members, and relevant community members. Provide family limited counseling.

3. As Team Leader, lead quarterly case conference, and prepare minutes. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals and Direct Care Workers.

4. Lead weekly team meetings. Keep minutes of team meetings and ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.

5. Conduct quarterly school visits to insure proper placement, progress in program and coordination of goals.

6. Attend annual case conference at day program or school.

7. Train Direct Care Workers, as necessary.

8. Participate in audit preparation.

9. Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

10. Work with Direct Care Workers to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.

11. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

12. Other duties as assigned.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate all services for consumers, including day programs, medical care, transportation, summer camps, summer programs, recreational activities, and community inclusion (Person Centered Planning).

2. Liaise between Department and consumer's family members, and relevant community members. Provide family limited counseling.

3. As Team Leader, lead quarterly case conference, and prepare minutes. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals and Direct Care Workers.

4. Lead weekly team meetings. Keep minutes of team meetings and ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.

5. Conduct quarterly school visits to insure proper placement, progress in program and coordination of goals.

6. Attend annual case conference at day program or school.

7. Train Direct Care Workers, as necessary.

8. Participate in audit preparation.

9. Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

10. Work with Direct Care Workers to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.

11. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

12. Other duties as assigned.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the agency, work closely with the day treatment programs, psychiatrists, social workers and staff, to ensure appropriate treatment interventions for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1) Provide individual, group and family counseling to admitted clients.

2) Conduct and document intake assessments, on-going psychosocial assessment updates, treatment plans and reviews, and other necessary assessments and plans.

3) Implement comprehensive treatment plans.

4) Liaise between Department and consumer’s family members, and relevant community members and service providers. Provide case management and case coordination services, including making necessary referrals.

5) Participate in case conferences, incident reviews, team meetings and trainings.

6) Obtain necessary billing authorizations; discuss fees and billing issues with clients, and help resolve billing problems.

7) Participate in audit preparation.

8) Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

9) Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

10) Other duties as assigned.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program.  Provide cultural competent and sensitive services.  As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.  

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate all services for consumers, including day programs, medical care, transportation, summer camps, summer programs, recreational activities, and community inclusion (Person Centered Planning).

2. Liaise between Department and consumer's family members, and relevant community members.  Provide family limited counseling.

3. As Team Leader, lead quarterly case conference, and prepare minutes.  Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals and Direct Care Workers.
 
4. Lead weekly team meetings.  Keep minutes of team meetings and ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.

5. Conduct quarterly school visits to insure proper placement, progress in program and coordination of goals.

6. Attend annual case conference at day program or school.

7. Train Direct Care Workers, as necessary.

8. Participate in audit preparation.

9. Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

10. Work with Direct Care Workers to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.

11. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Applicant must have experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual and family modalities. The job is full time, responsibilities include conducting intake assessments and ongoing treatment. Hours are three days 9-5, two days 1-9. We are seeking to diversify our staff and persons of color are encouraged to apply.

The Social Worker functions as a senior case planner and is responsible for supplying any necessary interventions needed to ensure appropriate client care. The Social Worker may also be responsible for assessment and intake, providing therapeutic interventions and treatment. The Social Worker is responsible for responding appropriately to crisis situations, and overseeing the range of a client’s treatment from assessment through to discharge and aftercare. Working within the client’s community, develops action plans to effectively identify and utilize existing resources and establish new resources for client care.

JOB DUTIES: include but not limited to:

Evaluate clients for the purpose of beginning, monitoring and following up on individualized treatment programs including child safety.

Individualizes and understands the needs of the individual client, the family and its support network in relation to each other.

Identifies appropriate treatment or service providers and facilitates client referral to internal and external and/or community linkage programs.

Performs individual/group psychotherapy or counseling; long or short term depending on client need.

Establishes client goals and assess the client’s success in meeting those goals; continues, changes or recommends changes in treatment strategy depending upon ongoing client assessment

May run specialized groups

Conduct Home Visits in which the bio-psycho-social needs of the family and child safety is assessed. Identify help for clients in obtaining needed services. Helping clients and families maintain medical, financial and social resources would be examples of such services.

Provide clinically focused case management to clients
Identifies and provides access to specific appropriate concrete services when necessary or requested and are in the best interest of the client

Performs community outreach and establishes linkages with other groups, individuals or organizations which may be helpful to our clients.

Meets all ACS standards for frequency of face to face contact with all of the family members

Maintain all required documentation including, progress notes, PROMIS entries and development of FASPs and other paperwork as required by JBFCS and ACS in a timely manner.

The Social Worker functions as a senior case planner and is responsible for supplying any necessary interventions needed to ensure appropriate client care. The Social Worker may also be responsible for assessment and intake, providing therapeutic interventions and treatment. The Social Worker is responsible for responding appropriately to crisis situations, and overseeing the range of a client’s treatment from assessment through to discharge and aftercare. Working within the client’s community, develops action plans to effectively identify and utilize existing resources and establish new resources for client care.

JOB DUTIES: include but not limited to:

Evaluate clients for the purpose of beginning, monitoring and following up on individualized treatment programs including child safety.

Individualizes and understands the needs of the individual client, the family and its support network in relation to each other.

Identifies appropriate treatment or service providers and facilitates client referral to internal and external and/or community linkage programs.

Performs individual/group psychotherapy or counseling; long or short term depending on client need.

Establishes client goals and assess the client’s success in meeting those goals; continues, changes or recommends changes in treatment strategy depending upon ongoing client assessment

May run specialized groups

Conduct Home Visits in which the bio-psycho-social needs of the family and child safety is assessed. Identify help for clients in obtaining needed services. Helping clients and families maintain medical, financial and social resources would be examples of such services.

Provide clinically focused case management to clients
Identifies and provides access to specific appropriate concrete services when necessary or requested and are in the best interest of the client

Performs community outreach and establishes linkages with other groups, individuals or organizations which may be helpful to our clients.

Meets all ACS standards for frequency of face to face contact with all of the family members

Maintain all required documentation including, progress notes, PROMIS entries and development of FASPs and other paperwork as required by JBFCS and ACS in a timely manner.

Masters degree in Social Work (MSW). LMSW required; LCSW preferred. A minimum of one year of relevant experience with similar population.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the agency, work closely with the day treatment programs, psychiatrists, social workers and staff, to ensure appropriate treatment interventions for clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1) Provide individual, group and family counseling to admitted clients.

2) Conduct and document intake assessments, on-going psychosocial assessment updates, treatment plans and reviews, and other necessary assessments and plans.

3) Implement comprehensive treatment plans.

4) Liaise between Department and consumer’s family members, and relevant community members and service providers. Provide case management and case coordination services, including making necessary referrals.

5) Participate in case conferences, incident reviews, team meetings and trainings.

6) Obtain necessary billing authorizations; discuss fees and billing issues with clients, and help resolve billing problems.

7) Participate in audit preparation.

8) Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

9) Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

10) Other duties as assigned.

LMSW required, LCSW preferred, Spanish language essential. Schedule: 35hrs a week, 2 late nights until 8pm.

Provide cultural competent and sensitive services including counseling, crisis intervention, groups, etc. The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client. Will also be responsible for assessment and intake, providing therapeutic interventions and treatment. To respond appropriately to crisis situations, and oversee the range of a client’s treatment from assessment through discharge.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Participate in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual clients for the purpose of beginning, monitoring and following up on individualized treatment plans.

2. Individualize and understand the needs of the client and the client’s family or support network in relation to each other.

3. Perform individual or group psychotherapy; long or short term depending on client's need.

4. Establish client goals and assess the client’s success in meeting those goals. To continue changes or recommend changes in treatment strategy depending on ongoing client assessment.

5. Provides all necessary notes, progress notes, written assessments and other paperwork as required.

6. Other duties as assigned.

The Social Worker is responsible for supplying necessary clinical intervention within the realm of the program. Provide cultural competent and sensitive services. As part of a therapeutic team within the Agency, work closely with the divisions' medical, psychiatric and psychology staff, to ensure the appropriate treatment interventions for the client.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Coordinate all services for consumers, including day programs, medical care, transportation, summer camps, summer programs, recreational activities, and community inclusion (Person Centered Planning).

2. Liaise between Department and consumer's family members, and relevant community members. Provide family limited counseling.

3. As Team Leader, lead quarterly case conference, and prepare minutes. Prepare integrative treatment plan, based on all assessments from the other professionals and Direct Care Workers.

4. Lead weekly team meetings. Keep minutes of team meetings and ensure follow-up as necessary from meetings.

5. Conduct quarterly school visits to insure proper placement, progress in program and coordination of goals.

6. Attend annual case conference at day program or school.

7. Train Direct Care Workers, as necessary.

8. Participate in audit preparation.

9. Work with intake coordinator on intake process for new consumers.

10. Work with Direct Care Workers to enhance communication and cooperation between them and consumer families.

11. Complete paperwork in a timely manner.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Masters in any social work, nursing, education or related field with 2 years of social work/service related experience with children or a Bachelor’s degree + 4 years of experience, two of which must be with children

The category of senior case manager is designed to give special recognition to superior practice and/or to the assumption of additional or special responsibilities. The following is a statement of criteria and procedure for promotion to senior case manager.

A. Criteria

1. A case worker must have completed the basic three year in-service training sequence and have attained at least 3 years of Case Management experience in the present job.

2. The position is generally available only through promotion from within the staff. returning former staff members, hired at the upper range of the salary scale, may be considered for promotion at the end of one-year employment.

3. Demonstrated superior performance is required in all of the following areas:

• Superior level of competence and contribution in areas of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to formulate and communicate information and knowledge clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• Superior competence in administrative tasks (I.e., timely organization, ability to prioritize)
• Above average attendance and timeliness in meeting deadlines and timetables

4. Demonstrated superior performance is required in one or more of the following areas:

• Sound theoretical knowledge, understanding of a variety of treatment approaches and treatment principles and their appropriate application in cases served
• Superior practice interacting with community systems (i.e. school, legal and medical consultations)
• Superior competence in program implementation

5. The candidate must have demonstrated excellence in the performance of his/her professional role, including:

• Evidence of appropriate initiative and self-direction in major areas, including discriminating use of supervision and or consultation and objective self-evaluation
• Strong identification with the Agency’s mission as evidenced by adaptability in meeting the changing needs of the program
• Ability to undertake assignments of a diverse nature, such as specialized caseloads, program development, or implementation, reaching and special administrative projects

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B. Procedure

1. Candidate’s Responsibility
• Workers who meet the above requirement should submit, in writing, a request for promotion to senior case manager to their Administrative Supervisor and Program Director by April 1st.

2. Supervisor’s Responsibility
• In cases where the applicant’s Administrative Supervisor is not the Program Director, the Supervisor must review the request for appropriateness and submit a narrative detailing his/her support or rejection of the request to the Program Director within five days.

3. Program Director’s Responsibility
• Reviews the appropriateness of the request by evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the worker as they relate to the criteria – See “A”.
• If in agreement that a promotion is warranted, s/he submits the following completed forms to their director (Regional/Residential Service) within ten business days of receipt promotional request.
• Recommendation for Promotion to senior case manager form
• PAD
• Most recent evaluation
• If not in agreement, informs the employee, in writing, within the dame ten-day time period and states the reasons as to why s/he is not in agreement

4. Regional/Residential Service
• Reviews, and if in agreement, indicates approval by signing PAF
• Recommendation for Promotion to senior case manager form
• Forwards these materials along with a copy of the employee’s most recent evaluation to the Chief of Social Work within five business days
• If not in agreement, informs the Program Director in writing within five business days.

5. Chief of Social Work’s Responsibility
• Reviews and makes final disposition within five business days after reviewing all submitted materials.
• If in agreement, forwards approved PAF, evaluation and Promotion Form to the Human Resources Department.
• If not in agreement, informs the Program Director, in writing, of his or her decision within the same time period.

6. HR Responsibility
• Reviews recommendation, ensuring that all aspects of this policy have been followed.
• Assigns appropriate salary, based on scale and experience
• Increases vacation earnings to the following level: For employees hired before July 21, 1997; vacation will be increased to five weeks per year. For employees hired on or after July 21, 1997, and employed less than eight years, vacation will be increased to four weeks per year.

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• In cases where the employee was hired after July 31, 1997 and has been steadily employed a with the agency for a period of eight years or more, the employee’s vacation earnings will be increased from four weeks per year to five weeks per year.
• Officially notifies employee of promotion in writing (via Notification of Major Change of Status Form) prior to July 1.

7. Timeliness
• All completed requests for promotion must be processed and finalized by May 1, each year to permit the necessary budget planning. It is the Program Director’s responsibility to plan appropriately for any impact on their budget due to any recommended promotion.

8. Effective Date
• All promotions to senior case manager will take effect on the first day of July, following the approvals and pending budget approval by the Agency Board of Trustees.

9. Appeal
• If the applicant is turned down, s/he is entitled to review as set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and ay reapply for consideration for senior case manager status no sooner than one year after the original application.

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program. NYS driver's license.

The Sr. Milieu Counselor is a promotional title open only to employees who have been employed on a regular basis, in house for a minimum of two years. Additionally, the candidate must have shown proficiency in all skills related to the title of Milieu Counselor.

DUTIES: Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

The Senior Milieu Counselor performs all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. In addition, the Sr. Milieu Counselor will:

Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors

Lead at least one weekly community meeting

Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation

Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated

Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor is to display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program. NYS driver's license.

The Sr. Milieu Counselor is a promotional title open only to employees who have been employed on a regular basis, in house for a minimum of two years. Additionally, the candidate must have shown proficiency in all skills related to the title of Milieu Counselor.

DUTIES: Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

The Senior Milieu Counselor performs all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. In addition, the Sr. Milieu Counselor will:

Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors

Lead at least one weekly community meeting

Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation

Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated

Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor is to display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

Minimum educational level of a High School Diploma. Minimum work experience of two years' regular in house experience working within a residential treatment program

The Senior Milieu Counselor will perform all duties performed with the title Milieu Counselor. Work with children or adolescents in a residential treatment setting and is responsible for ensuring that those portions of the treatment plan which deals with day to day and independent living skills are implemented.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

• Assist the Team Leader in the orientation of new Milieu Counselors.

• Lead at least one weekly community meeting.

• Act as liaison between milieu staff and the Administrator on Duty regarding treatment planning and implementation.

• Represent Team Leader at meetings, when designated.

• Ensure the proper implementation of the Apartment routine and structure when the Team Leader or Milieu Supervisor is not present in the facility. [Please note: The Sr. Milieu Counselor will display leadership skills in this area; not provide direct supervision]

• Responsible for day by day care of the children in the program including supervision of personal hygiene, social guidance, use of leisure time, and food planning and preparation.

• Develop, supervise and run activity sessions

• Accompany clients on trips and outings and supervise activities

• May be called upon to work one on one with a client who is displaying significant stress or assist with management issues as they relate to clients.

• If required, perform therapeutic restraint should a child be out of control. All employees are required to attend appropriate restrain training prior to performing such a restraint

• Drive the child to medical, social or other necessary appointments or assist in returning clients to the campus who are AWOL

• Shares their experience and observation of the children under care with the treatment team and immediately brings to the attention of the supervisor any unusual issues.

• May be required to cook/prepare meals for residents within their cottage or division.

Master's degree in Education with additional certificate in Special Education or a New York State certified School Psychologist. The individual must have at least 3 years of experience post certification in and education related work setting.

Manage, care and overall treatment of a group of emotionally disturbed and/or developmentally delayed children. Supervise the Educational Therapy Services.

RESPONSIBILITES include but not limited to:

1) Educational evaluation.

2) Remedial intervention with clients and consultation with agency staff or clients and consultation with Agency staff or clients concerning difficulties in learning or academic achievement.

3) Carry the administrative and supervisory responsibilities of the Educational Therapy Services including recruitment, supervision and training of trainees.

4) Other duties as assigned.

The Team leader is the functional supervisor of the program and is responsible for the day-to-day Operations of the facility and oversight and supervision of the Acute Care Unit. 

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Provide direct scheduled supervision of all milieu staff.
2. Ensure appropriate program coverage.
3. Facilitate weekly assessment meetings.
4. Coordinate and oversee all independent living skills for the clients.
5. Function as the primary liaison for the program with other programs, schools and regulatory bodies, including ACS and DSS.
6. Oversee day-to-day implementation of the client's treatment plan.
7. Act as integral part of the interviewing process and has strong input into final hiring recommendations.
8. Meet regularly with clinical staff.  Assess them of any change in client's behavior or specific needs that the client may be exhibiting.
9. Participate in the intake for new referrals.
10. Provide direct milieu care.

Acute Care Unit:

a. Monitor day to day operations which also include programming for the acute unit.
b. Monitor activities, acute plans, and safety/cleanliness of the unit.
c. Monitor appropriate staff coverage for the unit.
d. Supervise o/n Acute Unit staff, including payroll, schedules, etc.
e. Training, as needed.

The Vocational Counselor at Kaplan House is responsible for all aspects of the Vocational/Work Program. This includes but is not limited to Job readiness, internships, job development and placement, job retention.

• Oversee Internship Program-
 Monitor current internship sites
 Create new sites so all areas of vocational interest are incorporated
• Work with and build relationships with the various job placement and vocational training agencies in the City as well as trade schools (including VESID, SJFY, etc)
• Make outreach and network to help residents access jobs (develop job bank) both in the private and public sector
• Conduct workshops in areas of money management, job preparation, job search, resume writing, Employment skills, interviewing, etc. for all residents
• Conduct weekly job retention group
• Assist in bringing guest speakers to Kaplan House to help reinforce work readiness and job retention topics as well as education in different careers.
• Work directly with the residents who need to find employ-mint; assess abilities and interests to make appropriate referrals
• Work with Education Coordinator in helping residents identify a Career track

The PROS Vocational Specialist carries out the services of the supported employment program by assisting consumers in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment in integrated job settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but not limited to:

1. Communicate and educate consumers, families, colleagues and community partners about the principles and procedures of supported employment
2. Conduct initial and on-going vocational assessments, identifying consumers’ interests, strengths, skills, abilities, and unique set of challenges towards the goal of matching them with jobs
3. Assist consumers in job development, job match, networking and job search activities directed toward positions that are consistent with their needs and interests
4. Help consumers obtain competitive employment in integrated job settings
5. Provide individualized follow along services in the community to assist consumers in sustaining employment
6. Develop jobs in the community; reach out to and engage potential employers
7. Provide education and support to employer, as agreed upon by the consumer, which may include negotiating job accommodations and follow along contact with the employer
8. Provide services to consumers individually and in groups
9. Provide outreach services as necessary to consumers when they appear to disengage from services
10. Participate as part of the PROS service delivery team to coordinate and integrate vocational services into recovery and rehabilitation services
11. Complete all necessary paperwork
12. Track and analyze supported employment outcomes
13. Other duties as assigned.