Community Service Provider

Company: Northern Rivers Family of Services
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Community Service Provider Schenectady, NYDo you love working with kids? Do you want to work with a great team that shares your passion?A successful candidate for this position would be a creative and enthusiastic individual who is committed to helping children with emotional challenges, developmental disabilities, and medical fragility. The role requires travel and providing home and community based work with children and families in their communities providing a core of services to ensure success in their home and out in the community.Our Community Service Providers are responsible for the delivery of the services assigned, and completion of related documentation, in the Tier 1 and Tier 2 arrays. This may include a variety of supportive services like counseling and psychosocial rehabilitation as well as home & community-based services like community support and advocacy, respite, and prevocational services.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProviding services based on the child's needs as identified in the Treatment Plan; Coordinating with the child and caregiver on the scheduling and provision of services; Working with familymembers to identify goals and objectives of treatment; Facilitate service provision and attend relevant meetings as required.Education and/or ExperienceBachelors degree in a related field and at least two years of related experience; ORMasters degree in Social Work, counseling, psych, or a related human service and at least one year of related experience; Valid NYS Driver's License requiredBenefits of Community Service Provider staff with Northern Rivers Family of Services:Flexibility to create your own work schedule of client visits - and the downtime driving to clients and having some time to indulge in some music/audiobook you time!The benefit of FREE continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, which is recognized by the NYS Education Department's State Board for Social Work and Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed Social Workers and Licensed Mental Health Counselors.Mileage ReimbursementEmployment Assistance Program (EAP) and Sick Leave EAPHealth Insurance including vision and dental/Telemedicine ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Student Loan Repayment programNBT Wealth Management 401(k) programIf you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives while also strengthening our community.We are a family of human service agencies united in our passion to helping children, families, and adults reach their potential. Northern Rivers coordinates the quality of care, depth of programs, and combined size and passion for the mission to provide care for more than 18,000 people each year in 41 counties throughout New York State. If you've got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of Northern Rivers Family of Services!Our employees receive generous paid time off, an expansive health care package, tuition reimbursement, loan repayment assistance, free training/CEU opportunities, and much more!Apply today to become part of our team!Northern Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff, and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work here at Northern Rivers!

Keywords: Northern Rivers Family of Services, Schenectady , Community Service Provider, Other , Schenectady, New York