Skillbuilder

　　Job Details

　　Job Location

　　Albany-Academy Miriam House - Albany, NY

　　Position Type

　　Per Diem

　　Education Level

　　High School/GED

　　Salary Range

　　$23.00 Hourly

　　Travel Percentage

　　Up to 25%

　　Job Shift

　　Mixed Day & Evening

　　Job Category

　　Nonprofit - Social Services

　　POSITION OVERVIEW

　　As a Skillbuilder, you will provide targeted skill training to help with independent living and social skills. Goals that the Skill Builder will work on could be Career Planning, Self-Care, Daily Living, Housing, and Money Management, including establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships, how to accept no as an answer, handling conflict with peers and authority figures, and using their coping skills when feeling dysregulated. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work onsite.

　　Responsibilities:

　　At a minimum, 50% of the work week is spent face-to-face with clients to provide services designated in the Treatment Plan.

　　Provide services based on the youth's needs and preferences as identified in the Treatment Plan.

　　Work with treatment team members to identify goals and objectives of treatment, including youth, families, school, and counselors.

　　Complete all required documentation and submit it to the Supervisor within the required timeframes.

　　Ability to work with diverse consumers who have mental health challenges and may be developmentally delayed. Understand their independent living needs to work with the case manager to find resources in the community for educational and vocational skills and programming for discharge.

　　Requirements and Education:

　　High School Diploma/GED required

　　At least 2 years of experience working with children

　　Valid driver's license required

　　Benefits

　　Health care package: medical, dental, and vision

　　Tuition reimbursement

　　Paid time off

　　Holiday Pay

　　401 (K) plan

　　Life Insurance

　　Loan repayment assistance

　　Free training/CEU opportunities

　　About Northern Rivers

　　At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

　　Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

　　ABOUT NORTHERN RIVERS