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Job description
Part Time
nCSS Geneva, NY, Geneva, NY, US
nSalary Range: $17.52 To $22.82 Hourly
nDo you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support people in achieving their goals and advancing their lives?
nJoin our Team!
nEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
nTitle : Children & Youth Outreach Advocate
nJob Requisition No: 1848
nProgram : Seneca Children & Youth Outreach Advocate Geneva, NY
nShift Schedule : Monday – Thursday 12:00pm – 5:00pm
nSalary : Salary pay range is min. $16.50 to a max. $21.49 per hr. based on education & experience
nBenefits
nnnPersonal Time Off (PTO)Accrual, first year of employment
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nnSick Time and Extended Illness Bank
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nn9 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
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nn401(k) with Agency match
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nnVoluntary Medical/ Dental/ Vision
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nnEmployer Funded Life Insurance
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nnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
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nnTuition Assistance
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n nAgency Overview
nLakeview Health Services is a premier partner throughout the Finger Lakes region, providing safe, affordable housing, support, and rehabilitative services to persons with mental illness as well as health care coordination services to individuals with chronic mental and physical health challenges. We are dedicated to helping individuals identify and achieve personally meaningful and measurable life goals, and to realize their full potential. Lakeview seeks to create an environment of learning and development that will lead to an engaged, motivated, and high performing team with a devotion and commitment to client service.
nEssential Job Functions Overview
nWith general supervision, performs a wide range of outreach activities related to advocacy, linkage and development of services for children and youth, from ages 5-18 years of age, with emotional difficulties. Individual should strive to create a healing environment that respects the perspectives and experiences of the individuals, families, staff and communities we serve by practicing safe, respectful communication as well as respecting individuals’ boundaries and differences. Works a variety of days and hours depending upon the program needs.
nEssential Job Functions
nnnIdentify the needs, problems, strengths, and functioning levels of youth served by the program.
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nnDevelop and maintain professional helpful and supportive relationships with the youth, their families, and other identified supports.
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nnMay personally assist with paperwork, transportation, recreation, etc.
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nnMonitor the youth’s functioning and communicate with service providers and family, as appropriate, to assure that the services needed are available and being utilized.
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nnDevelop and maintain all records and reports as per organization policies and procedures and completes documentation timely and accurately.
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nnAttend meetings both within the agency and the community.
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nnFacilitate admission and discharge planning with inpatient programs.
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nnLink to resources and services in the community that may be beneficial to the youth and/or family.
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nnResearch available resources throughout the county, and surrounding areas, that can be accessible to youth and their family and know how to access them.
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nnComplete all documentation within the required timeframes and submit monthly reports.
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nnProvide advocacy for the youth and/or families.
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nnProvide outreach calls and visits to youth on caseload. Meetings with youth should be face-to-face and can take place in the home, at school, or at the youth’s/family’s preferred location.
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nnAssist with linkage to benefits.
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nnEffectively utilize Microsoft Office applications, navigate the internet, utilize program software and electronic health records for documentation.
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nnProvide outreach to the community about the program and provide in-services to schools, programs, providers, etc.
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nnDemonstrate knowledge of Child Protective Services (CPS) and mandated reporting requirements
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nnDemonstrate ability to communicate and work with parents/families/caregivers/guardians, etc.
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nnCommunicate and collaborate with referral sources and care teams.
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nnDemonstrate the ability to be creative and think outside the box to help engage with youth who have a difficult time trusting and connecting with people.
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n nEducation and Experience:
nTypical qualifications are a high school diploma, or equivalent, with two (2) years of relevant experience or an associate’s degree in human services or related field. NYS Driver’s License as driving is an essential function of this position. Ability to pass the NYS Office of Children and Family Services Central Database Check.
nKnowledge:
nThorough knowledge of community services within service area; general knowledge and understanding of mental illnesses, psychiatric rehabilitation model, and related issues; skills for independent living.
nAny external candidate interested in this employment opportunity, please visit our web site at .
nLakeview Health Services, Inc. complies with the legal requirement to take affirmative action and not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Further, Lakeview Health Services, Inc. will not discharge or otherwise discriminate against applicants or employees who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or that of others, subject to certain limitations.
Worksite address
geneva, NY, 14456, US
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