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Job description
JOB DEFINITION:
Work with the CN Guidance Youth ACT Team to deliver services to those individuals and their identified families who are diagnosed with severe emotional disturbance (SED) and whose needs have not been met by more traditional service delivery approaches.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A high school diploma preferred. A provisional credential recognized by the Office of Mental Health and receive specialized training and supervision preferred, or required to be acquired within 6 months of employment. Assistance with meeting provisional credentials will be provided by Training and Staff Development department.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Parent or Caregiver who has lived experience with the challenges of raising (or has raised) a child with serious mental health concerns and is personally familiar with the associated challenges and available community resources.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a role model for recipients and/or their identified families
Educate recipients and/or their identified families about self-help techniques and self-help group processes.
Teach effective coping strategies to recipients based upon personal experience.
Teach symptom management skills and assist in clarifying rehabilitation and recovery goals.
Assist families with developing community connections and naturals supports to enhance the quality of life by integration and support for families in their own communities as well as helping the family to rediscover and reconnect to natural supports already present in their lives
Helps the family learn and practice strategies to support their child's positive behavior assisting the family to implement strategies recommended by clinicians
Provides individual or group parent skill development related to the behavioral health needs of the child (i.e., training on special needs parenting skills).
Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
Ability to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
Health and Safety Awareness: Include any relevant knowledge or experience regarding health and safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment for all employees.
Assist and coordinate in planning for community integration trips with Youth ACT Recipients
Other duties as assigned.
BENEFITS:
We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:
Medical
Dental
Vision
$0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) retirement plan
Long Term and Short Term Disability
Legal Plan
Dependent Care Expense Account
Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
HRA
Training programs including a Mentorship program
Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Career growth and Promotional opportunities
Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more
5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.
If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at .
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Worksite address
hauppauge, NY, 11788, US
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