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  • Teacher
    Teacher
    21 days ago
    $48000–$75000 yearly
    Full-time
    Concourse, The Bronx

    Mid-Bronx CCRP Head Start Job Description Teacher STATEMENT OF JOB The Teacher coordinates implementation of curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program and their child’s education. To develop individual goals for children transitioning into programs, provide on-going observation and assessment of progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. QUALIFICATIONS • BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or related field, or MA/MS in Early Childhood Education. • New York State Certification B-2, New York State Initial Certification, or New York State Professional Certification Birth-Grade 2 (Professional Certification mandates 30 hours of Professional Development every 5 years) • Two years teaching experience and/or supervised student teaching., • Physical Requirement: Physical examination (includes screening for tuberculosis) to show that the individual does not pose a risk to the safety and health of others because of communicable diseases. SPECIFIC DUTIES I. Classroom • Plans and implements the educational program for children by using Creative Curriculum and other resources. • Develop and utilize lesson plans, which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. • Individualize one-to-one group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom, including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse. • Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, language and literacy, problem solving, two or three daily meals, and effective transition between activities. • Encourage experimentation, exploration, cooperation, socialization, ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers. • Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom. 2 • Work with other staff and resources in developing specialized planning for children/families as needed, such as speech, occupational, physical, psychological therapist and nutritionist. • Always supervise and monitor children., • Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide first aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access emergency services as needed. • Accompanies children on trips., • Supervises Assistant Teachers and Volunteers in the classroom., • Participates in case conferences., • Holds parent teacher conferences., • Maintain accurate written records, including assessments, special education documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, family contacts, lesson plans, monthly reports, form 10’s, documents for transition to public school and parent/teacher conference and other required forms. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to Head Start’s policy on confidentiality. II. Services • Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components with educational director and family worker. • Meet regularly with parents and other staff regarding each child’s status and progress. • Conduct required home visits for purposes of assessment and support, and to share information on parenting, educational strategies, and classroom progress. • Plan and conduct regular parent meetings with team members., • Schedule two parent/teacher conferences yearly – Fall and Spring, • Assist in recruitment efforts., • Attend In-Service Training, • Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities. • General maintenance and security of classroom, • Assist in inventory of all site equipment. III. Responsible to Education Director IV. Perform duties outside this job description when required for the efficient delivery of services to children and families

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  • Clinical Coordinator
    Clinical Coordinator
    1 month ago
    $64000–$68000 yearly
    Full-time
    Manhattan, New York

    Reporting to the Assistant Program Director, Outreach the Clinical Coordinator supervises Case Managers and ensures the utilization of Harm Reduction and Housing First strategies and other best-practice clinical interventions to ensure the highest quality care for clients. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for client records are kept in compliance with regulatory and agency standards. The Clinical Coordinator works primarily during business hours Monday-Friday, with off hours availability in case of emergency or for special projects/initiatives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise a team of Case Managers, • Provide regular, structured supervision meetings for direct reports, • Promote effective strategies for case management following Housing First, Harm Reduction, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care models of practice, • Develop and implement individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely, • Interview and assess potential clients, • Provide clinical direction and leadership to the program, help troubleshoot, problem solve, and strategize solutions around client engagement and challenging behaviors, • Promote a staff and resident culture that emphasizes housing placement as a measurement of success; ensure that clients are ready for housing placement, • Oversee development and implementation of individual service plans; ensure documentation of client contact and progress is comprehensive and timely, • Assess and evaluate client functioning, • Supervise and conduct case conferences, • Coordinate delivery of care with multiple service providers, particularly outreach teams., • Work collaboratively with outreach teams to ensure individuals succeed in transitional housing and avoid return to homelessness., • Provide support and guidance to front line staff in managing difficult situations and successfully de-escalating conflict, • Perform other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • NYS Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) required, • Minimum 3 years of experience with related populations; previous supervisory and administrative experience preferred, • Thorough clinical understanding of relevant service delivery concepts and structures including Housing First, client centered motivational interviewing, Harm Reduction models, behavioral and medical health systems, and the ability to access and negotiate the full range of services for recipients, • Experience with crisis intervention, including, risk assessments and incident management, • Ability to work successfully with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, • Demonstrated success in working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, • Ability to delegate and motivate staff to achieve deliverables, • Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with diverse populations and stakeholders, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams; familiarity with Access-based databases and the ability to learn new programs are required, • Bilingual preferred

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