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Job Description DEPARTMENT: Early Childhood PROGRAM AREA: Head Start JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I or II (Preference given to hire a Grade 2) CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Part-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: Grade I / Grade II SALARY: Grade I: $16.48 per hour Grade II: $16.82 per hour JOB HOURS: 22.5 hours per week - Daytime hours may vary to ensure appropriate coverage of classroom. Occasional evening hours required. JOB LOCATION: CAPC Watertown Head Start @ Sacred Heart 2 JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children and supports the day-to-day operations within the classrooms. The Teacher Aide is also responsible for serving as a bus monitor on assigned bus runs. REQUIRED EDUCATION Grade I: High School Diploma/GED with plan to complete Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire. Grade II: Associate Degree in Early Childhood, or High School Diploma/GED with a current preschool CDA. EXPERIENCE: Six months experience working in an early childhood setting preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS • Ability to be supportive and non-judgmental in working with diverse families., • Maintain confidentiality of program information., • Observe and learn to record behaviors of children., • Work as a team and to cooperate with all staff to provide quality programming for children and families., • Excellent communication skills., • Keep accurate, detailed records., • Serve as an advocate for children and their families., • Ability to help and willingness to carry out appropriate education program for a group of children and their families within the context of the Head Start philosophy and performance standards. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: The Clinician is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical services to clients and their families. This includes the provision of individual, family, group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning and interdisciplinary teamwork. Clinicians are responsible for formulating and implementing appropriate treatment strategies from clients and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts. Clinical therapy involves responsibility for providing psychotherapeutic services to patients with behavioral healthcare needs to improve their level of functioning. The duties are performed as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. The work is performed under the supervision of a senior licensed staff person who provides the incumbent with oversight and guidance in: assessment and evaluation, diagnosing utilizing DSM, collaborative and individualized treatment planning, completing psychosocial histories and progress notes, individual and group psychotherapy and consultation. The incumbent does related work as required. Essential Functions: • Performs intakes, interviews new clients to obtain information and identify behavioral healthcare needs and refers to psychiatric medication management staff if appropriate., • Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss new cases and formulate treatment plans., • Provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups using evidence-based therapeutic methods, to assist patients in treatment mental health symptoms, increasing level of functioning in multiple domains, and achieving more satisfying lives., • Makes referrals to a variety of health, social, vocational and educational agencies and facilities to arrange for supportive services for patients., • Provides emotional support needed by clients involved in the process of growth or change., • Refers patients to psychiatric medication management staff for medication review as needed., • Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as patient treatment plans, case progress notes, referrals, letters and treatment and discharge summaries., • Contacts client families and other collaterals to obtain information to assess and monitor client progress and treatment as appropriate., • Provide crisis intervention and services as necessary., • Required to have a valid NYS driver’s license and ability to drive legally., • Compliance with OMH MHOTRS regulations., • Actively develops clinical skills through clinical supervision and CEU trainings., • Demonstrates adaptability in response to change and effectively manages additional responsibilities as needed. Participates in clinical on-call rotation. Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to conferences and/or meetings. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, flexible working hours to meet the needs of the program. Due to the nature of the position, the Clinician will need to be on-site. Regular work-from-home arrangements are not permitted. Travel: Travel may occasionally be required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Required Education and Experience: Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Licensed Psychologist. (Permit authorized with provided supervision.) Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Must be able to work with privileged information in an unbiased and ethical manner. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: The Clinician is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical services to clients and their families. This includes the provision of individual, family, group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning and interdisciplinary teamwork. Clinicians are responsible for formulating and implementing appropriate treatment strategies from clients and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts. Clinical therapy involves responsibility for providing psychotherapeutic services to patients with behavioral healthcare needs to improve their level of functioning. The duties are performed as part of an interdisciplinary mental health team. The work is performed under the supervision of a senior licensed staff person who provides the incumbent with oversight and guidance in: assessment and evaluation, diagnosing utilizing DSM, collaborative and individualized treatment planning, completing psychosocial histories and progress notes, individual and group psychotherapy and consultation. The incumbent does related work as required. Essential Functions: • Performs intakes, interviews new clients to obtain information and identify behavioral healthcare needs and refers to psychiatric medication management staff if appropriate., • Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss new cases and formulate treatment plans., • Provides psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups using evidence-based therapeutic methods, to assist patients in treatment mental health symptoms, increasing level of functioning in multiple domains, and achieving more satisfying lives., • Makes referrals to a variety of health, social, vocational and educational agencies and facilities to arrange for supportive services for patients., • Provides emotional support needed by clients involved in the process of growth or change., • Refers patients to psychiatric medication management staff for medication review as needed., • Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports such as patient treatment plans, case progress notes, referrals, letters and treatment and discharge summaries., • Contacts client families and other collaterals to obtain information to assess and monitor client progress and treatment as appropriate., • Provide crisis intervention and services as necessary., • Required to have a valid NYS driver’s license and ability to drive legally., • Compliance with OMH MHOTRS regulations., • Actively develops clinical skills through clinical supervision and CEU trainings., • Demonstrates adaptability in response to change and effectively manages additional responsibilities as needed. Participates in clinical on-call rotation. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, flexible working hours to meet the needs of the program. Due to the nature of the position, the Clinician will need to be on-site. Regular work-from-home arrangements are not permitted. Travel: Travel may occasionally be required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Required Education and Experience: Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R) or Licensed Psychologist. (Permit authorized with provided supervision.) Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Must be able to work with privileged information in an unbiased and ethical manner. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionDescription: Starting pay dependent on licensure. Summary/Objective: To help maintain the child/youth in the home, school, and community, the Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team delivers intensive crisis intervention to children and families within Jefferson County. The HBCI Program aims to serve children/youth ages 5 to 20 years at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization or admission to a group treatment program, or at risk for a rapid readmit to such settings. Under the supervision of the HBCI Clinical Supervisor, the HBCI Interventionist responds to referrals and provides treatment to address the clinical and complex needs of the child/youth and their family/caregivers. In addition to providing direct crisis intervention and stabilization, the Interventionist provides case management services linking the family with additional short and long-term available services. Essential Functions: The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: • Respond to each referral within 48-hours., • Meet with each youth and family/guardian to discuss program options, service provision, and alternative service options., • Conduct all admission paperwork and ensure all necessary consents/releases are signed., • Collaborate with already established providers such as care managers, therapists, and psychiatric providers., • Provide intensive crisis intervention and supportive counseling to the youth and family., • Participate in team meetings., • Work with community agencies, organizations, and systems for long-term planning and support of the youth and families served., • Make referrals to mental health services and other programs as needed., • Provide thorough documentation regarding all case related activities including but not limited to; face to face contacts, phone calls, case conferences, clinical interventions, noted incidents, etc., • Represent CHJC as a liaison with various private as well as public service providers and resource agencies., • Complete all CHJC and New York State mandated reports and forms in a timely fashion., • Continuously promotes the program and provides community education., • Participates in an after hours on-call rotation. Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to recruitment events, local schools, conferences and/or meetings and moderate travel within the community to include off-site/in-home visits. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, traditional hours and non-traditional hours. This position is required to work on-site, and offsite/in home visits. This position will be in the on-call rotation. Travel: Travel is required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Requirements: Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, with at least two years relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management is required. As this program is seeking applicants possessing a Master’s Degree in a clinical field (i.e., Mental Health Counseling or Social Work), those possessing a Master’s Degree and/or those as licensed clinicians will receive preference. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: As a CHJC employee, the Casework Coordinator is committed to creating opportunities to enhance lives one relationship at a time. Additionally, the Casework Coordinator will put a focus and emphasis on the following values: safety and permanency for each client served, respect and compassion at the forefront of every interaction, integrity threaded through every decision made, excellence as an expectation and standard that will never be lowered, and stewardship carried out for the benefit of our clients and community. Essential Functions: 1. Participates in the hiring process for new Case Planners and Watertown Program Staff, 2. Mentors, supports, and professionally develops Case Planners and Watertown Program Staff through modeling, individual and group supervision, field observation, and training., 3. Monitors the Case Planners and Watertown Program Staffs’ weekly schedules., 4. Through goal setting, individual supervision, performance evaluations, and as needed, corrective action, enforces accountability for staff to meet foster care team goals and enforce Agency policies and procedures., 5. Monitors and approves documentation, ensuring all agency expectations and regulations are met., 6. Notifies Program Manager of any urgent or important issues with respect to Case Planners, Foster Parents and Youth in Care, 7. In partnership with Compliance department, maintains oversight of data reports, ensuring all data is entered in a timely manner, and that all identified variances from standards are corrected., 8. Assists with developing, implementing, and evaluating treatment plans and goals for each youth/family., 9. Plans and attends team meetings, supervision, and treatment team meetings., 10. Partners with other agencies, organizations, and systems to provide the best services possible to children and families., 11. Gains and maintains familiarity with laws and regulations, which impact the child, family, and Foster Care system, and ensures compliance to said regulations., 12. Assists with Foster Care Program training (or other trainings), as necessary., 13. Participates in the Back-Up On-Call Rotation and advises Administrator On-Call of any issues which require notification per the prescribed protocol., 14. Acts as interim supervisor of the program in its entirety when the Foster Care Manager is absent., 15. Effectively manages crisis situations in an efficient and effective manner and maintains communication with the Foster Care Program Manager in a timely fashion., 16. Participates in and attends Agency fundraising and training events as requested by CHJC (These events may not be during normal business hours)., 17. Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information, must be able to work with youth at risk, responsible for timely and accurate completion of all assigned duties, must exhibit good personal conduct, maintain a business-like appearance in manner and attire at all times whether on or off work grounds, obey all safety rules., 18. Attends training, as required or requested, 19. Handles other duties as assigned by the Foster Care Program Manager Work Environment: Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to local schools, community settings, conferences and/or meetings and moderate travel within the community to include off-site/in-home visits. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-Time, hours are flexible to the needs of the program including some evening hours. Requirements: Travel: Some travel may be required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Required Education and Experience: Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field required, Master Degree preferred. 2-3 years prior experience working as a Case Planner is also preferred. Supervisory experience will be a plus. Familiarity with the OCFS Child Welfare System to include OCFS/DSS requirements and regulations. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must be able to work with privileged information in an unbiased and ethical manner. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: By working with the eligible members, their families/supports, and a network of provider agencies, the Care Coordinator provides comprehensive and person-centered care coordination and care management services for members experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems or those with complex combinations of chronic conditions/serious mental illnesses. CHJC and its dedicated Care Coordinators strive to improve the responsiveness, accountability, and navigation of the complex medical, behavioral, and social service system. The Care Coordinator is responsible for conducting strength-based assessments, identifying and submitting referrals for needed services/community supports, and providing advocacy and support to individual members. To ensure the member receives quality services and maintains optimum healthcare without barriers, the Care Coordinator communicates with each member and their care team. Services are provided by a comprehensive network of provider agencies, delivering an array of medical, self-help, social, supportive, and rehabilitative services. Based on the individual needs of the member, individualized service plans are developed. Essential Functions: 1. Assist members to identify strengths and develop problem solving strategies to further enhance those strengths, 2. As determined by the individual member’s need, assist in the seamless transition to higher or lower levels of care, 3. Ensure the delivery of high intensity care management services to members, 4. Assist members to access various community services available, 5. Beginning with a strength-based assessment, in collaboration with the member, family members and service providers, develop individualized service plans for each member, 6. Taking an integrated approach to service planning and delivery, provide wraparound services and a service plan tailored to the member’s need, 7. To minimize emergency room visits and subsequent hospitalizations, within one business day, follow-up/connect with the member to insure follow up care is scheduled and provided and any referrals to community resources is completed., 8. Responsible to maintain accurate records in the designated EMR, completes assessment and documentation timely, professionally, and accurately, 9. Ensures eligibility and appropriateness for enrollment and continued enrollment, 10. Collaborates with all members of the care team; schedules and facilitates Team Meetings Special Requirements: Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to recruitment events, local schools, conferences and/or meetings and travel within the community to include off-site/remote. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, traditional hours required along with non-traditional hours. This position is required to work on-site, and offsite/remote. Must participate in the on-call rotation. Travel: Travel is required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Required Education and Experience: An Associate’s Degree in psychology, sociology, human services, or related field is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is strongly preferred. With proper relevant experience, licensure, or certification in a related field such as LPN or CASAC may be substituted for Associates Degree. Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, Covid-19 vaccination or exemption, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A Valid NYS (New York State) driver’s license required. Mandated Reporter Certification and Corporate Compliance Training will be required following date of hire. Will attend Train the Trainer training and become a NTDC Facilitator and be responsible for maintaining that certification.

Job DescriptionDescription: Starting rate dependent on licensure. This position will operate in Lewis County. Summary/Objective: To help maintain the child/youth in the home, school, and community, the Home Based Crisis Intervention (HBCI) team delivers intensive crisis intervention to children and families within Jefferson County. The HBCI Program aims to serve children/youth ages 5 to 20 years at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization or admission to a group treatment program, or at risk for a rapid readmit to such settings. Under the supervision of the HBCI Clinical Supervisor, the HBCI Interventionist responds to referrals and provides treatment to address the clinical and complex needs of the child/youth and their family/caregivers. In addition to providing direct crisis intervention and stabilization, the Interventionist provides case management services linking the family with additional short and long-term available services. Essential Functions: The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following: • Respond to each referral within 48-hours., • Meet with each youth and family/guardian to discuss program options, service provision, and alternative service options., • Conduct all admission paperwork and ensure all necessary consents/releases are signed., • Collaborate with already established providers such as care managers, therapists, and psychiatric providers., • Provide intensive crisis intervention and supportive counseling to the youth and family., • Participate in team meetings., • Work with community agencies, organizations, and systems for long-term planning and support of the youth and families served., • Make referrals to mental health services and other programs as needed., • Provide thorough documentation regarding all case related activities including but not limited to; face to face contacts, phone calls, case conferences, clinical interventions, noted incidents, etc., • Represent CHJC as a liaison with various private as well as public service providers and resource agencies., • Complete all CHJC and New York State mandated reports and forms in a timely fashion., • Continuously promotes the program and provides community education., • Participates in an after hours on-call rotation. Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to recruitment events, local schools, conferences and/or meetings and moderate travel within the community to include off-site/in-home visits. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or are in crisis. Some risk involved working with service recipients with mental illness. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Full-time, traditional hours and non-traditional hours. This position is required to work on-site, and offsite/in home visits. This position will be in the on-call rotation. Travel: Travel is required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Requirements: Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field, with at least two years relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management is required. As this program is seeking applicants possessing a Master’s Degree in a clinical field (i.e., Mental Health Counseling or Social Work), those possessing a Master’s Degree and/or those as licensed clinicians will receive preference. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong organizational abilities and office skills are essential for this position. This person must also have excellent people skills and be a team player. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must demonstrate effective and excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time-management skills. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Able to react to change productively and handle other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionSalary: $37.50 per hour Pivot, a not-for-profit agency dedicated to improving the health of youth and families across the lifespan in our community through prevention, education, counseling, and advocacy, is seeking a part-time Independent Contractor Prevention Educator who will function as a PAX Good Behavior Game (GBG) Partner to oversee the delivery, implementation, and evaluation of the PAX GBG in elementary classrooms in the Watertown and/or Belleville Henderson School Districts. The PAX GBG is an evidenced based pro-social classroom program that fosters self-regulation and positive mental health promotion. This individual will coordinate, plan and directly oversee the delivery, implementation and evaluation of PAX Good Behavior Game (GBG) Program to elementary teachers in one or more schools ensuring consistent implementation of program objectives. The PAX GBG Partner plays a critical role in the success of PAX GBG in the classroom and will draw on his/her array of experiences seeing PAX GBG in action in multiple settings and classrooms, as well as the strategies offered in the PAX Manual. Duties will include teacher coaching, classroom observation, record keeping, data collecting, reporting and program management. Qualifications: • Minimum of a bachelors degree in human services, education or related discipline with a masters degree preferred., • A minimum five years of experience in a school-based setting providing behavioral and/or educational programming to children is also preferred. Skills: • Excellent verbal and written skills., • Demonstrate good classroom management skills., • Be able to forage collaborative relationships with teachers and school administration. JOB DESCRIPTION Division/Department Prevention Job Title Prevention Counselor/Educator-PAX Good Behavior Game Reports To Director of Evidence-based Programs Type Part-time Compensation Non-exempt Hours: varies Salary: $37.50 Education/Credential Requirements Bachelors Degree in educational, behavioral or other related human service field required. Masters degree preferred. Work Experience Requirements Minimum of 5 years of school-based setting experience providing behavioral or educational programming, services to children; and leadership experience desirable Job Duties • Foster positive teacher/support staff/administration relationships., • Model PAX GBG and empower teachers to grow and sustain PAX GBG in their buildings., • Make observations, assess the presence or absence of actions, give effective feedback and acknowledge small improvements., • Demonstrate flexibility with plans and schedules; adjust and spend extra time to solve problems, be creative and be effective in promoting PAX GBG., • Provide encouragement and enthusiasm for introducing PAX GBG to students and fitting PAX GBG in classroom routine; motivate teachers as they progress toward their vision., • Share ideas about how to enhance the effectiveness of PAX GBG and use PAX GBG to help students with high needs., • Share ideas across classrooms and schools to promote teachers self-efficacy around managing classroom behavior and fostering skill development in students., • Ensure PAX GBG core components are consistently implemented among students, teachers and relevant school staff., • Ensure classroom teachers meet and maintain fidelity to the model, and teachers progressively increase the amount of time the game is played to achieve goals., • Conduct, at a minimum, weekly site visits to each PAX GBG classroom to provide support, coaching, modeling and feedback., • Maintenance of database and hard copy files:, • Document teacher and school progress through notes, data collection/entry and analysis., • Collect, analyze and report school/district outcome data and compile monthly and quarterly reports as required by funders., • Attend staff meetings and perform other duties at the request of Supervisor and Executive Director. Interested individuals should please submit cover letter and resume prior to October 7, 2025to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: Under the leadership of the Practice Manager, the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing direct clinical supervision to all outpatient clinicians assigned by the Practice Manager and Director of Clinical Services. The Outpatient Clinical Supervisor works closely with the Practice Manager to support the daily operations and successful execution of the Agency’s policies, procedures, practices, standards, and systems for the Program. Along with providing direct clinical supervision, the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing outpatient clinical services to a modified caseload that helps ensure department productivity goals are met. For assigned members, the Outpatient Clinical Supervisor is responsible for conducting strength-based assessments, creating person-centered treatment plans, and implementing clinically appropriate interventions to meet the needs of clients. Essential Supervisor Functions 1. Provides direct clinical supervision to assigned clinicians, ensures documentation meets CHJC’s quality standards, and monitors and signs off on necessary clinical documentation for supervises., 2. Meets with staff for individual/group supervision, mentors, and professionally develops staff as outlined by CHJC’s Clinical Supervision Expectations, 3. Assists Practice Manager in monitoring job performance and complete required performance evaluations., 4. Monitors required on-going professional development training for staff, completes staff development plans, and collaborate with HR to provide on-going/necessary training to staff, 5. Provides on-the-job learning to staff on a regular basis, documents observations, and provides feedback, 6. Reviews work for timeliness, accuracy, and completeness, 7. Reviews audit scores with staff, assists in quality improvement of audited cases, 8. As requested, escalates necessary information to the Program Manager, 9. Assists in the hiring/interview process for new staff, 10. Assists staff to mediate issues that arise among clients, families, and team members, 11. Assists staff in navigating barriers to help reach productivity goals, 12. Helps assist in training and on-boarding of newly hired clinical staff, 13. Participates in Agency Leadership meetings, 14. Participates in Agency-On Call rotation, 15. Works with Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director to help implement and maintain new clinical initiatives, 16. Participates in Clinic Utilization Review Process, 17. Monitors caseloads of outpatient clinicians to balance quality care and access to care for the community, 18. Ensures all clinical services remain compliance with OMH MHTORS Part 599 regulations, 19. Ensures clinical supervision is compliant with all Medicaid, OMH, and Office of Professions regulations Essential Clinician Functions: 1. Assists members to identify strengths and develop problem solving strategies to further enhance those strengths, 2. As determined by the individual member’s need, assists in the seamless transition to higher or lower levels of care, 3. Ensures the delivery of high intensity care management services to members, 4. Assists members to access various community services available to them, 5. Beginning with a strength-based assessment, in collaboration with the members, family members and service providers, develop individualized service plans for each member, 6. Taking an integrated approach to service planning and delivery, provides wraparound services and a service plan tailored to the member’s need, 7. To minimize emergency room visits and subsequent hospitalizations, within one business day, follows-up/connect with the member, 8. Responsible for maintaining accurate records in the designated EMR, completes assessment and documentation timely, professionally, and accurately 9. Ensures eligibility and treatment appropriateness for enrollment in outpatient treatment Work Environment: The role works in an office setting and may have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or confused. There is some risk involved in working with service recipients with serious mental illnesses. The supervisor must possess visual and audio skills to complete job duties. The work environment is a standard office setting with minimal exposure to noise, blood, and/or bodily fluids. Physical Demands: This position requires a combination of physical stamina and mental resilience. The role involves frequent movement, including standing, walking, bending, pulling, reaching, kneeling, running, climbing, pushing, and occasionally lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees must have the ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative tasks, such as reviewing case files, conducting virtual meetings, and completing documentation. Additionally, the position demands fine motor skills for tasks such as typing, writing, and handling small objects. Effective communication is essential, requiring clear speech and active listening skills. Overall, the role necessitates a balance of physical activity and sedentary work, with the ability to adapt to the dynamic and sometimes high-pressure environment of behavioral health services. The position must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position is a full-time role, requiring 37.5 hours of work per week. This essential position may necessitate some night and/or weekend hours as needed to meet the demands of the Clinic and its clients. The role is classified as an exempt position. This position is essential to CHJC and requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and effective work environment. Travel: Travel is required as needed. Required Education and Experience: Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-R), or Licensed Psychologist. Must maintain valid NYS Professional Licensure. Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: This position requires strong organizational abilities and office skills. The individual must possess excellent people skills and be a team player, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Demonstrating effective and excellent oral and written communication skills is crucial, as is the ability to work cooperatively with others. The role requires someone who is detail-oriented and possesses excellent time-management skills. Self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional are necessary attributes. The Supervisor must be client-focused, ensuring that the needs and well-being of service recipients are always a top priority. They must be able to react productively to change and handle other duties as assigned. Additionally, the position requires a deep understanding of behavioral health practices, strong leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage and support clinical staff effectively. Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the behavioral health field is also important. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: The SoZo Teen Center Group Leader is responsible for implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate programming for teens, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, and building positive relationships with youth, families, and community members. The Group Leader will collaborate with the After School Programs Administrator and After School Programs Site Supervisor to coordinate meal services, oversee incident reporting, ensure compliance with all policies and training requirements, and contribute to the overall success of the Center's mission. This role requires creativity, dependability, organizational skills, and enthusiasm for youth development. Essential Functions: The Group Leader will perform a variety of duties to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all participants, including: Daily Operations and Safety: 1. Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for programming., 2. Oversee meal/snack preparation and serve youth at designated times., 3. Work closely with the Site Supervisor and other Group Leaders to plan and document weekly meals and activities., 4. Coordinate the setup and execution of planned activities and programming tailored to the needs and interests of the teens at SoZo. This includes The Arts, Health & Well Being, Sprots & Recreation, Leadership & Service, STEM, and Education & Career Development. Activities should align with the program’s goals, encourage participation and skill building, and be adaptable to meet the needs of different grade levels and youth., 5. Ensure academic support is prioritized during programming, providing access to technology as needed., 6. Maintain accurate logs of daily attendance, incident reports, and require data collection., 7. Conduct end-of-day cleaning to maintain facility standards., 8. Complete all training requirements and regularly review progress to meet compliance with deadlines., 9. Actively contributes to a structured and productive environment by addressing any behaviors concerns promptly and professionally. Group Leaders are encouraged to support their peers by sharing insights and strategies with constructive feedback. Youth Engagement and Support: 1. Welcome new members, review membership forms, and ensure youth understand the Code of Conduct and Corrective Action Policy., 2. Establish positive relationships with youth, modeling respect, safety, and dignity so all youth feel valued and welcomed., 3. Collaborate with youth to encourage participation in meal preparation, programming, and skill building activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and creativity., 4. Address behavior concerns with professionalism and a focus on de-escalation techniques., 5. Build positive relationships with guardians, school staff, and external partners to support CHJC and SoZo program objectives., 6. Represent the SoZo Teen Center at assigned community events and foster awareness of its mission and programs., 7. Document all incidents with appropriate forms and communication with guardians and management as necessary. All significant incidents must be reported to OMH or OASAS, ensuring compliance with mandated reporting requirements. Work Environment: This role involves direct interaction with teens, participation in active programming, and administrative tasks. The Group Leader must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and maintaining a balance between structured activities and flexibility. Office and classroom environment that will require occasional travel to events, conferences and/or meetings. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of related office equipment including personal computers and printers, audio-visual equipment, telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, etc. Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push/pull, climb, bend, and stoop. Must be able to perform fine motor skills, read, and type. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Must be able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Encouraged to participate in various physical/recreational activities with the youth. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time, hourly position based on program needs. Flexibility in hours is required. The successful candidate must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday from 2:15 PM to 7:45 PM EST during the school year, in alignment with the Watertown School District calendar. Hours may vary during school breaks or special events. Remote work may be authorized during school breaks or cancellations and outside of regular program hours. Travel: Some local travel required. Requirements: Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Group Leaders must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to relate to teens from diverse backgrounds. Creativity and adaptability are essential for planning and leading activities that engage youth effectively. Dependability and effective time management skills are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of daily responsibilities. A basic understanding of behavior management and youth development principles supports the creation of a positive and inclusive environment. The role requires the ability to handle privileged information ethically and without bias, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Group Leaders should work cooperatively with others, demonstrating self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools is important for documentation and communication tasks. Additionally, Group Leaders must be able to adapt to change productively and perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: A minimum of a High School Diploma is required. Prior experience working with children, specifically youth from a disadvantaged background, is preferred. Strong personal and engagement skills. Must possess the ability to understand/identify individual needs and physical capabilities of youth, to include likes and dislikes. Demonstrates self-motivation skills, the ability to operate in a high intense environment, and the ability to manage several operational tasks simultaneously. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Children and Family Services, along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire. Must successfully complete specific training to deliver identified evidence-based programming.