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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 (those with only a High School Diploma with appropriate and sufficient may be considered to serve the children population); 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 Description CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: 3/4 SALARY: 3-$17.82 per hour, 4-$18.25 per hour JOB HOURS: 35 hours per week JOB LOCATION: CAPC Pre-k Classroom (Starbuck) JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children ensures the safety of the children; carries out the Universal Pre-K Standards; assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher; and keeps accurate recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Master Teacher/Pre-k Coordinator. EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required. EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required. SKILLS: Knowledge of child development; ability to work with young children; ability to observe and record behaviors of children; ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information; strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, proficient computer skills; ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families; and the ability to be non-judgmental in working with families. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend or kneel to child's eye level, and lift up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual skills required. Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public. OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. CAPC is a Substance-Free workplace. CAPC conducts random, post- accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations and unemployment benefits during the summer months. TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, employment application form, transcript or CDA credential to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, fax 315-785-0892 or email . Application form available at . Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-time/Non-Exempt POSITION GRADE: 3/4 SALARY: 3-$17.82 per hour-CDA 4-$18.25 per hour-Associates Degree JOB HOURS: 37.5 hours per week JOB LOCATION: CAPC Pre-k Classroom (Calcium III) JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Assistant helps the Master Teacher in planning and implementing age appropriate activities for preschool children; ensures the safety of the children; carries out the Universal Pre-K Standards; assumes the lead role in the classroom during the absence of the Master Teacher; and keeps accurate recordkeeping. The Teacher Assistant reports directly to the Master Teacher and the Pre-k Coordinator. EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required. EXPERIENCE: Experience working in a licensed or registered early childhood setting required. SKILLS: Knowledge of child development; ability to work with young children; ability to observe and record behaviors of children; ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information; strong communication skills (verbal and written); ability to maintain accurate and detailed records, proficient computer skills; ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families; and the ability to be non-judgmental in working with families. Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend or kneel to child's eye level, and lift up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual skills required. Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public. OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. CAPC is a Substance-Free workplace. CAPC conducts random, post- accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing. BENEFITS: Agency Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations and unemployment benefits during the summer months. TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, employment application form, transcript or CDA credential to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, fax 315-785-0892 or email . Applications/Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Application form available at . EOE Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: As part of a Mobile Crisis Team, the Clinician works within the community setting performing interventions designed to stabilize children, families, and adult individuals when they are in crisis. Mobile Crisis Services are provided to children and adults who are experiencing, or at imminent risk of experiencing, a behavioral health crisis. A behavioral health crisis includes instances in which a person cannot manage their primary psychiatric and/or substance use related symptoms without de-escalation or intervention. The mission of the Clinician and Mobile Crisis Team is to deliver person-centered, trauma-informed, culturally linguistic competent services that are high quality, effective, and integrated community-based services promoting resilience, rehabilitation, and recovery. These services are available telephonically and face-to-face in the community and are aimed at providing immediate support and offer alternatives to hospitalization when appropriate. Essential Functions: • Provides mobile and telephonic crisis response services throughout Jefferson and Lewis counties and delivers services in the least restrictive available setting., • Interacts with local emergency systems (e.g. 911, local crisis hotlines), hospitals, law enforcement, and certified Peer Advocates to include co-response in order to provide safe and coordinated crisis response., • Provides immediate, short-term clinical interventions to stabilize individuals, their families and/or caregivers in the home, community, office, and natural environments., • Employs flexible, person-centered interventions, calming techniques and models positive, soothing behaviors., • Evaluates and assesses the holistic needs of individuals and their family, including the predictors of safety risks in the home and community., • Utilizes effective clinical judgement utilizing evidence-based clinical tools (SBIRT, C-SSRS, PHQ-9, QPR) and safety plans as appropriate., • Assists recipients through the introduction and reinforcement of crisis management skills and identification of community resources and supports., • Coordinates with recipient’s current treatment provider(s) and other identified supports to resolve the current crisis and to aid in preventing future crises., • Works in consortium with the Crisis Case Manager to provide follow-up services and efforts to appropriately link and refer individual to support services within the community., • Values and protects the rights, privacy, and confidentiality of recipients, with the understanding that whenever necessary, contact will be made with collaterals who may have information to inform the assessment., • Collects data and maintains client records according to agency and standard guidelines. The clinician works in a community environment, including client homes, counseling spaces, and other community settings. Exposure to noise and occasional physical activity may occur. Travel between community locations is required. May have contact with service recipients that are agitated and/or confused. Some risk is involved working with service recipients with serious mental illnesses. May occasionally work in a standard office environment with minimal exposure to noise, blood, and/or bodily fluids. Physical Demands: This position requires standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting, hearing, carrying, writing, bending, pulling, problem-solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, and pushing. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This position is full-time and requires participation in an on-call rotation schedule. The on-call work involves: • On-call shifts are scheduled for 24- hour periods, with a rotating cycle that ensures fair and equal distribution among team members., • 24-hour on-call shift operated on a “ready and wait” basis. Staff are expected to be available if needed, but not actively working for engaged for the entire 24-hour period., • During your on-call rotation, the ability to respond to calls or emergencies is expected., • It is team-oriented coverage and is designed to maintain consistent support while respecting work-life balance., • Flexibility is appreciated to help accommodate the rotation and ensure smooth operations., • Employees must be available to respond to calls and emergencies during their 24-hour on-call period., • The on-call schedule will be planned to ensure adequate coverage and fair distribution of shifts among team members. Travel is required throughout the service area (Jefferson, Lewis County). A valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to drive legally are mandatory. Required Education and Experience: Licensure by the New York State Department of Education as Physician (MD), including Psychiatrist and Addiction Specialist, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP), Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMHT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Clinical Nurse Specialist 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 is required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire.

Job DescriptionSalary: $54,137 annually 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 full-time Behavioral Healthcare Consultant to assist Jefferson County Department of Social Services caseworkers working with families that may benefit from substance abuse screening. The Behavioral Healthcare Consultant will conduct screenings for adults and/or children for early identification of substance abuse treatment needs and provide referrals for identified children and/or adults who may need ongoing services. Qualifications: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Skills: • Minimum of three years' experience in substance abuse prevention, counseling, health, or related discipline preferred., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is a 70-hour, bi-weekly position with competitive salary and benefits package.Interested individuals should please submit cover letter and resume prior to January 20, 2025 to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601, via fax to 315.788.4922 or through the on-line submission form.EEO/AA. JOB DESCRIPTION Division/Department Department of Social Services Grant Job Title Behavioral Healthcare Consultant Reports To Director of Community Prevention Type Full-time Part-time Intern Volunteer Compensation Exempt Non-exempt Hours: 35 hrs/week Salary: $54,137 annually Education/Credential Requirements Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Work Experience Requirements Minimum of three years' experience in substance abuse prevention, counseling, health, or related discipline preferred. Job Duties • Assist JCDSS caseworkers in the field with identified families using a screening tool and/or provide direct consultation with JCDSS caseworkers regarding families who might benefit from substance abuse screening., • Conduct screenings for adults and/or children for early identification of substance abuse treatment needs., • Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the plan of safe care for any infant born and identified as being affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder., • Identify, recommend, and provide educational training to JCDSS caseworkers when needed and appropriate., • Provide clinical assessment and documentation to support the Child Protective Services process., • Provide referrals for identified children and/or adults who may need ongoing services., • Complete assessments and documentation to JCDSS caseworkers in a timely manner., • Provide legal testimony as request by JCDSS., • Act as a liaison between JCDSS and community services., • Complete progress reports as required., • Attend meetings and trainings as required., • Additional duties as assigned as areas of need are identified.

Job DescriptionDescription: Starting pay depending 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: CHJC’s Therapeutic Crisis Residence Program (TCRP) is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health to provide short-term, intensive, and stabilization-focused care for youth experiencing behavioral health crises. The goal is to assess, stabilize, and connect youth to services in a safe and supportive environment. TCRP provides 24/7 monitoring and supervision, as well as intensive crisis treatment and support for the youth, family, and caregivers to facilitate the youth’s successful return home and/or to the community. The TCRP Clinician is responsible for the provision of direct clinical services to youth and their families, conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions. They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure comprehensive care. The Clinician will also provide crisis intervention, support during transitions, and work toward stabilizing youth in an emotionally safe environment. Essential Functions: • Conduct thorough assessments of youth and their families to identify mental health needs and crisis triggers, • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, • Provide individual, group and family therapy to youth in crisis, focusing on emotional stabilization, • Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary, • Offer crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques in a supportive environment, • Collaborate with team members and external providers to ensure appropriate follow-up care and referrals, • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all clinical services and assessments, • Engage in regular supervision and professional development to remain current with best practices in crisis intervention and mental health care, • Provides clinical support and mentorship to service providers/paraprofessional staff, • Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings to discuss cases and formulate treatment plans, • Contacts patient’s families and other collaterals to obtain information to assess and monitor patient’s progress and treatment as appropriate Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to 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. The role involves working in a residential-type facility, where clinicians will be interacting closely with youth and their families, ensuring a therapeutic and supportive atmosphere 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 accommodation 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. Nights and weekends are required. This position is required to work on-site. Travel: Limited travel may be required. 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 holders and Interns authorized with provided supervision). Experience working with youth and families in a clinical or crisis setting. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and mental health disorders. Must be trained or willing to complete training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 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 manage 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 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. Requirements:

Job DescriptionSalary: $23.22/hr 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 full-time Prevention Educator who will function as 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. Pivot offers: • Competitive salary, • Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, • Retirement Plan, • Life Insurance, • Generous paid time off policy, • Paid sick leave, • Vast training opportunities Qualifications: • Minimum of a bachelors degree in human services, education or related discipline with a masters degree preferred., • A minimum three 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 Full-time Compensation Non-exempt Hours: 35 per week Salary: $23.22 Education/Credential Requirements Bachelors Degree in educational, behavioral or other related human service field required. Masters degree preferred. Work Experience Requirements Minimum of three 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. This is a 70-hour, bi-weekly position, which offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested individuals should please submit cover letter and resume prior to August 25, 2025 to Debi Hughes, Director of Administrative Services, 167 Polk Street, Suite 320, Watertown, New York 13601

Job DescriptionDescription: Summary/Objective: CHJC’s Family Permanency Program (FPP) is funded through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services and serves families in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego and St. Lawrence Counties. The target population is exclusively families who have finalized the adoption of their child(ren), families with legal guardianship of their child(ren), with or without a KinGap agreement, and families with formal or informal custody agreements. The program model is trauma-informed, child-centered, and family-focused, and culturally responsive. The model takes a strength-based approach to family engagement and is non-judgmental and affirming. Program services are evidence-based, easily accessible, as well as flexible and adaptable to the family’s needs. The program model is designed to: · Promote permanency for post-adoptive, post-guardianship, and kinship families. · Provide assistance to families so children may be cared for in their own homes with their adoptive parent(s), legal guardian(s), or kinship caregiver(s); and · Strengthen post-adoptive, post-guardianship, and kinship families to avoid foster care or other out-of-home placements. The FES works as a member of the treatment team to deliver high intensity case management to assigned youth and families. Essential Functions: 1. Assists in gathering essential documentation for program enrollment, 2. Collaborates with clinical staff to completes required assessments and work with the family to create treatment plans/goals, 3. Monitors progress toward treatment plans/goals, 4. Schedules/facilitates regular treatment team meetings, 5. Identifies areas of concern/barriers to goal achievement, discusses immediate needs and concerns with youth and caregivers, assists in the development of safety/emergency plans, 6. Provides regular and ongoing support, conducts required home visits, 7. Monitors physical, mental, and behavioral health concerns, obtains regular updates from providers, 8. Performs risk and safety assessments in the family home, 9. Links and refers family members to necessary services, 10. Completes all OCFS/CHJC mandated reports and forms in a timely fashion, maintains case records, prepares all monthly reports, and provides thorough documentation of all casework activities, 11. Assists in the scheduling/facilitation of peer support group activities for youth and parents, 12. Assists in the facilitation of engagement/enrichment activities, 13. Maintains contact with all members of the treatment team, 14. Assists in recruitment and community education efforts, 15. Is knowledgeable of adoption and kinship and provides education to families Special Requirements: Work Environment: Office environment will require occasional travel to recruitment events, 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 required along with occasionally some non-traditional hours. This position is required to work on-site, and offsite/in home visits. Travel: Travel is required throughout service area (Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and St. Lawerence County). Required Education and Experience: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or human services, or a bachelor’s level degree in any fields with at least two years of case management experience; or an associate level degree in psychology or human services with at least two years of experience. Understanding of and experience with Strength-Based and Individualized Care Approach to working with children and families. Requires self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to be clear, courteous, and professional. Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Must be detail oriented. 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 will be required following date of hire. Requirements:

Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I/IIPROGRAM: Universal Pre-KCLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-Time/Non-ExemptPOSITION GRADE: Grade 1/2 SALARY: Grade 1: $17.01 per hour, Grade 2: $17.36JOB HOURS: 32.5 hours per weekJOB LOCATION: CAPC Pre-k Classrooms (Indian River) – Calcium IIJOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age appropriate activities for 32 (16 in the AM session and 16 in the PM session) preschool children; assisting with mealtimes, and participating in classroom preparation and cleanup. The Teacher Aide helps to ensure the safety of the children, and supports the day-to-day operations within the classroom.REQUIRED EDUCATION:Position Grade 1: High School/GED diploma with a plan to complete preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within 2 years of hire. EXPERIENCE: Experience working in an early childhood setting preferred.SKILLS:  Knowledge of child development; ability to work and interact with young children;  Ability to observe and record behaviors of children  Ability to maintain confidentiality of program and agency related information  Strong communication skills (verbal and written)  Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records  Proficient computer skills  Ability to work as a member of a team and to cooperate with all Pre-K staff to provide quality programming for children and families  Ability to be non-judgmental in working with families.  Physical requirements of the job include standing, sitting, walking, must be able to bend or kneel to child's eye level, and lift up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual skills required. Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff and the public.OTHER: Preference is given to qualified in-house applicants. Employment is conditional pending satisfactory medical exam and TB test; and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department at the time of hire. Employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually which states that he/she has not been indicated in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year. CAPC is a Substance-Free workplace. CAPC conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.BENEFITS: Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.TO APPLY: Submit updated resume, CAPC application form, college transcript, or CDA certificate to Community Action Planning Council, 518 Davidson Street, Watertown NY 13601, fax 315-785-0892 or email . Application form available at . Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Job Posted by ApplicantPro