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Job Description Cayuga Health System began by joining two longstanding, independent hospitals into a cohesive health-care network providing seamless, comprehensive, community centered care for the residents of central New York. With the recent affiliation of Arnot Health and the establishment of Xtensys, an organization focused on the integration and strategic operations of this expanding health system, we are poised to become the premier care organization across New York. Social Work Case Manager (LMSW/LCSW) - Emergency Department, Maternal Child Health As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, the Social Work Case Manager provides psychosocial interventions to patients, as well as their families and decision makers, receiving care within the health system and across the care continuum. The Social Work Case Manager conducts psychosocial assessment of patients/families as clinically indicated to evaluate social, emotional, and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques. The Social Work Case Manager Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to devise, develop, and implement patient/family psychosocial treatment plans, coordinating referrals to specialty and social services to support continuity of care, recording thorough progress notes and interactions with patients/families/providers/agencies as indicated. This position will focus on patients of the emergency department (ED) as well as those within the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Unit - coordinating with outpatient practices, providers, and resources to identify and address barriers to self-management. Job Responsibilities include: • Supports patients/families to cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness., • Manages independently assigned caseload of varying clinical acuity., • Attends team conferences and participates in interdisciplinary rounds and unit-based staff meetings as able., • Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention, and other therapeutic services to assist patients and families to face challenges such as coping with illness, processing medical information, and changes in the level of functioning and care needs., • Participates in quality assurance and data collection as assigned., • Assess the patient's health insurance plan and facilitate insurance navigations as indicated., • Facilitates completion of advanced care directives as indicated., • Appropriately documents client interactions and intended plan of care., • Routinely communicates with patient family/caregivers/decision makers the updated plan of care., • Monitors and appropriately escalates issues affecting patient safety and/or LOS. Actively intervenes to facilitate patient progression and safe care transitions., • Works in collaboration with ancillary personnel (i.e. physical therapy, pharmacy, diabetes education) to support identified patient care needs., • Follows regulatory guidelines and completes associated authorizations for transportation and related transitions of care to alternative agencies/levels of care., • Assists in the delivery of timely notifications to allow patient and their care teams to make informed decisions regarding the plan of care., • Demonstrates emotional stability and organizational skills necessary to meet the demands of the busy healthcare environment., • Flexible in taking additional assignments as needed to cover for planned and unplanned events across the system and appropriately shares knowledge with coworkers., • Seeks learning opportunities to optimize job performance., • Participates in system taskforces and other collaborative activities with community partners to support facility growth and transitions of care., • Maintains high visibility and is readily approachable and accessible to care teams., • Remains calm in stressful scenarios and able to resolve conflict independently, appropriately escalating concerns as indicated. Required Skills and Experience: Education/Licensure - Masters of Social Work program and active NYS social work licensure. Experience - Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in an acute care hospital setting or similar health care case experience. Knowledge of community-based organizations and strong communication, organizational, critical thinking and problem solving skills required. Computer literacy and knowledge of EMR systems. Demonstrates resilience in coping with challenging situations. Physicality - Ability to stand, sit or ambulate for long periods. Ability to mobilize freely around units and perform required data entry into EMR and alternate data management systems. Ability to transport self to customer base Location and Travel Requirements: $71,760 to $107,120.00 annual salary Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at . Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job DescriptionCredentialing Specialist Department: Medical Staff Reports To: Systems Director and Department Supervisor Job Summary: Coordinates and directs medical staff activities in consultation with Vice President of Medical Affairs, Medical Center President/CEO. Applies general understanding and specific procedures and policies through independent judgment. Credentialing specialists also ensure that any services provided by medical facilities meet the required standards as set by state and federal government agencies. Supports departmental activities to ensure quality in conducting, maintaining, and communicating physician credentialing, privileging, and source verifications. Serves as a resource to, and collaborates with, others to advance the quality of practitioners and patient safety of the facility. Job Responsibilities include: • Assist with hiring new staff by reviewing resumes and applications to ensure that applicants fulfill all necessary licensing and credential requirements and eligibility for membership/participation., • Analyzes application and supporting documents for completeness and informs the practitioner of the application status, including the need for any additional information., • Conducts, participates in, and maintains primary source verification., • Verify that the professional training, certifications and licensing of healthcare professionals, which need to be renewed periodically, are up to date and in compliance with state and federal regulations., • Performs background checks, contact licensing boards, review license applications, request education details and interview references., • Conducts, participates in, and maintains current clinical competency evaluations and peer review., • Organizes information and data to identify/explain trends, problems, and their causes., • Compares, contrasts, and combines information to determine underlying issues. Sees associations between seemingly independent problems or events to recognize trends, problems, and possible cause-effect relationships., • Compiles, evaluates, and presents the practitioner-specific data collected for review by one or more decision-making bodies., • Maintains databases for medical professionals and healthcare facilities, • Performs initial, reappointment/re-credentialing for eligible practitioners as well as processing of privilege and membership modification requests., • Manages compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements., • Complies with accreditation and regulatory standards., • Facilitate medical staff functions (Orientation, Training, maintaining current provider credentialing files)., • Is flexible in assuming other appropriate responsibilities not noted above. Requirements: Education - Associate's degree or H.S. Diploma with minimum of 5 years directly related experience and CPSC Certification. In lieu of the above education requirement previous work history and years of experience and certification may/will be considered. Residency in New York State and familiarity with NYS requirements preferred. Experience - • Five years of Medical Staff Office and Credentialing experience., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint., • Ability to handle sensitive information with absolute confidentiality., • Organizes work, effectively prioritizes, and sets short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them., • Aligns communication, people, processes, and resources to drive success., • Understands clinical competence evaluation concepts, key functions and terminology,, • Knowledge and understanding of Cayuga Health System medical staff, Medical Bylaws, Joint Commission Regulations, NYS Regulations, NCQA and CMS Regulations. Licensure - CPCS certification preferred Physical Requirements - The ability to lift 25 pounds. Compensation Disclosure • $21.63 to $26.44 Location Requirements: • Onsite At this time Cayuga Health System will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. If you are interested in applying for this position and you require an accommodation, please contact Cayuga Health System at Cayuga Health System Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Cayuga Health System commits to treating all people with dignity so that everyone who comes to us is safe, cared for, and respected. We will support the growth of our employees and the health of our community by embracing the rich diversity of social and cultural identities, needs, and life circumstances of all people. We strive to recognize and overcome personal biases and systemic policies that marginalize others and contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care, and good health outcomes. Cayuga Health is dedicated to our vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we strive towards our vision, we welcome the opportunity to work alongside a diverse range of employees. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

Job Description Assistant Cottage Manager MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 1-year direct child care or child care supervisory experience, • High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon initial hire date), • Valid New York State Drivers License (copy required upon initial hire date), • Physical (required within one month after initial hire date), • Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors or AAS Degree in a related field such as Social Welfare, Psychology, Counseling, etc., • Previous supervisory experience in working with critically disturbed youth HOURS: • 40 hours per week, • Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervise Youth Care Specialists and Awake Overnight Youth Care Specialists in the implementation of treatment plans and duties, as described in their job descriptions., • Ensure proper documentation of the daily resident logs and Awake Overnight log as well as significant incident reports, and other reports through training and supervision., • Receive disciplinary reports and behavior observation from the school and implement school-related problem resolutions as directed by Cottage Manager., • Facilitate cottage based community meetings in conjunction with the Cottage Manager., • Assist Cottage Manager in the scheduling of Youth Care Specialists during school vacations., • Responsible for ensuring the general upkeep of the cottages and the mechanical operation of the unit., • Provide emergency coverage as needed., • Co-lead weekly staff meeting with the Cottage Manager., • In the absence of the Cottage Manager; the Assistant Cottage Manager has the authority to make decisions regarding treatment of residents after consulting the respective Department Head., • Responsible for evaluating, disciplining and terminating of supervised employees in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, in the absences of the Cottage Manager., • Adhere to the treatment philosophy of The William George Agency and the rules, requirements, and recommendations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services., • Responsible for the implementation of programming reflective of The William George Agency treatment philosophy., • Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training., • Assist the Cottage Manager in all other delegated functions. DEPARTMENT: Residential Services SUPERVISED BY: Cottage Manager SUPERVISION OF: Youth Care Specialists About The William George Agency for Children’s Services The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.

Job Description Awake Overnight Counselor STARTING WAGE: $25.00/hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon initial hire date), • Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon initial hire date), • Yearly Physical (required within one month after the initial hire date), • Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth. PREFERRED: • BS or AAS Degree in a Related Field, • Previous Child Care Experience REQUIREMENTS: § Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR) § NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting § NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) § NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List § Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable) § NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS) § Office of Inspector General (OIG) • Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) HOURS: POSITION LEVEL: • Responsible to Awake Overnight Campus Supervisor POSITION OBJECTIVES: • To help create and maintain a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for the children in the cottage(s), • To help implement each child's individual treatment goals, • To provide positive role models for children in the care of the Agency, • To ensure that the basic psychological needs of the children for nurturance, structure, and counseling are met RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB: • Know the whereabouts of children assigned to the cottage at all times. Report missing children immediately to the Administrator on Duty., • Conduct bed checks every 15 minutes. Report unusual activities to the Administrator on Duty., • Provide input to treatment team meetings for the planning of each child's treatment goal(s) and techniques., • Help implement individual treatment plans with each child., • Act as a positive role model for the children by engaging in activities productively and in support of accepted societal norms and values., • Help children develop trusting relationships by actively engaging in activities with them and by expression of caring through role modeling, life space interviews, and constructive discipline. Be where children are (during waking hours); walk with them to and from Ewald Dining Center for meals, and other program activities, (e.g., school) to provide ego support., • Help children abide by the established cottage rules and the Agency policies and procedures, • Provide support to children in crises through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques., • Supervise and help children in the performance of house jobs., • Inventory and mark clothing and personal belongings of children., • Collect and store clothing and belongings of children who are absent without leave (AWOL)., • Be informed about the health needs of the children, and administer medications according to the directions of the Health Services Department., • Store medications in the locked areas and cabinets provided in each cottage., • Refer children to the Health Services Department for all medical problems and examination and treatment by the nurses and physician., • Help evaluate children's performance on the daily level system evaluation sheets according to the guidelines and individual goals, and review them with the children to encourage progress., • Prepare written incident reports on critical incidents and forward them to the Cottage Manager., • Provide pertinent observations and assessment of children to the unit/cottage meeting., • Transport children to off-campus appointments., • Make appropriate entries into the cottage log concerning pertinent and significant observations on children., • Complete the cottage log census form in the morning., • Perform other duties as assigned, • To adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and philosophy of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services., • Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of the William George Agency. This includes but is not limited to, a review of The William George Agency's Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training. About The William George Agency for Children’s Services The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.

Job Description Alternatives FCU is seeking a Lending Director to join our lending team. Alternatives is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) credit union serving Tompkins and surrounding counties, and is proud to find solutions for those left behind by the mainstream financial institutions. CDFIs share a common goal of expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to fair financial products and services for local residents and businesses. At Alternatives FCU, our mission is to help build and protect wealth for people with diverse identities who have been historically marginalized by the financial industry; especially those with low wealth or who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). This mission is rooted in a deep commitment to equity and justice. The Lending Director leads the Lending Department in delivering loan products and ensuring service quality while contributing to member satisfaction. The Lending Director is responsible for driving loan growth by overseeing the development and management of sustainable lending programs that meet member needs while contributing to the credit union's profitability and overall financial health. This role oversees the credit union's lending portfolio and all lending activities, ensuring responsible practices, effective risk management, and regulatory compliance. The Lending Director implements lending strategies that promote financial inclusion while maintaining asset quality, balancing the credit union's mission of social impact with its financial performance. The ideal candidate will have several years experience in consumer, commercial and mortgage lending, including; loan origination, underwriting, loan portfolio management, loan servicing and collections. Supervisory experience is required. This position may be considered for hybrid. We believe that lasting impact starts from within. That's why we strive to cultivate a team that reflects the communities we serve; diverse in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, socioeconomic background, and lived experience. We actively seek out candidates who bring a range of perspectives and are committed to challenging systemic inequities in financial systems. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people who are BIPOC, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and members of other historically excluded communities. We know that not everyone checks every box, and that's okay. If you're excited about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly. We are passionate about financial justice and bringing equity to wealth-building systems and we invite you to join us!

Job Description Case Planner MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Social Work, Human Services, or a counseling-related field, and direct experience working with youth in a counseling position (copy required upon hire), • Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon hire), • Yearly Physical (required within one month after the hire), • Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's Degree in Social Work and previous experience in working with critically disturbed adolescents REQUIREMENTS § Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR) § NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Fingerprinting § NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) § NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List § Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable) § NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS) § Office of Inspector General (OIG) • Must complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) HOURS • 40 hours per week, • Must be flexible to meet the needs of the program SALARY Starting at $54,075 annually POSITION OBJECTIVE Under the supervision of Behavioral Health Clinicians, provide effective clinical Case Planning services to youth with the goal of family reunification and positive reintegration into their home communities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for the development and coordination of individual treatment planning for each resident and family. Implementation of the treatment plan and discharge planning along with appropriate continuing care recommendations., • Maintain up-to-date and accurate information on each resident in the statewide Connections system, including progress notes related to their duties, incidents of family contact, resident contact individuals, and group counseling, as required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services., • Coordinate appropriate family/resource visitation in conjunction with the treatment team., • Provide ongoing updates and attend weekly supervision with the appropriate Behavioral Health Clinician., • Coordinate clinical reports for legal hearings and document any legal activity in Connections with the Behavioral Health Clinician., • Co-Chair treatment team meetings in conjunction with the Behavioral Health Clinician., • Attend all meetings and training as requested by the Director of Residential Services, Residential Department Head, Behavioral Health Clinician, and Human Resources Department., • Perform other duties as assigned by the Residential Department Head., • Adhere to the treatment philosophy of The William George Agency and the rules, requirements, and regulations of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services., • Assist the Admissions Department with the intake process., • Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency. This includes but is not limited to, a review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training. DEPARTMENT: Residential Services POSITION LEVEL: Responsible to the Residential Department Head About The William George Agency for Children’s Services The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21 and their families who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. This job description intends to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards, including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.

Job Description Youth Care Specialist STARTING WAGES: $24.00/hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon initial hire date), • Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon initial hire date), • Yearly Physical (required within one month after the initial hire date), • Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth. PREFERRED: • BS or AAS Degree in a Related Field, • Previous Child Care Experience REQUIREMENTS: § Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR) § NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting § NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) § NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List § Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable) § NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS) § Office of Inspector General (OIG) • Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) HOURS: A-Shift Sunday 9:00 am – 12:30 am Monday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Tuesday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Wednesday 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Mandatory Staff Mtg) 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm • All staff receive an early night when staffing allows B-Shift Wednesday 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Mandatory Staff Mtg) 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Thursday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Friday 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 12:30 am • All staff receive an early night when staffing allows POSITION LEVEL: • Responsible to the Cottage Manager POSITION OBJECTIVES: • To help create and maintain a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for the children in the cottage(s), • To help implement each child's individual treatment goals., • To provide positive role models for children in the care of the Agency., • To ensure that the basic psychological needs of the children for nurturance, structure, and counseling are met. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB: • Supervision of the cottage environment as it pertains to knowing the whereabouts of each youngster at all times is an essential job responsibility of the Youth Care Specialist. Report missing children immediately to the Administrator on Duty or Cottage Manager., • Provide support to children in crises through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques., • Provide input to treatment team meetings for the planning of each child's treatment goal(s) and techniques., • Help implement individual treatment plans with each child., • Act as a positive role model for the children by engaging in activities productively and in support of accepted societal norms and values., • Help children develop trusting relationships by actively engaging in activities with them and by expression of caring through role modeling, life space interviews, and constructive discipline. Be where children are (during waking hours); walk with them to and from Ewald Dining Center for meals, and other program activities, (e.g., school) to provide ego support., • Help children abide by the established cottage rules and the Agency policies and procedures, • Supervise and help children in the performance of house jobs., • Inventory and mark clothing and personal belongings of children., • Collect and store clothing and belongings of children who are absent without leave (AWOL)., • Supervise children's manners and behavior during meals at Ewald Dining Center., • Be informed about the health needs of the children, and monitor self-administration of medications according to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services., • Store medications in the locked areas and cabinets provided in each cottage., • Refer children to the Health Services Department for all medical problems and examination and treatment by the nurses and physician, • Participate in, and supervise children at campus recreational activities., • Evaluate children's performance on the daily level system evaluation sheets according to the guidelines and individual goals, and review them with the children to encourage progress., • Prepare written incident reports on critical incidents and forward them to the Cottage Manager., • Participate in the Unit/Cottage meeting, providing pertinent observations to the Cottage Manager., • Transport children to off-campus appointments and for travel home as assigned., • Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency. This includes but is not limited to, a review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training., • Perform other duties assigned., • To adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and philosophy of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. About The William George Agency for Children’s Services The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.

Job Description There are various departments and programs within the Agency with opportunities for student internships. Clinical internships (i.e., social work, mental health counseling, substance use disorder counseling, etc.) will typically either want/need to pursue an internship within one of our residential cottage programs, the Van Clef Outpatient Substance Treatment Program or the Therapeutic After-School Program (TAP). The departments and programs with the ability to host internships within the Agency currently include: §Residential Program§Van Clef Outpatient Substance Treatment Program§Therapeutic After-School Program (TAP)§Information Technology (IT) Department§Recreation Department§Quality Improvement Department§Business/Accounting§Medical Clinic§Equestrian Program Ideally, the fieldwork experience develops the best of each intern’s professional capacity and catalyzes a lifelong investment in the values, goals, and skills of working in child welfare and other professions. A student intern will work under the supervision of a staff member who meets the educational and work-related qualifications required by their College/University. We strive to match the services, structure, and culture of our programs and departments with the skills, interests, and time availability of interns. Depending on the department and job position that a student intern is working with, there are opportunities for interns to be on our campus during regular business hours, weeknights, and weekends. They will have their own working space with all supplies and equipment needed to complete specified job functions, including access to client files and electronic communications. A student intern will learn how to access and utilize documentation programs to complete tasks related to their duties. A student intern is expected to follow the guidelines of The William George Agency for Children’s Services policy and procedures manual and is expected to participate in our new hire orientation training class facilitated by the Human Resources Department Training Coordinator. Specific tasks will be defined by the student and assigned field instructor, with direction provided by the College/University’s educational expectations and learning objectives. Completed applications go to the Human Resources Department and an interview is scheduled. The interview process is essential to ensure that the student intern and the Agency and/or it’s representative mutually agree that the student intern’s learning needs can be met through the resources available within the Agency. The Agency can refuse to accept a student intern for a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to insufficient staffing resources, staffing changes, incongruent fit between the Agency and student intern and limited or no available intern slots. The Agency has a number of employees who hold a Council on Social Work Education (CWSE) accredited baccalaureate or master social work degree. Clinical internships are typically granted based on the availability of Agency employee, and on the supervisor credentials required by the school (LCSW, LMSW, etc.) Each student intern should carefully review the program descriptions and indicate whether or not there is a specific population with whom they would like or would not like to work during the interview process. In the event that there is no available employee with a social work degree or licensure, the student can also be assigned a task supervisor with a non-social work degree/licensure. The Agency will then provide the student intern with a Field instructor with a social work degree and/or licensure and will provide one hour of weekly supervision. Overall, the Task Supervisor and the Field Instructor have similar roles with the exception that the Task Supervisor is not required to provide one hour of weekly supervision. The Task Supervisor/Field Instructor has the multiple tasks of being a “teacher in the field,” a mentor, and a professional role model. The Agency requires that interns complete background checks before the start of their internships. These background checks are intended to protect client rights and well-being and are most frequently required for residential settings, state department of mental health sites, and agencies that serve children, adolescents, and the elderly. Information obtained through background checks may include registered home addresses, driving statuses, aliases, criminal histories, drug statuses, drug possession arrests, and any personal protection orders held against the intern. The background checks include the following: §NYS Sex Offender Registry (SOR) §NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR)§NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) §NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting§NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List§Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) If a prospective intern previously received a background check, it will not transfer, and a new one is required. All individuals will complete two separate forms: the Applicant Consent Form for Fingerprinting for Justice Center Criminal Background Check (CBC) and the Fingerprint Submission Authorization Form. Fingerprints are collected and processed by the Live Scan vendor IdentoGo/Morpho Trust. The Human Resources Department will arrange these appointments. The Agency will be responsible for the fingerprinting fee. Affidavit All interns must also complete an affidavit stating that they have or have not been convicted of a crime. This document is then notarized, producing a legally binding document. Any interns who have falsified documentation on either the application or affidavit are subject to immediate termination from employment. Sex Offender Registry A sex offender registry check will be completed during the first week of the internship. If an intern has been convicted of a sex-related crime, violent crime, and/or a crime involving children, the internship will be terminated. Statewide Central Register (SCR) The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has a web-based application, the “Online Clearance System” (OCS), that allows authorized users to inquire of the SCR as to the existence of any reports of child abuse or maltreatment indicated against an applicant before interning. If the prospective intern is not found to be a confirmed subject of an indicated report, the Agency will receive notification that the SCR has no record of the applicant being an indicated subject of a report of child abuse or maltreatment. If the prospective intern is found to be the subject of an indicated report, the SCR is required to send a letter informing the applicant of their due process rights. The applicant is given ninety days to respond back to the SCR in writing that he or she wants to exercise their due process rights through the administrative review and fair hearing process. If the SCR does not hear back from the applicant within the timeframe, the SCR will then notify the Agency that the SCR has a record of the individual being an indicated subject of a report. If a prospective intern is found to be the subject of an indicated report, and the individual avails themselves of their due process rights, the Agency will not receive any notification from the SCR until the Administrative Review/Fair Hearing process is complete. This may take several months. During this time, the applicant may not have unsupervised contact with persons the Agency serves. NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) The Agency must request the Justice Center to conduct a check of the SEL before determining whether to hire or otherwise allow “any person” to have regular and substantial contact with a service recipient. “Any person” can include an employee, administrator, consultant, intern, volunteer, or contractor. Provider agencies that are licensed or certified by a State Oversight Agency (OPWDD, OMH, OASAS, OCFS or DOH) and/or are under the jurisdiction of the Justice Center are required to submit information about what administrative actions, if any, the Agency took with respect to all subjects of substantiated allegations of abuse or neglect. NYS OMIG Exclusion List The OMIG maintains a list of individuals or entities on its website whose participation in the Medicaid program has been restricted, terminated, or excluded. The OMIG also recommends that providers check this list monthly to capture exclusions and terminations that may have occurred since the previous search. The Agency, as best practice, will endeavor to adhere as closely as practicable to the OMIG recommendations. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and New Hire Orientation Training The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training program presents a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to teach staff & interns how to help children learn constructive ways to handle crises. The ability of the entire Agency to respond effectively to young people in crisis situations is critical for establishing not only a safe environment but also one that promotes growth and development. The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression. All interns will be trained and certified in the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention curriculum. TCI training is required; however, the Agency does not expect interns to be involved in physical restraints. This two-week training is offered Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, various times each month. Vehicle Use Policy The William George Agency does not expect interns to drive their own personal vehicles for Agency business. Affiliation Agreements We require that an affiliation agreement is completed with the university, if one does not exist before a student begins their internship on our campus.

Job Description Youth Care Specialist STARTING WAGES: $24.00/hour MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent (copy required upon initial hire date), • Valid New York State Driver’s License (copy required upon initial hire date), • Yearly Physical (required within one month after the initial hire date), • Ability to work with a diverse population presenting a variety of cultural, socioeconomic, developmental, and sexual identities. Must have the ability and willingness to establish and foster healthy and supportive relationships that acknowledge individual identities and encourage personal growth. PREFERRED: • BS or AAS Degree in a Related Field, • Previous Child Care Experience REQUIREMENTS: § Multi-State Sex Offender Registry (SOR) § NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) fingerprinting § NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List (SEL) § NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List § Out-of-state child abuse register inquiry of any state in which the person resided within the last five years (if applicable) § NYS License Event Notification Service (LENS) § Office of Inspector General (OIG) • Must successfully complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) HOURS: A-Shift Sunday 9:00 am – 12:30 am Monday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Tuesday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Wednesday 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Mandatory Staff Mtg) 2:30 pm – 7:30 pm • All staff receive an early night when staffing allows B-Shift Wednesday 1 pm – 2:30 pm (Mandatory Staff Mtg) 7:30 pm – 12:30 am Thursday 2:30 pm – 12:30 am Friday 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am – 12:30 am • All staff receive an early night when staffing allows POSITION LEVEL: • Responsible to the Cottage Manager POSITION OBJECTIVES: • To help create and maintain a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for the children in the cottage(s), • To help implement each child's individual treatment goals., • To provide positive role models for children in the care of the Agency., • To ensure that the basic psychological needs of the children for nurturance, structure, and counseling are met. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB: • Supervision of the cottage environment as it pertains to knowing the whereabouts of each youngster at all times is an essential job responsibility of the Youth Care Specialist. Report missing children immediately to the Administrator on Duty or Cottage Manager., • Provide support to children in crises through the use of therapeutic crisis intervention techniques., • Provide input to treatment team meetings for the planning of each child's treatment goal(s) and techniques., • Help implement individual treatment plans with each child., • Act as a positive role model for the children by engaging in activities productively and in support of accepted societal norms and values., • Help children develop trusting relationships by actively engaging in activities with them and by expression of caring through role modeling, life space interviews, and constructive discipline. Be where children are (during waking hours); walk with them to and from Ewald Dining Center for meals, and other program activities, (e.g., school) to provide ego support., • Help children abide by the established cottage rules and the Agency policies and procedures, • Supervise and help children in the performance of house jobs., • Inventory and mark clothing and personal belongings of children., • Collect and store clothing and belongings of children who are absent without leave (AWOL)., • Supervise children's manners and behavior during meals at Ewald Dining Center., • Be informed about the health needs of the children, and monitor self-administration of medications according to the State Education Department and the Office of Children and Family Services., • Store medications in the locked areas and cabinets provided in each cottage., • Refer children to the Health Services Department for all medical problems and examination and treatment by the nurses and physician, • Participate in, and supervise children at campus recreational activities., • Evaluate children's performance on the daily level system evaluation sheets according to the guidelines and individual goals, and review them with the children to encourage progress., • Prepare written incident reports on critical incidents and forward them to the Cottage Manager., • Participate in the Unit/Cottage meeting, providing pertinent observations to the Cottage Manager., • Transport children to off-campus appointments and for travel home as assigned., • Responsible for adhering to and performing all duties in accordance with every safety standard, practice, and policy of The William George Agency. This includes but is not limited to, a review of The William George Agency’s Safety Policy and attending all required safety-related training., • Perform other duties assigned., • To adhere to all rules, regulations, policies, and philosophy of The William George Agency and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services. About The William George Agency for Children’s Services The William George Agency for Children’s Services is located on a 650-acre campus nine miles northeast of Ithaca, in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. It is a private not-for-profit residential treatment center licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) that serves both male and female youth between the ages of 12 and 21, and their families, who present with significant mental health issues, behavioral difficulties, and substance abuse issues. Our programs offer an array of treatment modalities specifically designed to meet the needs of our youth. The William George Agency for Children’s Services is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The intent of this job description is to provide, in broad terms, the general functions and responsibilities of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific job duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Outstanding Benefits Package Working at The William George Agency for Children’s Services comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also offer generous paid time off in an effort to support your work-life balance.