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Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50 Position Hours: 9am to 6pm (Full-Time) Position Overview: The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operations of the classrooms by assisting lead teachers, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and helping maintain compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to support consistent routines and classroom consistency and predictability. The Assistant Teacher plays a key part in upholding expectations in the classroom, licensing regulations, and stepping in as the lead teacher during an absence. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Punctual, and reliable: ensures classrooms retain consistency, • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors., • Observational skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns, • Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children, • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members, • Strong work ethic, and ability to be trusted to lead a classroom in the absence of the lead teacher Classroom Support Duties: • Assist with the arrival, daily health checks, attendance, and dismissal of students., • Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and meals., • Perform basic caregiving tasks including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and snack preparation., • Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow the OCFS 3-step sanitation procedures., • Ensure refrigerators are operational and temperature logs are completed., • Support lead teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization., • Provide additional assistance to students under teacher supervision., • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviors as needed., • Promote social-emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions and problem-solving skills., • Follow classroom routines and assist with activities such as naptime and transitions., • Maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Active supervision: must always know the number of children being supervised in the classroom at all times, • Next Up: Takes over the classroom responsibility when the lead teacher is absent., • Communication: Record all childs daily activities in the ProCare Engage App., • Student progress: Recording and reporting student progress to the teacher, • Student well-being: Looking after students who are upset, unwell, or have special needs, • Enforcing rules: Enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order, • Classroom preparation: Setting up learning centers, preparing materials for activities, organizing supplies, and ensuring the classroom is clean and safe., • Implementing lesson plans: Assisting the lead teacher in carrying out planned activities, including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating group learning experiences., • Understand and adhere to all OCFS regulations., • Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times., • Collaborate positively with lead teachers and team members., • Participate in maintaining licensing and safety standards. Other Duties: • Some college coursework in early childhood development, • Experience working in an early childhood setting, • Demonstrates a respectful and unbiased approach when working with families from diverse backgrounds., • Manual dexterity and visual skills, • Auditory and verbal skills for communication, • Paid Snow Days, • Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year, • 401k, • 40 hours of sick time each year, accrued based on hours worked

Job Description POSITION TITLE Law Graduate PRACTICE AREA/DEPARTMENT Eviction Defense Program (EDP) OFFICE LOCATION Syracuse | Oswego | Watertown HOURS 32 hours per week SALARY $78,000 SUPERVISOR Managing Attorney POSTING DATE February 13, 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINE Until positions are filled ABOUT The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York, Inc. (LASMNY) is a non-profit public interest law firm. We provide free legal information, advice and representation to people who are unable to afford a lawyer. Our staff provides services in the following, thirteen counties: Broome, Chenango, Cayuga, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and Otsego. In addition, our Agricultural Worker Program (AWP) services the entire New York State. MISSION STATEMENT LASMNY’s mission is to provide free legal assistance to low-income people facing civil legal problems that impact the basic needs of life. Through legal advice, emergency legal services and legal representation, we help low-income people stabilize their finances, protect themselves and their children from domestic violence, obtain access to healthcare, avoid homelessness because of wrongful evictions, protect the family home from foreclosure and increase household income. We also target specific vulnerable populations with our services, such as senior citizens, victims of domestic violence, people with disabilities, refugees and immigrants, and veterans. JOB SUMMARY The Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York (LASMNY), Inc. is actively seeking a dynamic full-time Law Graduates who will work under the supervision of a Managing Attorney to provide direct and comprehensive services to eligible clients in civil legal matters as assigned. Will verify eligibility information in accordance with our Case Management Policy and priorities for service. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, legal memoranda, advocacy letters, and other legal papers. Participate in staff and case acceptance meetings and program-wide workgroups. Other duties as assigned. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to LASMNY’s mission and value of justice. The following Law Graduate positions, programs and office locations are available for Law Graduate positions: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients/applicants for services over the phone or in-person., • Interview clients competently and objectively., • Prepare and file briefs, motions, and other necessary judicial pleadings., • Independently manage a caseload, including fully litigating assigned cases, when appropriate., • Accurately and timely record billable time and case notes in our case management system., • Work professionally and collaboratively with colleagues, judges, opposing counsel, court personnel, community members, etc., • Show commitment to professional growth in diverse areas of law., • Engage in outreach and community education., • Attend and participate in meetings and trainings as requested., • Comply with all Legal Services Corporation (LSC) and LASMNY policies, procedures, and grant-based reporting requirements., • Perform reasonable and related duties as assigned by a managing attorney or direct supervisor. An employment offer is contingent on you passing the New York State (NYS) Bar. Before admission to the NYS Bar, individuals may be able to practice or appear in court as a law graduate without being admitted pursuant to the New York Judiciary Law, Sections 478 and 484. Would go to court with a licensed attorney. Upon admission to the NYS Bar, the individual shall be classified as a staff attorney, Step 0-1 with a starting salary of $80,000 upon the completion date of the swearing in ceremony. Failure of a law graduate to be admitted to the NYS Bar within eighteen (18) months of date of hire, may or may not, result in loss of employment with LASMNY. There is no reimbursement for costs associated with taking the NYS bar examination for this process. Benefits LASMNY offers a generous benefit package with a focus on work-life balance to promote a healthier work-life balance leading to higher productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Most benefits available date of hire. Medical, Vision, Dental, Medical Waiver Program (if eligible), Basic/Voluntary Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Accounts, 403(b) plan, Employer Contributing 5% to SEP/IRA account, Mileage Reimbursement, Professional Development, CLE Registration Fees, Attorney Registration Fees, Local & NYS Bar Dues, Vacation, AFLAC, Sick, Personal, Parenthood Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Bar Study Leave, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Relocation Assistance, Parking, Loan Repayment/Public Service Loan Forgiveness and (18) paid Holidays. APPLICATION PROCESS Click on the following link to apply: LASMNY’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) Vision Statement LASMNY is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our differences fuel excellence and we strive to create an environment where every individual is valued and feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work. We are building a community rooted in openness and trust where colleagues have the resources to grow, thrive and fully contribute to achieving equal access to justice. Equal Opportunity Employer | Affirmative Action Employer Fighting for Equal Justice for All | Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility.

Job DescriptionSalary: 15.50 Position Hours: 9am to 6pm (Full-Time) Position Overview: The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operations of the classrooms by assisting lead teachers, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment, and helping maintain compliance with New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations. This role requires flexibility, strong communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset to support consistent routines and classroom consistency and predictability. The Assistant Teacher plays a key part in upholding expectations in the classroom, licensing regulations, and stepping in as the lead teacher during an absence. Key Responsibilities: Professional Expectations: • Serve as a positive role model for students and colleagues., • Maintain punctuality and a professional appearance., • Use respectful and appropriate language at all times., • Uphold student and staff confidentiality., • Punctual, and reliable: ensures classrooms retain consistency, • Support a nurturing classroom atmosphere through calm and respectful interactions., • Patience and positive attitude: Ability to interact with young children in a calm and supportive manner., • Treat all students fairly and with dignity., • Reacts calmly and in a poised manner to student behavior., • Encourage students to improve their sense of responsibility, self-discipline, cooperation and respect for others., • Actively contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture., • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions., • Demonstrates effective communication with all stakeholders; Ability to communicate concerns constructively with teachers or supervisors., • Observational skills: Ability to monitor children's behavior and identify potential developmental concerns, • Flexibility and adaptability: Willingness to adjust to changing situations and needs of children, • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with the lead teacher and other staff members, • Strong work ethic, and ability to be trusted to lead a classroom in the absence of the lead teacher Classroom Support Duties: • Assist with the arrival, daily health checks, attendance, and dismissal of students., • Supervise children during classroom activities, transitions, playtime, and meals., • Perform basic caregiving tasks including diapering, toileting, handwashing, and snack preparation., • Maintain classroom cleanliness and follow the OCFS 3-step sanitation procedures., • Ensure refrigerators are operational and temperature logs are completed., • Support lead teachers with instructional materials and classroom organization., • Provide additional assistance to students under teacher supervision., • Monitor and report on student progress and behaviors as needed., • Promote social-emotional development by encouraging positive peer interactions and problem-solving skills., • Follow classroom routines and assist with activities such as naptime and transitions., • Maintain appropriate student-to-teacher ratios at all times., • Active supervision: must always know the number of children being supervised in the classroom at all times, • Next Up: Takes over the classroom responsibility when the lead teacher is absent., • Communication: Record all childs daily activities in the ProCare Engage App., • Student progress: Recording and reporting student progress to the teacher, • Student well-being: Looking after students who are upset, unwell, or have special needs, • Enforcing rules: Enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order, • Classroom preparation: Setting up learning centers, preparing materials for activities, organizing supplies, and ensuring the classroom is clean and safe., • Implementing lesson plans: Assisting the lead teacher in carrying out planned activities, including reading stories, singing songs, and facilitating group learning experiences., • Understand and adhere to all OCFS regulations., • Ensure the health and safety of all children at all times., • Collaborate positively with lead teachers and team members., • Participate in maintaining licensing and safety standards. Other Duties: • Some college coursework in early childhood development, • Experience working in an early childhood setting, • Demonstrates a respectful and unbiased approach when working with families from diverse backgrounds., • Manual dexterity and visual skills, • Auditory and verbal skills for communication, • Paid Snow Days, • Paid Holidays (6 out of the 12) in the year, • 401k, • 40 hours of sick time each year, accrued based on hours worked

Job DescriptionDescription: Group Leader- Teen Center Watertown, NY Description Summary/Objective: The SoZo Teen Center Group Leader is responsible for implementing engaging and developmentally appropriate programming for teens, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, and building positive relationships with youth, families, and community members. The Group Leader will collaborate with the After School Programs Site Coordinator to coordinate meal services, oversee incident reporting, ensure compliance with all policies and training requirements, and contribute to the overall success of the Center's mission. This role requires creativity, dependability, organizational skills, and enthusiasm for youth development. Essential Functions: The Group Leader will perform a variety of duties to ensure a positive and enriching experience for all participants, including: Daily Operations and Safety: 1. Conduct daily facility walkthroughs to ensure cleanliness, safety, and readiness for programming., 2. Oversee meal/snack preparation and serve youth at designated times., 3. Work closely with the Site Supervisor and other Group Leaders to plan and document weekly meals and activities., 4. Coordinate the setup and execution of planned activities and programming tailored to the needs and interests of the teens at SoZo. This includes STEM, arts, physical activities, and life skills. Activities should align with the program’s goals, encourage participation and skill building, and be adaptable to meet the needs of different grade levels and youth., 5. Ensure academic support is prioritized during programming, providing access to technology as needed., 6. Maintain accurate logs of daily attendance, incident reports, and require data collection., 7. Conduct end-of-day cleaning to maintain facility standards., 8. Complete all training requirements and regularly review progress to meet compliance with deadlines., 9. Actively contributes to a structured and productive environment by addressing any behaviors concerns promptly and professionally. Group Leaders are encouraged to support their peers by sharing insights and strategies with constructive feedback. Youth Engagement and Support: 1. Welcome new members, review membership forms, and ensure youth understand the Code of Conduct and Corrective Action Policy., 2. Establish positive relationships with youth, modeling respect, safety, and dignity so all youth feel valued and welcomed., 3. Collaborate with youth to encourage participation in meal preparation, programming, and skill building activities that promote personal growth, teamwork, and creativity., 4. Do not discriminate against sex, race, ethnicity, religion, or socioeconomic status., 5. Address behavior concerns with professionalism and a focus on de-escalation techniques., 6. Build positive relationships with guardians, school staff, and external partners to support CHJC and SoZo program objectives., 7. Represent the SoZo Teen Center at assigned community events and foster awareness of its mission and programs., 8. Document all incidents with appropriate forms and communication with guardians and management as necessary. All significant incidents must be reported to OMH or OASAS, ensuring compliance with mandated reporting requirements. Special Requirements: Work Environment: This role involves direct interaction with teens, participation in active programming, and administrative tasks. The Group Leader must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment and maintaining a balance between structured activities and flexibility. Office and classroom environment that will require occasional travel to events, conferences and/or meetings. Works in an office setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments. 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. Encouraged to participate in various physical/recreational activities with the youth. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time, hourly position based on program needs. Flexibility in hours is required. The successful candidate must be available to work onsite Monday through Friday from 2:15 PM to 7:45 PM EST during the school year, in alignment with the Watertown School District calendar. Hours may vary during school breaks or special events. Remote work may be authorized during school breaks or cancellations and outside of regular program hours. Travel: Some local travel required. Requirements: Required Education and Experience: A minimum of a High School Diploma is required. Prior experience working with children, specifically at-risk youth, is preferred. Requirements Skills/Abilities/Knowledge: Group Leaders must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to relate to teens from diverse backgrounds. Creativity and adaptability are essential for planning and leading activities that engage youth effectively. Dependability and effective time management skills are crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of daily responsibilities. A basic understanding of behavior management and youth development principles supports the creation of a positive and inclusive environment. The role requires the ability to handle privileged information ethically and without bias, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Group Leaders should work cooperatively with others, demonstrating self-direction, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools is important for documentation and communication tasks. Additionally, Group Leaders must be able to adapt to change productively and perform other duties as assigned. Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Must maintain privacy of confidential information. Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health, and Office of Children and Family Services, along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and eligibility to work in the United States. A valid NYS driver’s license is required. Corporate Compliance, HIPAA Privacy Security, and Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, First Aid and CPR will be required following date of hire. Must successfully complete specific training to deliver identified evidence-based programming.

Job Description Employment Services Coordinator Responsible for development, implementation, and management of various types of ACCES-VR services provided by EFR. Duties include job development and job matching, working with the individual seeking employment and identifying and matching approved employment services providers with participants. Responsible for training, monitoring, and following the consumer services, and ensuring paperwork is completed. Position Responsibilities: • Provide ACCES-VR employment services to individuals with disabilities which includes help locating, developing, and maintaining competitive employment for participants., • Work with businesses to obtain work experience opportunities for participants, • Provide timely reports on individuals' progress, including daily documentation, and other as needed or requested., • Providing Pre-Employment Transition Services such as teaching classes to students and/or finding individuals work-based learning experiences., • Teaching classes on job exploration, post-secondary educational programs, self-advocacy, and workplace readiness., • Develop and model work-related behaviors in service recipients such as time and attendance, appropriate dress, communication skills, accepting supervision and travel skills., • Follow and maintain days and hours of services as assigned, providing safe transportation as needed., • Other duties as assigned. Essential Skills: • Ability to work independently in schools and community settings with sound decision making and judgment., • Ability to assist a person with employment support needs, assisting with reasonable accommodations, and facilitating a relationship with the employer and coworkers., • Effectively develop and deliver training and instruction to groups and individuals., • Ability to work with a diverse population., • Ability to interact professionally with all stake holders, including students, parents, staff from schools, agencies, and businesses. Qualifications: • A bachelor's degree in a human services field and at least two (2) years' experience working with individuals with disabilities. Master's degree and employment experience preferred., • Effective communication, time management and organizational skills required., • Ability to work well with diverse population, including incarcerated youth, LGBTQ youth, English language learners, and youth with substance abuse and/or mental health diagnosis required., • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed., • Valid NYS driver's license; reliable vehicle; proof of current auto insurance; acceptable driving record required Established in 1976, EFR is a family orientated organization that provides services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. EFR is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Background check, fingerprinting and DMV record check will be conducted prior to hire by the non-profit agency. Job Posted by ApplicantPro