Asst. Supvr, Kinship Caregiver Prog.- Albany
14 hours ago
Albany
Job Description ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR, KINSHIP CAREGIVER PROGRAM (ALBANY) Title: Assistant Supervisor, Kinship Caregiver Program (Albany) Location: Albany, NY Program: Kinship Caregiving Program - Albany Type: Full-time / Exempt Starting Salary: $62,353.20 Schedule: Monday - Friday w/flex Schedule Job Ref. #: 0250 Our Mission St. Catherine's Center for Children provides a comprehensive range of human services designed to offer hope, foster growth, and improve the lives of the children, families and adults we serve. Our Vision St. Catherine’s willingness to embrace change and develop new services is, and will remain, our guiding philosophy as we support the human service needs of children, families, and adults throughout the region. Position Overview The function of the Assistant Program Supervisor is to ensure the day-to-day operations of the agency’s kinship caregiving program run smoothly, outreach activities and referral processes are occurring, and its service delivery elements are in place to bring about the program’s desired outcomes. Position Requirements • 40 hours weekly, with flexibility as certain deadlines and unanticipated developments may require work beyond regular scheduled hours., • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a human services field is required., • Ability to act in the place of the program supervisor, in a temporary capacity, as assigned., • Experience working with clients who exhibit significant emotional, behavioral, and interpersonal challenges, mental health diagnoses and trauma history, is highly preferred., • Experience with the (non-physical) de-escalation elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and trauma-responsive care, with the ability to respond effectively and therapeutically in crisis situations., • Knowledge of and the ability to connect family members with various community resources., • TCI Trainer certification and experience using TCI strategies and techniques with children who exhibit emotional and behavioral difficulties is highly preferred., • Current Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification preferred., • Clean and Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed at least one year) is required., • Excellent organization, planning and time management skills., • Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Business Workspace Suite, and use secure Internet practices., • Experience with AWARDS is a plus., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships with regulatory bodies., • Experience with electronic learning management systems is a plus!, • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; Capable of building strong working relationships with regulatory bodies., • Self-motivated and engaged, with a strong attention to detail; Excellent writing aptitude., • A kind, warm and caring mindset; Capable of exhibiting empathy for those in need., • Ability to nurture and show compassion and understanding for clients/children in crisis., • Qualities of positivity, flexibility and adaptability; A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include • Supports each assigned family, including caregivers and children, with the matters of permanency that keep the family-unit whole., • Provides program leadership, as assigned by the program supervisor, to ensure day-to-day operations occur as planned., • Proactively visits the caregiver homes on a regular, prescribed basis., • Documents services and casework as required by St. Catherine’s and NYS-OCFS policies and regulations., • Is the primary “manager” of kinship caregiving cases, completing strength-based assessments and other case management duties that inform services and goal-setting -- coordination of services, internal and external service referrals, and refining of services through a case conference process., • Oversees program services, including support groups for kinship caregivers and children., • Oversees family engagement and educational activities; ensures respite services are being provided., • Maintains steady and regular connection with the families, promoting their engagement with the program., • Facilitates the discharge planning elements for each assigned family., • Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor. What We Offer You** • Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package, • Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision, • $600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit, • Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!, • We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, • Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution, • 403b Retirement Savings Plan, • Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee, • Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate, • Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement, • Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities, • The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment About Us St. Catherine’s Center for Children is a non-profit organization located in the Greater Capital Region of New York. We offer a wide array of human services designed to meet the needs of vulnerable children, families and adults, including residential and therapeutic foster care programs for children and youth, Kinship support, homeless and community-based services for adults and families, a special education elementary school for ages 5-13, and so much more. St. Catherine’s is committed to cultivating a culture where all employees feel safe to bring their authentic and best selves to the workplace. We are invested in fostering an equitable, inclusive and diversified workplace; collaboratively embracing mindfulness, relevance, respect and solidarity. If you would like to learn more about our agency or one of our many programs, please visit our website at: EEO Statement St. Catherine’s Center for Children is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, reproductive health and pregnancy, family history and genetics, disability, age, military status, veteran status, politics, or other beliefs, and any other characteristics protected by law.