Skill Builder (Part-time $20/hour)

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is seeking a part-time Skill Builder to support children and youth facing behavioral challenges. You will work closely with families to design skill-building activities and create community connections.

This position requires a high school diploma or a related degree with relevant experience. The hourly rate is $20, and hours are 10 per week, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s mental health, addiction, and/or foster care.
• Training in therapeutic crisis intervention beneficial.
• N.Y.S. Driver’s License and Child Abuse Registry clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or in small groups with children/youth aged 5-21.
• Design and provide activities that incorporate necessary skills for success.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans.

Skills

Basic engagement skills

Oral and written communications skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to address serious behaviors in children/adolescents

Flexibility to work afternoon, evenings and weekends

Education

Minimum high school diploma with three years’ experience in children’s mental health

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services

Job description

Overview

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Responsibilities

Basic Function/Purpose: Skill Builders work closely with families and youth to identify and overcome behavioral challenges that have inhibited student success.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Work one-to-one or in small groups with children/youth 5-21 years of age with emotional/behavioral challenges. In conjunction with the youth, family, and program staff, skill‑building mentors design and provide activities that incorporate skills needed to live successfully in their homes and communities. Instruct in skills specific to each child, such as anger‑management or anxiety reduction techniques, friendship skills, or relating to authority figures. Assist in creating lasting community connections of interest and accessible to the child and family. Responsible for completing progress notes, assessments and treatment plans in accordance with agency and funding established time frames. Report progress regularly to the program manager and participate in regular case review and clinical supervision. Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

Pay For This Position Is: $20.00/ Hour

This is PART‑TIME. Hours for this Position are 10 hours a week - 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm Weeknights/Weekends.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

• Minimum high school diploma with three years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care; or Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services required.
• Training in therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, trauma informed care and positive behavioral interventions and supports beneficial.

Licenses/certificate/ Clearances:

• Valid N.Y.S. Driver’s License,
• Registered and insured vehicle
• N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance

Skills/ Ability:

• Basic engagement skills;
• Oral and written communications skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to address serious behaviors in children/adolescents;
• flexibility to work afternoon, evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions and Enviroment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and particpate in meetings at clients homes and/or community facilities which may not meet federal accessibility standards for disableed indivduals, manual dexterity sufficient to work with children in a challenging and active enviroment.

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.