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Job Summary:The Custodial Worker works closely with the Maintenance Worker. The Custodial Worker is responsible to keep the TRC Shelter & building neat, clean, and up to standards.About Abbott House:Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.Duties & Responsibilities:· Clean the TRC school bathrooms (in administration building & school building) 3x per day.· Clean the Gym and Teen Lounge 2x per day.· Clean all classrooms at the beginning and end of the school day.· Sweep and mop all staircases and main hallways 2x per day.· Responsible for assuring bathrooms are supplied with paper towels and toilet tissues.· During winter maintain all entrance areas, and emergency exit areas clean of snow and ice.· Year round - ensure all exit areas are free of debris.· Responsible for the cleanliness of all outside areas where TRC children play.· Maintain the garbage and recycle bins clean. Sweep the dumpster areas and outside steps from the kitchen.· Assist Maintenance Worker.· Vacuum and clean TRC staff offices· Move furniture, carry packages etc.· Carry out the job responsibilities in a professional manner.· Complete all ORR and Abbott House required training.· Mandated Reporter.· Participates in individual and department supervision.· Any other related duties as required.About You:You are the ideal candidate if you:Have a minimum High School or GED required Have knowledge of custodial work Are able to carry at least 10 lbs You are Bilingual (English and Spanish preferred.) Have a Valid Driver’s License What We Offer:Health Insurance Dental insurance Life Insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Professional growth opportunities Employee Recognition Awards Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per yearBenefits:Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement
Job Summary The Family Advocate will assist select families referred by WDSS that are involved in the child welfare system to better understand, navigate, and access their community resources. The Family Advocate (FA) will mentor, build relationships, and support families in making decisions for their own families coping with the trauma of foster care involvement and child protective services involvement. The FA will guide families around communicating effectively with those involved in their case as well as maintaining relationships with their children during foster care placement. The Family Advocate will carry a caseload of 30 families.About Abbott House Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.Key Responsibilities ? Build relationships and support parents in coping with the trauma of foster care involvement, making decisions for their own families, communicating effectively with those involved in their case, and maintaining relationships with their children during foster care placement. ? Prepare parents and participate alongside them in all Family Team Conferences. ? Report to Assistant Director of BSFT a foster care unit supervisor and work alongside case planners. ? Implement the Parents Empowering Parents (PEP) model including key practices in the first 90 days of a case to orient parents to the service planning process; share Rise TIPS and other resources to support parents. ? Conduct visits to parents’ homes and accompany parents to appointments at various service providers. ? Provide emotional support for parents attending court dates, potentially including traveling to court with parents as needed. ? Orient parents to Family Time, offer ideas for making the most of family visits, and supervise visits periodically. ? Recognize and celebrate parents’ progress toward reunification. ? Inform parents about supportive interventions that will strengthen their families. ? Support parents in navigating resources and using negotiation skills. ? Coach parents to strengthen problem-solving skills while discovering their strengths, hopes, dreams and priorities. ? Document work in Progress Notes and/or other formats as appropriate. ? Attend all program and department meetings as appropriate. ? Perform related tasks to support parents as neededAbout You You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about the social services field and empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, organized, self-motivated, driven, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to be successful in this role. You have at least a High School diploma. You have previous life experience being impacted by the child welfare system as a parent including having had a child placed in foster care or having had a court-ordered supervision case. Other prior child welfare involvement such as having personally experienced a child welfare investigation may also qualify. Previous child welfare cases must be closed for at least one year. You are a natural collaborator. You are warm, enthusiastic, able to engage and positively impact individuals. You are someone who has a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated. You have strong interpersonal skills to assist with parent engagement and are geared towards working sensitively on topics involving trauma, stress, and healing. You have good writing skills. You have computer skills conducting Google searches and using Microsoft Office You are skilled at working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects occurring simultaneously. You are passionate for parent leadership and preventing child welfare involvement. You are able to maintain a high level of confidentiality. You are able to work flexible hours. You are able to travel extensively throughout Westchester County You are able to uphold the mission and values of Abbott House
Job Summary:As Behavioral Health Specialist you will help children/youth and families be successful at home, in school, and in other environments. The BHS supports children /youth and families with Prevocational, Respite, Supported Employment, Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services, Community Habilitation, Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment services. We have several per diem opportunities in the LHV and NYC region.QUALIFICATIONS:-High School diploma required for Community Habilitation and Respite.-Associate degree required for Prevocational, Supported Employment Services-Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years’ experience required or master’s degree with 1 year of experience for Caregiver/Family Advocacy and Support Services-Master\'s Degree required for Psychosocial Rehabilitation,-Other Licensed Professional, Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment
Job Summary: The Socio-Therapist provides crisis intervention and group programming in the community to children who are placed in the Treatment Family Foster Care.About Abbott House Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.Job Responsibilities: Responsible for providing therapeutic recreational group outings for children participating in the TFFC program. Provides crisis intervention as needed. Participates as a TFFC team member in all planning meetings for the children of her/his caseload. Make one face-to-face contact with the children weekly Transports children for various purposes, using agency or personal vehicle. Responsible for the completion of progress notes and other paperwork responsibilities in Connections within 72 hours of contact. Work collaboratively with TFFC team to develop behavior plans and interventions. Responsible for working with TFFC foster parents in a supportive and professional manner. Any other related duties as required.About You: ?You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about the social services field and empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, organized, self-motivated, driven, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to being successful in this role. You have at least a Bachelor\'s Degree OR an Associate\'s Degree with experience in working with emotionally challenged children in the community. You have excellent communication and writing skills.
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