Job description

Join Circare’s Child and Family Department and help make a difference in the lives of youth and families in Onondaga County! Share in our commitment to providing person centered services that are strength based and youth/family focused. Skill Building services are designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a youth’s developmentally appropriate functioning.

Circare is seeking a Part Time Skill Builder to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to perform functions that will support the care and treatment of youth and families. The Skill Builder will design and provide activities that focus on life and social skills, establishment of lasting community connections, while supporting the family to create a safe physical and emotional environment. Circare is looking for a candidate who is committed to working with youth who have complex mental health needs, has the ability to engage youth and families and build trusting relationships, has well developed advocacy skills, and possesses the ability to function independently.

Qualifications

· High school diploma with a minimum 2 years of experience in mental health, addiction and/or foster care and demonstrated case planning ability required; or

o a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services; or

o a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or in related human services

· Ability and willingness to engage and work with families in an in-home context

· Must have a valid driver’s license and own transportation

· Training in therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, trauma informed care and positive behavioral interventions and supports beneficial

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

· Provide appropriate skill-building activities designed to help participants develop skills that will enable them to achieve their goals as outlined in the plan of care and promotes independence, community inclusion, and improved quality of life.

· Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that services are collaborative and complement other services treatment goals.

· Assist with implementing interventions on the plan of care that are designed to reduce and/or eliminate functional deficits associated with behavioral health needs.

· Work with child/youth on the practical application of therapeutic goals.

· Support the youth/family in creating lasting community connections.

Circare is a not for profit community based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.care to submit by e-mail.
EOE

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience in mental health, addiction and/or foster care and demonstrated case planning ability?
• Do you have the ability and willingness to engage and work with families in an in-home context?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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