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Position:Teacher- High School Science POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Pay and benefits <ul><li>119 hours of paid time off, in addition to paid holidays and breaks.</li><li>Access to life, dental and medical insurance.</li><li>401k with up to 3% agency matching.</li><li>$22.78 - $27.32/hr to start, additional raises guaranteed.</li><li>Consistent Monday - Friday schedule.</li><li>Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.</li></ul> Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills <ul><li>Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.</li><li>Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.</li><li>Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required.</li><li>New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification (see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification).</li></ul> We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply. Job Title:Teacher Department: HGLCS Title of Immediate Supervisor:Principal POSITION SUMMARY:To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward thegoals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Direct student behavior and activities so that the accomplishment of goals is facilitated. 2. Create a learning climate that is conducive to the student’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. 3. Maintain records of student progress. Ensure that every student receives credit for work accomplished. 4. Participate in projecting future educational needs in programming, equipment, and facilities. 5. Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects. 6. Provide information that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences. 7. Develop instructional materials. 8. Assist students in the use of available resources. 9. Supervise students as they move between instructional areas. 10. Develop an educational plan for each student, providing for continuity in learning, as well as maximizing each student’s learningpotential. 11. Communicate with parents/guardians on a bi-weekly basis. 12. Record student daily color on force field. 13. Attend meetings for advised students (CSE, SPR). 14. Provide supervision in hallways, or lunchroom when necessary. 15. Provide in-depth academic and sociological reports about students at CSE meetings. 16. Supervise Teacher’s Aide assigned to his/her classroom. 17. Follow weekly meeting schedule, attending team and content meetings. 18. Update cottage notes daily. 19. Maintain valid NYS certification. 20. Support Campus School wide PBIS program. 21. Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 22. Attend all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as neededto maintain a level of expertise in the field. 23. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor. SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY &amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education. Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or inspecial education. Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required. New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification(see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification). Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth &amp; Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enablepersons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 6. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New DirectionsDriver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthyworking conditions.

New Directions Youth and Family Services

Teacher - Science

New Directionsis an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. OVERNIGHT NIGHT YOUTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST BENEFITS Generous Paid Time Off; up to 14 paid holidays per year; medical dental and vision coverage; life insurance; 401k with employer matching and health savings accounts; wellness programs, healthy lifestyle incentives and employee assistance programs COMPENSATION $19.04 - $20.00 per hour * Offers based on education and years of relevant experience POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for oversight and supervision of sleeping/awake youth and for responding to emergent situations. This position must remain awake and alert at all times. Also responsible for waking and supervising youth in the morning before school. Clearly and effectively communicate with team members within school and within the living suites/cottages. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Remain awake and alert at all times to ensure proper supervision and control of youth we serve. 2. Expectation to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your shift to prepare for your transition of responsibilities. (RCH) 3. Preliminary check and rounds upon starting shift to orientate to current status of the living suite/cottage. 4. Perform bed checks nightly beginning at 10:30 using the Detex Clock (north) or the log (south) and continuing at least once every 30 minutes throughout the shift. Ensure youth in their bed and visually check for skin and/or awareness of breathing. 5. Utilize the youth’s Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP) and/or personal safety plans while providing therapeutic crisis intervention to address the youth’s acute emotional and/or physical acting out. i.e., use of sensory items to assist with self-regulation. 6. Report any disturbance or trespass occurring on the grounds to the supervisor on duty and/or Sheriff’s Department. Maintain a continuous fire safety watch in the living suite/cottage and on campus while on duty. 7. Supervise morning routine including wake-up, breakfast, clean up and school preparation. 8. Be diligent in your observation of the youth’s emotional and behavioral needs and communicate observations and pertinent information to multi-disciplinary treatment team which includes LBHP, Permanency Case manager, Youth Support Supervisor, Health Services, etc. directly and through general and individual logs, relief notes, and telephone and visitation logs daily. 9. Ensure that all required daily documentation including incident reports and input from the multidisciplinary team regarding individual youth plans are documented in the general log and/or appropriate documentation before the end of the work shift. 10. Communicate with Day Staff, school staff, and other relevant staff to exchange pertinent information concerning the youth. Include information regarding injury, illness, absence from school, medication, behavior, and any other information relevant to the care and well-being for the youth. 11. Participate in the formulation and follow-through of treatment plans to support the development of self-regulation appropriate to the youth’s developmental age. 12. Dispense prescribed medication to youth as indicated and document accurately on the Medication Administration Record (MAR). 13. Performs light cleaning throughout the night with coordination of co-worker and with discretion (i.e., kitchen, bathrooms, main living area, ensures that vacuums bags are empty, cleaning supplies are on hand and in working order, wash dirty rags, remove trash and complete maintenance request as needed. 14. Inspect, tidy and secure the suite/cottage including room checks, bathroom checks, shutting off lights, and shutting and locking office doors. Ensure that outside doors are locked and secured. 15. Recognize the importance of your role in developing positive relationships to work in collaboration and partnership as part of the NDYFS team and with the youth and the families we serve as they achieve their goals. 16. Maintains Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 17. Attends all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field. 18. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor. SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY &amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills • Degree preferred • High School Diploma/GED • Previous experience in child care preferred. Must be able to build appropriate, respectful relationships with youth, guide their development, manage home/unit/cottage effectively and participate in overall treatment plan, and be able to exercise common sense and professional judgment. Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth &amp; Family Services, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with youth and/or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 6. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.

Overnight Youth Support Specialist

Position:Teacher- ELA (English Language Arts) POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Pay and benefits <ul><li>119 hours of paid time off, in addition to paid holidays and breaks.</li><li>Access to life, dental and medical insurance.</li><li>401k with up to 3% agency matching.</li><li>$22.78 - $27.32 per hour to start, additional raises guaranteed.</li><li>Consistent Monday - Friday schedule.</li><li>Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.</li></ul> Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills <ul><li>Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.</li><li>Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.</li><li>Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required.</li><li>New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification (see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification).</li></ul> We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply. Job Title: Teacher Department: HGLCS Title of Immediate Supervisor: Principal POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Direct student behavior and activities so that the accomplishment of goals is facilitated. 2. Create a learning climate that is conducive to the student’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. 3. Maintain records of student progress. Ensure that every student receives credit for work accomplished. 4. Participate in projecting future educational needs in programming, equipment, and facilities. 5. Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects. 6. Provide information that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences. 7. Develop instructional materials. 8. Assist students in the use of available resources. 9. Supervise students as they move between instructional areas. 10. Develop an educational plan for each student, providing for continuity in learning, as well as maximizing each student’s learning potential. 11. Communicate with parents/guardians on a bi-weekly basis. 12. Record student daily color on force field. 13. Attend meetings for advised students (CSE, SPR). 14. Provide supervision in hallways, or lunchroom when necessary. 15. Provide in-depth academic and sociological reports about students at CSE meetings. 16. Supervise Teacher’s Aide assigned to his/her classroom. 17. Follow weekly meeting schedule, attending team and content meetings. 18. Update cottage notes daily. 19. Maintain valid NYS certification. 20. Support Campus School wide PBIS program. 21. Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 22. Attend all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as needed to maintain a level of expertise in the field. 23. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor. SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY &amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education. Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or in special education. Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required. New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification (see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification). Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth &amp; Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 6. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.

Teacher - ELA (English Language Arts)

Position: Child and Family Counselor POSITION SUMMARY:The Child and Family Counselor provides in-home and community-based services to Medicaid enrolled youth ages 0-21 under the Medicaid State Plan Service Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST). CPST is a multi-component service that consists of therapeutic interventions such as counseling, as well as functional supports. Activities provided under CPST are intended to assist the child/youth and family/caregivers to achieve stability and functional improvement in daily living, personal recovery and/or resilience, family and interpersonal relationships in school and community integration. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a human services field plus two years of related experience OR</li><li>Registered Professional Nurse plus one year of experience. OR</li><li>Licensed Occupational Therapist, or Licensed Creative Arts Therapist.</li></ul> RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: Individualized services: <ul><li>Deliver appropriate individualized services based on the child’s identified strengths and needs</li><li>Administer appropriate identified assessments in the context of the child/youth self-identified needs, goals, and ethnic, religious and cultural identities</li><li>Rehabilitative Psychoeducation: Educate child/youth, family and collaterals on strategies and treatment options supportive to the youth’s needs</li><li>Strength Based Service planning: Assist the child/youth, family and collaterals with identifying strengths, needs, resources, and supports to improve functioning</li></ul> Rehabilitative Supports: <ul><li>Provide restoration, rehabilitation and support to develop skills necessary to meet the child’s goals</li><li>Adhere to evidence based practices as trained Collaborate with Community Partners:</li><li>Collaborate with formal systems, service providers and informal networks involved with the youth and family in a mutli-disciplinary team format</li><li>Maintain a working knowledge of appropriate community resources for linkage and referral</li><li>Attend case related conferences</li></ul> Documentation: <ul><li>Utilize New Directions electronic case recording system for assessment, service planning, progress notes, and outcome monitoring purposes.</li><li>Maintain accurate and timely case records, including progress notes and tracking mechanisms, electronically and in each client’s file.</li><li>Keep all client and family information, verbal and written, confidential</li><li>Adhere to all Medicaid requirements for billing and documentation</li></ul> Training: <ul><li>Attend all mandatory in-service trainings as per NDYFS policy and NCDSS requirements</li></ul> Agency Standards/Norms: <ul><li>Participate in regular supervision (per New Directions policy and procedure)</li><li>Maintain a flexible schedule based around client availability, including evenings</li><li>Adhere to agency and department policies and procedures</li><li>Utilize normative culture</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor</li></ul> We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.

Child and Family Counselor - Per Diem

Position:Teacher - ASL or Foreign Language POSITION SUMMARY: To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward the goals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with. Pay and benefits <ul><li>119 hours of paid time off, in addition to paid holidays and breaks.</li><li>Access to life, dental and medical insurance.</li><li>401k with up to 3% agency matching.</li><li>$22.78 - $27.32/hr to start, additional raises guaranteed.</li><li>Monday - Friday, 7:45a - 2:45p</li><li>Join our company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.</li></ul> Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills <ul><li>Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education.(Preferred)</li><li>Bachelors in a core academic area.(Required)</li><li>Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students(preferred)</li></ul> We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply. Job Title:Teacher Department: HGLCS Title of Immediate Supervisor:Principal POSITION SUMMARY:To direct the academic, social, and emotional growth of students so that each student progresses toward thegoals and objectives outlined in both the Individual Education Plan and the Service Plan. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 1. Direct student behavior and activities so that the accomplishment of goals is facilitated. 2. Create a learning climate that is conducive to the student’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. 3. Maintain records of student progress. Ensure that every student receives credit for work accomplished. 4. Participate in projecting future educational needs in programming, equipment, and facilities. 5. Work with individual students or groups of students on special instructional projects. 6. Provide information that will assist in the development of appropriate learning experiences. 7. Develop instructional materials. 8. Assist students in the use of available resources. 9. Supervise students as they move between instructional areas. 10. Develop an educational plan for each student, providing for continuity in learning, as well as maximizing each student’s learningpotential. 11. Communicate with parents/guardians on a bi-weekly basis. 12. Record student daily color on force field. 13. Attend meetings for advised students (CSE, SPR). 14. Provide supervision in hallways, or lunchroom when necessary. 15. Provide in-depth academic and sociological reports about students at CSE meetings. 16. Supervise Teacher’s Aide assigned to his/her classroom. 17. Follow weekly meeting schedule, attending team and content meetings. 18. Update cottage notes daily. 19. Maintain valid NYS certification. 20. Support Campus School wide PBIS program. 21. Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR certification provided by the agency. 22. Attend all mandatory in-service training and regularly attends supervision meetings. Attends other training and in-services as neededto maintain a level of expertise in the field. 23. Any additional duties assigned by immediate supervisor. SKILL, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY &amp; PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education and/or Professional Qualifications/Skills Required: Provisional or Permanent teaching certification in an academic core area and/or in special education. Preferred: Masters Degree in a core academic area. Initial or professional certification in an academic core area and/or inspecial education. Experience with “at-risk” emotionally disturbed and/or learning disabled students preferred but not required. New regulations under the No Child Left Behind Act effective February 2004 must be obtained to get New York State certification(see New York State Department of Education website under Teacher Certification). Special – Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirements New Directions Youth &amp; Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enablepersons with disabilities to perform essential functions. 1. Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 2. Ability to deal effectively with hostile youth and/or families. 3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team. 4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change. 5. Ability to interface with people (groups and individuals) and communicate within various mediums (logbooks, E-mail, telephone). 6. Must have a valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New DirectionsDriver’s License policy and Auto Insurance policy. 7. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 3 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy. 8. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthyworking conditions.

Teacher - ASL or Foreign Language

Internships with New Directions! Thank you for your interest in an internship with New Directions. Please submit your information here and be sure to include any important information, such as your desired schedule, internship requirements, etc.. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tim Chavers at 716-535-1744. New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

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