Permanency Specialist I - Part Time

Hillside Childrens Center • Rochester, NY

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Permanency Specialist I works with youth enrolled in permanency programs through the Institute for Family Connections®. The Permanency Specialist I may provide skill building, respite and/or support to a specific population of youth based on individual needs and circumstances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience required.
• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards.
• Ability to use engagement skills with youth and groups
• Ability to teach and model skills
• Knowledge of child development
• Ability to diffuse crisis situations
• Knowledge of community supports and resources

Nice To Haves

• In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and/or group skill building to youth in need of life and social skill development as identified by their teams.
• Facilitate activities designed to teach and model a variety of skills such as independent living, social, and/or coping based on youth’s needs.
• Coordinate, create and facilitate respite support to identified youth individually or in a group setting, and work directly with caregivers to coordinate respite.
• Coordinate, create and facilitate youth support groups.
• Provide team support during engagement activities and education events.
• Document individual and group progress notes in accordance with agency and funder standards.
• Attend team meetings to communicate youth progress and/or challenges.
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED