Skillbuilder I - DD/ID Family Support Services

Hillside•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$19 - $24•Remote

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Care Coordinator and/or the Treatment Team, the Skillbuilder I assists youth in developing life and social skills in a community based setting and establishes a safe physical and emotional environment for the youth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team and program. This program will use a team based approach to support youth with IDD in their home, provide support services to the family, coordinate referrals to appropriate services, and partner with the Behavior Analyst for the program on Skillbuilding interventions. This is a full-time (40 hours), Monday-Friday position. Primarily on day shift hours with some flexibility for occasional late afternoon or early evening meetings with clients. This is a mobile position covering Hillside's Monroe Region.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1 year of relevant 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 families
Ability to teach and model skills
Knowledge of child development
Ability to diffuse crisis situations
Knowledge of community supports and resources

Nice To Haves

While Hillside is a restraint free environment, there may be times in a “life or limb” situation, that staff may be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary.

Responsibilities

Meet with assigned youth weekly in 1:1 or group setting depending on the needs of the youth and family to develop life and social skills.
Facilitate activities designed to teach and model a variety of skills such as independent living, social, and/or coping based on individualized treatment goals.
Document youth/family progress and needs in progress notes in accordance with agency and funder standards.
Communicate youth/family progress and needs at team meetings to report success or get support from team to further progress.
Use therapeutic crisis techniques, such as de-escalation, to assist families in managing crisis behaviors in their home.
Coordinate, support, and supervise youth’s visits according to court ordered visitation plans.
Assist families in bringing youth to necessary medical and mental health appointments.
Complete assessments with youth to drive treatment planning.
Attend agency and OCFS facilitated foster care youth advocacy groups.
While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.