Skillbuilder I - Livingston & Wyoming County

Hillside•Village of Warsaw, NY

3d•Hybrid

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 a full-time position (40 hours) from Monday to Friday, with evening availability expected for after-school appointments, though the schedule is flexible. Driving is required for this position using your vehicle, with mileage eligible for generous reimbursement, serving youth and families in Livingston & Wyoming Counties. The primary base location is the Warsaw, NY office, but it is a mobile role throughout the region. At Hillside, the belief is that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, Hillside provides community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. From locations across Central & Western New York and Prince George’s County, Maryland, programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year. Partnering with families and communities, Hillside delivers high-quality, evidence-based services, in the appropriate settings — whether on residential campuses or in schools, homes, or the workplace. By measuring the impact of the work, Hillside endeavors to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

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.

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.
Complete assessments with youth to drive treatment planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.