Thrive and Change Lives

At Catholic Charities over 70% of our managers were promoted from within!

We believe that quality service begins with a passionate, motivated and hardworking workforce; a positive and caring work environment, and recognition for the challenging work our employees perform in service to others. For these reasons and many more Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is a great place to work!

Flexible Work Schedules

Remitted Tuition

Professional Development

Competitive Pay and Work Life Benefits

Professional Supervision and Coaching

Recognition and Appreciation Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Promotion

Basic Function/Purpose: Under the direction of the Program Manager, assist in the daily operation of the Skill
Building program and provide supervision to staff to achieve program objectives.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Work one-to-one with children/youth 5-18 years of age with emotional/behavioral challenges.  Recommend activities that incorporate skill building and meet program objectives to enhance delivery of services. Develop and implement skill building training related to therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and positive behavioral interventions. Provide administrative support for the Program Manager and help coordinate services with ACCESS CNY. Supervise and provide support to skill builders. Coordinate and monitor program staff schedules. Report any emergencies or significant incidents to Program Manager or Director. Maintain accountability for participants assigned to your care. Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

Starting Pay For This Position Is: $20.00/ Hour

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Master's degree in psychology, human
  services, education, or social
• with three (3) years relevant experience required or an equivalent combination of
  education and experience.
• Experience includes training in therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and
  positive behavioral interventions.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Licenses/Certificate/Clearances:

• Valid N.Y.S. Drivers License
• Registered and insured vehicle,
• N.Y.S. Child Abuse Registry clearance

Skills/Abilities:

• Basic engagement skills; Oral and written communication skills;
• Problem solving skills;
• Ability to address serious behaviors in children/adolescents;
• Flexibility to work afternoon, evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Mobility sufficient to drive to and participate in meetings at client’s homes and/or community facilities which may not meet Federal accessibility standards for disabled
  individuals,
• Manual dexterity sufficient to work with children in a challenging and active environment.