Skill Builder (Part-time $20/hour)

Basic Function/Purpose

Skill Builders work closely with families and youth to identify and overcome behavioral challenges that have inhibited student success.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Work one-to-one or in small groups with children/youth 5-21 years of age with emotional/behavioral challenges.
• In conjunction with the youth, family, and program staff, skill-building mentors design and provide activities that incorporate skills needed to live successfully in their homes and communities.
• Instruct in skills specific to each child, such as anger-management or anxiety reduction techniques, friendship skills, or relating to authority figures.
• Aid in creating lasting community connections of interest and accessible to the child and family.
• Complete progress notes, assessments, and treatment plans in accordance with agency and funding established time frames.
• Report progress regularly to the program manager and participate in regular case review and clinical supervision.
• Maintain guidelines established by the funding sources and Catholic Charities policies and procedures.

Pay

Pay For This Position Is $20.00/ Hour

This is PART-TIME. Hours for this Position are 10 hours a week - 2:30 pm to 7:30 pm Weeknights/Weekends.

Education and/or Experience Required at Entry

• Minimum high school diploma with three years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care;
• or Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, or related human services required.

Training in therapeutic crisis intervention, conflict resolution, trauma informed care and positive behavioral interventions and supports beneficial.

Skills/Ability

• Basic engagement skills;
• Oral and written communications 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 clients 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.

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.