We have an excellent opportunity for a Skill Builder I to assist in the care and treatment of the youth and families we support in Batavia, NY.
Full time position (40 hours per week) Monday to Friday Some morning and afternoon hours working with youth after school and some weekend work may be required for on call reasons.
The candidate will work with some youth in Monroe County as well as other counties in the Western Region.
As a Skill Builder, you will be intricately involved in developing life and social skills in a community based setting for the youth and families we serve, while establishing a safe physical and emotional environment.
Responsibilities:
Continually demonstrate the emotional confidence and good judgment required to build productive, engaged children, youth, families and family relationships while implementing required rules and routines
Responsible for managing youth and family activities within an individual or group dynamic, assuring the safety of the youth and families assigned, and applying appropriate emergency and crisis intervention principles and techniques
Pro-actively maintain current knowledge of the youth and families emotional and behavioral status, assesses the effectiveness of service plans, and supports youth interactions with family and local community
Provide life and social skills training for youth and families
Level I Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED
1+ years of relevant experience working with youth
Ability to engage youth and families in trust-based relationships
Must have well developed advocacy skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
$15.00 Minimum Rate per hour, $20.23 Maximum Rate per hour, based on experience.
Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating great opportunities for our Agency, our people, and to those whom we serve. We offer a competitive benefits package to include very generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, paid holidays, and Employee Assistance Plan, just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! You’ll be working with great people and great clientele where you can truly make a difference. Apply online, get on board, and grow you career with us. You’ll be so glad you did!
EOE/AA Disability/Veteran
