Purpose of this position:

To serve as the Director of the Gustavus Adolphus Learning Center.

Qualifications:

School Administration and Supervisor Certification or School District Administrator Certification Minimum of 3-5 years classroom experience as a Certified Teacher preferable in Special Education.  Valid NYS Drivers License.

Purpose of this position:

This position provides supportive therapy to youth in both individual and group formats who are experiencing problems in school, home or community adjustments . Provides support to the family through home visits and community linkages.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work, valid NYS driver’s license, experience in working with at-risk.

Purpose of this position:

Teaching special education youth, ages 6-21, who are CSE classified as Learning disabled or educationally, emotionally disabled in a residential setting.

Qualifications:

Valid NYS Driver’s License.  Bachelor’s degree with SED certification in special education, or in process.  Previous experience with adolescents

Purpose of this position:

Oversees the clinical operations and quality of the Residential Treatment Center, supporting both current activities and projected growth.

Qualifications:

• NYS LCSW
• Progressive clinical experience in a range of residential, therapeutic & experiential learning and community-based treatment environments including 3-5 years senior clinical management experience.
• Valid drivers’ license with reliable transportation.

• In addition, the Clinical Director must have:

• Demonstrated experience serving as a clinical leader who is passionate about collaborating with young people, their families, communities and staff to develop and implement evidence-based, recovery-oriented, and strengths based systems of care.
• The ability to successfully interact with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., board members, community members, funders, legislators, clients, staff).
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple competing demands, with demonstrated skills in conflict resolution.
• A demonstrated strong clinical sense within the community health and human services context. Must be comfortable as a roll-up-your-sleeves problem-solver and leader.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience implementing Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as experience with Suicide Prevention/Intervention Strategies.

Purpose of this position:

To provide managerial oversight to all aspects of the foster care program, Pathways and Regional Permanency Center (RPC). This includes the supervision of the Program Managers, Assistant Director of Community Based Services and the staff of Foster Care, RPC and Pathways.  Oversight to ensure the program is meeting its established objectives of providing quality care and services to our children, youth and families while also ensuring compliance with State, County regulations and budgetary outcomes.

Qualifications:

MSW with two (2) years’ experience in Social Service Field.  At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.  Must possess valid drivers’ license.

Purpose of this position:

Responsible for overseeing all the operations of the TFC office, responsible for all marketing, clinical and budgetary aspects of the assigned office.  Will aid in the development of goals and ensure completion of goals.  Will monitor all aspects of quality and growth in the region.

Qualifications:

MSW with 2 years of progressive management responsibilities, personnel experience and budget/fiscal responsibilities.  Must possess valid drivers’ license.

Purpose of this position:

This position provides support services and crisis resolution to the child, parents, guardians and families of youth in foster care to enhance, assist or facilitate the child and family’s ability to function successfully within the family and in the community upon discharge.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required with relevant experience preferred. Experience and training in de-escalating crisis situations with youth and in the development behavior management plans. Prior experience in running skill based groups preferred.