Permanency Specialist I - Southern Tier Perm. Resource Centers

Job Summary

The Permanency Specialist I works with youth enrolled in permanency programs through the Institute for Family Connections®.  The Permanency Specialist I may provide skill building, respite and/or support to a specific population of youth based on individual needs and circumstances. 

This is a full-time (35 hours/week) position, on primarily a Monday-Friday 9:30am-6:00pm schedule, but flexibility for afternoon, evening, and some occasional weekend hours will be required based on client need/availability. 
Regular use of one's personal vehicle on the job is required, with mileage eligible for a generous reimbursement.

Essential Job Functions 

• Provide individualized and/or group skill building to youth in need of life and social skill development as identified by their teams. 
• Facilitate activities designed to teach and model a variety of skills such as independent living, social, and/or coping based on youth’s needs.
• Coordinate, create and facilitate respite support to identified youth individually or in a group setting, and work directly with caregivers to coordinate respite.
• Coordinate, create and facilitate youth support groups. 
• Provide team support during engagement activities and education events. 
• Document individual and group progress notes in accordance with agency and funder standards.
• Attend team meetings to communicate youth progress and/or challenges. 
• While this job description covers many aspects of the role, employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Unrestricted, valid NYS driver’s license for minimum of 1 year with a clean driving record and minimum insurance coverage that meets agency standards. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

In addition to demonstrating the Hillside Professional Competencies of Communicates Effectively, Personal Excellence, Cultural Competence, Builds and Leverages Relationships, and Optimizes Decision Making, the following occupational competencies must be demonstrated:

• Ability to use engagement skills with youth and groups
• Ability to teach and model skills
• Knowledge of child development 
• Ability to diffuse crisis situations 
• Knowledge of community supports and resources

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work a variable scheduling including evenings and weekends
• The following daily physical demands are required:
  • Sitting (up to 6 hours)
  • Occasional standing (up to 2 hour)
  • Occasional walking (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Driving (several times a week up to 6 hours)
  • Continuous balancing (up to 8 hours)
  • Occasional balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching forward or down, reaching overhead, running, and twisting (up to 2.5 hours)
  • Weekly lifting up to 10-15 lbs. on a daily basis
  • Manual dexterity is required, including the frequent ability to grasp in both hands and continuous use of fine manipulation skills in both hands (approximately 1-2.5 hrs.)
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, or smoke is apparent  
  • Ability to change positions as needed

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

While Hillside is a restraint free environment, there may be times in a “life or limb” situation, that staff may be required to physically restrain clients weighing between 50 lbs. and 300 lbs. and guide them safely to the floor. In some circumstances, restraints can last up to 15 minutes and may require repetition as necessary. 

$19.50 Minimum pay rate, $28.00 Maximum pay rate, based on experience. 

At Hillside, we believe that healthy youth and strong families with opportunities to succeed are the foundation of any thriving community. Guided by this belief, we provide 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, our programs serve nearly 10,000 youth, adults, and families each year.

Partnering with families and communities, we deliver 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 our work, we endeavor to deliver ever better outcomes every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hillside is committed to equal opportunities for all, supporting a diverse workforce, creating development opportunities for our people. Hillside is an equal opportunity employer; individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities, Veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

Total Rewards: We offer a competitive benefits package to include generous paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending account, 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, and Employee Assistance Plan – just to name a few of the amazing benefits at Hillside! World changers and change makers join our talent community every day. Apply online, get on board, and grow your career with us!