Children's Skill Builder

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. seeks a Full-time Children's Skill Builder. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around creating and implementing age-appropriate skill-building interventions designed to enhance the cognitive, social and emotional development of children. You will utilize innovative teaching methodologies, incorporating play-based learning and interactive activities to make the educational experience engaging and motivational. EEO Employer.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive referrals from the program director and Identify client/family recommended for services.
• Provide rehabilitative services identified on the treatment plan which may include social and interpersonal skills, daily living skills and community integration.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meeting with the focus of providing an integrative approach to treatment.
• Provide and support the implementation of group services.
• Provide personalized assistance to children based on their unique learning needs and abilities, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Facilitate the integration of children into their family and community settings, promoting active and productive participation with the aim of minimizing the need for ongoing professional intervention.
• Provide services in various community settings encompassing the places where they child or youth resides, works, goes to school.
• Deliver services with a trauma informed approach, ensuring cultural and linguistic competence throughout the process.
• Ensures timely completion of all documentation.
• Performs other duties as required by Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Must have High School Diploma or a State Education Commencement Credential with a minimum of 3 years' experience working in children's mental health, addiction and/ or foster care.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, social work or in a human services field is preferred.
• Must pass all required background checks.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a Valid NYS driver's license

The Agency offers:

• 3 weeks PTO in your first year, 4 weeks in your second year
• 48 hours of wellness time annually (4 hours accrue per month) that can be used any time you feel you need time for yourself.
• 96 hours of sick time annually (accruing 8 hours per month)
• 10 paid Holidays off per year including a Floating holiday.
• Agency sponsored life and dental insurance for employees, family plans also available.
• 6 different health insurance plans to choose from to fit your needs.
• Supportive work environment with an opportunity to grow and receive agency sponsored trainings.
• Sabbatical: After 5 years of service, you are eligible for 4 weeks Paid Time Off that does not go against your other PTO