The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, have a passion for working with children, and be able to create a positive and nurturing environment. Responsibilities:1. Supervise and support school age program staff, including providing training, guidance, and feedback as needed.2.
Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and lesson plans to engage children in the program.3. Ensure the safety and well-being of children in the program by following all safety protocols and procedures.4. Collaborate with other program staff to create a positive and inclusive environment for children.5. Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff to ensure effective
communication and collaboration.6. Assist with program administration, including maintaining attendance records, preparing reports, and addressing any program-related concerns.7.
Maintain a clean and organized program space and ensure that all materials and supplies are readily available.8. Support children's social, emotional, and academic development through guidance and positive reinforcement.9. Act as a positive role model for children by demonstrating strong character values and promoting the YMCA mission and values.10. Foster a sense of belonging and community among program participants and families. Qualifications:1. High school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree
in education, child development, or related field is preferred.2.
Minimum of two years of experience working with school-age children in a childcare or educational setting.3. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team of staff.4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.5. Ability to prioritize tasks, be highly organized, and work in a fast-paced environment.6. Knowledge of child development principles and best practices in school-age programming.7. CPR and First Aid certifications are required (or ability to obtain within specified time after employment).8.
Ability to pass a background check and meet all state licensing requirements.9. Must be self-motivated, reliable, and have a positive attitude. Working Conditions: This position is based at our North Adams Branch and will require working with children in a school-age program setting. The School Age Group Lead Staff may be required to lift and carry equipment, materials, or children up to 50 pounds. The employee will also need to be available to work flexible hours, including mornings and afternoons, as the program operates during school hours. The YMCA is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other protected status.
the family, community, school and other providers as part of a team. Essential Job Functions Work under the direction of a Master’s level crisis clinician Accompany crisis clinicians during crisis evaluations in a variety of settings (including but not limited to, client homes, schools, other community based locations, and emergency departments) Promote productive partnership between parents/caregivers and professionals Provide information, support and advocacy to parents/caregivers Help the family navigate through the support service system Help the family understand all possible options and make informed decisions Provide brief interventions for crisis management, behavior management and safety
issues Direct Care: Coordinate and collaborate with providers in the treatment team regarding the treatment plan and strategies for intervention; attend all treatment team meetings, provide input on goals of treatment and update’s on the youth’s progress Deliver services in accordance with the treatment plan developed collaboratively by the providers and parent/caregiver in addition to the youth whenever possible Engage the parent/caregiver in activities in the home and community that address goals of the youth’s treatment plan Assist the caregiver in meeting the needs of the youth by performing one or more of the following; educating, supporting, coaching, modeling and/or guiding the caregiver
Develop and maintain policies and procedures relating to all components of consumer peer support services Deliver services in the parent/caregiver’s home and community Administrative: Complete all paperwork in a timely manner Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized function of the program Other Responsibilities Provide atmosphere conducive to enhancing mental health and recovery in keeping with human rights consumers Represent the agency in a professional manner at all times Report any incident regarding accidents, injuries and unusual events to program director Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs of the parent/caregiver and youth Qualifications Experience as a caregiver of a youth with special needs, preferably a youth with mental health needs (experience as a foster parent or adoptive parent is desirable) Experience in navigating any of the child and family-serving systems and teaching family members who are involved with the child and family serving systems Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited university and one year of experience working with the target population preferred An associate’s degree in a human service field from an accredited school and one year of experience working with children/adolescents/transition age youth may be substituted A high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of experience with the target population or navigating child and family serving systems may be substituted Skills Excellent oral and presentation skills Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively Working knowledge of computers Knowledge of community resources Other Requirements Able to respond to program scheduling needs on a flexible basis Support and maintain the principles and policies of The Brien Center Maintain ethical and professional standards Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community and caregiver contacts Demonstrate commitment to the agency’s mission and community mental health principles Valid US driver’s license Use of personally insured automobile Driver’s License check (RMV) Criminal Offender Record Information check (CORI) Meets all credentialing requirements Working Conditions Works in office; temperature regulated Outreach to home and other community locations Physical Conditions Manual and visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
clinical teams to develop comprehensive backssments and treatment plans that encourage Persons to gain skills to transition through level of services towards self-sufficiency. Essential Job Functions Provide short term individual and group counseling services Attend all transitional and clinical treatment meetings in the community (enrollment, intake, discharge, transfer, DMH, BH CP, etc.
). Develop and monitor transition plans to support Persons experiencing life changes. Provide clinical oversight to Persons on the Integrated and GLE teams Meet the documentation of program standards (ACA, Treatment Plans, Quarterly/Annual Reviews, backssments, referrals), completing all necessary paperwork
as required through the ACCS and BH CP programs. Develop Person-Centered Treatment Plans that incorporate attainable and achievable goals, which are individually strength based, including personal preferences, incorporating the cultural and linguistic needs of the Person and include person LAR’s and support network (Family, Friends, Clergy, etc.
) Meet with referred individuals within 72 hours of referral to develop immediate needs and to evaluate current risk Develop Crisis and Risk Management Plans Develop Rapid Housing plans to incorporate a Housing First Model Coordinate the completion of required evaluation tools (Self Sufficiency Matirx, Milestones of Recovery-MOR’s, SBRIT, risk
backssments, etc. ) Develop and facilitate clinical based trainings to Integrated Teams and GLE staff Provide Medication Administration to Persons per MAP protocol.
This may include medication administration to cover staff emergencies and coverage needs. Audit medications as assigned. Other Responsibilities Participate in regularly scheduled supervision Attend required meetings and agency trainings Other duties as assigned by supervisor Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for individual rights Work cooperatively with all staff Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts Qualifications Master's Degree with Massachusetts LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, O.
T. or RN Preferred. Knowledge of the Recovery Model Knowledge of community resources Proficient computer skills in using web based e-mail and ability to data enter information into spreadsheets and word processing document Skills Excellent oral, written and presentation skills Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team Other Requirements Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs, may require weekend coverage as needed Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for Persons rights Encourage independence Drivers License and ability to use a personally insured vehicle for agency business Criminal Offender Record Information Check Working Conditions Works in office; temperature regulated Facilitate groups in other community locations Physical Conditions Manual and visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Care is coordinated between CBHC programs and staff and other adult programs at The Brien Center (SUD services, Medication services, ACCS) and any external providers or state agencies. Long-term support is offered to appropriate clients and determined through on-going Utilization Reviews.
Essential Job Functions Provide support, outreach and engagement efforts to adults enrolled in CBHC. Help to identify cultural and linguistic needs and preferences and deliver person-centered care based on those needs. Continuously identify and resolve barriers to meeting goals complying with the Person-Centered Treatment Plan Help to facilitate therapeutic groups, as needed, to serve individuals. When
appropriate provide long-term support to individuals who have completed an episode of treatment with a clinician but requires on-going support In collaboration with the treatment team, develop and implement a treatment plan.
Evaluate progress towards treatment plan goals and modify as needed. Facilitate referrals to care, and other supports to ensure that clients attend appointments. Assist with transportation to needed appointments as necessary. Assist individuals in navigating the network of community-based services and information. Support safe transitions of care for individuals moving between care settings and services. Facilitate communication between individual or designated representative
and medical, behavioral, and social service providers.
Attend meetings as required or requested. Maintain client records, completing all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Participate in trainings as required. Other Responsibilities Participate in regularly scheduled supervision Attend required agency trainings Qualifications BA/BS in relevant Human Services field required Experience in community-based behavioral health support programs preferred. Experience with accessing local resources, navigating health, behavioral health and/or substance use treatment systems preferred. Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and appropriately insured vehicle required.
Skills Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse communities and support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Ability to work on interdisciplinary team Excellent oral and presentation skills Leadership talent and the ability to delegate effectively Proficient knowledge of computers and electronic health record system Other Requirements Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for consumer rights Encourage independence Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts Demonstrate a commitment to the agency’s mission and community mental health principles Working Conditions Works in office; temperature regulated Facilitate groups in other community locations Physical Conditions Manual and visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
and explore treatment options including referral (as needed) to ESP will be utilized if the client indicates they are a risk to self or others on the risk backssment Child and Adolescent Clinician or Adult Clinician for urgent care or routine outpatient individual and or family psychotherapy therapeutic groups psychiatry intake appointment for medication evaluation For youth: specialized outpatient programs (e.
g. CSA, IHT, IHBS, TM, school based services, for youth) For Adults: Specialized programs ( e. g. DBT, IOP for SUD, Anger Management) Maintain client records, completing all necessary paperwork in a timely manner Coordinate treatment components and communicate with all collateral
agents Ensure billing of third party for all relevant interventions. Provide Intake in outreach or home based settings as needed Complete intakes for both scheduled individuals, as well as walk-ins during designated times Other Responsibilities Participate in regularly scheduled supervision Attend required meetings and agency trainings Other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications Bachelors degree in a related Human Services field required One year post degree experience preferred Diagnostic and treatment knowledge and skill Knowledge of the dynamics of mental health/substance abuse treatment, intervention and education Skills Must demonstrate ability to work with diverse communities
and support diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Ability to work on interdisciplinary team Excellent oral and presentation skills Proficient knowledge of computers and electronic health record system Other Requirements Must be able to pass a CORI and RMV check Support and maintain the principles and policies of the agency Flexibly respond to program scheduling needs Communicate a sense of hopefulness and respect for consumer rights Encourage independence Represent the agency in a professional manner in all community contacts Demonstrate a commitment to the agency’s mission and community mental health principles Working Conditions Works in office; temperature regulated May work in outreach settings including clients homes, hospitals, other agency locations Physical Conditions Manual and visual dexterity; correctable Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
economic and cultural vitality of Berkshire County. Human Resources Manager Full-time; Benefited; Hybrid Work Schedule Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. recblid v05ufys6p1f25rrebksbspycdfili5 PDN-9ac1b49c-c3c0-420b-afc1-a9a044397bf2
