What are the responsibilities and job description for the Resiliency Clinician (Auburn) position at Cayuga Centers?
Share our commitment to helping children and families restore, rehabilitate and support a child's functioning by applying a greater focus on prevention and early intervention. Bring your experience, compassion, and energy to the team and make a difference in the lives of children in our community!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Position:
Cayuga Centers is looking for an individual who is passionate about strengths-based, youth-and family-centered care within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. Under the supervision of the Director of Resiliency Programs, the Family Peer Advocate will work closely with the family members and/or caregivers of youth receiving services in the agency’s CFTSS and Care Management Programs. The Family Peer Advocate will assist families in accessing supports, connecting with providers, and addressing concrete and/or subjective barriers that prevent participation in services. This staff member will also work to assist families in increasing their skills in self-advocacy and empower families to make informed decisions. Connecting families to community connections and natural support networks is an integral job function within this role.
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Resiliency Clinician
Location: Auburn NY - Cayuga County
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Resiliency Clinician Position:
Share our belief that all have the ability to change by using a strength-based approach to helping stabilize families involved in the child welfare/foster case system. Use your passion and commitment to help others in order to make a different in the lives of families.
Cayuga Centers is looking for a self-motivated and compassionate clinician to support children and families in the community and foster care settings as a Resiliency Clinician. Using trauma-informed practice, you can serve as a lead to help stabilize a child's placement. This may be in homes with parents or in the placement of a foster home. Using your therapeutic skills, you will help families/caregivers identify their needs and strengths to overcome the challenges they may face as a caretaker. Keeping families safety together is one of our top priorities. Any transition is difficult. Imagine how beneficial it is to prevent multiple placements for a child if foster care is the only option. This program provides ample opportunities to expand you application of therapeutic practice while supporting program growth within the agency and community.
Are you inspired to keep families together and thrive in their environment? Do you find yourself finding strengths in the most difficult situations? We'd love for your to join our team as a Resiliency Clinician.
How you will get to use your skills as a Resiliency Clinician….
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Position:
Cayuga Centers is looking for an individual who is passionate about strengths-based, youth-and family-centered care within the Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. Under the supervision of the Director of Resiliency Programs, the Family Peer Advocate will work closely with the family members and/or caregivers of youth receiving services in the agency’s CFTSS and Care Management Programs. The Family Peer Advocate will assist families in accessing supports, connecting with providers, and addressing concrete and/or subjective barriers that prevent participation in services. This staff member will also work to assist families in increasing their skills in self-advocacy and empower families to make informed decisions. Connecting families to community connections and natural support networks is an integral job function within this role.
Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Resiliency Clinician
- This is a temporary to possibly permanent position*
Location: Auburn NY - Cayuga County
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in our community!
About Cayuga Centers
Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth and families.
At Cayuga Centers, we embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.
Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style/texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.
About the Program and Resiliency Clinician Position:
Share our belief that all have the ability to change by using a strength-based approach to helping stabilize families involved in the child welfare/foster case system. Use your passion and commitment to help others in order to make a different in the lives of families.
Cayuga Centers is looking for a self-motivated and compassionate clinician to support children and families in the community and foster care settings as a Resiliency Clinician. Using trauma-informed practice, you can serve as a lead to help stabilize a child's placement. This may be in homes with parents or in the placement of a foster home. Using your therapeutic skills, you will help families/caregivers identify their needs and strengths to overcome the challenges they may face as a caretaker. Keeping families safety together is one of our top priorities. Any transition is difficult. Imagine how beneficial it is to prevent multiple placements for a child if foster care is the only option. This program provides ample opportunities to expand you application of therapeutic practice while supporting program growth within the agency and community.
Are you inspired to keep families together and thrive in their environment? Do you find yourself finding strengths in the most difficult situations? We'd love for your to join our team as a Resiliency Clinician.
How you will get to use your skills as a Resiliency Clinician….
- Demonstrate your areas of clinical strength by implementing a variety of therapeutic interventions/modalities in your practice which heavily includes solution-focused therapy
- Modeling and teaching basic life skills to empower individuals and families to become self-sufficient
- Become a primary support in helping families to develop preventative and responsive skills to crisis
- Serve as a leader in collaborative efforts to develop an individualized service plan that will drive the provision of Resiliency services and deliver in a manner that is trauma-informed and strength-based
- Demonstrate an inclusive and accepting practice both in the office and in the field to support a diverse and accepting culture
- Master's degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or Creative Art Therapy – Required. On track to becoming licensed with significant experience or license/permit preferred.
- Experience working with children and families in a community-based or "in-home" setting as a therapist or counselor
- Knowledge of the Child Welfare/Foster Care System
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
- A strong belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
- Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity, and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applied to individual and family functioning
- Valid NYS Driver's License required
- Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
- Time on your feet for up to several hours a day
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Time driving to conduct client and family visits
- Looking for a therapist who is willing to work with the youth/families at a time that suits their needs on a flexible schedule
- Full time, 40 hours a week position with rotation on-call responsibilities
- Certified Great Place to Work ®
- Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
- Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
- Committed to employee professional development and advancement
- We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities
- Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
- Large and growing national footprint
- 120 hours of Vacation
- 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and enhanced short-term disability benefits
- 401(k) match
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection
- Certified Great Place to Work ®
- Workplace Wellness Award Finalist
- Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
- Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
- Committed to employee professional development and advancement
- We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
- Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
- Large and growing national footprint
- 80 hours of Vacation
- 10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
- Pet and Legal insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
- Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
- 401(k) match up to 6%
- Corporate Discounts Program
- Sick Leave Pool
- Identity Protection
- Supervision available for licensure
- CEU and Tuition Reimbursement
Salary : $62,500 - $64,500