OUR MISSION IS STUDENT SUCCESS… ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND HUMANISTIC
POSITION: Director of Advancement for Friends of School of the Arts (part-time)
EMPLOYER: Friends of School of the Arts, is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization that provides financial support and guidance to promote the academic, artistic, and humanistic success of SOTA students. Our financial resources are focused upon meeting the daily needs of students, as well as seeking support for an endowment fund for long-range financial aid. The funds raised help in purchasing necessities required for students as they pursue their majors: dance, vocal music, instrumental music, visual arts, creative writing, drama, and theater technology. We also support unique classroom instructional assistance, special training, field trips, and one-time events.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Director of Advancement works in collaboration with Friends’ Board of Directors to develop, coordinate, and implement an annual fundraising plan that supports the revenue goals of the Friends Corporation. The Director of Advancement reports to the President of the Board and the Executive Committee.
PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Annual responsibilities include setting goals and meeting objectives by working with the Board and Executive Committee for each of the following areas:
FUNDRAISING:
Implement yearly fundraising plan
Develop annual budget – works with Treasurer and Finance Assistant
Implement annual campaign
Grant writing – reapplying for existing grants and researching new grant opportunities
Ad sales for School of the Arts annual performance series program guide
Secure corporate sponsors for annual gala fundraising event.
Develop a plan to create a Friends of SOTA endowment fund.
Prepare annual report to Friends Board of Directors
Develop 18-24 month development plans and collateral materials (brochures, solicitations, etc.)
DONOR DEVELOPMENT:
Serve as ambassador for School of the Arts
Develop annual public relations plan and materials for Friends of SOTA
Conduct prospective board member tours as directed by Nominating Committee
Act as the official point-person for Friends of School of the Arts
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 3 years experience in development including developing and implementing fundraising plans, grant writing, and developing relationships with corporate sponsors
BA/BS degree required
TO APPLY:
Send resume, references, and cover letter to:
Elizabeth Franz
Board Member & Search Committee Chair
Friends of School of the Arts
www.wnyrecruiters.com
Hours for position are approximate - Friday - Monday 12:30pm-4:30pm and one weeknight evening.
1. Assist individual in learning and developing skills that will prepare her for living in her own apartment. This includes help carrying out housekeeping tasks, cooking and performing administrative duties such as filing.
2. Drive individual in personal wheelchair-adapted minivan to and from locations such as the grocery store, bank, exercise club, etc. Provide her with assistance at these locations.
3. Assist individual in researching potential housing in the Rochester area.
4. Assist individual in exploring and pursuing hobbies such as swimming and painting. Also assist CSS individual in researching community activities and accessing those events that are of interest to her.
5. Complete written documentation as required by Self-Determination program and attend plan review meetings when necessary.
6. Promote the health and safety of the individual by following guidelines set forth in her Individual Service Plan.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. One year of experience working within a human services field.
2. Excellent organization and communication (verbal and written) skills.
3. Compassionate, patient and ability to handle crisis.
4. Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Knowledge or experience accessing local resources, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
2. Computer knowledge including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
3. CPR and first aid training.
REQUIREMENTS
1. High School diploma or higher education.
2. Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Also must be an extremely careful and cautious driver.
3. Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the home of the individual.
4. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Position is required year round.
Under direction of the Associate Director (AD), acts as the primary program manager for refugee resettlement programs operated under Refugee, Immigration and Language Services. The Program Manager will assist the AD with overall resettlement program maintenance, coordination and strategic development of resettlement programs and in the supervision and management of direct service staff. The Program Manager will play an active role in outreach activities to the community, liaison with related service providers and in department and agency initiatives as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
1.0 Manages daily operation of the refugee resettlement program .
1.1 Oversees the implementation of resettlement program policy, procedures and special projects
1.2 Manages refugee case assurances and maintains case pipeline in accordance with program standards.
1.3 Provides regular case file review of resettlement casefiles per agency/program policy.
1.4 Maintains regulatory compliance and ensures program readiness for internal and external audits and monitoring visits.
1.5 Monitors achievement of program/project objectives.
1.6 Communicates with Associate Director regarding significant program, staff, and client issues through regularly scheduled and informal meetings.
1.7 Serves as program representative at internal meetings and with external service providers, ethnic communities, or local / national funding partners.
1.8 Facilitates communication between internal and external programs, partners, related services providers, affiliates, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate, adequate and compliant delivery of quality services and achievement of program goals.
1.9 Facilitates weekly program staff meetings.
2.0 Supervises and develops resettlement direct service staff
2.1 Recruits, provides orientation, supervises, and completes' performance evaluations for program staff.
2.2 Assists and provides guidance to direct service staff to ensure human service best practices and appropriate linkages to community resources
2.3 Initiates and coordinates staff development to address individual staff and program needs for growth of clinical skills and improvement in client service.
2.3 Continues to develop relevant professional knowledge through attendance at conferences, reading, etc.
2.4 Oversees client record keeping in compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies.
3.0 Assists the AD with management and coordination of resettlement programs in the following areas.
3.1 Assists the AD in the development and management of program budgets
3.2 Assists in the preparation of routine reports to funders and for agency purposes as required
3.3 Assists the AD in the implementation of Continuous Quality Improvement activities and maintenance of contract compliance
3.4 Proposes program improvement initiatives designed to supplement or enhance existing programs.
4.0 Assumes responsibility for resettlement and immigration programs in the absence of the Associate Director
5.0 Is aware of and actively supports the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
6.0 Other related duties as requested by Associate Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Masters in Social Work (MSW) or equivalent degree required
Overnight, evening, and weekend shifts available. Full-time, part-time, and relief positions open.
Benefits include: medical, dental, paid life insurance, holiday, vacation, sick, personal days, employer matching 401K and tuition reimbursement.
Open Interviews will be held at Grace Community Services 1788 Penfield Rd. Suite 1, Penfield NY 14526-- Take 490 to Route 441and follow route 441 towards Penfield. (441 is Penfield Rd.)
Job Summary:
With general supervision the peer mentor will work with the nursing facility resident to help the individual examine barriers to transition and assist the nursing facility resident to overcome them. This will be accomplished with the participant through education, teaching, instruction, information, sharing and self advocacy training.
Duties:
1. Develop a professional working relationship with the nursing facility resident
2. Assist the participant to examine the barriers to their personal efforts toward transition
3. Assist the participant to come up with tactics to compensate for functional deficits and road blocks that impede progress, so that the participant can function with increased independence on their own or with the help of their direct care staff.
Required Skills
1. Speaking, and listening skills are important when dealing one on one with the consumer
2. Interpersonal skills are crucial to the development of an excellent relationship between the consumer and peer counselor
3. Ability to evaluate and assist consumers through the transition process
Educational Requirements
1. Person with a significant physical or cognitive disability
2. At least one year of paid or unpaid experience providing peer mentoring
3. Preferred qualification is a person who has transitioned out of a nursing facility
Job specifics
1. Location: Rochester, NY
2. Shift: Varies as needed throughout the week
3. Pay will depend upon experience
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
Come join our storied family of agencies serving the Rochester community for more than 170 years. We provide competitive wages, excellent benefits, professional growth, and unlimited training and development opportunities through our Learning Institute.
Responsibilities currently include:
- Provide guidance and leadership for Sunday faith development (Christian Education) programs for children and youth.
- Actively recruit and support volunteer teacher/leaders for ministry to the children and youth.
- With the Christian Education (CE) Ministry Team select and provide curriculum for Sunday children and youth programs throughout the year.
- Facilitate the formation of small group faith development opportunities for Youth and Adults. Support the ongoing vitality of the small groups. Seek additional resources and facilitate potential opportunities for collaboration with other churches.
- Work with the Ministry Teams and Pastor to plan and prepare special events and activities.
About 15 hours/week
Active vibrant spiritual life is vital. Relevant experience is essential. Degree or formal training strongly preferred.
Starting salary - $33, 000. Full benefits package includes: Two Weeks Annual Vacation to start. Health, Dental, & Life Insurances as well as Retirement benefits also offered.
Agency actively seeking culturally diverse and bi-lingual applicants. Send letter of interest and resume to:
E-mail to: apply@cayugahome.org
or
Human Resource Manager
Cayuga Home for Children
101 Hamilton Avenue
Auburn, NY 13021
E.O.E.
QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED; Experience with persons with DD preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid New York State driver’s license
Driving record considered acceptable by Agency and insurance carrier
Ability to ascend/descend stairs
Ability to grasp, lift and hold when necessary
Ability to perform physical tasks and interventions as needed.
Commitment to Agency Mission Statement
RATE OF PAY: $9.50/hour – position is hourly and non-exempt, overtime paid for all hours worked over 40 in any given pay week. Pay increases to $10.00/her hour after on-the-job training is complete.
DIRECT QUESTIONS TO: Diane Kruger at 585.339.9800 ext. 248 or dkruger@dor.org
FAX resumes to 585.339.9377 or mail to Catholic Charities Community Services, 1945 East Ridge Road, Suite 24, Rochester, NY 14622
Job Summary:
Market free/low cost services to parents through presentations at community centers, schools and other locations
Expand services to all low income families in the Rochester area
Secure locations within the community to build after school and weekend academic programs
Responsible for maintaining program attendance, tracking student progress and increasing student achievement
Work with families to encourage attendance in academic programs
Maintain constant contact with program participants and ensure their satisfaction with the program
With general supervision the peer mentor will work with the participant to help the individual examine barriers to independence and assist the waiver participant to overcome them. This will be accomplished with the participant through education, teaching, instruction, information sharing and self-advocacy training.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop a professional working relationship with the participant.
2. Assist the participant to examine the barriers to their personal efforts toward increased independence.
3. Assist the participant to come up with tactics to compensate for functional deficits and roadblocks that impede independence, so that the participant can function with increased independence on their own or with the help of their direct care staff.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
1. Speaking, and listening skills are important when dealing one-on-one with the consumer;
2. Interpersonal skills are crucial to the development of an excellent relationship between the consumer and Peer Mentor.
3. Ability to evaluate and assist consumers through crisis situations while maintaining a calm approach.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
1. Person with a significant physical or cognitive disability.
2. At least one (1) year of paid or unpaid experience providing peer mentoring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position.
2. Physical requirements for this position include the ability to physically participate in activities with the consumer.
3. Reliable transportation to and from work is mandatory.
Job Specifics
1. Location: Rochester, NY
2. Position is Part-Time, hours will vary during the week
3. Pay range $9 - $10 an hour
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
Develops and implements the person's ISP by using person centered planning and coordinating the access and delivery of supports and services chosen in the ISP.
Conducts monthly face-to-face service meetings with the person (unless less frequent service meetings are officially approved by the Commissioner of OMRDD).
Provide advocacy by protecting and upholding a person's rights, and ensuring that the person's living environment is safe.
Maintain the documentation required as part of the consumer's Service Coordination Record to substantiate a vendor's monthly billing for federal and State audits, and ensure enrollment in Medicaid and the HCBS Waiver is not interrupted.
Assists with obtaining and maintaining benefits, including SSI, SSD, etc.—ensures Medicaid coverage is not interrupted.
Maintains a caseload as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Assists with coverage as necessary.
Submits all required reports and documentation to the DDSO and other funding and/or oversight agencies.
Assures consumer satisfaction and that all families receiving services are provided opportunites to give feedback on the quality of services they are receiving.
Maintain necessary monthly billing of services and submit billing in a timely manner.
Performs all other necessary duties to assure compliance with OMRDD policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements.
Must attend an OMRDD-approved Core service coordination training program within three months of assuming MSC responsibilities, unless the person can produce a certificate verifying past attendance at a Core training.
In addition to the CORE training, MSC service coordinators must attend fifteen (15) hours of professional development annually.
Qualifications:
*Completed Medicaid Service Coordination Core Training
*Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services Profession
*At least one (1) year experience working as an MSC with individuals with Developmental Disabilities
*Valid NYS Driver's License
*Successful completion of the NYS Child Abuse Registry and the OMRDD Fingerprint Background Check
Reporting Relationship:
Reports directly to the Rochester PIRC Program Coordinator
Summary of Duties:
•Become an EPIC facilitator for Ready, Set, Read Literacy Series, Infant & Toddlers, Advocacy series, Helping Your Child Succeed in School series
•Recruit parent leaders to become EPIC workshop facilitators
•Network and make presentations to local community agencies, faith-based community sites, parents, school districts to promote trainings, workshops, and information about No Child Left Behind
•Help to implement community outreach and information dissemination at events, fairs, schools
•Prepare materials and order all materials relevant to programming
•Collect all paperwork from workshops
•Xerox and send evaluations to evaluator
•Participate in community events
•Help to recruit parent members for the advisory committee
•Aid in helping with the daily operations of the EPIC PIRC center
Qualifications:
•Available on a flexible schedule based on program requirements, including evening and weekends
•Relates well to people
•Has contacts with parents, school personnel and others in the community for recruitment, participation and parent involvement
•Computer skills helpful preferred
•Own transportation
•Bilingual is a plus
Responsibilities and duties will include:
• Assessing and assisting individuals diagnosed with a disability in a one-to-one clinical setting in the home and community.
• Independent Livings Skills Trainers develop tools and strategies to help participants in the Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program to perform activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living independently.
• This clinical position assists participants to work toward accomplishing their goals from individualized plans developed collaboratively with skills trainers.
• Independent Livings Skills Trainers act as a liaison between individuals with participants in the community and other service providers for continuity and quality service provision.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor degree required.
• Two years of experience completing functionally bases assessments, developing comprehensive treatment plans and teaching individuals with disabilities and/or seniors to be more functionally independent.
Position Specifics
• Part time position – Hours will vary, must be flexible for some weekends as well as evening hours
• $14 hour
• Location: Rochester, NY
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
General Expectations:
1. Responsible for oversight of scheduling within each program
• Ensuring that all hours that are being provided are approved and units are being utilized appropriately.
2. Hiring of new staff.
• Screening, interviewing, hiring, training and supervising staff
• Communicating to HR department
• Attending job fairs as needed in order to recruit new staff.
3. Provide initial and on-going training to habilitation staff
• Review OMRDD/TBI/NHTD related materials with staff upon hire and provide on-going staff training
• Review agency policies and procedures with staff
4. Provide supervision to staff.
• Conduct performance Evaluations with staff
• Monitor staff on the job to assess performance
• Conduct spot checks
• Recommend areas of staff improvement and potential training opportunities
• To provide staff training as necessary.
• Provide feedback to staff on job performance on a regular basis
5. Responsible for marketing the agency and programs to Rochester and surrounding communities.
6. The Manager is responsible for meeting the budget expectations in each program that they supervise.
7. Attend all ISP/RSP review meetings and write goal plans and ensure that all documentation for the programs is completed within the regulations of the OMRDD/TBI/NHTD Waiver.
8. On-call after hours rotation with other Managers in the Waiver department.
9. Manage all the Day and Res Hab units that are allocated to CDR by the DDSO. Complete all enrollments and disenrollments in the Habilitation program.
10. Complete functional assessments within the ILST program and conduct bi-weekly supervision meetings with all ILST staff.
11. Review time sheets and case notes every other week
• Train staff on case note writing
• Ensure staff is working on the goals and are knowledgeable about what each goal entails.
• Ensure schedules are developed based on the number of approved hours per week and the number of hours per unit.
• Follow the progressive discipline system for all employees that have any performance concerns to ensure that quality services are provided to all consumers of CDR.
• Ensure that all timesheets and case notes are correct and accurate for all subordinate employees.
Qualifications
1. Education/Experience: Bachelors Degree preferred. 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities and at least 2 years experience in a supervisory role.
2. Have the skills and abilities to meet individuals needs addressed through the service.
3. Must have reliable transportation with current vehicle inspection and registration, and valid drivers license.
4. Must be available after hours for on-call and for needed spot checks within the programs.
Knowledge:
Must have knowledge about OMRDD Day and Residential Habilitation rules and regulations.
Communication/written work:
• Ability to organize work and meet deadlines.
• Basic ability to use computer word processing with the Microsoft Word program.
• Able to communicate effectively through written work and write detailed assessments.
• Write daily contact notes detailing the facts of contacts with participants.
• Able to fill out basic forms and applications for participants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The duties are representative of the essential functions of the position. The physical requirements for this position are those in normal office environment conditions, being able to work at a desk and operate a computer and phone to complete documentation requirements and communicate with program participants and community providers, to sit for extended periods of time and lift at least 20 lbs. Ability to handle a high degree of stress and be flexible to change roles in order to meet any unpredictable needs of the program or the program participants is imperative. Successful candidate should have experience in functional assessment of those with disabilities. Reliable transportation is mandatory, as the position requires daily local business travel.
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
The main goal is to assist the participants in maintaining and obtaining services that will assist them to live in the most integrated setting possible, within the community.
*Base salary is $30,000. CDR’s monthly performance incentive program allows Service Coordinators to earn up to an additional $12,000 annually.*
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain files that are current and incompliance with the CDR and State-regulating agency.
2. Insure that all application Incident Reporting requirements are followed.
3. Meets all documentation timelines and maintains quality of services.
4. Participate in trainings at the discretion of the Supervisor and strives for professional development and to increase their knowledge base related to participant population.
5. Review program updates as administered, and lean and implement all changes, regulatory and otherwise. Implement changes as needed.
6. Develop and revise the participant’s service plan in conjunction with the service provider they choose to receive services from.
7. Link the participants with an appropriate service provider who can assist them in implementing the appropriate portion of their service plan.
8. Assist the participant in securing a community residency that meets their individual welfare and safety needs.
9. Review the outcomes of the participant’s service plan and advocate for the needs and changes in the services as necessary in combination with the participants needs and desired outcomes.
10. Attend appointments and meetings as necessary.
11. Hold the after hours pager, for a week on a rotating basis, and assist, advocate and counsel participants as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Possess a basic knowledge and understanding of public welfare, Social Security benefits and entitlements. General knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and mental illness. Have knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing individuals who have developmental and cognitive disabilities, and choose to live independently with in the Rochester Community. Understanding of Independent Living philosophy. Basic knowledge of the ADA, and a desire to learn more about the public laws that uphold the civil rights of disabled individuals. Some knowledge of community services available to the citizens of Rochester, NY.
Position Specifics:
Location: Rochester, NY
Shift: Days, 9am till 5pm – Monday through Friday
Salary: Base salary is $30,000. CDR’s monthly performance incentive program allows Service Coordinators to earn up to an additional $12,000 annually.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
A degree in one of the following areas: Master of Social Work, Master in Psychology, Registered Physical Therapist, Registered Professional Nurse, Certified Special Education Teacher, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Registered Occupational Therapist. Accompanied by a minimum of one (1) year experience providing service coordination for individuals with disabilities and knowledge about community resources;
OR
A Bachelor’s Degree in a human service related field and two (2) years of experience providing service coordination to individuals with disabilities, and knowledge about community resources.
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
SUBMIT RESUME TO:
Human Resources Department
The Arc of Monroe County
1000 Elmwood Avenue, Suite 500
Rochester, NY 14620
or apply online at www.arcmonroe.org
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist CSS individual in learning and developing skills that will prepare her for living in her own apartment. This includes help carrying out housekeeping tasks, cooking and performing administrative duties such as filing.
- Drive CSS individual in personal wheelchair-adapted minivan to and from locations such as the grocery store, bank, exercise club, etc. Provide her with assistance at these locations.
- Assist CSS individual in researching potential housing in the Rochester area.
- Assist CSS individual in exploring and pursuing hobbies such as swimming and painting. Also assist CSS individual in researching community activities and accessing those events that are of interest to her.
- Complete written documentation as required by Self-Determination program and attend plan review meetings when necessary.
- Promote the health and safety of the CSS individual by following guidelines set forth in her Individual Service Plan.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience working within a human services field.
- Excellent organization and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Compassionate, patient and ability to handle crisis.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge or experience accessing local resources, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
- Computer knowledge including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- CPR and first aid training.
REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or higher education.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Also must be an extremely careful and cautious driver.
Must have reliable transportation to get to and from the home of the CSS individual.
Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Position is required year round.
Physical requirements include: lifting, stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, walking and swimming. Must also have ability to sit for long periods of time on occasion.
To apply, please reply to this email or apply online at www.LDARochester.org
Center for Disability Rights, Inc is seeking an energetic IT Programmer. The Web Application Programmer ( LAMP Developer) must have a working knowledge of HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, AJAX, MySQL, JavaScript, and Linux. Multi lingual (English/Spanish) a plus This position is located in Rochester NY.
CDR is the employer of choice for individuals that share our:
• Support of Independence, Integration and Civil Rights
• Excitement of being part of an agency that has experienced phenomenal growth over the past 10 years (3 employees to 1400) and still growing.
• Passion for providing IT support that facilitates the success of consumers’ securing high quality services in their homes.
• Enjoyment of reaping the personal, financial and professional benefits of being part of a growing agency
• Success as an organization that is always learning, growing, evolving, and ahead of the pact.
Requirements:
• Must have a least 2 years hands on experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task.
• Salary range is 40k to 50k annually
To apply please send your letter of interest and resume to: nwilliams@cdrnys.org or fax to:(585)546-1724
“CDR works for the full integration, independence, and civil rights of people with disabilities.”
CDR strives to be a consumer-controlled, organization that is reflective of the community it serves. CDR values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, cultural or ethnic group membership, disability status, educational level, family status, gender, income, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. CDR will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
*All Persons Hired are Subject to a Background Check
Before the First Day of Work*
No Phone Calls, Please.
Mail, Fax, or Email Cover Letters and Resumes to:
Center for Disability Rights, Inc.
Nate Williams
497 State Street
Rochester, New York 14608
Fax: (585) 546-5643
Nate Williams
nwilliams@cdrnys.org
Basic Responsibilities Include: To promote and support the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
• Grant writing, including proposals and reports
• Program facilitation
• Prospect research
• Grant stewardship
• Donor relationship cultivation
• Government relations
• Data management (experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus)
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum five years experience in the field of grants
• Excellent communication skills and keen analytical skills
• Understanding of Program Budgets
Hours: 9:30 PM - 7:30 AM, rotating schedule of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Job Summary: Responsible for communicating and consulting with program staff regarding clients’ conditions and functioning. Responds to crises and emergencies. Provides counseling and support, including supervision of medication to clients, when indicated. Maintains security and safety of clients and facility. Oversees management of medication documentation, provides unit support in preparing rosters, schedules, and other community policies and sign-up sheets. Performs routine facility maintenance tasks and other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Some relevant experience preferred. Clean NY State valid drivers license and safe driving record.
Wages & Benefits: Wages up to $11.50/hour based on relevant education and experience. Excellent benefits including: generous Paid Time Off; short and long term disability insurance; cafeteria benefit plan; defined contribution retirement plan; tax deferred annuity; life insurance; financial assistance for staff training and education; plus a number of other benefits.
About East House: East House is a private, nonprofit mental health agency that was established over forty years ago. East House provides residential, rehabilitation and support services to adults recovering from mental illness and/or chemical dependency. East House operates a variety of residential options with case management, independent living skills, vocational training, family education and support services provided. East House currently serves over 1,300 persons and their families each year and has a staff of approximately 130 employees.
Hours: 35 hrs a week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Job Summary: Responsible for assisting clients in establishing and maintaining eligibility for financial (e.g. DSS, SSD/SSI) and medical (e.g. Medicaid) assistance. Responsibilities include maintaining up-to-date financial summaries and contracts for clients in each unit; and, assisting clients with applications, recertifications, appeals and resource identification.
Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years paid human service experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in human service related field and 2 years paid human service experience required. Candidates must have demonstrated knowledge of community resources including social security, public assistance and Medicaid systems. In addition, strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively are necessary. Personal vehicle available for work and clean driving record are required.
Wage and Benefits: Wage up to $15.00/hour depending on education and experience. Excellent benefits including: generous Paid Time Off; short and long term disability insurance; cafeteria benefit plan; defined contribution retirement plan; tax deferred annuity; life insurance; financial assistance for staff training and education; plus a number of other benefits.
About East House: East House is a private, nonprofit mental health agency that was established forty-one years ago. East House provides residential, rehabilitation and support services to adults recovering from mental illness and/or chemical dependency. East House operates a variety of residential options with case management, independent living skills, vocational training, family education and support services provided. East House currently serves over 1,300 persons and their families each year and has a staff of approximately 130 employees.
Responsible for the development, marketing and delivery of community and school based workshops. Responsible for development, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring of continuing professional education.
Successful candidates must have LMSW or LCSW, 2-3 years’ experience defining and delivering client programming, and 3+ years experience conducting individual and group counseling. Expertise with domestic violence and addiction treatment preferred. Previous experience coordinating and supervising an intern program is also required. Ideal candidate will be a compassionate and visionary leader, open to traditional and holistic treatment modalities, and possess strong time management and organization skills. Applicant will be subject to background and reference checks and drug test prior to hiring.