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Cayuga Centers is a vibrant human services environment serving individuals, children, and families through a variety of programs in Central New York, Bronx/NYC metro area, Delaware, and Palm Beach County, Florida. Exciting interships match your field of study and interest to on-the-job experiences related to treatment programs for youth and families, services for people with developmental disabilities, community-based intervent...

JOB OBJECTIVE: EMR Application Technician assists with the conversion of program data and information into an Electronic Medical Record system. This position includes designing, building, maintaining, and updating all forms, processes, reports, and applications. The Electronic Medical Records Application Technician may also be part of the creation of business reports and other data management tools.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides and coordinates excellent quality care and healing to Cayuga Center’s children and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living with a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible.

FUNCTIONS:

• Recognizes that each child, parent and foster parent has strengths and is abl...

An extraordinary opportunity to work

with youth and families in an evidence-based in-home therapy!

The Opportunity: Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Therapy is an evidence-based therapy program provided to youth and their families in home. The outcome-driven therapy involves  family members working together to prevent out-of-home placements, to intervene on behalf of family re-building, and to reunify the family unit. The FFT therapist will be trained in the FF...

JOB OBJECTIVE: Cayuga Centers uses the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) modality in several different programs - each with its own referral and reporting requirements. All these programs operate under the direction of the Director Functional Family Therapy. The therapist will provide weekly one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions to clients in Oneida County. Therapists will utilize the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents between the ages of ...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:This executive position focuses on developing programs within our I/DDSupport Department. Specifically the expectations include increasing utilization in our existing Habilitation and Respite programs and developing new programs regionally that include a soon to open housing project, Self-Direction, Supported Employment and potentially other forms of respite. Our focus is on children and adults with...

JOB OBJECTIVE:Under the supervision of the Purchasing Manager and in cooperation with all other agency personnel, a Finance Clerk maintains and administers finance tasks for all locations within the agency.

FUNCTIONS:

• Enter data in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel
• Assist with monthly credit card reconciliation

JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the Supervision of the Vice President of Clinical Services, this staff member will coordinate treatment planning and delivery for all youth and families served by the Treatment Family Foster Care program. As the TFFC model is a treatment-driven program, this individual must possess the ability to integrate treatment into every aspect of the youth’s stay and interpret that to the team for p...

Summary of Responsibilities:

To support staff in supervising, transporting, and communicating with program youth as assigned.

Schedule:

This is a full-time 40 hours per week, non-exempt, hourly position. Regular hours entail 9:00am - 5:00pm schedule, Monday-Friday....

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides and coordinates excellent quality care and healing to Cayuga Center’s children and ensures that every one of the children on the caseload is living in a nurturing, safe, and permanent family as quickly as possible.

Functions:

• Recognizes that each child, parent and f...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To coordinate intake/admissions process for each minor that enters our program. The Intake Worker will coordinate the initial program orientation, preparation of materials & other, supervision of minors and documentation needed during the Intake Admissions Process.

FUNCTIONS:

• Confirm minor’s names and alien numbe...

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the AVP of Corporate Communications, the copywriter will be responsible for creation of the agency’s copy for digital and media content.

Functions:

• Create, edit and proofread copy and digital content across all communications platforms
• Review copy for edits including but not limited to...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To provide short-term, trauma-sensitive treatment planning and delivery for all UC. The Clinician will also provide assessment to these assigned youth while maintaining professionalism in all areas, including confidentiality.

FUNCTIONS:

• Provide individual therapy and group counseling to youth.
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Job Objective:

Under the supervision of the CFO, will be responsible for identifying and pursuing growth opportunities for the agency. A strong background in grant writing with the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality is required.

Functions:

• Perform environmental scans for project opportunities
• Coordinate inter...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Objective:

Under the direction of the AVP of Corporate Communications, the copywriter will be responsible for creation of the agency’s copy for digital and media content.

Functions:

• Create, edit and proofread copy and digital content across all communications platforms
• Review copy for edits including but not limited to...

Cayuga Centers, a growing non-profit is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications to lead our Corporate Communications team. Cayuga Centers has been serving the Central New York community since 1852. Throughout time our mission has remained the same, to help children, families and individuals needing support. Our services and programs span across New York State, New York City, Delaware and Southeast Florida. We are seeking a creative innovator with proven ability to deli...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Agency Trainer will work as part of a collaborative team to deliver agency trainings to new hires, foster parents, recertification classes, and ongoing professional development cohorts.

HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt. Standard hours encompass 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday -Friday. Must be flexible to meet program needs. Evening and weeke...

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Care Manager will provide outreach and enrollment services to children presumed to meet eligibility requirements of New York State’s Children’s Health Home program. They gather assessments and enter documentation that confirms eligibility and identifies areas requiring support services. Care Manager will work with children, families and service providers to create a comprehensive Plan of...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Summary of Responsibilities:

To provide skills training within the unaccompanied children (UC) program. This includes working one-on one or in group settings with UC, supervising, transporting, and communicating with UC as assigned within all NYC locations.

Schedule:

This is a ...

JOB OBJECTIVE:Cayuga Centers uses the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) modality in several different programs - each with its own referral and reporting requirements. All these programs operate under the direction of the Director Functional Family Therapy. The therapist will provide weekly one-hour, home-based family therapy sessions to clients in Ontario County. Therapist will utilize the Functional Family Therapy model with families who have adolescents between the ages of 1...

Summary of Responsibilities:

To provide short-term academic support and education for all Unaccompanied Children (UC) elementary through high school age. Teachers will work in an on-site room with a mixed-age group of youth to provide year-round instruction by utilizing computer-aid...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To support case management and clinical staff in supervising, transporting, and communicating with youth as assigned.

FUNCTIONS:

• Transport and accompany youth as assigned to attorney, court, fingerprinting and consulate appointments, etc.
• Accompany youth to medical services including ...

Job Objective:

Under the supervision of the CFO, will be responsible for identifying and pursuing growth opportunities for the agency. A strong background in grant writing with the ability to meet deadlines while ensuring quality is required.

Functions:

• Perform environmental scans for project opportunities
• Coordinate inter...

JOB OBJECTIVES: This person will be responsible for providing support to foster parents within the home.

FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain close communication and coordination with the clinician and case manager
• Respect family and youth commitments by maintaining a flexible schedule
• Ensure safety by regularly assessin...

JOB OBJECTIVES: This person will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment of academic, social, emotional and behavioral domains utilizing problem solving and standardized evaluations. S/he will provide consultation to foster parents and teachers regarding developmental, social-emotional, and behavioral concerns.

FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct psy...

JOB OBJECTIVES: Under the supervision of the AVP of Learning Center, this person will be responsible for all operations of assigned floor, including but not limited to addressing minor concerns, staff concerns, classroom management, logistics, operations, etc.

FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all Learning Center Operations on the...

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will support and initially treat any medical needs required by UC, traveling when necessary to each New York City location. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct an initial psychiatric evaluation of each youth and refer UC to medical services as needed.

HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt

• Regular hours entail 10:00am - 6:00pm, Monday - Fr...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Shall be responsible for direct care, consumer-specific programming, and supervision of one or more assigned individuals. Shall also ensure that all measures necessary for the safety and well-being of all assigned consumers are maintained at the highest level possible. Shall administer medication, if necessary, upon completion of the OPWDD approved Medication Administration Course. Shall be responsib...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To support staff in supervising, transporting, and communicating with UC as assigned.

FUNCTIONS:

• Transport UC as assigned (both in New York State and across the nation).
• Respectfully communicate with children, foster parents, and colleagu...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Supervise and oversee clinical team working within Unaccompanied Children Program. Will audit the quality of the clinical team’s procedures to ensure consistent and high quality services for all youth

FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure patient centered and culturally sensitive practice.
• Collaborate with Psy...

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Relief Youth Care Worker will provide developmentally appropriate care and supervision to youth. This staff member will serve as a positive adult role model and will engage youth in daily routine and activities. The Relief Youth Care Worker will execute approved behavioral interventions per the program model. The Relief Youth Care Worker will support youth in goal achievement by helping the youth develop necessary skills and work toward perman...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the AVP of Information Technology, acts as a liaison between the VP of NYC Operations & Community Relations, building management, and IT staff to provide coordination of IT needs for office space and staff changes. Ensure moves and installations are completed in a timely and efficient manner.

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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides independent Medicaid Service Coordination consistent with agency/OPWDD philosophy to individuals with developmental disabilities. Assists families and individuals in assessment, linkage & referral to supports & services, monitoring for satisfaction and service delivery, advocacy, follow-up as needed and maintenance of documentation in case record.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the supervision of the Family Nurse Practitioner, the Registered Nurse will provide support for any medical needs required by UC, traveling when necessary to each New York City location.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with initial medical assessments.
• Communicate with FNP to assist in the referral...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:The Nurse Practitioner will support and initially treat any medical needs required by UC, traveling when necessary to each New York City location. The Nurse Practitioner will conduct an initial medical assessment and refer UC to medical services as needed.

FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct initial medical assessmen...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of the Director of UC TFC Clinical Services, the X-Ray technician will be responsible for responding to requests from the medical center for all x-ray procedures. Responsibilities include x-ray consumer intake, explaining x-ray procedures to consumers, maintaining equipment, and producing x-ray images as requested.

FUNCTION...

Summary of Responsibilities:

Our Bilingual Teacher Aides will assist the Teacher in providing daily educational requirements to Unaccompanied Children (UC). The Teacher Aide will assist in educating UC, providing classroom management and conduc...

To provide oversight and support to the Teachers and Teachers Aides within the Learning Center. The Learning Center Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations and ensuring educational goals are being met within the Learning Center.

HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt.

• Regular hours entail 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, Must be able to flex schedule to meet program needs.

To provide ongoing support and mentoring to clinicians working within Unaccompanied Children Program. Will audit the quality of the clinical procedures to ensure consistent and high quality services for all youth

HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt.

• Regular hours entail 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to meet program needs.
• Evenings and weekends may be required.

UC Data Specialist will track, monitor, and coordinate report data for multiple departments. Ensure all involved directors have adequate, updated info on weekly basis.

HOURS PER WEEK: Exempt.

• Regular hours entail 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday. Must be flexible to meet program needs.
• Evenings and weekends may be required.

FUNCTIONS:

• ...

JOB OBJECTIVES: The Manager of SPwDD Habilitation Programs has ownership of the operation of the Day Habilitation and Community Habilitation programs. He/she is also responsible for collaborating with the Manager of SPwDD Respite Programs. In addition to providing direct care services to the program participants, he/she will provide staff supervision, communicate with families and compete and maintain individu...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for performing administrative functions in relation to agency staff timekeeping and maintaining CNY payroll records. Assists the Payroll Director with all other functions as assigned.

FUNCTIONS:

• Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records.
• Ensure accurate and complete ti...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for performing administrative functions in relation to agency staff timekeeping and maintaining CNY payroll records. Assists the Payroll Director with all other functions as assigned.

FUNCTIONS:

• Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee/payroll records.
• Ensure accurate and complete ti...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:To provide support to the Director of Clinical Services and oversight to Clinicians of the clinical model requirements within the UC program. This includes assisting in supervision of all therapists working within all NYC locations.

HOURS PER WEEK:

Summary of Responsibilities:

The Case Manager acts as the centralized point of contact for all unaccompanied children (UC) in ORR custody that have been placed in Cayuga Centers’ shelter / transitional foster care program. The main role of the Case Manager is to ensure that each UC is safe and cared for, and is reunited with a suitable parent, guardian, or sponsor in the most expeditious manner possible.