Program Assistant
Be a part of a ground-breaking new program!
Do you want to work as key part of a team that makes a difference in the life of a young person? As a Program Assistant in the Tompkins County Youth ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program, you have the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team that helps children ages 10-21 avoid hospitalizations and out-of-home placements by providing skills and support to youth and families to meet all of their needs and overcome their challenges. The program assistant serves as a non-clinical staff that uses a range of administrative skills to keep the team organized and focused on providing high-quality care to Youth ACT participants and their families
What a Youth ACT Program Assistant at Children’s Home can expect:
- Ample support and supervision to work as a team to provide intensive community-based services to 48 youth and families that the team serves
- Specialized training in the Youth ACT model
- Opportunity for growth in agency
A key role in supporting a team that provides community-based services to clients/families by:
- Serving as a frontline representative for Youth ACT participants, families, and supports
- Remaining engaged and informed by attending daily team meetings
- Facilitating inter-team communication
- Supporting team with care/case coordination
- Maintaining accurate and up to date logs and case records in the agency Electronic Health Record
- Inputting Data Entry
- Performing reception activities
- Completing quality call backs to ensure services provided are consistent with Youth ACT model
Your Education and Qualifications:
Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent required.
One year working in a behavioral health setting or in similar role preferred.
Benefits you'll love:
- Health care package options, some fully funded by the agency: medical, dental, vision (FSA & HSA Accounts)
- Paid Time off
- 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Pension Plan with employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunities for Professional Development
If you want a rewarding career where you make a positive impact on children and their families, we want to talk to you! At Children’s Home, we partner with children, families, and communities to inspire hope, develop skills, and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures.
If you’ve got the talent, drive and desire to make a real difference in your community, you need to be a part of the Children’s Home!
Apply today to become part of our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person