Full Time- 40 hours per week, Evenings & Overnight (includes weekends)

St. Anne Institute is a private, not for profit, secular residential & community-based preventive service agency committed to providing the highest level of care & rehabilitation services in the briefest time to children & families throughout NY.

Description of Duties:

Support and Coordination

• Ensure implementation of agency policies and procedures.
• Communicate with Program Administrators & Managers to ensure the safety of clients & staff.
• Provide assistance, support, consultation, & on the floor training to staff using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), Individual Crisis Management Plans and/or Behavior Intervention Plans.
• Structure & facilitate emergency evacuations/ situations (i.e. fire drills, power outages).
• Coordinate staff assignments for transportation & additional supervision needs across the agency.
• Oversee crisis situations and direct staff in crisis situations to ensure safety.
• Debrief critical incidents.
• Answer or re-direct phone calls to appropriate staff.
• Assist outside visitors when they come to the On-Call/QI area and direct them to appropriate areas. This includes but is not limited to the police, mobile crisis, and fire department.
• Conduct frequent agency checks to ensure agency security.

Documentation of Significant Incidents for the Incident Review Committee

• Maintain an accurate & current: daily agency log; daily census; daily record of annex/alternate areas of time away use; daily record of residents off-campus (outings, visits, worksites, using unsupervised time); intervention log; daily staff list; assigned crisis teams.
• Complete Critical Incident Reports and Significant Incident Reports according to agency protocol and New York State Justice Center regulations.
• Complete internal reports for Incident Review Committee including but not limited to: Critical Incident Reports; Significant Incident Reports, log entries; staff statements; staff debriefing.
• Assist agency staff in reporting incidents to the New York State Justice Center.

Training

• Maintain Certification as a Trainer for TCI through Cornell University as scheduled.
• Assist in training staff in TCI techniques, initially and as scheduled for review.
• Demonstrate effective skills, direction, & coaching to agency staff regarding crisis prevention, crisis management, problem solving, & effective supervision to ensure safety & a trauma-sensitive, therapeutic milieu. This will require On-Call/QI staff to be mobile.
• Conduct formal classroom training.
• Provide a supportive and consistent working relationship with agency staff ( i.e., provides feedback, support, has awareness of other workers skill levels and is sensitive to their needs).

Qualifications:

Minimum 6 months direct care experience, preferably in a residential treatment setting; proficiency in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong computer skills.

Special Notes:

Must be able to meet written, physical and life space interview testing standards as outlined in the crisis intervention curriculum.

Benefits:

St. Anne's Institute offers generous planned time off including vacation, personal and paid time off for preventative screenings, sick time, group health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply:

Fill out an application Online at: Online Employment Application

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Full Time 40 hours/week

St. Anne Institute:  The Runaway and Homeless Shelter at St. Anne’s is an emergency shelter open 24/7/365 to any youth, male or female, ages 13-17 who is a runaway, homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or in an otherwise unsafe situation.

Description of Duties:

SAI is currently seeking a full-time Shelter Counselor/ RHY Outreach to create a safe and secure environment, helping residents gain self-control and develop positive social skills.

• Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, shelter routine and expectations, as directed by the Shelter Program Administrator.
• Ensure a clean, safe, therapeutic and healthy environment within the shelter program.
• Complete the intake/admissions process for all potential shelter residents.
• Provide supervision of shelter residents, ensuring opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of agency programming.
• Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.
• Transport youth in the authorized St. Anne Institute van to medical services or appointments to increase their sense of health, well-being and safety.
• Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.
• Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Trauma-Informed care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies.
• Attend community meetings with service providers, schools, homelessness coalitions or wherever the interests of RHY can be discussed.
• Maintain relationships with law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools, shelters, or any other group that may provide services or referrals.

Qualifications:

BA or BS in field of Human Services preferred; two years in related area required. Experience may be substituted for degree requirements.

Benefits:  St. Anne's Institute offers generous planned time off including vacation, personal and paid time off for preventative screenings, sick time, group health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply: Fill out an application Online at: Online Employment Application or email your letter of interest and resume to recruiting@s-a-i.org.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, disabled/protected veterans,female, minorities, sexual orientation, gender identity.

Full Time 30 hours/week

St. Anne Institute:  The SAI Education Program is a year-round Regents Accredited Certified Special Education Junior and Senior High School for students 12-21 years old in grades 7-12 and is available to both residential and day students.

 Description of Duties:

St. Anne Institute is currently seeking full- time Teacher Assistants to assist teachers in assigned instructional area and in the management of individual and small group activities.

Ensure a safe, secure and trauma-sensitive classroom environment for all students.

·        Work with the assigned teacher in accordance with general classroom guidelines.

·        Teach assigned subjects in the prescribed manner under the supervision of a certified teacher, using the New York State syllabus and appropriate curriculum program as a guide.

·        Utilize instructional strategies that meet the differentiated learning styles of students.

·        Help each student reach her individual level of potential by using both proven and new teaching techniques.

·        Meet with the assigned teacher to determine both long term plans and plans for the upcoming day and week.

·        Submit academic, behavioral, attendance and other reports along with recommendations.

·        Monitor instructional, laboratory, academic testing and school activities under the supervision of the classroom teacher.

·        Assist in the supervision of field trips.

·        Monitor the students at breakfast, lunch, after school or after training, as requested.

·        Participate in the development of each student’s individualized education program.

Qualifications:

BA/BS preferred; minimum NYSED Teacher Assistant Certification. Experience working with At-Risk Population preferred.

Benefits: St. Anne's Institute offers generous planned time off including vacation, personal and paid time off for preventative screenings, sick time, group health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply: Fill out an application Online at: Online Employment Application or email your letter of interest and resume to recruiting@s-a-i.org.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, disabled/protected veterans,

female, minorities, sexual orientation, gender identity.

Full Time 40 hours/week

 St. Anne Institute:  Bishop Howard J. Hubbard Hall is an emergency shelter open 24/7/365 to any youth, male or female, ages 13-17 who is a runaway, homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or in an otherwise unsafe situation.

Description of Duties:

St. Anne Institute is currently seeking a full-time RHY/ Respite Case Manager to provide case management services to shelter clients, runaway homeless and street involved youth. This position will work with youth to find adequate, long-term housing and prevent the sexual abuse or exploitation of young people living on the streets or in unstable housing.

·        Provide individual assessments on each youth and develop service plans; help them set goals and identify the necessary steps to reach those goals. (Housing, employment, etc.)

·        Establish/strengthen linkages with schools, community businesses, community providers, parks, law enforcement, health providers, churches, schools and shelters.

·        Complete the intake/admissions process for all potential shelter residents.

·        Transport youth in the authorized SAI van to medical services or appointments

·        Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD) and Trauma-Informed Care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies.

·        Attend community meetings and collaborate with service providers, schools, homelessness coalition or services focused on RHY.

·        Assist with the development and sustaining of the Youth Advisory Board.

·        Act as primary liaison contact and provide regular ongoing case coordination with community agencies, landlords, public assistance, children and youth agencies, families and probation departments.

 Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in human services field preferred

•Experience in working with at-risk and or homeless youth

•Education or experience in cultural competency

•Familiarity with Albany County resources preferred

•Commitment to issues of diversity and inclusion, including race, class, gender, and sexual orientation and gender identity, and sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences

•Valid, clean NYS driver’s license

•Comfortable interacting with youth in informal/non-traditional settings

Benefits: St. Anne's Institute offers generous planned time off including vacation, personal and paid time off for preventative screenings, sick time, group health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.

To Apply: Fill out an application Online at: Online Employment Application or email your letter of interest and resume to recruiting@s-a-i.org.

St. Anne Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer, disabled/protected veterans,

female, minorities, sexual orientation, gender identity.

Per Diem, Part Time & Full Time positions available

 St. Anne Institute:

The St. Anne Institute Residential Services program is a 24-hour trauma-sensitive therapeutic milieu which serves young women ages 12-21 in a structured, supervised setting.

Description of Duties:

Residential Services is currently seeking Residential Counselors and Overnight Childcare Workers to create a safe, secure, trauma-sensitive environment while helping residents gain self-control and develop positive social skills.

·        Implement agency practices including policies, procedures, unit routine and expectations, as directed by Program Manager, Senior Residential Counselors or Admin staff.

·        Provide vigilant supervision of residents and provide opportunities to teach and role model, during all aspects of routine. “Routine” refers to recreational activities, group meetings, meals, bedtimes, and any additional program activities.

·        Facilitate group meetings and activities, both on and off campus, including outings.

·        Foster appropriate adult/child relationships; maintain appropriate boundaries.

·        Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and use the techniques to prevent and intervene in crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed.

·        Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics.

Qualifications:

Residential Counselor (evenings): BA or BS in field of Human Services preferred; 2 years in related area required.

Child Care Worker (overnight): HS or equivalent required, BA or BS in field of Human

Services preferred. For both, experience may substitute for degree.

Benefits:

St. Anne's Institute offers generous planned time off including vacation, personal and paid time off for preventative screenings, sick time, group health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, FSA (flexible spending account), EAP (Employee Assistance Program), tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.