Careers

Job Description:

One part time position (25 hours per week)

Action for Children, central Ohio’s Child Care Resource and Referral agency, is seeking an individual to join its Family Engagement team as a Parent Partner. This position involves supporting children as they move from home to school, ensuring that children are ready for school and schools are ready for families. SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids) is a family focused home visiting program. You will draw on your knowledge of early childhood care and education; developmental assessments and screenings; as well as knowledge of the community and its resources.

Major responsibilities include:

• Carrying a caseload of 3 year olds

• Working within team on recruitment approaches and strategies for enrolling families

• Monthly home visits with each child in delivering SPARK lessons

• Completing ongoing assessments of each child

• Creating a guided learning plan for what each child should know

• Providing referrals to services as needed

• Documenting consistently and accurately, contact summaries, assessments and all other required data

• Providing guided support to help families prepare for kindergarten

• Achieving established program goals as required

Qualifications – Successful candidates will have:

• BA in Early Childhood Education; Human Development & Family Studies; Human Ecology; or related field.

• Minimum three years of experience in Early Childhood Care & Education field, with a minimum of one year of experience working directly with children; working with pre-K literacy preferred

• Work experience in home visiting

• Knowledge of/experience with developmental assessments/screenings (ASQ, Get Ready to Read, PENS-B) is preferred

• Ability to work with families of various backgrounds and cultures

• Proficiency with technology and experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Reliable transportation is required

We seek a self-starter who is creative, flexible and has earned a reputation as a team player. You will have demonstrated strong skills in written and verbal communication, building rapport, analysis and problem- solving. You must be committed to the success of the program and the team, dedicating the time necessary for team meetings and agency events. This is a part time position, requiring occasional evening and weekend hours, and reliable transportation.

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SUMMARY:  An Information & Referral Specialist provides phone-based, community resource navigation, referral, and linkage to people seeking services and providing services in Franklin and Athens County, Ohio. As the first point of contact for our callers, the Information & Referral Specialist is a key ambassador for our organization and the partnerships we represent.  The position requires a positive and solution-orientated ethic, placing the greatest priority on meeting the diverse needs of our callers in a timely and effective way that results in high customer satisfaction.

DESCRIPTION: Responds to incoming phone calls from OhioHealth employees and clients seeking information about substance abuse treatment as well as other basic needs.  The OhioHealth Resource Specialist will work with callers to enhance the coordination of substance abuse treatment services and/or provide basic need referral resources via a private dedicated line. The position requires a positive and solution-orientated ethic, placing the greatest priority on meeting the diverse needs of our callers in a timely and effective way that results in high customer satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Handles inbound calls addressing the needs of individuals seeking substance abuse treatment as well as other basic need resources

·        Demonstrates excellent customer service skills when answering the inquiries from the general public

·        Use written and verbal communication skills to accurately report issues

·        Perform database queries and evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of results for addressing caller concerns

·        Assess callers needs quickly, accurately and with high emotional intelligence

·        Complete data entries with high accuracy

·        Liaise with external partners, as appropriate, to aid response to caller needs

·        Maintain strict confidentiality and information security

·        Ability to resolve individual and family crises

·        Performs duties consistent with professional standards and protocols governing general Information & Referral and/or Specialized Intake

·        Document all calls including collecting demographics and entering data accurately into the database

·        Prepares two (2) case narratives a year

·        Performs other duties as may be required to fulfill responsibilities of this position 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        ·       2 Bachelor's Degree in human services or behavioral healthcare filed or an Associate's Degree in human services or behavioral healthcare field with experience in the field of chemical dependency treatment

·   2 years customer service, call center or other related experience 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

·        Achieves AIRS™ certification within 12 months of hire

·        Attends staff and department meetings

Job Description:

Position Overview

The mission of the Impact Manager (IM) role is to lead and develop AmeriCorps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the (Whole School Whole Child) WSWC missions and practices. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the IM’s role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based WSWC service model.

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery & Impact

Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). The IM will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Additional duties include:

• Manage AmeriCorps member mobilization
• Conduct Progress Monitoring, tracking student performance and intervention data across Early Warning Indicators
• Partner with Managing Director of Impact to obtain relevant teaching materials and provide professional development to AmeriCorps members to support interventions and ongoing assessments.
• Oversee AmeriCorps Member-led school climate activities and organizational initiatives
• Review lesson plans regularly, and coaches Team Leaders / AmeriCorps Members effectively in creating scaffolded lesson plans that meet student needs based on data.
  
  

Corps Member Program Delivery & Experience

Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the

power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum. The IM will manage up to 12 City Year AmeriCorps members.

Service Partner Management

Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success.

• Coach Team Leaders on organizing and leading culture building activities and trainings within the schoolhouse.

Build and cultivate professional development opportunities for Team Leaders and AmeriCorps Members

Work with staff to ensure that service teams are in compliance with City Year Headquarters and AmeriCorps

Work with staff and service teams to facilitate Student, Family and Community Engagement

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships with schools and community partners. Proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals. Manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and AmeriCorps member development.
• Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 17-24.
• Executes to Results: Must have a strong record of achieving transformational results with students from low-income communities, at the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels. Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot, and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers.
• Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to AmeriCorps members and talk about complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right timeto ensure success of our AmeriCorps members in service.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Setting direction and effectively aligning resources to execute on priorities.
• Providing inspirational leadership that mobilizes diverse groups toward achieving ambitious goals.
• Coaches and motivates individuals to achieve their maximum potential.
• Building successful partnerships to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Prioritizing projects and tasks, measuring progress, and driving results; accepts accountability and takes initiative and knows when to ask for help.
• Analyzing data to identify trends, cause-effect relationships and opportunities for improvement.
• Using creativity and critical thinking to solve challenges and make well-informed, ethical decisions.
• Clearly articulating thoughts and ideas; demonstrating active listening.
• Ability to have frank/difficult conversations with AmeriCorps members around issues such as poor performance, interpersonal and inter-team conflict, race and diversity.
• Authority/Personal Presence/Confidence/Ability to face obstacles.
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES NEEDED

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; or equivalent work experience.
• Candidates with a background in education preferred.
• City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus.
• Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals.
• Able to develop diverse talent through performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities.
• Thrives in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and fast-changing environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and diverse environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytic, and problem solving skills.
• Negotiation and third party mediation skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

City Year teams work in conjunction with Columbus City School schedules. A typical day for an Impact Manger includes a start time of 6:45 AM until 4:15 PM. Daily activities include team management, classroom observations, analyzing data, and meetings with school staff and service partners.

Compensation and Benefits

Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more.

City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

Job Description:

Position Title:                       Social Worker

Department:                          Speech – Autism Diagnostic Clinic

Source of Supervision:        Vice President & Director of Speech Services

Classification:                       Independent Contractor, Part Time

Function:                               To provide diagnostic services to children ages 12 months to 5 yrs; 11 months with suspected Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Columbus Speech & Hearing Center is seeking an organized, efficient, dedicated, and compassionate social worker to join our Autism Diagnostic Clinic Team. Successful candidates must have excellent communication and team collaboration skills and have experience working with young children on the Autism Spectrum and their families. Applicants must also be knowledgeable regarding resources and funding sources in the Columbus area, possess strong skills in explanation and delivery of diagnostic information and have the ability to make appropriate and necessary recommendations for follow-up services.  Must have the ability to problem-solve and accept feedback when circumstances warrant and perform duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES

1. Manage clinical responsibilities which include reviewing client  files, reviewing client  history with family, administration of appropriate assessments, scoring and interpreting assessments,  writing up evaluation results as part of a team report, providing appropriate recommendations and resources to clients and their families, and meeting the high standards of the Center as described in our mission, vision, and core values.

2. Facilitate intake assessments and interviews for social service planning.

3. Provide families information and referrals to appropriate agencies and other financial and program assistance, as necessary.

4. Follow all policies and procedures of the Center’s Autism Diagnostic Clinic (ex. meeting deadlines for documentation, adhering to attendance standards, adhering to the dress code, etc.).

5. Work with the Director of Speech Services to determine a work schedule that meets the needs of the Center.

6. Attend team meetings to review clients’ evaluation results and collaborate with other Autism Diagnostic Team members on recommendations and diagnosis.

7. This list is representative of the Autism Diagnostic Clinic social worker’s duties/responsibilities and may not contain all requirements.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES

Education- BSW or MSW

Field of Study: in Social Work or related field (nursing, counseling, LPC).

Years of Experience: 1 -2 years’ experience as LSW in a pediatric setting preferred.

Hold clinical license  from the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board in accordance with ORC 4757.27.-  LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPCC, LPCC-S

Must complete and provide proof of fingerprinting and background check at the onset of the professional contract.

Must maintain and provide proof of valid professional liability insurance. 

Physical requirements: must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, must be able to sit on the floor to interact with young children for extended periods of time, and must be able to move efficiently and quickly from one position to another.

The information above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.