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Pennsylvania Job Listings
Group LeaderLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Position Summary Specific services as Group Leader include preparation and curriculum design, leading the group of children through structured and therapeutic activities, supporting the children during less structured times to maximize social opportunities, taking data on progress, discussing progress and/or problems with the team and/or parents, working as a team with the group assistants, other group leaders, and program coordinator, and proactive behavior management. Minimum Qualification Clinical Support Specialist / Case AideLocation: Allegheny County, PA Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Care program in Allegheny Co is hiring a full time Clinical Support Specialist to work and provide support to the program, children and youth in the program. Clinical Support Specialist is expected to implement and support all program expectation concerning program operations as well as supporting the youth in both family and community settings. The Clinical Support Specialist is expected to implement treatment plans, goals, and behavioral interventions prescribed for the youth. The position also requires taking youths to appointments, meetings, social events, and visits. The job may also require the Clinical Support Specialist staff to work in the house with family as means of support to the treatment family. They must be flexible in meeting the needs of the family and youth and adapting the schedule accordingly. This is not a residential position. This Clinical Support Specialist position will be working with a client located in Allegheny County, PA. Requirements: Human Resource PA/OH CoordinatorLocation(s): Pittsburgh, PA Description: Requirements: The successful candidate must be able to obtain Act 33/34 and FBI clearances. Must have a driver's license, a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel to various company locations, as needed. topSpecial Education Teacher - Pressley Ridge School for the DeafTitle: Teacher/Special Education Description: Principle Accountabilities: Therapeutic Alliance: Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with kids and, families Ethics and Values: adheres to Pressley Ridge values and ReED principles, acts in line with those values Communication: Shares informally and formally; both written and oral Drive for Results: goals and objectives are consistently met; results oriented Presentation Skills: Utilizes technology, organized and engages audience Innovative/Creative Thinking: comes up with alternative approaches to meet needs Requirements: Service Coordination / Case Manager - PittsburghLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Pressley Ridge Service Coordination services in Pittsburgh is hiring for the position of Case Manager. The Case Manager is responsible for working in partnership with families and appropriate others to ensure that therapeutic needs of a designated caseload of children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis are adequately addressed. In each case the CM will assure that the services delivered both to the target child/adolescent and to the family are individualized, appropriate to need, child centered, family focused, culturally competent, strengths based, and goal driven. The CM will assure that the family has an appropriate crisis and treatment service plan and that the plans guide service delivery. Moreover, the CM will assure that services and resources needed outside Pressley Ridge are identified and accessed where appropriate. Knowledge of community systems, supports and resources is a must. CM's possess excellent verbal and written skills, problem solving skills, and maintain a flexible schedule. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in human services (social work, psychology, etc) and 1 year experience. Must have a driver's license and reliable vehicle. FBI and State clearances. topFamily WorkerLocation: Pittsburgh, PA Our Alleghney County Family Based program has a full time Family Worker position available working with children and families in their home and community. The program works to strengthen families and keep them together. Must have access to a car and be available for non-traditional hours. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a human service field (psychology, sociology, education, counseling, etc) and two years of experience providing direct services to children and their families. Drivers license, automobile for travel, and appropriate clearances. topTeacher/Counselor - Pittsburgh ResidentialLocation: Pittsburgh, PA The Pressley Ridge Home Places residential T/C is responsible for providing primary care for the youth in the program. The T/C is involved in all phases of the development of the child and acts as a mentor, teacher, and role model. The T/C also provides therapeutic counseling and direction on a one-on-one and group basis and provides appropriate socialization and therapeutic activities toward the development and social and interpersonal functioning of the child. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. The youth referred to Home Places possess an array of identifying issues such as developmental disabilities; self-injurious, aggressive, organic mood-related disorders; autism spectrum disorders; and cognitive disabilities. Requirements: BA/BS degree is required, degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related field preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and/or Autism/DD a plus. Applicant must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proper clearances. topCommunity Integration Aide (part time)- PittsburghLocation: Pittsburgh, PA The Pressley Ridge Allegheny County IRT / Treatment Foster Care program has multiple openings for part-time (10-20 hours per week). Community Integration Aides to work with youth and family in the Allegheny County areas. The CIA will be responsible for working one on one with the client in the community setting. The CIA will implement the treatment plan and work on social skills, independent living skills, and other targeted skills identified by the treatment team in the community. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred, Associates Degree with one year paid experience will be considered, minimum of a HS diploma or equivalent. Experience working with troubled youth a plus. Must have reliable vehicle for travel to client homes, valid driver's license, insurance. Must have all appropriate PA State clearances. topCommunity Integration Aide (part time)- SWC TFCLocation: Washington, PA (Local Resident Requires) The Pressley Ridge IRT / Treatment Foster Care program has multiple openings for part-time (10-25 hours per week) Community Integration Aides to work with youth and family in the Westmoreland, Fayette, Greene, and Washington County areas. The CIA will be responsible for working one on one with the client in the community setting. The CIA will implement the treatment plan and work on social skills, independent living skills, and other targeted skills identified by the treatment team in the community. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Services preferred, Associates Degree with one year paid experience will be considered. topNight Watch - Pittsburgh ResidentialLocation: Pittsburgh PA Pressley Ridge Residential Treatment Facility in Pittsburgh is hiring for the position of Night Watch. The Night Watch is responsible for providing overnight supervision (during sleeping hours) and care for the youth in the program. Night Watch must remain awake to provide back-up during the night shift and is responsible for the well being of the children in the residential home and will provide overnight supervision and act as a support to counselor staff. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. Requirements: HS Diploma/Equivalent, associates degree preferred. . Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation and appropriate criminal / child abuse clearances. topBehavior Specialist Consultant (part-time) - GreensburgLocation: Greensburg, PA Our Westmoreland Autism BHRS program currently has the need for a part-time Behavior Specialist Consultant. The BSC works in collaboration with other members of the treatment team, designs, directs, and evaluates the implementation of the treatment plan which is individualized to each child and to family needs. The BSC identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques, and recommends non-aversive behavioral change methods. The BSC provides direct supervision and consultation on the implementation of treatment to Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) and Mobile Therapist (MT) assigned to the case. The BSC promotes interagency collaboration through consultation with other service providers and stakeholders. The BSC must demonstrate cultural sensitivity, awareness of family dynamics, as well as knowledge of autism and behavioral intervention. In addition, the BSC must be able to manage time and priorities effectively, communicate well with a variety of individuals, and collaborate with a team of colleagues. The BSC must have experience with behavior modification techniques, writing behavioral treatment plan, and working within family dynamics. Requirements: Masters degree in a human services field and three to five years experience working with children and families with special needs. Applicant must have valid PA driver's license, access to a reliable vehicle, and all appropriate clearances. Autism, MH/MR, and/or family therapy experience preferred. topAdoption Counselor - Lancaster, PALocation: Lancaster, PA Our Central PA Adoption Program is seeking an experienced professional to work with children and youth transitioning through the foster care system. Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, research skills and desire to work with teens in an activity-based curriculum reqd. Flexibility in scheduling client appointments necessary.
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