Bi-lingual Social Worker
Full-time, 35 hours per week is needed in our Family Mental Health Clinic. The Social Worker is needed to provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and case coordination to clients of all ages in a dynamic urban Family Mental Health Clinic in Northern Westchester County. This is an opportunity to work in varied treatment modalities with clients of all ages with a broad-range of emotional, social and behavioral issues, with a special emphasis on providing services to children and families who are victims of trauma and abuse. On-going clinical supervision and training in the WJCS Educational Institute. LMSW required. Bi-lingual, Spanish-English required.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:02-17-2009
Bi-lingual Social Worker
Full-time, 35 hours per week is needed in our Family Mental Health Clinic in Southern Westchester. The Social Worker is needed to provide comprehensive clinical services, including assessment, crisis intervention, treatment and case coordination to clients of all ages in a dynamic urban Family Mental Health Clinic in Northern Westchester County. This is an opportunity to work in varied treatment modalities with clients of all ages with a broad-range of emotional, social and behavioral issues, with a special emphasis on providing services to children and families who are victims of trauma and abuse. On-going clinical supervision and training in the WJCS Educational Institute. LMSW required. Bi-lingual, Spanish-English required.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:07-01-2009
Companion/Escort
Continuous recruitment Part-time, flexible hours. Caring help needed for elderly person or children with developmental disabilities living at home. Free training, car preferred.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:10-18-2006
Family Resource Support Specialist
Full-time, 35 hours week in Yonkers, NY. We are currently looking for a Family Resources Support Specialist. The Family Resource Support Specialist, licensure not required but is a plus The program is a dynamic, elementary school-based, multi-disciplinary mental health project operating under a public health model of promotion, prevention and early intervention. Responsibilities include daily clinical service delivery, including evidence based treatment, and professional training to school district staff. The team works with the school district and community partners to enhance service delivery access and quality to children and families in a Yonkers Pre K to grade 5 school. Strong writing, verbal, organizational and computer skills are important. Excellent continued professional training and clinical supervision provided through the Agency staff development Institute. A car is needed, proficiency in Spanish preferred for both positions. An exciting professional growth opportunity in the field of children’s mental health.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:05-13-2009
Home Health Aides
Continuous recruitment. 10-40 hours a week in White Plains, N.Y. Perform routine tasks that assist patients who are essentially homebound with normal activities of daily living in their homes. Provide nutritional and environmental support services, which may include housekeeping, shopping, laundry services, meal preparation, paying bills and running errands. Provide and/or assist with personal care functions to restore and/or maintain patients’ activities of daily living, i.e., bathing, grooming, feeding, self medication, skin care, equipment including walkers, crutches, canes, and oxygen. Records and/or reports care given, patient’s response and any deviations from normal reactions or routines. Knowledge of specific deviation from normal physical/mental functioning. Ability to understand and carry out technical, non-technical oral and/or written directions, maturity, reliability, good physical and emotional health, communication skills. Holds a certificate from a New York State Department of Health approved training course with 60 hours of classroom and 30 hours of clinical training or an approved equivalency. Must be free from reportable disease and habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior. NYS Driver’s License preferred.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:07-16-2008
Home Visitor
The award-winning Parent-Child Home Program of WJCS is currently recruiting paid, part-time home visitors for our 2009-2010 program year (Oct.-May). The Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) serves low income families in White Plains, Port Chestor, New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Greenburgh and Mount Vernon. The PCHP is designed to support parents as their children's first teachers and promote school readiness for their toddler aged children. In the comfort of the family's home, parent, child and home visitor participate in fun and stimulating activities using specially selected books and toys. This meaningful and exciting work requires a minimum commitment of 9 hours per week. Although home visitor's hours are flexible, attendance is required at weekly staff/training meetings held on Wednesday mornings. New staff training will be held in September. High School Diploma required.
Email:RBItton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:05-15-2009
Individualized Care Coordinato
Full-time 35 hours per week. Our Family Matters program based in Yonkers, NY and providing services throughout Westchester County has a exciting Individualized Case Coordinator position available for a dynamic, strength-based individual to work with children and families. This position require a person who believes that children are best raised in their homes/communities and, that despite mental health issues, they have innate strengths/abilities that make them unique. There is a very strong sense of team at FAMILY MATTERS as well. The desire to be a part of a team coupled with the ability to be a team player is essential. Family Matters strives to be an anti-racist program, with focus and emphasis being placed on that objective. The position is home and community based and requires a vehicle and valid driver’s license. The selected person will have Bachelor's with four years of experience or Master's degree with two years experience, working with children/adolescents. On-going clinical supervision and training in the WJCS Educational Institute. Bi-lingual, Spanish-English is a plus.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:04-27-2009
Internship (Graphic Design/Publications)
We are looking for an ambitious student to assist with our Community Relations efforts & Media relations. The applicant should be someone who desires to be part of a team atmosphere. This is an unpaid position; however the student will receive academic credit. The selected intern
will assist with creation of publications, invitations, flyers and display materials. Candidates must be able to commit approximately 10 hours per week to the internship and must have their own laptop and graphics programs.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:08-21-2007
Life-Skills Trainer
Part-time, flexible hours working with young, developmentally disabled/ autistic adults. Must speak/write English, have good public speaking and teaching skills. Teach, supervise and monitor self-care skills, home management, safety, and healthy living. The Life-Skills Trainer will assist with skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, travel training and recreating planning. Drivers license needed.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:05-06-2009
Occupational Therapists.
Continuous recruitment. Per-Diem, in various locations, We are seeking Occupational Therapists. for our home and community based Early Intervention Program that serves families in Westchester County. One-year experience working with children rehabilitative services preferred. Licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy. Bi-lingual, English/Spanish a plus.
Email:RBItton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:01-08-2009
Personal Care Aides
Continuous recruitment. 10-40 hours a week in White Plains, N.Y. Provide nutritional and environmental support services, which may include housekeeping, grocery shopping, laundry, meal preparation, paying bills and running errands. Provide and/or assist with personal care to maintain patients in activities of daily living (i.e., bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, self-medication, and use of durable medical equipment, ex. canes, wheelchairs, and walkers). Observe, report, and record patient affect and activities as well as care given using appropriate agency channels and records. Completion of ninth grade education or equivalent. Holds a certificate from a New York State Health Department approved training course with no less than 45 hours of classroom work or an approved equivalency. Ability to read and write English. Ability to carry out simple verbal and written directions, handle small sums of money, and ability to get along with others. Must be free from reportable disease and habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior.
Email:Rbitton@wjcs.com Fax:914-421-9066
Date Posted:06-24-2005
Physical Therapist(s)
Part-time, contractor position. Continuous recruitment. To provide evaluation and/or treatment services to children
ages birth through 6 years.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:07-25-2006
Program Coordinator, Margaret's Place
WJCS has an exciting opportunity to work for Margaret's Place in conjunction with The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation. This position is responsible to provide program curriculum, group counseling, individual counseling and school-community psycho-education services to students and families at the middle school. The focus is on domestic violence, but also addresses violence prevention, healthy relationships and communication among other related issues. This position is responsible to provide program curriculum, group counseling, individual counseling and school-community psycho-education services to students and families at the middle school. The focus is on domestic violence, but also addresses violence prevention, healthy relationships and communication among other related issues. The applicant should have a Masters Degree from school of social work, possession or eligible for certification (LCSW) to practice social work in New York State Bi-lingual, English-Spanish, is a plus..
Email:RBItton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:01-23-2009
Program Coordinator, Early Childhood Initiative
Part-time, 21 hours with benefits. The Program Coordinator shares in the responsibility of development, implementation and management of Mount Vernon Early Childhood Initiative Funded By Frog Rock Foundation. The selected candidate will have experience and or the ability to write a business plan and have knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices. The ideal candidate will posses a College Degree and/or minimum 8 years work experience in the media, experience working with a diverse population, and knowledge of community resources. Applicants must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:04-03-2008
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
WJCS, the largest non-profit community mental health provider in Westchester County, NY, seeks Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with diverse populations in our mental health clinics and community programs. We offer a salaried position plus opportunity to develop private practice.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:10-08-2008
Psychologist
Continuous recruitment. Provides psychological testing for children under the age of 5 in home, community or agency on-site locations. Maintains records and prepares case reports. Administers individual family training sessions in home or community settings. Experience with early childhood mental health Bilingual Spanish speaking. Licensed NY State Ph.D.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:07-25-2006
Residential Counselor(s)
Continuous recruitment. Various shifts ranging from per diem to 40 hours a week available in locations throughout Westchester County. The chosen candidates will work in a group home with adults with developmental disabilities. Direct care responsibilities including meal preparation and providing assistance to consumers' with activities of daily living and implementing habilitation programs. The administration of medications may be necessary. A valid NYS driver's license is necessary for transporting consumers. HS Diploma/equivalent required. Human Services experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Ability to be SCIP and Medication certified.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:03-21-2008
Respite Workers
Continuous recruitment. 10-40 hours a week at Hartsdale, N.Y. Provide in-home respite services for either a dependent older person, or a child/children who is mentally retarded or developmentally disabled. Follow through with the care plans recommended by the family. Provide stimulating companionship, supervision, and socialization. Provide meals, if scheduled hours are during breakfast, lunch, or dinner. If appropriate, take client for a walk or help them with their exercises. With the elderly, when appropriate, play cards, Bingo, Scrabble, etc.; read to them, listen to music, watch television together; do crafts; look at photographs, etc. Maintain confidentiality. Report any unusual events or problem to the family and to Project Time-Out. Must be at least 17 years of age. Ability to communicate, read and write English and/or in client’s primary language Ability to understand and carry out simple verbal and written directions. Ability to get along well with others, patience, kindness, and dependability. Must be free from reportable disease and habituation or addiction to depressants, stimulants, narcotics, alcohol or other substances that may alter behavior. NYS Driver’s License desirable.
Email:Rbitton@wjcs.com Fax:914-421-9066
Date Posted:06-24-2005
Senior Residential Counselor
Full-time, 40 hours per week. The Senior Residential Counselor performs a wide variety of functions and tasks in a community- based residence. Under the direction of the Residence Manager, (s) he works with and directs staff in the supervision and guidance of a small group of developmentally disabled persons. The position requires extensive contact with consumers and their families, as well as residential staff and clinical and support staff. The Senior Residential Counselor will have a High School Diploma, or GED, valid driver’s license, at least one-year experience with the developmentally disabled. Supervisory experience preferred.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:08-29-2008
Social Worker, Center Lane
Part-time, 21 hours per week in White Plains, NY. The Social Worker will work with our Center Lane program which serves the psychosocial needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth ages 14-21 in a community center setting. The selected individual must be able to work with and engage adolescents in multiple ways, have knowledge of and extreme comfort working with GLBTQ youth, and Ability to form coalitions and develop inroads into diverse communities Master's degree in Social Work or related field needed.
Email:RBItton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:05-21-2009
Special Education Teachers
WJCS is always looking for per-diem, Special Education teachers, for our home and community based Early Intervention Program that serves families in Westchester County. As the special education teacher you will be responsible for providing services specified in the child’s ISP. The selected candidate will have a minimum two years experience. A NYS Special Education certification required. Bi-lingual, English- Spanish speaking a plus, but not necessary.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:02-23-2009
Speech and Language Pathologist
Continuous recruitment per-diem, in various locations. Speech and Language Pathologist needed to provide evaluation and/or treatment services to children ages birth through 6 years in the following settings; Home and Community and/or OT/PT/ST Clinic. Knowledge of oral motor and feeding and sensory motor approaches a plus. TSLD and CCCs needed. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is helpful.
Email:RBitton@wjcs.com Fax:(914)421-9066
Date Posted:02-23-2009
