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The Economic Empowerment Mentor is part of a team who employ evidence-based family support services, including case coordination and one on one coaching, grounded in principles of Trauma Informed Care, Unconditional Positive Regard, and Coaching in order to assist families in establishing household stability and working toward economic mobility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

●        Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work or relevant field. Fieldwork or other relevant work experience preferred.

●        Knowledge of community services and experience or knowledge of trauma-informed practices, family strengths/family centered practice preferred.

●        Must have knowledge of issues faced by low-income population and understanding of local healthcare and social service resources as well as governmental and social services programs.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

Candidate must be friendly, caring and professional and be able to demonstrate effective crisis management, good judgment, and have excellent communication skills.  We are customer/participant focused and seek an applicant who desires to make an impact in the lives of our neighbors in need.

This position requires regular travel to make contact with staff, families, and other agencies.  Some evening and weekend work may be required for events such as home visits, family meetings, social or community events, etc.

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A Home Visitor supports families who are not in a class setting to move toward school readiness. This position visits with families to assesses and identify barriers that impede school readiness and strengths that can encourage school readiness. The position is mobile and requires staff to complete home visits as described.

Job Duties:

·         Provide each family on the caseload with a weekly home visit to provide family-centered services that facilitate child development, support parental roles and promote self-sufficiency. 

·         Develop developmentally appropriate activities related to the individual child. Work with the parent to develop an individual plan for his/her child to include goal setting based on identified needs.

·         Identify child and family needs. Support social and emotional development and provides positive guidance and discipline.

·         Support parent involvement in program activities. Encourage parent involvement in Head Start and other agency programs.

·         Must demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and an understanding /willingness to learn about systemic barriers to economic mobility.

Compensation: position offers a $20.66 per hour at 40 hours per week.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

·         Minimum of a Home-Based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework with 12 Early Childhood Education credits as part of an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.  Must have a High School Diploma/GED.

·         Must be skilled in communicating and motivating people.  Position requires strong advocacy skills relating to health and social services in support of families.  Must have knowledge of community resources and the skills to link families to the appropriate agencies and services. 

·         Provide customer service that is responsive to the unique needs and culture of families, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

·         Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms. Familiarity with mobile devices, online training platforms and software applications helpful. 

·         Must have a valid license, possess a vehicle to conduct home visits and be insurable to drive an agency vehicle on roads in varying weather conditions.

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This position is the lead in a daycare classroom of Head Start children at our Caroline St. location in Saratoga Springs.   Will facilitate team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Provides supervision to Assistant Teachers and Program Aides. Works with typically developing children and children with disabilities.

As the Center Director, will have primary responsibility for the building site and all compliance standards for the program. 

Expectations:

• Works with classroom staff and parents to implement curriculum that is meaningful and meets the individual and program needs.

• Supervise classrooms staff, promoting teamwork and professional growth.

• Responsible for the weekly preparation of daily lesson plans that support children’s learning goals.

• Develop an individual plan for each child to include goal setting based on identified needs and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established school readiness goals and outcome goals.

• Address challenging behaviors using developmentally appropriate, supportive, and consistent approaches.

• Model and teach appropriate social skills, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation.

• Ensure the site and its programming are in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NY Pre-K regulations.

Position starts at $22.84 if candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and holds the required teaching certification.  A rate of $25.02 is offered if candidate has a Master's Degree and holds the required teaching certification. A higher rate of pay may also be considered based on previous relevant teaching experience and certification.  Will also offer an additional .25 for center director duties.

This is a school year position working 44 weeks of the year (late August to late June).

Candidates please send a cover letter along with a resume reflecting NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.

Knowledge, skills, abilities:   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

• Valid NYS Teaching Certification in a preschool category.

• 1 year of experience supervising staff in a child care program with successful and proven techniques for management.

·         1 year of full-time teaching experience in an early childhood program. 

• Valid driver’s license and insurable to operate agency vehicles.

·         Must be willing to obtain and maintain Basic First Aid, CPR certification and MAT (Medication Administration Training) within the initial probationary period and maintain certification. Required to be MAT trained and certified to pass medications as needed.

• Experience with safe and thorough basic cleaning and sanitation practices for classrooms, inspections, fire drills, etc.   

·         Build strong, respectful partnerships with families that is responsive to the unique needs and culture, such as single parents, grandparents as caregivers, co-parenting relationships, LGTBQ families, non-English speaking, teen parents, domestic violence situations and more.

·         Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work as a member of a team, good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professionalism with staff, children and families. 

·         Computer skills and knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, Google Docs, Zoom or other online meeting platforms. Familiarity with mobile devices, online training platforms and software applications helpful. 

• Some evening work may occasionally be required for events such as home visits and Parent Committee Meetings.

• Acceptable tuberculosis screening results and an initial health exam are required post job offer and prior to employment.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

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We have positions available that require varying degrees of experience from Lead Teachers to Assistant Teachers to Teacher Aides. All positions serve in a preschool classrooms and assist in facilitating team planning, implementation, and supervision of classroom activities. Will work with developing children and children with disabilities.

Requirements based on teaching level below: Rate starting at $17.94 per hour.

• Lead Teachers: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 1 year experience, NYS Teacher Certification in a preschool category is helpful but not required, Supervisory experience a plus.

• Assistant Teachers: Associates in Early Childhood or enrollment in a CDA program is acceptable.

• Teacher Aides: High School Diploma/GED and experience working with preschool children.

• There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

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Join our caring, community focused team and help make a customer’s home more comfortable and energy efficient! 

The Energy Auditor will inspect and evaluate a home’s weatherization and energy features to establish if work can be performed to make the home more energy efficient.  Will visit customers’ homes in Saratoga and Schenectady Counties.   Agency vehicle will be provided.

Job Duties:

• Analyze and evaluate homes using BPI standards based on appropriate building science techniques.  Educate clients on ways to save energy within their homes.

• Coordinate on-site work of weatherization Crew Chiefs & Crews while providing technical assistance.

• Complete all required paperwork and reporting for clients’ relevant energy program(s). 

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• BPI certification as an HEP Energy Auditor, Building Analyst Professional, Building Analyst Technician, or Heating Professional is a plus but we will train. Must obtain and maintain the BPI certification at minimum of a Building Analyst Technician.

• Associate’s Degree preferred or high school diploma /GED with experience in related field.

• Working knowledge of modeling software and building science a plus.

• Construction experience in residential framing.  Electrical knowledge helpful but not required.

• Knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning is helpful.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds. Maintain a positive attitude with staff and clientele.

• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.  Will use company provided vehicles.

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Schedule:  position works Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm.

Compensation: Salary starting at $22.00/hour and we are willing to train. Will pay up to $25.00/hour with full credentials and relevant experience.

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Job site supervision of Weatherization Crew who install energy saving measures and perform home retrofits to reduce the energy burden on customers within Saratoga and Schenectady Counties. 

Responsibilities:

• Receive work orders, coordinates with the Director and Auditor and proceeds to client’s home to perform the prescribed job in a manner that is thorough, courteous, expeditious, and safe.  Completes all job related paperwork.

• Supervise all on-site personnel, organize work assignments and draw appropriate materials from inventory as needed.

• Ensure all safety rules and regulations are strictly followed on the job site. Maintain and properly care for all tools and equipment. 

• Oversee the correct application of Weatherization measures; in accordance with the Standard Work Specifications (SWS).

• Willing to train for Weatherization techniques, such as the Minneapolis blower door, digital manometer, combustion appliance zone (CAZ) testing, pressure diagnostics, etc.

• Perform light carpentry/construction work on residential homes.

• Operate hand tools and equipment necessary for the installation of energy conservation measures such as installing high density blown cellulose in sidewalls and attics, replacing windows, and installing air-sealing measures for doors/windows.

Requirements:

• Minimum of one year “on-the-job” building construction experience.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Proven supervisory experience leading staff on the job site.

• Extensive job site experience using basic power tools.

• A valid New York State driver’s license.

• Good customer service and communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate and solve problems based on appropriate math skills and carpentry experience.

• Experience weatherizing doors, windows, and insulation is helpful. Willing to train for air sealing and blowing in cellulose insulation.

• Ability to lift 50 pound tools and equipment. Physically able to crawl under, in, and through tight and/or dirty spaces. Pull or reach with arms and/or hands, crouch, bend or kneel, climb stairs or ladders.  Ability to work from heights no greater than 25 feet.

• Tolerant of exposure to all weather conditions (heat, cold, snow and rain); for periods up to 8 hours.

• Above average organizational and communication skills, ability to work independently, good interpersonal skills, and ability to maintain a positive attitude. 

There will be a legally permissible background check for the successful candidate.

Compensation: $25/hour

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