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Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Family Development Specialist for our Hamden location. Pay range to start at $22.05 per hour, 35 hours per week. The ideal candidate must be hard working, reliable, possess the ability to assist and advocate for clients in need in a non-judgmental way. Works well with a team and independently.
Responsibilities:
Are you looking for a job that is both rewarding and fun? Do you like working with children or adolescence? Delaware Opportunities has a job that affords you the opportunity to have fun while working with children or adolescence in the agency operated foster homes, providing support to the youth in the homes.
Four years’ experience working with children or adolescents and/or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or related field.
Description of responsibilities:
Maintain client files for each unit to be rehabilitated, inclusive of all information required; Conduct housing surveys/work write-ups based on on-site review of housing conditions, assuring that the priorities for the program are addressed in the appropriate order.
Seeking an energetic, self-starter to provide support, parent education, coached visitation and transportation to families referred by the Department of Social Services. Flexibility and organizational skills a must for this position, with the ability to provide in-home services and work independently in the field.
High School diploma and one-year experience working with children and families. NYS driver’s license required. Safe driving record and no moving violations in the past 2 years.
35 hours per week.
Salary range $22.05-26.30 per hour.
Delaware Opportunities Senior Dining Program, is seeking a full-time Dining Site Manager for our Walton location. Pay range to start at $17.12 per hour, 25 hours per week. Site Manager is responsible for the total operation of the dining center, including daily meal preparation, staff and volunteer supervision, and records keeping. Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and/or 1-2 years’ experience in quantity food service and 1- year supervisory experience, a valid NYS driver’s license and the ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is seeking a full-time Victims Counselor/Advocate.
Pay range to start at $22.05 per hour, 35 hours per week.
Advocates provide trauma informed services to victims of crime, domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse including medical and legal advocacy, accompaniment, and information and referrals to needed services.
Experience and willingness to provide outreach education and public speaking desired. and integrity and ability to work independently.