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Access Services is hiring an empathetic and motivated Family Support Specialist for the Bucks County LIFE program who will serve families across Bucks County, and be based out of our office in Warminster, PA.   As a Family Support Specialist, you are a parent or caregiver of a child who has received services for behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities within Bucks County. Because of your lived experience, you will be a trusted support to families helping to maintain their own wellbeing as they support their children, find and navigate the resources and services available to their children in Bucks County. You will empower families to successfully partner with the agencies and school systems supporting their child in a team environment. In addition, you will help facilitate support groups and training.   The Family Support Specialist will participate in county and program initiatives, outreach, and meetings. You may partner with the Director of Bucks LIFE, Administrative Case Manager or Certified Peer Specialist in order to provide direct family training and support and create a team environment.  Work Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours per week, M-F with occasional evenings and weekends for urgent support needs and/or events.  Flexible schedule established to meet the needs of families receiving support.  This job requires travel across Bucks County to meet with families in person to support their needs, with mileage reimbursement for travel between appointments while on the job. Requirements Key Responsibilities of the Family Support Specialist: Help navigate all barriers, including cultural, access and understanding of Bucks County systems of care for children with additional needs.   Provide essential parent support and mentoring, acting as professional staff liaison between parents and the child serving systems.  Share parenting experiences/skills through individual support and training about what works and what does not work in parenting special needs children and navigating the systems of care.  Support children and their families through phone contact, digital technology, and direct service  Participate and accompany families to plan care meetings, team meetings, school meetings and other appointments as needed.  Facilitate groups and parent training, and special projects for family voice and community outreach.  Assist families to navigate systems that meet their needs and/or their children's needs, and maintain excellent documentation using an electronic health record. Support families with unique needs such as co-parenting through divorce, transition age family dynamics, grandparents as parents, mental health and wellbeing supports.   Work with county offices of Children and Youth, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and other collaborative agencies to offer support and continuity of care.  Travel during the course of a normal workday to attend offsite meetings, provide services in the community. Therefore, the employee will need to drive their personal vehicle to meet these expectations, drive in a safe manner at all times, and abide by the Motor Vehicle Driving policy at all times.   Requirements and Qualifications of the Family Support Specialist: Education: High school diploma or GED required. Certification: Parent Support certification preferred. Experience: Experience as parent/family member/caregiver of a child with behavioral health challenges, intellectual or developmental disabilities, and involvement in Bucks County services required. Experience working with diverse populations and providing culturally sensitive services is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills, and excellent oral/written communication skills  Knowledge of various disabilities  Ability to develop positive and creative programmatic goals  Flexible and adaptable when meeting the needs of the people served and the needs of Bucks County LIFE program Ability to work as part of a team  Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use an electronic health record, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies.   Essential Working Responsibilities: Work in a standard office environment.   Utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis.   Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.)   Travel to offsite locations and regional office locations if necessary.  Benefits Compensation: Pay: $20/hourly, full time Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes: Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, HSA/FSA, 401k program. Tuition Reimbursement Program. 20 days PTO (vacation/sick), 7 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays. Mileage/Toll Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites. Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, Catastrophic Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave. Employee Assistance Program (telehealth/in person). Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. College tuition discounts, Credit Union perks, retail discount. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

POSITION OPERATIONS MANAGER REPORTS TO: PRESIDENT/CEO STATUS: EXEMPT PRIMARY PURPOSE The Operations Manager works in a dynamic community-based training and employment program which supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with onsite and offsite staff and a mobile workforce. The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing all agency operations both onsite and offsite. The Operations Manager ensures all services are in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures along with state licensing, federal and state labor regulations. QUALIFICATIONS Education:Associates Degree in a related field is required. Bachelor Degree Preferred Experience: Minimum one year of management experience and responsibilities. Excellent oral and written communications skills along with time management, organizational and leadership skills. Experience with mobile workforce required. Other Qualifications: Knowledge of Safety/Cal Osha Regulations and Quality Assurance is preferred. Vehicle in safe working condition, valid California driver’s license with a good driving record and proof of insurance DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Daily monitoring of programs and operations both onsite and offsite to ensure services are being delivered. • Ensure daily safety checks are being completed on workcrews • Monitor fleet and staff Locations • Ensure staff compliance to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations. • Ensure safety procedures are being followed. • Complete onsite and offsite formal and informal inspections. • Manage vehicle inspections along with vehicle maintenance schedules. • Implement the agency’s Safety and Risk Management Plan. • Conduct quarterly Safety Committee Meetings. • Assist in orientating & training staff • Review and update current policies and procedures to assure operations are focused on efficiency and effectiveness in delivery of services. • Complete all necessary and ongoing paperwork associated with this position • Initiate and maintain ongoing contacts with the business community. • All other duties as appropriate and as assigned by CEO BENEFITS: Medical Dental 401K Plan Vision Paid Holidays (10 per year) Paid Time Off (16 days per year)

About IHI At Innovative Hematology, Inc. (IHI), we offer a future where people with rare blood disorders flourish. Our experts provide the highest quality comprehensive services and holistic care to patients with bleeding, clotting, and other hematologic disorders, and to their families. What You Will Do As the Child Life Program Coordinator, you will collaborate with the health care team to provide social, emotional, and developmental support to pediatric and adolescent patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The primary goal is to provide age-appropriate education, help reduce patient stress and anxiety, and build and maintain positive relationships with patients, their families, and organizations or groups that support pediatric and adolescent patients and programs. In addition to direct Child Life responsibilities, the Child Life Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in expanding the program’s scope, reach, and impact.   The Opportunity Develop care plans to reduce the fear and anxiety a child experiences during medical visits while building ongoing trusting relationships. Support children, families, and staff by implementing and leading specialized services to best meet the individual child’s needs, including medical play, procedure preparation, support, distraction, and coping mechanisms during medical events. Work collaboratively with and function as an effective member of the child life and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to share the concerns and needs of individual children and coordinate their care. Guide children, staff, and family through coping strategies during medical procedures. Educate and prepare patients and their families for medical procedures, disease processes, and mastery of the healthcare environment using appropriate and therapeutic play activities as treatment tools to reduce stress and trauma. Prepare and present educational opportunities to healthcare team members and community partners. Support growth, planning, program development, and coordination of the CLS program Collaborate with appropriate staff in the transition of patients from the pediatric to adult clinic.  Complete home or offsite visits (including but not limited to Outreach Clinics) to provide assessment, interventions, and education. Collaborate with appropriate supervisors and managers to ensure adequate CLS coverage at outreach events. Provide key planning and logistical support for organizational supported camps and other assigned programs.   This position requires occasional travel to patient homes, schools, and outreach clinics outside the IHI.  Performance Requirements: Knowledge: Knowledge of child development, child life theory, and evidence-based practice, as well as childhood trauma and grief and therapeutic interventions. Knowledge of the social determinants of health and their impact on patients and families. Knowledge of effective communication strategies for working with children. Skills: Motivational leadership skills. De-escalation and resolving conflict. Skilled in Trauma Informed Care approach. Active and reflective listening. Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and communication skills, including adjusting vocabulary to match the child’s age and comprehension level and using positive reinforcement. Outstanding organizational and time management with the ability to prioritize competing demands. Public speaking and educational presentations.   Abilities: Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to establish safe environments for patients to express thoughts and emotions. Ability to build trust by understanding patient and family needs, providing accommodation, and assessing patients’ needs to develop age-appropriate support strategies. Ability to work with culturally and neuro-diverse patients and families. Ability to develop age-appropriate care strategies to minimize trauma and increase understanding of medical diagnosis through treatment plans using therapeutic play, education, preparation, and activities that promote growth and development alongside the patient’s care team. Requirements Minimum bachelor’s degree in Child Life, Child Development or related field required. Certified Child Life Specialist required. Minimum 5 years of related experience required. A Valid driver's license and automobile insurance is required. All IHI employees are expected to enable multi-factor authentication via their personal smartphone or smart device to access IHI systems as a requirement of their role.   Benefits Why join our team? IHI is a not-for-profit program based in Indianapolis and offers a competitive salary and benefit package. IHI is the only federally designated comprehensive hemophilia program in Indiana and serves the entire state through services available in Indianapolis and at outreach clinics. IHI is a leader in hemophilia care, education and clinical research and has a dedicated on-site multidisciplinary staff to ensure availability of a wide range of required services. IHI participates in national and international clinical research, including new infusion products and therapies, investigation of long-term outcomes, and the impact of associated conditions. The IHI research program provides patients access to new therapies, and an opportunity to improve care. Our center has more than 50 clinical research projects involving bleeding disorders, sickle cell disease, thrombosis and more.   Innovative Hematology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

🐾 PAID DOG FOSTERING OPPORTUNITY – FOSTER NEEDED FOR BAER & BAGUETTE 🐾 Looking to make a real difference? ❤️ Fostering a dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. At Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue, we rescue dogs from high-risk shelters before they’re euthanized and place them in loving foster homes while they wait for forever families. We’re currently seeking a foster for BAER and BAGUETTE, two bonded English Bulldog brothers who are as sweet as they are lazy! These lovable goofballs need a cozy place to land while they wait for their forever home. Please include your phone number and email when you reach out, and let us know if you're specifically interested in Baer and Baguette! ❤️ Meet Baer and Baguette: - 2-year-old males - English Bulldogs - Bonded brothers – must be fostered together - Total sweethearts with giant couch potato energy 🛋️ - Get along well with other dogs - Can be a little stubborn (Bulldog vibes, you know?) - Ideal for someone who understands Bulldog quirks and loves a lazy day in We need a foster who: - Can provide a calm, patient, loving environment - Will continue gentle work on walking and basic care routines (don’t worry – we’ll help!) 🐶 Why Foster? - We’re a foster-based rescue — we do not have a shelter facility. That means we can only save dogs like Baer and Baguette when fosters step up. We provide: - All food, supplies, and medical care You provide: - A safe, loving home - Your time and affection to help these brothers feel secure and relaxed This is NOT a job, but it is a paid opportunity to receive a stipend for your time, effort, and commitment to Baer and Baguette’s care. ✅ ✅ PLEASE READ – FOSTER REQUIREMENTS ✅ ✅ - Must be 21+ - Must already have full approval from landlord, roommates, family, etc. - Must be able to attend adoption events and supply pickups at Petco in West Hollywood every other Saturday - Must be able to transport dogs to/from vet appointments - Must commit to at least 4 weeks of fostering (Short-term fosters still needed too – even a few days can make a difference!) Please include the following in your message: ✅ Full name ✅ Phone number ✅ Email address ✅ A little about yourself and your dog experience Fostering saves lives. You’ll give Baer and Baguette the structure, comfort, and love they need while we search for their perfect forever home. 🐾 If you meet the above requirements and want to help these boys find their happily ever after, reach out today! Ace of Hearts Dog Rescue 📍 Los Angeles, CA 🌐 www.aceofheartsdogs.com Let’s save lives together. ❤️🐶

Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across the country are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required. Cal Farley's Boys Ranch is a nonprofit child and family service organization that provides residential family-style living in a rural setting for boys and girls in need of a safe, home-like environment. We are currently seeking House Parents to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing direct care services and creating a home-like environment for children in need. The House Parent plays an instrumental role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for children who need a safe place to call home. As a House Parent you will work directly with children to provide support, guidance, and positive reinforcement. You will help children with daily tasks and activities, and you will be responsible for creating a sense of family within your home. Responsibilities Live in your assigned cottage, helping to care for and provide for up to eight children. Teach and lead cottage rules and daily routines. Provide encouragement, guidance, and counseling to residents. Participate in educational and recreational activities with the youth. Ensure that all children’s physical needs (food, shelter, etc.) are met. Help children build self-esteem and gain skills to overcome difficult situations. Act as a positive role model to youth by demonstrating appropriate behaviors and attitudes towards others. Requirements A high school diploma or equivalent. Experience in child care or related field is preferred. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be 21 or older. Ability to work independently with strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Married couples must have been married for a minimum of two (2) years to be eligible. Couples may bring up to two (2) dependent, school-aged children to live on-site. Please note that single applicants are not permitted to bring dependent children. Single applicants may bring one (1) pet, while couples may bring up to two (2) pets. Breed and weight restrictions apply. Benefits Sign-on bonus. Longevity bonus available! Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, Roth) with 5% Company match! Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long-Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Relocation Assistance Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please Note: This position is based at our main campus in Boys Ranch, Texas, located approximately 40 miles northwest of Amarillo. Applicants from across the country are welcome to apply, but relocation to Boys Ranch is required.

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