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Careers at LaSalle School

CAREERS AT LASALLE SCHOOL

If there is an available position, and upon review of your application should it meet the minimum qualifications, your application will be forwarded to the appropriate hiring manager. Click the links below to view job descriptions and to apply online.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LaSalle School we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Clinical Services 

  • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time, 8-16 hours)
    • The Nurse Practitioner provides medical/ psychiatric evaluations, treatment, training, and consultation services to all agency program areas. The position works collaboratively within an integrated treatment team consisting of other physicians/ psychiatrists, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, mental health counselors, faculty, and direct care staff. Provides clinical assessments of youth and provides expert assistance in the development, delivery, and monitoring of effective treatment interventions for youth in all program areas. This position also provides psychiatric crisis evaluations and individual counseling sessions, as appropriate and assigned by the Director. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
  • Community Based Service Provider (Full-Time–Albany Area OR Warren/Washington Counties)
    • Seeking a full-time open in Community Based Service Provider who will be working with youth and families during and after placement to help reduce the length of stay in a residential facility now and to help prevent future out of home placement. position is located in Albany, New York, with travel and serving the Capital District and surrounding regions. Some of the services provided by the Community Based Service Provider could include, but are not limited to: After Care Services, Community-Based Services through Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST) and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Services, Children and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) array to include Intensive Interventions, Crisis Avoidance, Intermediate Term Crisis Management, Rehabilitative Psychoeducation, Strengths-Based Service Planning, Rehabilitative supports, Personal and Community Competence, Social and Interpersonal Skills, Daily Living Skills, and Community Integration activities. This position requires flexibility of work hours (some evening and weekends hours are necessary). This position provides services to multiple counties in NYS and will require driving of up to an hour to meet with youth and families. This role also requires these skills to be successful: excellent communication with strong interpersonal skills and computer skills, Able to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and manage deadlines, excellent clinical skills, including assessment, engagement, and therapy, knowledge of community-based services, and able to work as a team member and effectively use crisis management skills.
      Click here to learn more and to apply today for the Albany Area Positions!
      Click here to learn more and to apply today for the Saratoga Area Positions!
  • Lead/Senior Social Worker/Mental Health Counselor (Full-Time, 12-months, Ulster County School Districts)
    • This position will provide behavioral health programming embedded within Ulster County school districts. The program will buttress existing services available both in school and the community and provide intensive, time-limited clinical intervention and care coordination to Ulster County students. The Lead or Sr. clinician will oversee the 9 districts and act as a link between school, community, family, and subordinate clinician/care management staff. Services will be targeted toward middle-school age young people identified by the school as being able to benefit from targeted support, brief intervention, and linkage to community resources. Provider will work with at minimum 20 youths for a period of 3-6 months. The Lead or Sr. Clinician will help promote staff development and support the delivery of effective and individualized treatment interventions for youth and families in conjunction with the Clinical Supervisor of Community Based Services. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
  • Social Workers/Mental Health Counselors (Full-Time, 12-months, Ulster County School Districts)
    • This position will provide behavioral health programming in dyads with other case managers embedded within Ulster County school districts. The program will buttress existing services available both in school and the community and provide intensive, time-limited clinical intervention and care coordination to Ulster County students. The program will be a part of the school community at one of our 9 districts and act as a link between school, community, and family. Services will be targeted toward middle-school age young people identified by the school as being able to benefit from targeted support, brief intervention, and linkage to community resources. Provider will work with a caseload of 20 youths for a period of 3-6 months. Click here to learn more and to apply today!
  • Case Managers (Full-Time, 12-months, Ulster County School Districts)
    • This position will provide behavioral health programming in dyads with a Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor embedded within Ulster County school districts. The program will buttress existing services available both in school and the community and provide intensive, time-limited clinical intervention and care coordination to Ulster County students. The program will be a part of the school community at one of our 9 districts and act as a link between school, community, and family. Services will be targeted toward middle-school age young people identified by the school as being able to benefit from targeted support, brief intervention, and linkage to community resources. Provider will work with a caseload of 20 youths for a period of 3-6 months. Click here to learn more and to apply today!

Residential Services

Educational Services

  • MATH TEACHER (Full-Time, School Calendar) 
    • The Math teacher works directly with day students and residents in the classroom setting teaching in their content area. Successful candidates in this role have the abilities to work effectively with a team of professionals to contribute positively to our therapeutic environment and support each student’s progress in all areas of his placement; ability to work with a diverse population of students; ability to work in a trauma informed environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Math 7-12 Certification, preferred: Master’s Degree and NYS Math 7-12 Certification. Those with content and Special Education certification are highly encouraged to apply! Click here to learn more and to apply today! 
  • SCIENCE TEAHCER, PHYISCAL SCIENCES/EARTH SCIENCE (Full-Time, School Calendar)
    • The Science teacher works directly with day students and residents in the classroom setting teaching in their content area. Successful candidates in this role have the abilities to work effectively with a team of professionals to contribute positively to our therapeutic environment and support each student’s progress in all areas of his placement; ability to work with a diverse population of students; ability to work in a trauma informed environment. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and NYS Certification in one or more areas: Earth Science 7-12, General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12, and/or Chemistry 7-12; preferred: Master’s Degree and NYS Certification in one or more areas: Earth Science 7-12, General Science 7-12, Biology 7-12, and/or Chemistry 7-12. Those with content and Special Education certification are highly encouraged to apply! Click here to learn more and to apply today!
  • TEACHING ASSISTANTS

    • The Teaching Assistant (TA) is to assist with student achievement and successful engagement in all aspects of their Educational Program. Support provided could be in the classroom, or in other areas of their school day program, as assigned. The TA interventions are to be consistent with the strategies identified in the student’s IEP and Individual Crisis Management Plan (ICMP). While primary instruction rests with the teacher, the TA will support student’s ability to engage in the learning process and display behaviors which foster success. Since non-classroom issues may negatively impact a student’s ability to learn, the TA may be assigned to provide support outside of the classroom or beyond the traditional school day. Qualifications: College Degree (AA and above) and a NYS Teaching Assistant Certification. If candidate doesn’t hold certification, must be completed within 6 months of employment. Click here to learn more and to apply today! 

  • TEACHER AIDES

    • To provide assistance in the instruction of the assigned subject area to junior and senior high school students and to fulfill non-instructional related duties, as a direct support to both the teacher and the students. Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent and experience working with emotionally and behaviorally challenged adolescent population. Click to learn more and to apply today!  

After School Programs (JRFC)

  • EVENING RESOURCE SPECIALIST (Part-Time)
    • The Youth Development Specialists introduces skills, activities, and opportunities to at-risk male adolescents tapping into their strengths and fostering appropriate relationships, helping them become successful members of their community. This position provides direct supervision of the participants, monitoring behavior, motivation, attendance and safety within the Juvenile Reporting and Family Center (JRFC). This early intervention program provides youth with a supervised, structured array of enrichment recreational activities during high-risk evening hours. This position reports to work 3-4 Days a Week, from 3:00 pm-9:00 pm. General responsibilities include supervising program participants, completing the necessary documentation, providing progress feedback, and perform TCI strategies when required. Click to learn more and to apply today!  

Unaccompanied Children (UC) Program

Administration/Operations/Health Services 

  • Human Resource Generalist (Full-Time)

    • LaSalle’s Administration team is seeking a Human Resources Generalist. The Human Resources Generalist will carry out all Human Resources functions for LaSalle School in coordination with the Associate Executive Director and the finance team. Responsibilities include benefits and compensation administration, recruitment/employment, HRIS maintenance, records maintenance, new hire enrollment, and other associated tasks. The candidate will also work in collaboration with all levels of management with a hands-on approach to effectively resolve all issues involving employee relations, recruitment and retention. This dynamic individual must possess the ability to plan and execute progressive strategies and campaigns that effectively engage all employees. To apply and to learn more, click here!
  • Director of Staff Development & Diversity (Full-Time, some nights and weekends as needed)

    • Responsible for the design, implementation, delivery, and coordination of agency-wide training and professional development. Utilizes agency wide training as a platform to ensure and achieve improved DEI goals for youth and staff alike. Collaborates with agency leadership to identify innovative practices and training opportunities to build an agency culture of equity, inclusion, continuous improvement and fidelity to best practices. Delivers training as assigned and coordinates use of internal/ external trainers as needed to meet identified needs. Ensures that agency training is as effective and impactful as possible. Supports the implementation and maintenance of agency practices and policies to assure regulatory compliance and accreditation. Fosters development of a learning agency and regularly seeks staff and client feedback to ensure that training efforts promote strong performance and positive outcomes. To apply and to learn more, click here!

Questions about available Careers at LaSalle School please contact:

Andrew Joslin, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR
Associate Executive Director of Finance

LaSalle School
Human Resource Department
391 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203
AndrewJoslin@lasalle-school.org

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