CHJC

Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session
2023-07-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Online via Zoom
The CHJC Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides temporary care for children unable to live with their birth families or guardians. The Foster Care Program allows children who may have been abused or neglected and/or have behavioral challenges and special needs the opportunity to live in a family setting, attend public school, and be active members of the community. To provide support for the needs of the entire family, in addition to 24-hour on-call services and crisis response, extensive training is offered to all Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers. Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers work as members of a treatment team alongside families, social workers, and other professionals to help prepare a child to return to his/her birth family. Positive adult alliances, communication, and teamwork are critical to the healthy development of children and their long-term success. Through direct guidance and support, you as a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver will act as a role model and mentor toward the family reunification process.

For more information about the informational or training sessions, or about how you can open your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact Karli Kukula, Foster Care Recruitment and Training Specialist, at (315) 995-9861 or e-mail Karli at kkukula@chjc.org.

Blood Drive
2023-06-27 08:30 - 12:30 | CHJC – Empsall’s Building, 122 Court St, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
CHJC is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive! Sign up today to give the gift of life!

Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00
If you have ever considered becoming a Foster Parent, please join CHJC’s Fostering Futures Recruitment and Training Specialist, Karli Kukula, for a FREE Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session.

Karli will explain the process of becoming a Foster Parent, the responsibilities, and the importance of caring and loving adults in a youth’s life.

CHJC Color Fun Walk/Run
2023-06-03 08:30 - 10:00 | Thompson Park Zoo, 1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States

Community Oriented Recovery & Empowerment (CORE) Education Group
2023-05-02 17:00 - 2023-06-27 18:00 | Community Clinic of Jefferson County, 211 JB Wise Place, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
This group is designed to help individuals interested in continuing their education (GED, BOCES, or College).
Guidance navigating stressors of balancing home life and school life, completing the necessary paperwork to begin their journey, determining the area of study, and MORE!
SESSIONS ARE EVERY TUESDAY BEGINNING, MAY 2, THROUGH JUNE 27, FROM 5:00 TO 6:00 PM.
All sessions will be in person in the Group Room at the Community Clinic of Jefferson County (211 JB Wise Place, Watertown).
This group is only offered for those who are Community Oriented Recovery & Empowerment (CORE) and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Eligible.
If you are interested in determining your CORE/HARP eligibility, please call or text Alyssa Henry, Recovery & Empowerment Specialist, at 315-955-9283, or ahenry@chjc.org.

Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session
2023-04-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Online via Zoom

FREE Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session
2023-03-23 18:00
CHJC is hosting a FREE Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Informational Session!

CHJC TO HOLD VIRTUAL FOSTER PARENTING/KINSHIP CAREGIVER INFORMATIONAL SESSION
2023-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, and Oswego Counties: The Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s (CHJC) Therapeutic Foster Care Program will host a free virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session on Thursday, February 23, 2023. Please join the session via the CHJC Website, www.chjc.org. The session will begin at 6:00pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Parenting and/or caring for your relatives is welcome and encouraged to attend. Foster Parent/Kinship training classes will begin on April 12, 2023, and continue for twelve weeks thereafter.

The CHJC Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides temporary care for children unable to live with their birth families or guardians. The Foster Care Program allows children who may have been abused or neglected and/or have behavioral challenges and special needs, the opportunity to live in a family setting, attend public school and be an active member of the community. To provide support for the needs of the entire family, in addition to 24-hour on-call services and crisis response, extensive training is offered to all Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers. Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers work as members of a treatment team alongside families, social workers, and other professionals to help prepare a child to return to his/her birth family. Positive adult alliances, communication, and teamwork are critical to the healthy development of children and their long-term success. Through direct guidance and support, you as a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver will act as a role model and mentor toward the family reunification process.

For more information about the informational or training sessions, or on opening your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact Karli Kukula, Foster Care Recruitment and Training Specialist, at (315) 995-9861 or e-mail Karli at kkukula@chjc.org.

Blood Drive
2023-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Children’s Home of Jefferson County, 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
Give the gift of life!

CHJC is hosting a blood drive in the gymnasium at our Campus location! Please visit www.redcrossblood.org to sign up!

Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Information Session
2023-01-04 18:00 - 21:00
The Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s (CHJC) Therapeutic Foster Care Program will host a free virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Please join the session via the CHJC Website, www.chjc.org. The session will begin at 6:00 pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Parenting and/or caring for your relatives is welcome and encouraged to attend. Foster Parent/Kinship training classes will begin on January 11, 2023, and continue for nine weeks thereafter.
The CHJC Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides temporary care for children unable to live with their birth families or guardians. The Foster Care Program allows children who may have been abused or neglected and/or have behavioral challenges and special needs, the opportunity to live in a family setting, attend public school and be an active member of the community. To provide support for the needs of the entire family, in addition to 24-hour on-call services and crisis response, extensive training is offered to all Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers. Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers work as members of a treatment team alongside families, social workers, and other professionals to help prepare a child to return to his/her birth family. Positive adult alliances, communication, and teamwork are critical to the healthy development of children and their long-term success. Through direct guidance and support, you as a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver will act as a role model and mentor toward the family reunification process.
For more information about the informational or training sessions, or on opening your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact Karli Kukula, Foster Care Recruitment and Training Specialist, at (315) 995-9861 or e-mail Karli at kkukula@chjc.org.

Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session
2022-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Catholic Charities, 808 West Broadway, Fulton, NY, 13069, United States
Oswego County: The Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s (CHJC) Therapeutic Foster Care Program will host a free virtual and in-person Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session on November 30, 2022. Please join the connect virtually by going onto the CHJC Website, www.chjc.org or in-person located at 808 West Broadway, Fulton, New York 13069. The session will begin at 6:00pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Parenting and/or caring for your relatives, loved ones, Fictive Kin, or known child in need, is welcome and encouraged to attend. Foster Parent/Kinship training classes will begin virtually via Zoom on January 11, 2023, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, and continue for nine weeks thereafter.
The CHJC Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides temporary care for children unable to live with their birth families or guardians. The Foster Care Program allows children who may have been abused or neglected and/or have behavioral challenges and special needs, the opportunity to live in a family setting, attend public school and be an active member of the community. To provide support for the needs of the entire family, in addition to 24-hour on-call services and crisis response, extensive training is offered to all Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers. Foster Parents/Kinship Caregivers work as members of a treatment team alongside families, social workers, and other professionals to help prepare a child to return to his/her birth family. Positive adult alliances, communication, and teamwork are critical to the healthy development of children and their long-term success. Through direct guidance and support, you as a Foster Parent or Kinship Caregiver will act as a role model and mentor toward the family reunification process.
For more information about the informational or training sessions, or on opening your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact Karli Kukula, Recruitment and Training Specialist, at (315) 955-9861 or e-mail: kkukula@chjc.org.
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Foster Parent Informational Session
2022-11-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Children’s Home of Jefferson County, 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
CHJC to host a Foster Parent Informational Session!
🔘WHEN: November 16, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
🔘WHERE: In-person at 1704 State Street, Watertown, New York; and via Zoom ⬇
🔘LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81331409650?pwd=SWJhUzlLT2JBWVVDVHJqOXNsNXV0Zz09
For additional information, please contact Karli Kukula, Foster Care Recruitment and Training Specialist, at kkukula@chjc.org, or 315-955-9861.
Open your hear and your home to a deserving child by becoming a Foster Parent!

CHJC's Annual Holiday Appeal Campaign
2022-11-08 - 2022-12-31 | Children’s Home of Jefferson County, 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
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Red Cross Blood Drive
2022-10-27 10:00 - 14:00 | CHJC – Empsall’s Building, 122 Court St, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
Join CHJC in giving the gift of life at our upcoming Blood Drive!

Kinship Awareness Color Walk/Run 5K
2022-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Remington Recreational Trail, 1 Sullivan Dr., Canton, NY, 13617, United States
A Kinship Awareness Color Walk/Run at the Remington Recreational Trail, located in Canton, NY. Registration is at 8:00 am with the walk/run starting at 9:00 am. Cost is $25/person. The first 100 participants registered will be guaranteed a t-shirt.
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Family Fun Summer BBQ
2022-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Coles Creek, 13003 NY-37, Waddington, NY, 13694, United States
A foster care end of the summer BBQ for our foster parents and youth. The event will take place from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at Coles Creek located in Waddington, NY. Chef Manning will be present to provide food for the event. The agency will be paying for the entry into the park so that families can enjoy the day at the beach and/or playground and have a meal with staff in the afternoon.

Virtual Foster Care Information Session
2022-08-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Online via Zoom
The Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s (CHJC) Therapeutic Foster Care Program will host a free Virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Please join the session via the CHJC Website, https://www.chjc.org. The session will begin at 6:00pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Parenting and/or caring for your relatives is welcome and encouraged to attend. Foster Parent/Kinship training classes will begin on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and continue for nine weeks thereafter. For more information about the informational or training sessions, or on opening your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact us by completing our contact form!

In-Person and Virtual Foster Care Information Session
2022-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Catholic Charities, 808 West Broadway, Fulton, NY, 13069, United States
The Children’s Home of Jefferson County’s (CHJC) Therapeutic Foster Care Program will host a free in-person and virtual Foster Parent/Kinship Caregiver Informational Session on August 18, 2022. Please join the session at the Catholic Charity located at 808 West Broadway, Fulton, New York 13069 or connect virtually by going onto the CHJC Website, https://www.chjc.org. The session will begin at 6:00pm. Anyone interested in learning more about Foster Parenting and/or caring for your relatives is welcome and encouraged to attend. Foster Parent/Kinship training classes will begin virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, and continue for nine weeks thereafter. For more information about the informational or training sessions, or on opening your home and heart to these deserving children, please contact us by completing our contact form!
Please click the Zoom link below to join virtually!
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2022 CHJC Golf Tournament
2022-08-08 | Watertown Golf Club, 1 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
It’s that time of year again! Time to block out your calendar for the CHJC Annual Golf Tournament! It will be held on Monday, August 8th, 2022 at the Watertown Golf Club in Thompson Park. 8AM shotgun start!
Sponsorship information, registration, and other details will be coming soon.

Foster Care Information Night
2022-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Online via Zoom
CHJC’s Fostering Futures Program is hosting a Foster Care Information Night. This session is aimed at those who want to know more about the Foster Care program here at CHJC. Find out if being a Foster Parent is right for you! This session will be available through Zoom and will take place on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 6:00PM. You will be able to join remotely using the following link:
Join us via Zoom at 6PM on March 23rd! (opens in a new tab)

CHJC JOB FAIR
2021-04-22 08:00 - 16:00 | Children’s Home of Jefferson County, 1704 State Street, Watertown, NY, 13601, United States
CHJC (Children’s Home of Jefferson County) is hosting a Job Fair at our Watertown Campus on Thursday, April 22, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm!
We’re looking for committed professionals wanting to make a difference in the community by providing services to empower adults and youth. Positions for all experience levels are available including full- and part-time. Be sure to bring your resume with you for on-the-spot interviews! (Applicants must be 21 years of age and older.)
CHJC is looking for Staff for all programming:

Youth Residential Programming
Foster Care Services
Behavioral Health
Care Coordination for Adults and Children
Administration

To save time, bring a completed job application with you to the Job Fair. Find complete job descriptions and applications at https://www.chjc.org/careers/.
Learn more about CHJC at https://www.chjc.org/about-chjc/.

OPEN OPPORTUNITIES
Direct Care Professional Watertown, NY
Provide supervision, support, guidance, and role modeling to the youth. Provide a safe, therapeutic, and secure environment for the youth in conjunction with other staff. Teach youth to achieve attainable goals regarding proper social behavior, hygiene, and education. Each Direct Care Professional plays an important part in the treatment team in meeting the needs of each youth within the program.
Requires: High School Diploma

Youth and Family Engagement Specialist Watertown, NY
Provide supervision, support, guidance, and role modeling to the residents in the TCRP. In conjunction with other members of the team, provides a safe and secure environment for the youth. Teach youth to achieve attainable goals regarding proper social behavior, hygiene, and education. Each Youth and Family Engagement Specialist provides intensive family engagement and community support to the entire family to help prevent future crises. Upon discharge from the respite portion of the program, until an appropriate plan for success has been fully executed, Youth and Family Engagement Specialists provide Aftercare services.
Requires: Bachelor’s Degree

Adult Care Coordinator Watertown, NY
To improve the responsiveness, accountability, and coordination of the service system for individuals with serious psychiatric disabilities. Services will be provided by a comprehensive coordinated network of providers delivering an array of medical, self-help, social, supportive, and rehabilitative services. Services will be focused on rehabilitation and recovery based on the needs and desires of the individual and delivered according to an Individualized Service Plan.
Requires: Bachelor’s Degree

Children’s Care Coordinator Watertown, NY
To reduce out-of-home placement by effective interagency working and coordination of care. Assist children and their families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral problems or who suffer from a mental health condition. Undertake strength-based assessments. Develop Individualized Service Plans.
Requires: Bachelor’s Degree

DSS Case Planner Watertown, NY
The DSS Caseworker is based in the Ongoing Unit at the Jefferson County Department of Social Services (JCDSS). In this position, the Caseworker will be working with the families on their caseload to ensure all family members receive the services required to achieve successful reunification. The Caseworker will be responsible for completing monthly home visits with all individuals on their caseload, ensuring they are assessing for safety during every contact. The Caseworker will refer clients to all recommended/requested services, including Mental Health Counseling, Psychological Evaluations, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Parenting Instruction, as well as any other services recommended by service providers or requested by the court.
Requires: Bachelor’s Degree

Community Services Provider-CFTSS Watertown, NY
Children and Family Treatment and Support Services are designed to provide community-based behavioral health care services supporting children and families in our community. These services offer opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. The Community Service Provider-CFTSS is responsible for providing direct skill-building and other therapeutic services to children and their caregivers. To provide direct services to clients and their caregivers enrolled in the program, the Community Service Provider-CFTSS works in partnership with Health Home Agencies, Community Partners, and the Foster Care Department. The caseload for this position varies and is dependent on the number of direct service hours for each client. The Community Service Provider-CFTSS assures services provided and all documentation requirements meet the required OCFS, OMH, CFTSS, and Medicaid reimbursement mandates.
Required: High School Diploma

Clinical Therapist Watertown, NY
The Clinical Therapist is responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical services to clients and their families. This includes the provision of individual, family, group therapies, crisis intervention, advocacy, assessment, planning, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Clinical therapists are responsible for formulating and implementing appropriate treatment strategies from clients and their families on their assigned caseload and for timely and satisfactory documentation of all treatment efforts.
Required: LMHC or LMSW or LCSW

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Watertown, NY
Works with the Medical Director and Practice Manager to provide medical and psychiatric care. Evaluates and diagnoses patients with mental illness. Proficient in psychotropic medications and dosage, under the direction of the Medical Director. Evaluates the needs of the patient and helps develop treatment plans. Requires advanced training and education in psychiatric care pending approval from the office of mental health. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, also known as a mental health nurse practitioner, provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health patients. The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner performs a wide range of mental health services, including but not limited to patient assessments, medical histories, treatment plans, psychiatric diagnosis, and Medication Management.
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, successful completion of an accredited Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) program

OCFS Quality Assurance Specialist Watertown, NY
The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible to review and complete quality reviews as assigned for OCFS programming on campus as well as Community Based and Foster Care programming. Provides input and feedback to the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Department leadership team to assist with achieving high-quality standards. Remains up-to-date and familiar with OCFS and Agency regulations, policies, procedures, and practices. Assists in assessing quality strengths and identifying opportunities for program and staff development.
Required: Bachelor’s Degree

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Please call (315) 788-7430
