FFC - Sociotherapist

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to children assessed as needing therapeutic services.
• Attend FTC and other related case conferences for children assessed as needing clinical support.
• Assist parents and children in carrying out the treatment plan.
• Make home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Provide in‑home and in‑community behavior management, therapeutic, and developmental support to children with complex needs.
• Support specific behavioral goals as developed by the treatment team.
• Create, develop, and implement daily experiences that promote self‑esteem, socialization skills, and prepare children for family unification.
• Perform child/youth care functions relevant to daily home care, ADL skills, scheduling, and setting plans for respite and crisis intervention.
• Document progress notes in CONNECTIONS.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree.
• At least 2 years of experience working with children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient.
• Knowledge of CONNECTIONS (a plus).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (a plus).

Work Environment

Clinic / Field / Corporate Office.

Schedule

Full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday in Brooklyn. Work‑hour options are 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, or 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Additional Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work in‑person in Brooklyn for at least three days per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.