FFC - Sociotherapist

Responsibilities

• Provide direct therapeutic services to children assessed as needing clinical support.
• Attend Family Team Conferences (FTC) and other related case conferences.
• Assist parents and children in carrying out treatment plans.
• Conduct home visits and collateral contacts to meet ACS and OCFS requirements.
• Provide in-home and community-based 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 for children 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree with at least 2 years’ experience working with children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency; knowledge of CONNECTIONS is a plus.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to work in-person in Brooklyn for at least 3 days or more per week.
• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites if required.

Schedule

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday in Brooklyn. Work hours options are:

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
• 10:00 am – 6:00 pm