Child and Family Therapist - Penfield Central School District

Center for Youth Services • Penfield, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child and Family Therapist (CFT) is an 11-month position within The Center for Youth’s Student and Family Support Services, serving students and families in the Penfield Central School District. The role provides individual and family counseling, crisis response, consultation, and information and referral services. The CFT conducts comprehensive assessments to identify students’ immediate and longer-term needs and develops service plans covering direct services and referrals to school and community resources. The therapist works closely with the School Social Worker, who generates referrals, and participates as appropriate in school meetings and committees to integrate into the school community.

The Center for Youth partners with young people to help them realize their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. It values differences among people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, disabilities, and beliefs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Education, or a related field and five years of experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Driver’s license.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of youth-serving systems.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent literacy and communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response and intervention.
• Consult with staff and maintain professional relationships with them.
• Conduct assessment and triage.
• Provide counseling to children and families.
• Disseminate information and make referrals, including supporting readiness for referral.
• Maintain case and program records.
• Facilitate psycho-educational groups.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create service plans addressing students’ immediate and longer-term needs.
• Work closely with the School Social Worker and participate in school meetings and committees, as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time