Child Care Clinical Coordinator

HELP USA • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Clinical Coordinator works with the Therapeutic Childcare and Recreation programs at HELP Haven, a transitional housing shelter for victims of domestic violence. The role is suited to a recent MSW graduate interested in working with children in a therapeutic setting. The coordinator completes psychosocial assessments and provides mental health counseling and crisis intervention services to children and their families.

The coordinator collaborates with the Child Care and Recreation Teams to develop and implement therapeutic models, and works with other Haven departments to support communication, mental health service delivery, and positive outcomes for families. The role also advocates for families as they navigate service systems, provides information and referrals, and develops and facilitates therapeutic groups and workshops. Participation in team meetings, individual and group supervision, client case conferences, and other requested meetings is part of the position.

Requirements

• Be currently registered as an LMSW or LMHC, or have an MSW and become registered as an LMSW within 3 months.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and trauma-responsive practice, with the ability to apply it in a Child-Care and Recreation setting.
• Experience navigating systems affecting children, such as Early Intervention, CPSE, and CSE.
• Physical ability to work with children in a variety of settings.
• Experience facilitating support groups and workshops.
• Willingness to obtain SIFI certification in order to supervise interns.
• Computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial assessments and provide mental health counseling and crisis intervention services to children and their families.
• Collaborate with the Child Care and Recreation Teams to develop and implement therapeutic models in both programs.
• Collaborate with other Haven departments to facilitate communication and mental health service provision and to support positive outcomes for families.
• Serve as a liaison to advocate for and assist families in navigating the service delivery system and obtaining appropriate clinical, developmental, academic, and other relevant services.
• Provide information and referral services to residents as needed.
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops for residents to support their emotional well-being.
• Participate in weekly team meetings, individual supervision, group supervision, client case conferences, and other meetings as requested.

Benefits

• Health insurance through Cigna, including dental and vision, with an option covering the entire family with minimal employee contribution.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) with a company contribution, even if the employee does not contribute.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level