Enhanced Family Foster Care- Socio-therapist

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

To provide direct services to children assess as needing therapeutic services. Attending FTC and other related case conferences for children assessed as needing clinical support. Assists parents and children in carrying out our 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 treatment team. Create, develop, and implement daily experiences for the children that promote self-esteem, socialization skills, and prepare children for family unification. Performs 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. 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.

Requirements

BA/BS, Degree with at least 2 years’ experience working with children and families,
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer Proficient, Knowledge of Connections 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)

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to children assess as needing therapeutic services.
Attending FTC and other related case conferences for children assessed as needing clinical support.
Assists parents and children in carrying out our 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 treatment team.
Create, develop, and implement daily experiences for the children that promote self-esteem, socialization skills, and prepare children for family unification.
Performs 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.