Enhanced Family Foster Care- Socio-therapist

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

10d•$0 - $47,840•Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides direct therapeutic services to children assessed as needing clinical support within the Enhanced Family Foster Care program. The Socio-therapist will attend case conferences, assist families with treatment plans, and conduct home visits to meet regulatory requirements. The position involves providing in-home and community-based support for behavior management, therapeutic interventions, and developmental assistance to children with complex needs, focusing on achieving specific behavioral goals. Additionally, the role includes creating and implementing daily activities to foster self-esteem and socialization, performing child/youth care functions, and documenting progress in the CONNECTIONS system. This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change.

Requirements

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

Knowledge of Connections a plus
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

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 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.
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.