Interventionist (FFT-CW)

Children's Aid Job Listing•Bronx, NY

About The Position

The FFT-CW Interventionist works on the model’s Low-Risk track, meeting with families to assess their relationship systems and match them with appropriate community-based interventions. The Interventionist advocates for families by identifying and referring them to effective community services, monitoring progress, and helping families maintain changes. The role also works with families and community providers to help families generalize learned skills across the systems involved in their lives. The position carries approximately 10 cases and delivers services consistent with the FFT-CW Low-Risk model, maintaining fidelity to its protocols and interventions. The Interventionist completes required assessments, documentation, progress notes, and accountability requirements; participates in trainings and weekly staffing; and maintains the model’s home-based contact requirements. The role requires responding to client crises by phone and conducting sessions at times and locations that meet families’ needs, including evenings or weekends as needed. The incumbent is expected to promote Children’s Aid’s mission, vision, and values and to work according to a schedule determined by department needs, whether in person or hybrid.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or a BA in an equivalent field.
Experience working with adolescents and families in a child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice setting.
Willingness to learn and work within the FFT philosophy and model.
Ability and willingness to work with families and teens in homes, schools, and other appropriate community settings.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.
Strong clinical skills and ability to work under pressure with high-risk, crisis-oriented families.
Very good interpersonal and communication skills, including strong writing skills and the ability to complete substantial documentation in a timely manner.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of approximately 10 FFT-CW Low-Risk cases.
Administer treatment consistent with the FFT-CW Low-Risk model and ensure fidelity and adherence to the model.
Research and identify appropriate community-based services for families, such as mental health programs, domestic violence programs, and pro-social activities for adolescents.
Make referrals and appointments with community-based agencies and support families in accessing services as needed.
Attend required FFT-CW and mandated ACS trainings.
Participate in weekly staffing with the FFT-CW Site Lead.
Complete FFT-CW documentation in the FFT/CSS system in a timely manner.
Convert notes in the CSS system into ACS ADVPO Progress Notes or Connections Progress Notes.
Complete required FFT-CW assessment tools and enter them into the CSS system in a timely manner.
Implement FFT-CW Low-Risk protocols and interventions provided by the FFT consultant and/or FFT supervisor.
Meet OCFS and ACS accountability requirements, including timely completion of FASPs, Progress Notes, and Plan Amendments.
Maintain monthly home-based casework contact requirements specified by the model.
Be available by phone 24/7 or as needed to respond to client crises.
Conduct sessions on weekends as needed to accommodate client availability.
Work flexible hours and remotely in the field, community, or Children’s Aid offices as needed to serve families and use time and resources effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.