Socio Therapist

Heartshare Human Services Of New York•Brooklyn, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Socio Therapist provides trauma-informed therapeutic case management and support to children, youth, and families involved in foster care. This role partners with families to develop individualized service plans, promotes safety and permanency, provides crisis intervention, coordinates care with internal and community providers, implements evidence-based practices, and advocates for youth through court appearances, family meetings, and ongoing case management.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; BSW preferred
Experience supporting families and adolescents with social services.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development and trauma informed perspective.
Ability to work with diverse population of clients and team members
Must be highly organized with ability to meet program deliverables and deadlines
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours - some evenings or early mornings as needed to meet client needs
Ability to use public transportation to travel throughout New York City or Agency vehicle when available.

Responsibilities

Creates, in partnership with families, plans which address safety, behavioral, psychological and permanent needs.
Monitors safety, well-being, and permanency progress by conducting regular casework contacts and providing the necessary services to meet the needs of the children and families.
Complete timely documentation of all reports and casework activities including FASPS, Psychosocial, Adoption Home studies, Kinship Home studies, court reports
Actively participates in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences, and other meetings to advance permanency for children and families.
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Implement evidence-based models with foster parents, parents, discharge resources and youth.
Coordinate care with other agency and community-based programs such as Behavioral Health & Wellness and Health Homes
Provide family planning counseling to youth and document discussion with foster parents
Work to identify family resources and support for youth through Family Finding evidence-based practice.
Frequently communicate with clients who have inquiries about services that you are providing.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

Benefits

Rewarding Work in a team environment.
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
Tuition Assistance Program.
Professional Development opportunities.
Wellhub Discount
Verizon Wireless Discount.
BJs Membership discount.
Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more.