FFC - Sociotherapist

Rising Ground, Inc.•New York, NY

5d•$0 - $51,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sociotherapist will provide direct services to children assessed as needing therapeutic services. This role involves attending case conferences, assisting parents and children with treatment plans, making home visits, and providing in-home and community-based support. The Sociotherapist will also create and implement daily experiences to promote self-esteem and socialization, perform child/youth care functions, and document progress notes in CONNECTIONS. This position is full-time and based in Brooklyn.

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 treatment plans.
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 the 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.