Socio Therapist

• Job Location: 161-21 Jamaica Ave (HSVS) - Jamaica, NY
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Education Level: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
• Salary Range: $36.38 - $36.38Hourly
• Travel Percentage: Up to 75%
• Job Shift: Day, 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. Work
• Schedule: This is a hybrid position, requiring a combination of in-office, community-based, and remote work, based on program needs. Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities of
• Position: 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.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to frequently communicate with clients who have inquiries about services that you are providing. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with the scope, responsibilities, and level of the position, and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits At HeartShare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect: 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. HeartShare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

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For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated. To learn more about Heartshare, please visit our website at heartshare.org or follow us on Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Instagram Facebook