**Sign-on BONUS of $1,000 upon starting and an additional $3,000 at one year.**
Responsibilities
- Perform intake and admissions activities in collaboration with the Case Worker, Residential Life and Health Services.
- At admissions, begin the process of identifying permanent connections and formulating discharge planning, including through the development and use of a genogram.
- Conduct psycho-social evaluation, along with other diagnostic assessments and genogram, of participants and family/significant others. In addition, coordinate evaluations and/or assessments by other providers including the Psychiatrist and Psychologist.
- Coordinate the treatment service planning and implementation activities of the inter-disciplinary team including facilitation of Treatment Team Meetings, treatment plan development and monitoring.
- Collaboratively work with the treatment team and Office of Placement Services (OPS) to expedite the replacement, according to the program requirements, of the participant to a longer term setting or to be discharged from foster care. This includes inter-facing with recommended placements to facilitate the replacement.
- In conjunction with the assigned Child Protective Specialist/Case Planner, explore the viability of alternative resources including but not limited to kinship and extended kin resources to facilitate expeditious replacement or discharge of the participant from pre-placement.
- Particularly for long term participants at the YRC, initiate and facilitate family team meetings with all stakeholders, including the youth, to develop a strategy to expedite replacement or permanency.
- In conjunction with Health Services, coordinate mental health related activities including but not limited to procuring mental health history documentation, facilitating treatment referral, following up with treatment provider on progress, etc.
- Coordinate the post-crisis response efforts of the program including providing crisis intervention and avoidance services.
- Where indicated and appropriate, directly provide short-term individual and family therapy. Support the wider program team in developing behavioral management interventions for participants.
- Facilitate psychoeducation groups with participants.
- Promote permanent connections, including reunification, foster boarding home placement, adoption and alternative living arrangements.
- Participate in weekly individual, group supervision and trainings as indicated.
- Attend internal and external meetings as indicated.
- Maintain mandated paperwork and recordkeeping in compliance with ACS, OCFS and GSS PEP Dept.
- Effectively use and practice the Sanctuary Model tools: safety plans, community meetings, psycho-educational groups, team meetings, red flag reviews, treatment planning conferences (or similar) and self-care in the department/program to create a nonviolent and trauma-sensitive culture.
- Promote and model the seven Sanctuary Model commitments to create a non-violent and trauma-sensitive culture.
- Integrate the Sanctuary Model SELF (Safety, Emotional Management, Loss and Future) framework into daily practice to ensure quality care and an affective work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
- Minimum of two (2) years experience in child welfare or related setting required.
- Master's in Social Work Required.
- Clinical work with youth and families required; including crisis management.
- Proven participant sensibility and the ability to communicate with staff on all levels, including team facilitation/coordination experience.
- Demonstrated competence in verbal, written, organizational and prioritization skills, along with strong computer skills.
- Capability to transition easily between working independently with a high degree of self-initiative and contributing as part of a team.
- Must be able to use public transportation systems, including subways and buses to attend various meetings and make home visits. New York State Driver’s license preferred.
- Excellent crisis intervention, advocacy and problem solving skills.
- Must have ability to work flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends and holidays, with possible on-call responsibilities.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based, youth development perspective and trauma-informed perspective.
- Bilingual – Spanish speaking preferred,
Schedule
Mon- Fri from 9am-5pm