Overview

　　Rising Groundprovides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity, and each year, Rising Ground is a positive force in the lives of more than 25,000 individuals. We do this through 50 programs in 70 locations throughout New York City and Westchester. Our strong belief and commitment to diversity shows not just through our work with supported persons but is integral to the building of a strong staff that reflects the communities we serve.

　　Family Advocatewill provide services to enhance parenting skills, parenting practices and conflict resolution to the biological families or other discharge resource person of a youth in the family respite program.

　　Responsibilities

　　Provides family therapy to program youth's family, using the MTFC treatment model. This includes introducing new behavioral, coping and parenting skills and practicing these in sessions using strategic positive reinforcement and coaching interventions.

　　Participates in the development of individual treatment plans for program youth.

　　Participates in 24 hour on-call availability for program parents. Family therapist may serve as back-up to the Program Supervisor for 24/7 on-call availability

　　Attends weekly clinical team meetings.

　　Provides record keeping and documentation for all clinical activities (case documentation).

　　Performs other related duties as required.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education and Experience:

　　Master’s level in clinical field (LMSW preferred).

　　Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

　　Experience with a behavioral approach to treating troubled youth preferred.

　　Experience treating families, children, and adolescents.

　　Experience with the administrative components of treatment (case documentation) preferred.

　　Demonstrated ability to work as part of a treatment team.

　　Ability to work cooperatively with Program Supervisor to implement child's program; accept supervision well; be readily available for supervision; attend meetings; complete assigned paperwork.

　　Per Diem

　　$28.31/Hr

　　EEO

　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

　　Posted Date2 months ago(12/28/2023 7:40 PM)

　　Job ID 2023-2708

　　of Openings 1Category Other