Child Life Specialist

sus.com; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Child Life Specialist (LMSW) to provide direct care to families, ensuring individualized assessments and coordination of activities for children. This role supports families and contributes to the well-being of children through expert care and appropriate referrals. Applicants should hold a Master's degree and possess excellent communication skills while working as part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Master's degree and LMSW required.
• Knowledge of substance use and mental illness.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized assessment of children’s needs.
• Engage in collateral visits with health professionals.
• Coordinate activities for individual needs of children.

Skills

Effective interpersonal communication

Written communication skills

Customer service focus

Education

Master’s degree and LMSW

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Min

USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $60,000.00/Yr.

Position Overview

The Child Life Specialist (LMSW) will be under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and provide direct care to families of Fox Point, scattered site program. The Specialist will provide individualized assesments of the children's biological, educational, psychological and social needs. The Specialist will engage in collateral visits with health professionals, school personnel, and make necessary referrals for mental health, daycare, and summer camps. The Specialist will coordinate activities designed to meet the individual needs of children (e.g., infant stimulation, toddler training, teen programs, after school programming, parent/child interactions, etc.).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide specialized assessment of children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs.
• Engage is collateral visits with health professionals, school personnel, and is able to make necessary referrals for mental health, daycare, and summer camps.
• Coordinate activities designed to meet the individual needs of children (e.g., infant stimulation, toddler training, teen programs, after school programming, parent/child interactions, etc.)
• Attends staff meetings, in-serving training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings.
• Provide crisis intervention to children and parents.
• Support families in their child care efforts, both in structured and unstructured
• Complete all progress notes, treatment planning, written assessments, and other required documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree and LMSW required.
  • Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families.
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with diverse client population.
  • Must be able to utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to write professional clinical notes.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
  • Beneficial for candidate to have experience working within a Supportive Housing setting.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.

S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contactthe Leave Team at [e-mail].

ID

2023-15047