Foster Care Behavior Specialist — Make a Difference

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York; Wading River (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to support families in the Therapeutic Foster Boarding Home Program in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will work with children and collaborate with social workers to deliver day-to-day care and crisis intervention.

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology is required, with prior experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology is required.
• Previous experience in foster care or child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Caseworker in the Therapeutic Foster Boarding Home Program.
• Visit foster homes regularly and coordinate with schools and therapists.
• Develop and revise behavior plans; monitor child adjustment and progress.
• Attend treatment team meetings and maintain progress notes.

Skills

Child welfare

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/ Psychology/ Sociology

Job description

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is seeking a dedicated Behavior Specialist to support families in the Therapeutic Foster Boarding Home Program in Nassau and Suffolk counties. You will work with children and collaborate with social workers to deliver day-to-day care and crisis intervention.

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology is required, with prior experience preferred.