Foster Care Youth Counselor & Family Support

Children's Aid; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Aid in New York seeks a Sociotherapist (ST) to work weekly in foster homes, partnering with foster parents and youth to achieve case objectives and maintain stable placements. The role requires aligning with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and delivering counseling and supportive services.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, and ongoing team coordination, including attendance at Treatment Team Conferences and Family Team Meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in social work or a related field.
• NYS Valid Driver’s License.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Behavior Modification Training and supportive Counseling to foster parents caring for youth with special needs.
• Attend Treatment Team Conferences and Family Team Meetings regarding youth’s needs and services.
• Conduct weekly home visits.
• Provide counseling and mediation to youth and foster parents.
• Provide crisis intervention services and share rotating 24-hour on-call responsibility.
• Maintain daily progress notes and other written materials.
• Assisting with modeling visits and training of New Socio-Therapist.
• ICPC Liaison for the Manhattan site.

Skills

Behavior modification training

Counseling

Team collaboration

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Children’s Aid in New York seeks a Sociotherapist (ST) to work weekly in foster homes, partnering with foster parents and youth to achieve case objectives and maintain stable placements. The role requires aligning with the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values and delivering counseling and supportive services.

The position emphasizes collaboration, crisis intervention, and ongoing team coordination, including attendance at Treatment Team Conferences and Family Team Meetings.