SKILL BUILDER

Family Service League Of Suffolk County, Inc; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement plan with 5% employer conr

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program in Bay Shore, NY. The role provides Psychosocial Rehabilitation to youths aged 5–20 in home and community settings, aiming to include family in services when possible.

We offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package. The Skill Builder conducts weekly meetings, documents in EMR, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team; a NY driver’s license

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years in children’s mental health, addiction, or foster care; or BA/BS in social work, psychology, or related field.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions required.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Must be creative and able to present ideas and skills in varied ways.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and EMR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly meetings with youth in home and community.
• Help youth develop skills toward goals identified, focusing on tasks within home and community.
• Engage in activities with youth, including discussions, role play, games and art.
• Document in Electronic Health Records and communicate with team members.
• Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
• Transport youth as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Judgement & problem-solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology / related Human Services

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

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SKILL BUILDER

S100 [70] Professional Bay Shore, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 3540

Salary Range: $41,000.00 To $41,000.00 Annually

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE:

Monday- Friday, flexible hours. Evenings are required.

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. CFTSS is a team-based model which provides Mental Health Treatment to ages 5-20, with the goal of including family members in services whenever possible. CFTSS provides individualized and flexible services which are intended to be provided in youth’s homes and other community settings. The Skill Builder will provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in order to support youths’ mental health needs. The activities are “hands on” and based on the youth’s identified treatment goals.

We offer competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Use of agency vehicle
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Skill Builder will conduct weekly meetings with youth in their home and community.
• Help the youth develop skills toward goals identified, focused primarily on activities, which will help the child achieve age-appropriate tasks and function appropriately within the home and community.
• Engage in a variety of activities with the youth, including discussions, role play, games and art activities in order to accomplish these tasks.
• The Skill Builder will provide documentation in an Electronic Health Records and engage in regular communication with team members.
• Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
• Transport the youth as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma, high school equivalency, or a State Education Commencement Credential with a minimum of two years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or in related Human Services field required.

Knowledge of mental health conditions required.

Demonstrate strong engagement, judgement and problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Must possess the ability to be creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways.

Ability to work both independently as well as on a team is required.

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records required.

Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License and own a reliable car that is properly insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to worksite.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to different client homes, community settings and other FSL offices.