SKILL BUILDER

Family Service League Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match

Use of agency vehicle

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO

Up to 11 paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Family Service League Inc. in Riverhead, NY, seeks a full-time Skill Builder for the CFTSS program. The role delivers Psychosocial Rehabilitation to youths ages 5–20 in home and community settings, aligning activities with treatment goals and family involvement where possible.

The position requires a high school diploma or higher with relevant experience, or a social work/psychology degree. Travel between worksites is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or NY State credential with at least two years in children’s mental health or related field.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related Human Services field preferred.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions and ability to engage youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly meetings with youth in home and community.
• Help youths develop goals and skills to meet age-appropriate tasks.
• Engage in activities with youth including discussions, role play, and art.
• Document in Electronic Health Records and communicate with team.
• Attend weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
• Transport youth to and from sites; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED / NY credential with 2+ years experience

Bachelor's or master's in Social Work / Psychology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

SKILL BUILDER

Family Service League Inc. Riverhead, New York, United States

About this position

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 youths' 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 youths' 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.

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