Youth Skill Builder – Mental Health & Skills Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Savings Plan

Use of agency vehicle

Life and AD&D Insurance

PTO

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. CFTSS provides Mental Health Treatment to ages 5-20, with family involvement where possible, in homes and community settings.

The Skill Builder will offer Psychosocial Rehabilitation to support youths’ mental health needs, with hands-on activities and goals-based care. Based in Bay Shore or Riverhead, NY, with flexible hours and evenings required.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• The Skill Builder conducts weekly meetings with youth in home and community.
• Help youth develop skills toward goals identified, focusing on activities to meet age-appropriate tasks.
• Engage in activities with youth, including discussions, role play, games and art.
• Provide documentation in Electronic Health Records and communicate with team members.
• Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
• Transport the youth as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor's degree in Social Work / Psychology

Master's degree in Social Work / Psychology

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. CFTSS provides Mental Health Treatment to ages 5-20, with family involvement where possible, in homes and community settings.

The Skill Builder will offer Psychosocial Rehabilitation to support youths’ mental health needs, with hands-on activities and goals-based care. Based in Bay Shore or Riverhead, NY, with flexible hours and evenings required.