At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services—core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Salary: $16.07/ hour
Reports to assigned program supervisor or covering supervisor.
Engage young adults with skills training activities twice a week. Skills training areas are directly related to the goals of the client's treatment plan, and may include behavior management skills, communication skills, coping skills, problem solving, educational, or vocational skills.Engage clients in recreational activities each weekConduct role plays and practice new skills with clientsDeliver incentives to reinforce clients for positive behavior and new skills learnedFollow modules from the Coach binders developed by the MST-EA ConsultantFocus and build on clients’ positive attributesEngage the social network in supporting clientsFollow directives by the MST-EA Therapist and Supervisor Provide documentation of each visit with clientsProvide weekly oral and/or written reports to the MST-EA Supervisor on activities completed with clientsParticipate in supervision with the MST-EA SupervisorAttend all required trainings per agency and model requirementsParticipate in all meetings as required by the MST-EA program and agencyPerform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and proceduresAdopts a strength focused approach with families, stakeholder, and within the program/treatment team. Maintain collaborative relationships with funders, referral sources, and community providersAbility to accompany families/clients to psychiatric appointment and other community needs appointment.Manages the extensive travel requirementsProvides 24/7 coverage during the week and participates on a weekend on-call rotational schedulePerform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedOrganizational expectations include:
Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and your department’s specific time and attendance policies and protocol.Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports. Regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports.Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.Requirements:
High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate requiredSuccessfully working or in college requiredExperience working with the population preferredMust have a valid driver’s license and be able to provide transportationMust be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorilyPreferred Experience:
Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional) family therapies Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques Marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches Substance abuse treatment for adults and children using behaviorally-based approaches Behavioral therapy targeting behavioral change in children at home and school Trauma treatment for adults and children using exposure and cognitive therapiesImplementation of interventions within or between systems in the family’s natural ecology (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
Preferred Knowledge:
Preferred Core Competencies:
Ability to engage clientsWillingness and ability to be strengths focusedAbility to problem solve and make decisionsWillingness to advocate for caregiver, youth, and familyAbility to manage stress and self-careAppreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and company systemsAbility to maintain high level of self-awarenessAbility to be comfortable with cultural differences; to relate in ways that are respectful, strength-focused, and culturally sensitiveSalary: $16.07
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Education Required?
Yes
Degree
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Major
License/Certification Required?
Yes
License/Certification
Driver's License
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