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About the Role

The Socio-Therapist facilitates the ABC plan with Foster Children and Foster Parents, participates in all planning meetings for children on their caseload, and assists foster parents by resolving issues children may experience.

Responsibilities

• Visit with the child weekly, with two visits occurring in the foster home.
• Provide services to children and foster parents on an individual, group, and emergency basis.
• Provide ongoing individual crisis support in both the foster home and school.
• Design, implement, and monitor behavior modification plans (ABC Model).
• Participate as a team member in all planning meetings for the children on her/his caseload.
• Complete progress notes in CONNECTIONS in a timely manner.
• Work with foster parents in a supportive, professional manner.
• Assist with transporting child/youth as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
• Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• May frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• May occasionally stoop.
• May occasionally kneel.
• May occasionally crouch.
• Good communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Effective writing skills.
• Flexible working schedule.

Skills

• Communication
• Time management
• Writing
• Computer proficiency
• Office equipment operation
• English fluency (speaking, reading, writing)

Location

• Bronx, NY

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• At least 2 years of child welfare experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year