POSITION SUMMARY:
· Conduct initial assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying protective and risks factors, and developing analysis of hierarchy and relational assessment within the family
· Provides assessment and treatment interventions consistent with fidelity to evidence-based model.
· Provides reunification services to child in placement and family of origin
· Performs home and community-based care to address clinical needs of clients through model adherent FFT FC interventions.
· Continually assess for levels of engagement of all key participants and collaborate with supervisor and stakeholders to overcome barriers to engagement
· Documents ongoing client progress and outcomes consistent with model fidelity.
· Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
· Maintains collaborative relationships with family members and other service providers.
· Provides crisis assessment and intervention to monitor status of clients in crisis.
· Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or related Behavioral Health field of study.
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and at least one year experience providing clinical services to children and/or families
Licensure/Certification/Registration: At minimum LMSW, LMFT-A, LPC-A. Licensed preferred as LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Licensed psychologist.
PURPOSE/FUNCTION OF THE PROGRAM:
The Functional Family Therapy – Foster Care (FFT-FC) Program is a relationally focused and trauma-informed treatment model for youth in the Foster Care System that increases the likelihood of successful positive adjustment and permanency placement. It provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to help youth and families overcome individual and relational trauma to promote stable foster care and long-term permanency placements. In addition, the FFT- FC Program trains, recruits, and approves resource families.
COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Boys & Girls Village (BGV) takes pride in the supportive, team-oriented environment we offer to our employees.
FOR YOUR HEALTH & WELLBEING
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including an option that is free to employees.
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Free annual flu shots
- Wellness workshops
FOR YOUR FUTURE
- a 401K plan with employer contributions
- Company paid life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability.
FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT
- A tuition reimbursement program and free licensing supervision.
- Partnership with CT Non-Profit Alliance for 10% - 20% tuition discounts at participating universities
- Training and development opportunities
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Qualified Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer
FOR WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salaries, with increased compensation for Bi-lingual candidates for qualified positions.
- Generous benefit time, including vacation, sick, and personal time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Free and confidential counseling for employee and family
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
· Remote interview process offered
· Personal protective equipment provided and required
· Plastic shields at workstations
· Temperature screening at all entrances
· Social distance guidelines in place
· Sanitizing, Disinfecting, & Cleaning procedures in place
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
