Description :Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship available!When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future.To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbgProvide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive therapy for clients and families in a variety of settings such as homes, clinic, schools, shelters, residential and community programs.About the ProgramThe Child and Family Counseling Center (CFCC) is a licensed outpatient mental health clinic. Services are provided at a primary site in Roslindale, in clients’ homes, and in other community settings. Clinicians are also embedded in more than 98 area schools.Children and families come to CFCC for treatment and prevention services that are designed to promote healthy physical and mental health development while deepening their connection to their community. Many of those receive services from CFCC have experienced toxic stresses.How You Will Be Making a Difference
Provide case management services; act as a liaison with collateral agencies and programs; establish and maintain relationships/services that support children and family growth. Act as an advocate for families; educate parents on advocating for themselves and their children.
Utilize treatment modalities that are consistent with program goals and agency protocol and that best fit with clients’ age and treatment needs, including play/expressive therapy, individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.
Perform initial assessments and evaluations of new clients and families. Identify treatment needs and barriers to growth and development. Design treatment plans that address needs and specify outcomes. Collaborate with clients and family members to develop treatment objectives. Demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care. Attend staff meetings and case conferences; present client material. Consult with supervisor and team members on challenging or difficult client issues. Facilitate communication between various providers.
Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner. Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards.
Attend in-service trainings and outside seminars to enhance and develop clinical skills
May supervise Masters level interns
For programs receiving third party payment, must meet billable productivity targets and expectations set by program management
May provide training, workshops and consultations to teachers, parents and collateral staff
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in social work, mental health, or related discipline
Currently licensed as an LICSW in the state of Massachusetts
Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications
Knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Haitian Creole preferred
Valuing DiversityWe are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.What The Home Can Offer YouIn addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
Extensive training to new staff
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
