Family Specialist
- The Bronx, NY
- $55,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct in-depth family histories and family assessment for service planning integrating the needs of all family members individually and the needs of the family unit; make appropriate recommendations to the treatment team.
- To increase family stability, the Family Life Specialist will assess family’s behavioral and relational problems and refer them to needed services.
- Strengthen the families by offering services such as child care planning, self-sufficiency goal setting, educational assistance for children, working with foster care agencies, crisis intervention, family mediation and conflict resolution, and parenting skills workshops.
- Complete all progress notes, treatment planning goals, written assessments, and other required documentation of services rendered in a timely fashion.
- Conduct home and office visits as necessary.
- Participate with and support client in service planning for family reunification.
- Coordinate with other public systems, providing direction and advocacy on behalf of client families, including child welfare agencies, courts, and public assistance as necessary.
- Prepares report for Assistant Deputy Director of Mental Health Services and Executive Director, including any problems, and proposals for changes in policies or program design
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field required, MSW/LMSW or Masters in Human Services field preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with families.
- Familiar with clinical issues including substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health, child welfare, child development, cognitive/developmental disabilities, family re-unification, and/or family system work.
- Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of AWARDS
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred