Child Life Specialist Job at Services For The Underserved, Inc., New York, NY

TVVROGQvWXVMQ1I2a1dvVVpjNkFyOEZhVWc9PQ==
  • Services For The Underserved, Inc.
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Min: USD $70,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $80,000.00/Yr. Position Overview:

Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207

J Train - Van Siclen Avenue

C Train - Van Siclen Avenue


SCOPE OF ROLE:

Provides direct services to Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center 24 hr program.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, Social determinants of health assessments of
    children’s biological, educational, psychological and social needs.
  • Engage is collateral visits with health professionals, school personnel, and is able to make necessary
    referrals for mental health, daycare, and summer camps.
  • Coordinate activities designed to meet the individual needs of children (e.g., infant stimulation, toddler
    training, teen programs, after school programming, parent/child interactions, etc.)
  • Attends staff meetings, in-serving training, case conferences, and weekly clinical meetings.
  • Provide weekly and monthly reports
  • Provide crisis intervention to children and parents.
  • Support families in their child care efforts, both in structured and unstructured
  • Complete all progress notes, treatment planning, written assessments, and other required documentation.
  • Help the child/ family get ready for tests or procedures (Medical/Mental Health).
  • Help the child develop coping skills and manage distractions.
  • Provide behavioral Interventions (e.g., reward good behavior; prevent negative behavior).
  • Provide family support; support for brothers and sisters.
  • Provide “Play” that fits your child’s level of understanding.
  • Therapeutic play (e.g., role-playing and storytelling)
  • Provide support for grief and loss.
    Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree and LMSW/LMFT required
  • Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with
    substance use and co-Occurring disorder.
  • Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr program
  • Effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)
  • Experience working with children/youth and /or Families
  • Ability to work evenings and/ or weekends
  • Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children
    and adults.
  • Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and ability to work as a member of an
    interdisciplinary team; able to relate with diverse staff; customer service focus in interactions with
    diverse client population.
  • Ability to document professional clinical notes within appropriate timelines and input in EHR system.• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
Company Overview:

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.


We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement.


S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.

ID: 2026-18078 Work Location: false

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs

Walmart

Orderfiller / Loader / Unloader Job at Walmart

 ...21546 WOODALL RD, GRANDVIEW, WA, 98930, US Job Overview Career opportunities in Freight Handling roles include Receiving, Unloading, Processing, Orderfilling and Shipping. Benefits & perks At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive... 

Jobot

Estate Planning Attorney Job at Jobot

 ...Job Description Job Description Hybrid, Part Time Estate Planning Attorney in Northbrook, IL This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dana Paulo Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $175,000 per... 

Partify

Web Developer Job at Partify

 ...Partify is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Web Developer to join our dynamic team. As a leading company in the tech industry focused on creating innovative solutions for our clients, we pride ourselves on our ability to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance user... 

HARDESTY & HANOVER

Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer Job at HARDESTY & HANOVER

 ...Job Description Job Description Position Title: Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States Department: Hydraulics & Hydrology Description: H&H is offering an exciting opportunity for a Hydraulics and Hydrology Engineer... 

MGM Resorts International

Entertainment Usher - MGM Northfield Park Job at MGM Resorts International

 ...MGM Resorts International Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek...