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The Skill Builder provides psychosocial rehabilitation services to youth in their homes and community settings to support mental health treatment goals. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, conducting weekly meetings, documenting progress in electronic health records, and collaborating with the care team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma with at least two years of relevant experience or a degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field. Proficiency in mental health conditions, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle are required.
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Job description
Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.
Schedule
Monday- Friday, flexible hours. Evenings are required.
SUMMARY
Family Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program.
CFTSS is a team-based model which provides Mental Health Treatment to ages 5-20, with the goal of including family members in services whenever possible.
CFTSS provides individualized and flexible services which are intended to be provided in youth’s homes and other community settings.
The Skill Builder will provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in order to support youths’ mental health needs.
The activities are “hands on” and based on the youth’s identified treatment goals.
We offer competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including the following:
Health and Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
Use of agency vehicle
Life and AD&D Insurance
Generous PTO (paid time off)
Up to 11 paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Student Tuition Remission Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Employee Discounts and more!
Responsibilities
The Skill Builder will conduct weekly meetings with youth in their home and community.
Develop Treatment Plan Goals.
Help the youth develop skills toward goals identified, focused primarily on activities, which will help the child achieve age-appropriate tasks and function appropriately within the home and community.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
AD&D Insurance
Employee Discounts
Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Student Tuition Remission Program
Engage in a variety of activities with the youth, including discussions, role play, games and art activities in order to accomplish these tasks.
The Skill Builder will provide documentation in an Electronic Health Records and engage in regular communication with team members.
Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.
Transport the youth as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma, high school equivalency, or a State Education Commencement Credential with a minimum of two years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care; or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, Psychology, or in related Human Services field required.
Knowledge of mental health conditions required.
Demonstrate strong engagement, judgement and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.
Must possess the ability to be creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways.
Ability to work both independently as well as on a team is required.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records required.
Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License and own a reliable car that is properly insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to worksite.
Physical requirements
This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to different client homes, community settings and other FSL offices.
