Child Life Specialist - Services For The Underserved, Inc.
Bronx, NY 10472
About the Job
The Child Life Specialist (LMSW) will be under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and provide direct care to families of Fox Point, scattered site program. The Specialist will provide individualized assesments of the children's biological, educational, psychological and social needs. The Specialist will engage in collateral visits with health professionals, school personnel, and make necessary referrals for mental health, daycare, and summer camps. The Specialist will 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.).
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide specialized assessment 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 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.
- Additional duties as assigned
The Salary for this role is : minimum $53,000- Maximum $60,000
Qualifications:REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s degree and LMSW required.
- Knowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families.
- 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.
- Must be able to utilize Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to write professional clinical notes.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
- Beneficial for candidate to have experience working within a Supportive Housing setting.
Company Overview:
Join a team of employees who cares about the wellbeing of others. 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 Director of Talent Acquisition.
Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including: Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holiday
ID:2023-15047