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RiseBoro

Case Manager, Functional Family Therapy-Adult Program

RiseBoro, Brooklyn Park, Maryland, United States

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Job Location : 1474 GATES AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY

Position Type : Full Time

Education Level : Bachelor

Salary Range : $49500.00 - $56500.00 Salary/year

Job Shift : Day Shift

Job Category : Nonprofit - Social Services

Overview ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RiseBoro’s Functional Family Therapy- Adult program is a therapeutic model that operates within its Clinical Services unit and is a strength-based, evidence-informed, culturally responsive intervention program that, at its core, aims to reduce community and interpersonal violence by engaging people in a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. Specific attention is paid to interfamilial and extra-familial factors, and how they present within and influence therapeutic processes.

Responsibilities

Work with Therapists as part of the treatment team to provide therapeutic case management services to a caseload of 18-24 clients

Facilitate Aggression Replacement Training (ART) groups for young adults, 19 through 27 years of age

Participate in training for and provides specialized case management using the family systems based FFT-A model

Provide comprehensive assessments and intake processes of assigned clients

Engage and maintain regular contact with assigned clients, meeting regulatory requirements by conducting meetings of significant duration weekly, and conducting sessions of significant duration/frequency in accordance with the FFT-A model.

Assist clients in developing and implementing service plans and strategies of intervention considering all aspects of familial life and targeting behavioral change for individuals via FFT-A methodology

Participate in FFT-A training sessions, consultations, case conferences, and peer supervision

Consult with Therapists and Supervisor in providing services based on FFT-A principles

Maintain FFT-A case notes, statistical information, outcome monitoring and provide ongoing clinical assessments and case recommendations utilizing approved formats

Sustain comprehensive needs assessments of clients and families, devising and implementing individualized service plans in collaboration with all family service providers, utilizing strategies of intervention with consideration to family strengths and all aspects of the family\'s life and cultural background

Provide case management, crisis intervention, brokerage and networking advocacy

Coordinate services with other service providers, agencies and programs

Complete required documentation, assessments, case narratives, case plans and statistical information, reports and outcome data

Impart case recommendations regarding family engagement, clinical needs, or other developmental needs for the client as aligned with professional ethical guidelines

Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Knowledge and experience with individual, family, group modalities and/or crisis intervention techniques

Command and understanding of interventions with individuals with mental health issues

Proficiency in coaching functional individual and family interaction, communication, and collective growth

Skilled in working with hard to reach or distant individuals and families

Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet; which may include non-traditional hours

Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Bilingual Spanish required

Capacity to internalize and work within the FFT-A philosophy and model

Expertise in working with young adults, 19 – 27 years of age preferred

Commitment to work with others, respect, elevate, and center cultural proficiency

Possess skills to engage families who may not want the service

Ability to adapt and individualize program interventions to utilize family strengths and skills

Commitment to empowering families to solve their own problems

Belief in the capacity of people to grow and change

Effectiveness in establishing mutually respectful relationships, in which the family is a full partner, and participants are empowered to solve their own problems

Ability to understand the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities

Have a demonstrated commitment to supporting communities who have experienced systemic oppression and bias (e.g. people of color, LGBTQ+ people, immigrants, justice involved persons, etc.)

Education and Experience

Bachelor\'s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, or a related subject area; equivalent relevant professional experience (at least 4 years) will be considered

Direct clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, or family systems preferred

One to four years related experience in social work, psychology or mental health settings with youth / young adults

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.

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