Good Shepherd Services
Family Counselor, Family Reception Center
Good Shepherd Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Good Shepherd Services is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome prospective employees for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission.
Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
Family Counselor, Family Reception Center The Family Counselor provides strength-based comprehensive services to families with children at-risk of foster care placement.
Reports to:
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY RECEPTION CENTER
Location:
503 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt
Major Duties:
Conduct assessments of children and families referred by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), schools, other service providers, or those who come in voluntarily seeking services based on a strength-based model.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children and families including home visits and escorts to appointments as needed.
Maintain a regular caseload in accordance with the program’s policies and procedures.
Provide short-term crisis intervention and concrete services including advocacy, outreach, and referral for designated caseload, as well as emergencies.
Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration.
Actively participate in case consultation, continued SBC training and the SBC certification process.
Plan, coordinate, and implement groups and social activities for children, parents, and families.
Prepare and maintain FASP documentation, appropriate statistical reports, and casework and group work summaries as needed.
Maintain appropriate utilization of state and city databases, as well as agency databases.
Participate in appropriate program and external meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (BSW preferred) and two years of direct experience in a social service setting preferred.
Must be able to work ONEevening per week until 7p.m.
Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Tuition Assistance Program
Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
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Good Shepherd Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other applicable protected classification, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
We are committed to providing a workplace that is accessible and accommodating to employees with disabilities. As part of our commitment to providing a barrier-free recruitment and selection process, we will provide reasonable accommodations upon request for candidates with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, please inform us of your needs in advance.
Family Counselor, Family Reception Center The Family Counselor provides strength-based comprehensive services to families with children at-risk of foster care placement.
Reports to:
SOCIAL WORK SUPERVISOR, FAMILY RECEPTION CENTER
Location:
503 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hours: 35 Hours/Week; Exempt
Major Duties:
Conduct assessments of children and families referred by the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), schools, other service providers, or those who come in voluntarily seeking services based on a strength-based model.
Provide individual, family, and group counseling to children and families including home visits and escorts to appointments as needed.
Maintain a regular caseload in accordance with the program’s policies and procedures.
Provide short-term crisis intervention and concrete services including advocacy, outreach, and referral for designated caseload, as well as emergencies.
Implement and integrate the principles and procedures of Solution Based Casework: assessment, family and individual level outcomes, action plans and documentation and celebration.
Actively participate in case consultation, continued SBC training and the SBC certification process.
Plan, coordinate, and implement groups and social activities for children, parents, and families.
Prepare and maintain FASP documentation, appropriate statistical reports, and casework and group work summaries as needed.
Maintain appropriate utilization of state and city databases, as well as agency databases.
Participate in appropriate program and external meetings and trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required (BSW preferred) and two years of direct experience in a social service setting preferred.
Must be able to work ONEevening per week until 7p.m.
Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Tuition Assistance Program
Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
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