FFT CW Kinship Therapist
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Job Location:
Syracuse, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Therapist
(Kinship Family FFT CW)
Newly created Available Immediately Now Hiring
Full-Time $28/hour with full access to comprehensive Health Benefit Program
The Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area
Overview:The position of FFT CW Kinship Therapist is a unique opportunity for a Family Therapist to work not only with the childs parents but with the Kin of the child who has taken the child(ren) into their home. Quickly identified that a child in need can be fostered temporarily by their relative(s) the Therapist will find themselves building multiplerelationships within this type of service we provide here at The Salvation Army. This is a newly created position and there is a need tohire immediately as we have children Kin and Parents in need of our help. The FFT CW Kinship Therapist will receive specialized training in order to provide therapy for 8-10 families as assigned with the goal to reduce risks for the families andstabilize Kinship placements.
The Salvation Armys Health Benefit Program provides Employees with:
- 13 Paid Holidays 14 if it is an election year Vacation Time & 3 Personal Days
- Sick Time1 sick day per month accrual and Attendance Bonus
- Remitted Tuition Program with Syracuse University.
- Medical Dental (includes orthodontia ryder) Vision Insurances and Flexible Spending Account. Insurance cost is less than a 10% contribution of payment by our employees.
- Pension Plan and Tax deferred annuity savings account.
- Forgiveness loanThe Salvation Army is considered a qualified organization for this Federal program.
- Long-Term Short-Term Disability Programs and Life/Supplemental Insurances
- On-site Day Care and Pre-K program with employee discount
- Free Parking at our covered parking lot.
Responsibilities
Listed below is an overview of the essential duties and responsibilities as a FFT CW Kinship Therapist:
- Maintain comprehensive assessments of families devise and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with Department of Children and Family and other Family Service Providers identified.
- Conduct Home Visits at a minimum of two times per month and Therapy Sessions per the FFT-KC model.
- Assist family members in devising and implementing FFT-KC service plans and strategies of intervention for the family.
- Participate in FFT-KC training FFT-KC consultation/case conferences and consult with FFT-KC Supervisor in providing services based on FFT-KC principles
- Will perform clinical assessments and case recommendations.
- Providing casework/counseling crisis intervention brokerage and networking advocacy coordinating services with other service providers agencies and programs and
- As identified referrals for auxiliary services with guidance by the FFT CW Kinship Supervisor and DCFS Case Manager.
- Timely completion of all Connections documents assessments case narratives case plans and statistical information reports and outcome data.
- Provide written documentation on clients observed behavior and response to treatment intervention.
- Consultation and recommendation regarding childs permanency plans and familys treatment needs;
- Required to provide expert testimony to courts and judiciaries regarding risk assessments as requested.Assist in the training of interns/students/new workers.
- Collaborate effectively with outside services and agencies including but not limited to Department of Child and Family Services.
- Must maintain a current caseload of a minimum of 8 and up to 10 cases.
Qualifications
- MSW or related Masters Degree with clinical experience and licensure preferred.
- Bachelors Degree with Masters Degree nearing completion and 5 years clinical experience.
- Strong background in family systems preferred.
- Excellent time management organizational skills communications skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Must possess a valid drivers license that meets The Salvation Armys insurance requirements.
- Provide physical assistance and/or intervention with children.
- Ensure families needs are met during crises
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on
age race color religion sex national origin marital status disability citizenship sexual orientation gender identitygender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Time Management
- Acute Care
- HTTPS
- Speech Therapy
- Assistive Technologies
- Autism Experience
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Interpretation
- Patient Service Experience
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
The Salvos are made up of people who believe. Many of us believe in God. At the Salvation Army, we believe in doing good that brings hope and transforms lives.
