Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) Coordinator

PURPOSE: The OCFS Children Residence consist of 3 programs serving males females and LGBTQ youth ages 16 to 21 who exhibits a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges stemming from acute and/or chronic traumatization. All the youth are referred by the Administration for Childrens Services. The Group Residence (Kaplan and Cedar Knoll House) provide supervised living units and programs of therapeutic and recreational services that emphasize family interaction and strengthening of community support networks as well as increasing independent living skills. The goal for all youth is to transition them back to the community to a family member significant adult connection achieve housing higher education OVERVIEW: Model (ITM) is effectively implemented in both group residences. Serving as an essential member of the Group Residence teams the ITM Coordinator will oversee the preparation for group sessions and work alongside the C Clinical Director to ensure youth participation. Additionally the ITM Coordinator will gather the necessary data to complete the biannual ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Program development documentation review material design and curriculum development are all major tasks related to data tracking collection analysis and reporting via the Program Implementation Review (PIR)Trouble shoots implementation barriers puts action steps in place to address barriers and tracks progress toward goalsParticipates in ongoing training and efforts that develop expertise in ITM(DBT) so they are able to be culture carriers of the ITM in their organizationAssists in day-to-day working of the ITM model skills groups assistance modeling coaching skills reinforcement and teaching skills on the fly across programs (OCFS Groups Residences)Organizing groups in both the group facilitators are ready for groups weekly but providing group supervisors to all the facilitatorsFacilities groups as necessary across all ITM consultations and leadership a small clinical Case load at Cedar Knolls HouseEngage in weekly therapy with assigned documentation timely according to the Jewish Board tasks as COMPETENCIES for the position include:Excellent engagement verbal and written communication to to work independently as well as with a teamCommitment to recovery-oriented trauma-informed practiceEmbraces youth-guided family-driven careTakes initiative self-starterGood interpersonal communication and collaboration skillsSolution focused and strengths base Data to Inform & Guide PracticeValues and Demonstrates Cultural CompetencyEDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIRED:LCSW LMSW or a masters degree in social work. Behavioral Health or related field.A minimum of two (2 experience in either child welfare Juvenile justice mental health or other residential treatment setting)EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/LANGUAGE PREFERENCE:Specialized experience with residential treatment may also be facilitating groupsKnowledge of the Integrated Treatment Model (ITM) preferredDemonstrated evidence of excellent training skills COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED: Knowledge of electronic medical systems or CONNECTIONS preferredWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel Outlook and Word Aptitude for learning new systems and application softwareVISUAL AND MANUAL DEXIERITY:Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as telephones computers required to utilize near vision ability to read data and documents including training materials spreadsheets and reports in printed form and on computer screensWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL EFFORTAbility to navigate stairsTo perform the essential functions of this job the candidate is routinely required to sit (70% of the time) and stand (30% of the time)Ability to travel to two programsAttend meetings outside of program as neededIf you join us youll have these great benefits:Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick daysAffordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plansTuition assistance and educational loan forgivenessFree continuing education opportunities403(b) retirement benefits and a pensionFlexible spending accounts for health and transportation24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance ProgramLife and disability insuranceDiversity equity and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join including Confronting Structural Racism (COR) Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS) and the LGBTQ Steering CommitteeWho we are:The Jewish Board delivers innovative high-quality and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45000 New Yorkers each year. We are unique in serving everyone from infants and their families to children teens and adults. We are proud to employ and serve people of all religions races cultural backgrounds gender expressions and sexual orientations. We are committed to building diverse equitable and inclusive teams to help support our mission and we strongly encourage candidates from historically marginalized backgrounds to apply to work with on Equal Opportunity: