Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Child Life Specialist Job Location US-NY-Brooklyn Type Regular Full-Time Min USD $70,000.00/Yr. Max USD $80,000.00/Yr. Position Overview

Location: Brooklyn, New York 11207 

               J Train - Van Siclen Avenue 

               C Train - Van Siclen Avenue

 

SCOPE OF ROLE:
Provides direct services to Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center 24 hr program.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide strength based, Person centered, trauma-informed, Social determinants of health assessments 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 weekly and monthly reportsProvide crisis intervention to children and parents.Support families in their child care efforts, both in structured and unstructuredComplete all progress notes, treatment planning, written assessments, and other required documentation.Help the child/ family get ready for tests or procedures (Medical/Mental Health).Help the child develop coping skills and manage distractions.Provide behavioral Interventions (e.g., reward good behavior; prevent negative behavior).Provide family support; support for brothers and sisters.Provide “Play” that fits your child’s level of understanding.Therapeutic play (e.g., role-playing and storytelling)Provide support for grief and loss.
Additional duties as assigned Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree and LMSW/LMFT requiredExperience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with
substance use and co-Occurring disorder.Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24 hr programEffective written and oral communication skills.Computer literacy skills (Excel, Teams, Windows, Outlook)Experience working with children/youth and /or FamiliesAbility to work evenings and/ or weekendsKnowledge of substance use and mental illness as it relates to working with families, Youth/children
and adults.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.Ability to document professional clinical notes within appropriate timelines and input in EHR system.• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred 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.

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