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Job Summary:

The Socio-Therapist provides crisis intervention and group programming in the community to children who are placed in the Treatment Family Foster Care.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for providing therapeutic recreational group outings for children participating in the TFFC program.

+ Provides crisis intervention as needed.

+ Participates as a TFFC team member in all planning meetings for the children of her/his caseload.

+ Make one face-to-face contact with the children weekly

+ Transports children for various purposes, using agency or personal vehicle.

+ Responsible for the completion of progress notes and other paperwork responsibilities in Connections within 72 hours of contact.

+ Work collaboratively with TFFC team to develop behavior plans and interventions.

+ Responsible for working with TFFC foster parents in a supportive and professional manner.

+ Any other related duties as required.

About You:

You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about the social services field and empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, organized, self-motivated, driven, flexible and responsive are critical attributes to being successful in this role.

+ You have at least a Bachelor's Degree OR an Associate's Degree with experience in working with emotionally challenged children in the community.

+ You have excellent communication and writing skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $31,000.00 - $33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Employee discount

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Health savings account

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Parental leave

+ Retirement plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

+ Irvington, NY 10533: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

+ Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

+ Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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