SKILL BUILDER - $2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency who provides comprehensive services to individuals, children, and families to improve the quality of their lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community. With more than 60 social service and mental health programs in over 20 locations, Family Service League is committed to serving Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens.

SUMMARYFamily Service League is seeking a full-time Skill Builder for our Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program. CFTSS is a team-based model which provides Mental Health Treatment to ages 5-20, with the goal of including family members in services whenever possible. CFTSS provides individualized and flexible services which are intended to be provided in youth’s homes and other community settings. The Skill Builder will provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) in order to support youths’ mental health needs. The activities are “hands on” and based on the youth’s identified treatment goals. **$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!** We offer a competitive compensation, and generous benefits package including the following:*$2,000 sign-on Bonus*Health and Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contributionUse of agency vehicleLife and AD&D InsuranceGenerous PTO (paid time off)Up to 11 paid HolidaysPaid Sick LeaveStudent Tuition Remission ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Discounts and more! RESPONSIBILITIESConduct weekly meetings with youth in their home and community.Develop Treatment Plan Goals.Help the youth develop skills towards goals identified, focused primarily on activities, which will help the child achieve age-appropriate tasks and function appropriately within the home and community.Engage in a variety of activities with the youth, including discussions, role play, games and art activities in order to accomplish these tasks.Provide documentation in an Electronic Health Records and engage in regular communication with team members.Participate in weekly supervision and monthly staff meetings.Transport the youth as needed.All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma, high school equivalency, or a State Education Commencement Credential with a minimum of two years’ experience in children’s mental health, addiction and/or foster care; or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or in related Human Services field required. Knowledge of mental health conditions required.Demonstrate strong engagement, judgement and problem-solving skills.Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills required.Must possess the ability to be creative and present ideas and skills in a variety of ways. Ability to work both independently as well as on a team required.Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records required.Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License and own a reliable car that is properly insured, registered, and maintained to drive from worksite to worksite. This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to different client homes, community settings and other FSL offices. “Family Service League is committed to the belief that all individuals deserve uncompromising respect. Through our recruitment efforts, we continually strive to attain and maintain a diverse workforce that meets the needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Family Service League strongly encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for any positions for which they feel potentially qualified.”

Compensation details: 35000-37000 Yearly Salary