Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff - White Plains, United States - Family Services of Westchester

Family Services of Westchester
Family Services of Westchester
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White Plains, United States

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Family Services of Westchester, Inc.

(FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives.

Serving 30,000 people a year, including 20,000 children, with nearly 50 innovative programs, including counseling, education and support, FSW is a pillar of health in the Westchester community, here to create hope, restore dignity and connect families with the resources to get back on track.


POSITION TITLE:
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff


SALARY:
$18/per hour -$22/per hour based on experience


STATUS:
Per diem


Family Services of Westchester (FSW) is looking for Psychosocial Rehabilitation Staff for our Respite Program located in White Plains, NY.

  • The Psychosocial Rehabilitation_ _(PRS)_ _Staff will be part of the Child and Family Treatment and Support Services_ _team providing supervision, support, and social skills building for children between the ages of 517 who are struggling with serious emotional disturbance (SED)._
  • Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PRS) are designed to restore, rehabilitate, and support a child's/youth's developmentally appropriate functioning as necessary for the integration of the child/youth as an active and productive member of their family and community with the goal of achieving mínimal ongoing professional intervention. PRS_ _activities are focused on addressing the rehabilitative needs of the child/youth as part of a treatment plan and can be provided in coordination with treatment interventions by a licensed practitioner_

RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Work within a team and/or individually, providing supervision/engagement during recreational activities for SED children in one of our programs varied flexible hours available weekdays after school, weekends (_Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday daytime_), school vacations and summer break.
  • Submit the mandatory program forms, log reports, petty cash records, and progress notes daily
  • Staff Schedules and Progress notes are entered in the CareLogic, electronic health record database.
  • Work individually or in groups with children & adolescents to build skills, promote resilience andrestore, rehabilitate, and support a child's/youth's developmentally appropriate functioning
  • Potential to become part of support circle for children, including additional supportive contact
  • Hours for this position are nontraditional and require flexibility in response
  • Must meet with supervisor monthly and attend monthly staff meetings
  • Submit your schedule weekly to program supervisor
  • Maintain FSW agency vehicles cleanliness and document vehicle usage and maintenance needs.
  • Use of personal vehicle may be required but agency will provide mileage reimbursement.
  • This position may require use of personal vehicle with reimbursement for mileage.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • Minimum 21 years old
  • Experience with the SED population preferred. Experience working with children in a recreational or educational setting strongly preferred
  • Initial orientation and supervision as well as training sessions are required.
  • Mandated Reporter training required
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Ability to set boundaries and limits, to work collaboratively with others, and to communicate information clearly in a strengthbased, sensitive way, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to connect with people, recognizing and building on their individual strengths.
  • Consistency and dependability being responsible to meet obligations and honor commitments
  • Have a great sense of humor

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


JOB TYPE:
Per Diem

(Commitment to 1 client minimum) = 1 (five-hour shift) per week


REQUIRED EDUCATION:


  • HS Diploma
  • Some College (preferred)
  • Bachelor's in Social Work or Related Field (preferred)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


  • Minimum three years' experience in children's mental health, addiction, and/or foster care

REQUIRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION:


  • Valid Driver's License (any state)
  • Family Services of Westchester is an equal opportunity employer._

Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour


Benefits:


  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

  • At FSW, we require proof of vaccination against COVID19 to work at any of our locations. Are you able to show proof of COVID19 vaccination?

Education:


  • Bachelor's (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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