Explore the opportunities. A career at The New York Foundling is an opportunity to learn, grow and become a valued member of an extraordinary team. We are currently recruiting for multiple positions throughout the New York area. The chart below outlines our available positions. We invite you to join our dedicated & diverse workforce by sending your resume and cover letter to Jobs@nyfoundling.org (or fax to 212-727-6805). Please reference your desired position in the subject line. Position Title Asst Nursing Supervisor Behavior Intervention Specialist Case Planner Clinical Psychotherapist Clinician Day Habilitation Specialist Location(s) Manhattan Bronx Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens Manhattan Manhattan Rockland Director of Investigations Disabilities Specialist DSP II Educational Specialist Educational/Recreational Specialist Facilitator Therapist Grant Manager Helpdesk Coordinator House Supervisor/RN Incident Management Analyst Manhattan Bronx, Manhattan, Orange County, Rockland, Staten Island Rockland Brooklyn Queens Queens Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island Manhattan Manhattan Manhattan Manhattan
Intake Coordinator Interventionist LPN/DSP Lead Youth and Child Care Spec Overnight Coordinator Registered Nurse (OPWDD) Res Hab Specialist Residence Manager Residence Supervisor Sr. Program Coordinator Supervisor Teacher II Youth & Child Care Specialists Queens Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island Rockland Staten Island Manhattan Rockland Bronx Rockland Staten Island Bronx Bronx, Manhattan Manhattan Bronx You can find more detailed information about our available positions by opening the Job Posting document below. You can also find out about select positions at The Foundling by visiting our profile on EOE
Bronx Congregate Care (FC ResFacil) Program - 20106446 446006 446006 M/C A.O.B.H. #8025 Youth & Child Care Specialists Z01 F 09/09/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Tuesday-Saturday, 3:30pm-11:30pm. DESCRIPTION: Supervise and counsel parenting teens. Ensure compliance of program rules regulations and safety of all residents. Read and write daily logs. Escort the adolescent mothers and babies to the hospital Housing and school/vocational appointments. Prepare rooms for new admissions. Room checks. Take the adolescents clothing shopping. Keep accurate records of petty cash expenditures. Keep accurate records of medication administration. Make sure the Facility meets all compliance requirements. Teach independent living skills and effective parenting skills (positive role modeling). Attend all team and program meetings monthly staff meetings and case conferences. Meet for bi-weekly supervision and attend all required trainings. Communicate with team members re all critical client information. When authorized assist with housekeeping and laundry. Collaborate with social worker case planner and youth development specialist. Report problems and critical issues to supervisor and/or director. Report all unusual situations pertaining to the young mother and her baby to the supervisor and social workers. Document all critical serious and unusual incidents in the Log and write Internal Incident Reports. Plan and implement recreational activities for the residents. REQUIREMENTS: HS diploma/ged required. BA/BS preferred. Clean and valid NY or NJ driver's license with 2 points or less preferred. At least 1-2 years experience working with pregnant and parenting teens. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to negotiate and mediate any arguments or confrontations. Knowledge of pregnancy and infant development and adolescent development. Ability to model positive and effective parenting skills. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 1 of 32
Bronx Foster Boarding Home Care Program - 20104351 351062 351062 Boarding Dept-Bx. A-Comm S Case Planner I M3A F 09/14/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Case planning with goal of permanency for children either through reunification with parents, and if not possible, through adoption or preparation for independent living. Implement three evidence-based models with foster parents, birth parents/discharge resources, and youth which includes running groups and supervising family visits onsite care using an evidence-based approach. Advise/counsel/advocacy/case planning with parents and/or discharge resources and children. Conduct birth/foster home visits, accompany families to drug treatment, medical, school, housing, welfare setting, and attend court hearings field visits. Provide referrals to community service providers in accordance with the service plan for the family. Prepare court reports, permanency hearing reports, progress notes, FASP, plan amendments via connections within the required time frames. Attend weekly team meetings, consultation, and supervision. Work collaboratively in coordinating and providing service with agency/community clinicians, ACS, educational providers, collateral agencies, and co-workers. Participate in all trainings including training for evidence-based models and other trainings to support model implementation. Any other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS or MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a related degree. Experience working with children and families. Knowledge of community resources and ability to effectively negotiate systems for multi-problem families. Experience with drug treatment populations preferred. Computer literate, good organization and interpersonal skills. Program - 20104351 351064 351064 Boarding Dept-Bx. A-Comm S Supervisor/Programs CW M6C F 08/27/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Supervises staff and cases in the Family Foster Care Program. Includes overall supervision of assigned employees and cases in two pods, each pod being comprised of three Case Planners. Coordinates child welfare and administrative work of case planners. Coordinates with consultants and agency Program Champions to implement and oversee Child Success NYC, a new evidence-based foster care model. Ensures that all children and families receive appropriate services, designed to meet children s need and achieve permanency, and that all compliance-related requirements are met. Reviews all FASPs, Progress Notes, Court Reports, Correspondence and other documentation, ensuring quality and their timely submission. Completes necessary case-related and supervisory documentation. Participates in program activities and program development/quality improvement activities. REQUIREMENTS: MSW required. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience working in placement or child welfare services. 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of child abuse and neglect. Good casework, service planning and risk assessment skills. Ability to manage, prioritize and accomplish tasks and goals. Strong leadership, team work and communication skills. Good advocacy abilities. Computer literate. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 2 of 32
Bronx OPWDD Programs Program - 20108374 374001 374001 Ira Co-Op City 374 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/25/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Thursday-Sunday, 4 pm - 12 am. DESCRIPTION: Observe, monitor and assist individuals progress and behavior. Assist in daily living skills e.g. personal hygiene food preparation house keeping laundry and shopping. Facilitate individual learning and skill training in safety exercises. Complete daily progress notes and other I logs. Attend appropriate workshops and trainings as assigned by Supervisory staff. Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities medical appointments home visits etc. Complete job related tasks as needed. REQUIREMENTS: HS Diploma/GED required. Must have a clean and valid NY or NJ driver s license with 2 points or less. Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities preferred. AMAP SCIP First Aid and CPR certifications preferred. Program - 20108401 401011 401011 IRA -Services 401 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/25/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Tuesday-Thursday, 4 pm-12 am. Friday, 3 pm-11 pm. Saturday, 7 am-3 pm. Program - 20108401 401016 401016 IRA -Services 401 Disabilities Spec Q01 P 12/05/2014 P/T 16 Hours. Saturday and Sunday, 3 pm-11 pm. DESCRIPTION: Observe monitor and assist consumers progress and behavior. Assist in daily living skills e.g. personal hygiene food preparation house keeping laundry and shopping. Facilitate consumer learning and skill training in safety exercises. Complete daily progress notes and other consumer logs. Attend appropriate workshops and trainings as assigned by Supervisory staff. Transport and escort consumers on recreational activities medical appointments home visits etc. Complete job related tasks as needed. Program - 20108402 402005 402005 IRA -Services 402 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/28/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Sunday-Monday, 12 am-8 am. Thursday-Saturday, 11 pm-7 am. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 3 of 32
Bronx OPWDD Programs Program - 20108405 405008 405008 IRA -Services 405 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/14/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Monday, 6 am-2 pm. Thursday-Friday, 3 pm-11 pm. Saturday-Sunday, 7 am-3 pm. Program - 20108406 406010 406010 IRA -Services 406 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/25/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Wednesday-Sunday, 3 pm-11 pm. Program - 20108409 409066 409066 IRA -Services 409 Behavior Intervention Spec M03 F 08/06/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday. Hours vary. DESCRIPTION: To provide functional behavioral assessments, psychological testing, and other clinical evaluation toward the creation of behavior plans and recommendations for each individual s continuous treatment, training and/or counseling under the direction of the day or community habilitation team and under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist or social worker and in accordance with the regulations and guidelines of NYS OPWDD (New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) and applicable operating standards for services for persons with developmental disabilities. Conducts Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA) prior to the development of a Behavior Support Plan (BSP) to identify and operationally describe the challenging behaviors and the function and purpose for these behaviors; identifies the specific environmental stimuli or conditions that are maintaining the challenging behavior. Designs behavioral intervention plans to manage challenging behaviors and to develop or increase adaptive behaviors, under the supervision of the licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker and in consultation with the individual receiving services (as applicable) and all parties who are involved in the implementation of the plan. Under the supervision of the licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker, designs BSPs which incorporate restrictive/intrusive interventions after all positive, less intrusive approaches have been tried and have not been sufficiently successful. All plans include a hierarchy of behavioral approaches and strategies with the preferred approaches being positive approaches. For all restrictive/intrusive plans, obtains approval by the licensed psychologist or licensed clinical social worker, Informed Consent and Human Rights Committee prior to implementing such a plan. Writes reports and progress notes as required by OPWDD and the Foundling; submits all written work to licensed psychologist or licensed social worker for approval. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS in Psychology or related field required. One (1) year of experience in behavioral assessment, writing BSPs and working with persons with Developmental Disabilities preferred. Familiarity with OPWDD regulations preferred. Demonstrated competence in written, verbal and computational skills in accordance with Foundling standards. Computer literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Certification or willingness to obtain certification as an instructor in positive behavior approaches, strategies and/or supports and physical intervention techniques training in accordance with the OPWDD and other approved curricula applicable to the needs of the individuals served. Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 4 of 32
Bronx OPWDD Programs Program - 20108601 601006 601006 IRA-Supv 601 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/23/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Monday-Friday, 3 pm-11 pm. Program - 20108606 606002 606002 IRA-Supv 606 Disabilities Spec Q01 F 09/23/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Monday-Friday, 7 am-3 pm. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 5 of 32
Bronx Preventive Services Program - 20101807 807021 807021 Mott Haven I Interventionist B03 F 09/04/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Conduct assessment including review of referral information identifying and engaging key participants identifying systemic risks and protective factors and developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context and model process. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to generalization of treatment. Implement a problem conceptualization identify community based resources to provide family specific intervention monitor community based intervention and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the models process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model requirements. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and Family Assessment and Service Planning according to the State Connection System requirements. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment. Provide direct engagement and motivation and generalization using methods compatible with principles and practices of specified model. Participate in all model program training supervision and consultation activities. Provide home-based interventions. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area. Masters related degree preferred. Volunteer or paid experience with youth and families in a community setting preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Program - 20101807 807043 807043 Mott Haven I Interventionist B03 F 07/30/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: The interventionist will conduct assessment including review of referral information identifying and engaging key participants identifying systemic risks and protective factors and developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context and model process. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to generalization of treatment. Implement a problem conceptualization identifies community based resources to provide family specific intervention monitor community based intervention and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the models process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model requirements. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and Family Assessment and Service Planning according to the State Connection System requirements. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment. Provide direct engagement and motivation and generalization using methods compatible with principles and practices of specified model. Participate in all model program training supervision and consultation activities. Provide home-based interventions. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area required. Volunteer or paid experience with youth and families in a community setting. Family systems theory and application. Social ecological theory and application. Behavioral therapies theory and application. Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application. Pragmatic family therapies theory and application. Child development research and its application in treatment. Social skills assessment and intervention. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Program - 20101807 807050 807050 Mott Haven I Therapist G03 F 07/06/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: The FFT Therapist will conduct assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcome review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model analytic process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model analytic process. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in cooperation throughout FFT treatment. Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with FFT principles and practices. Participate in all model program training, supervision and consultation activities and provide home base clinical treatment. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related area required. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 6 of 32
Bronx Preventive Services Program - 20101807 807052 807052 Mott Haven I Sr. Program Coordinator M07 F 09/04/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: The Senior Program Coordinator reports to the Assistant Vice President (AVP). This position works in close coordination with the AVP to ensure program activities are consistent with FFTCW model and adhere to regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance of FFTCW casework practice and ACS Preventive policy. Facilitate weekly Clinical meeting in coordination with AVP. Assist in review and approval of case specific referrals. Support administrative oversight of program sites (Mott Haven and Brown Place locations) to ensure all needs are met for program/staff functioning. Assist in coordination of staff meetings, training, and tracking of program activities. Read and approve written work including FASP s, plan amendments, PN s, letters, etc. as needed. Complete transfer of FFTCW documentation into CNNX system after approval by AVP (treatment reviews, etc).support facilitation of conferences and Family Meetings. Monitor records of all intakes. Attend meetings outside of the agency on behalf of the AVP. Assist with community out-reach as needed. Complete monthly statistical reports and yearly statistical reports. Assist intake workers as needed. Supervise Resource Specialist team to ensure development of outreach to support case specific needs; coordinate communication and collaboration with clinical team. Assist with community programming and groups, specifically coordination with consultation for youth groups and program (parenting, etc) REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS in Social Work. 2+ years of supervisory and preventive child welfare experience in NYC. Minimum 3 years of casework experience and 2 years of supervisory experiences. Good writing, assessment and management skills, as well as professional human relations skills. Program - 20101807 807054 807054 Mott Haven I Supervisor/Programs CW M6C F 09/04/2015 F/T35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings are required. DESCRIPTION: Responsible to carry 4 cases. Address clinical needs of clients through model adherent interventions, including and not limited to behavior change plans. Conduct assessment including review of referral information, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Independently responsible for development of treatment plan. Complete Preassessment within 24 hours of referral and before first phone call. Schedule first session within 48 hours of referral. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area. Person with a related bachelor's degree and three years or more of clinical experience in treating serious antisocial behavior in youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency. Program - 20101808 808026 808026 Family Treatment & Rehabilit Therapist B03 F 09/04/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: The Interventionist will conduct assessment including review of referral information identifying and engaging key participants identifying systemic risks and protective factors and developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context and model process. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to generalization of treatment. Implement a problem conceptualization identify community based resources to provide family specific intervention monitor community based intervention and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the models process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model requirements. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and Family Assessment and Service Planning according to the State Connection System requirements. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment. Provide direct engagement and motivation and generalization using methods compatible with principles and practices of specified model. Participate in all model program training supervision and consultation activities. Provide home-based interventions. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or a related subject area. Masters related degree preferred and Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Volunteer or paid experience with youth and families in a community setting. Family systems theory and application. Social ecological theory and application. Behavioral therapies theory and application. Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application. Pragmatic family therapies theory and application. Child development research and its application in treatment. Social skills assessment and intervention. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 7 of 32
Brooklyn Foster Boarding Home Care Program - 90104251 251005 251005 TFCO Family Therapist W03 F 06/18/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Provides family treatment to discharge resource, some with significant emotional disturbance and behaviors. Works closely on MTFC team with sole responsibility for assisting the discharge resource to work more effectively with the youth in care. Utilize the MTFC model to work directly with the discharge resource on enhancing parenting skills, engaging in consistent positive reinforcement toward youth and connecting them to all necessary community resources. Participate in all MTFC program training, supervision and consultation activities. Coordinates contacts with community resource providers. Provides aftercare follow up and community linkages upon youths discharge. Attends weekly clinical team meetings and weekly foster parent meetings and all necessary ACS meetings. On call availability. Ensures adherence to all agency, City and State regulations and policies. Timely completion of written reports. Participates in consultation with model developer consultant. Performs other related duties as required. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field required. LMSW/LCSW preferred. Bilingual a plus. NYC foster care experience required. 2+ years of foster care experience with therapeutic foster care experience preferred. 2+ years experience providing individual therapy with youth using cognitive behavioral techniques. 2 years experience implementing interventions within or between systems in the youth s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood). 2 years experience providing behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance. 2 years experience with social skills assessment and intervention. Excellent communication skills. Understanding of and enthusiasm for the MTFC model. Strong organizational skills and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to function in a team setting. Program - 90104452 452039 452039 Foster Care Brooklyn Case Planner I M3A F 09/17/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Case planning with goal of permanency for children either through reunification with parents, and if not possible, through adoption or preparation for independent living. Implement three evidence-based models with foster parents, birth parents/discharge resources, and youth which includes running groups and supervising family visits onsite care using an evidence-based approach. Advise/counsel/advocacy/case planning with parents and/or discharge resources and children. Conduct birth/foster home visits, accompany families to drug treatment, medical, school, housing, welfare setting, and attend court hearings field visits. Provide referrals to community service providers in accordance with the service plan for the family. Prepare court reports, permanency hearing reports, progress notes, FASP, plan amendments via connections within the required time frames. Attend weekly team meetings, consultation, and supervision. Work collaboratively in coordinating and providing service with agency/community clinicians, ACS, educational providers, collateral agencies, and co-workers. Participate in all trainings including training for evidence-based models and other trainings to support model implementation. Any other duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS or MA/MS in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a related degree required. Experience working with children and families preferred. Knowledge of community resources and ability to effectively negotiate systems for multi problem families. Experience with drug treatment populations preferred. Computer literate, good organization and interpersonal skills. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 8 of 32
Brooklyn Preventive Services Program - 90101860 860007 860007 Family Treatment Rehabilitati FFTCW/Interventionist B03 F 04/06/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: The interventionist will conduct assessment including review of referral information identifying and engaging key participants identifying systemic risks and protective factors and developing an analysis of the problem behaviors within the ecological context and model process. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to generalization of treatment. Implement a problem conceptualization identifies community based resources to provide family specific intervention monitor community based intervention and outcome review and strategy revision procedure using the models process. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback and that demonstrate compliance with model requirements. Maintain clear and concise documentation of intervention efforts and Family Assessment and Service Planning according to the State Connection System requirements. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout treatment. Provide direct engagement and motivation and generalization using methods compatible with principles and practices of specified model. Participate in all model program training supervision and consultation activities. Provide home-based interventions. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related subject area required. Volunteer or paid experience with youth and families in a community setting. Family systems theory and application. Social ecological theory and application. Behavioral therapies theory and application. Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application. Pragmatic family therapies theory and application. Child development research and its application in treatment. Social skills assessment and intervention. Bilingual English/Spanish required. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 9 of 32
North Manhattan Medical&Mental Health Service Program - 30103991 991017 991017 Article31 Mental Health Clinic Mental Health Clinic Therapist P01 F 05/14/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Days and hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Deliver intensive family focused therapy in order to reduce behaviors that put children at risk of placement out of the home (Juvenile Detention and Foster Care). Provide home and community based clinical therapy for both individuals and families that encompass mental health, substance abuse and trauma treatments. Develop and Implement clinical treatment plans for the family within the model guidelines and with feedback from weekly group supervision. Maintain weekly face to face sessions with families and provide additional support via phone. Provide direct clinical treatment that is consistent with the evidence based model. Participate in all model specific training that pulls from Cognitive Behavioral, Solution focused, Structural and Strategic Family Therapies. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS degree in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy required. Experience with family therapy preferred. Actively participate in building clinical skills, ongoing training and individual clinician development Preventive Services Program - 30101852 852010 852010 NManh Family&ComSrv FRP Supervisor B11 F 09/25/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required DESCRIPTION: The FFTCW Therapist Supervisor of the New York Foundling s Family and Community Services Preventive Program/Functioning Families Through Child Welfare provides supervision of therapists covering intensive clinical cases as directed by the Assistant Vice President (AVP), oversees the day to day functioning of child welfare team(s), and ensures that all requirements are met for the monitoring of the PPRS/FFTCW systems, including reports, documentation, and adherence to agency policy and procedures. The Therapist Supervisor will continue to carry cases, with a reduced case load in order to accommodate the additional supervisory experiences and responsibilities. The Therapist Supervisor responsibilities include: Provide supervision to FFTCW therapists (as directed by AVP) ongoing and regularly throughout the day/week to monitor for child/family safety and overall practice. Supervision includes: Motivation and accountability of the team, creation of clinicians professional development plans. Daily phones calls to individuals on the team and an expectation of immediate feedback with clinicians. Providing feedback, expertise and approvals on therapists behavior change plans and other model adherent clinical interventions. Facilitate weekly team peer consultation Participate in weekly consultation between team members and program Clinical Consultant until completion of Supervisor certification, at which time Supervisor facilitates all team consultation. Ensure all team members attend and participate in consultations; track attendance, reason for absence and cases reviewed. Participate in one-on-one consultation with FFT Clinical Consultant once Supervisor certification is achieved. REQUIREMENTS: MA/MS required. Five years of experience in the field of social work. Two years of experience as a supervisor preferred. Experiences indicated in the job description of Therapist. At least six months experience working as a Therapist. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills. The ability and willingness to work as member of administrative team and in partnership with AVP to ensure treatment fidelity. Family systems theory and application. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 10 of 32
NYF Main Office Congregate Care (FC ResFacil) Program - 10106230 230016 230016 Foster Care Administration House Supervisor/RN E03 F 09/26/2014 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday, 5 pm-12 am. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: House Supervisors provide agency-wide case, emergency and intake coverage during off-hours. House Supervisors assess and respond to emergency situations throughout the agency, contacting agency staff as indicated for notification of advisement. They respond to calls from foster parents and community-based programs/participants, as well as from outside agencies (hospitals, Project Confirm, etc.), providing assistance as required. House Supervisors are responsible for all after hours intake functions, facilitates appropriate placements in NYF programs with ECS. House Supervisors conduct rounds on Casa De Paz/UAC and Crisis Nursery, handle admission and related paperwork for programs, and provide medical assistance or refer to staff and social work coverage for the FCC and Parent Helpline calls, providing empathic response to parents in distress, assessing child risk factors and requests for crisis respite, conducting psychosocial assessments, counseling parents, and maintaining child s records. House Supervisors are responsible for documentation of all of the above. Perform agency wide intake responsibilities. Assess and respond to calls or emergency situations as they arise in residential settings; DeSales Mother/Child, Crisis Nursery, UAC Casa De Paz as well as other NYF programs, documenting appropriately. Respond to calls from foster parents and community-based programs. Provide assistance to parent helpline callers during hours the line is not managed by social service staff. Provide health care management for assigned population. Assist physician/pnp in performing examinations on children in residential programs as assigned, ensuring that all components of the comprehensive physical exam are completed and documented including hearing, vision, family planning, TB screening, administration of immunizations as ordered, documenting in the immunization registry. Oversea the administration of medications as ordered to children in residential programs at 590 Avenue of the Americas, oversee selfadministration and monitor documentation in the MARS. Perform and document nursing assessments on new admissions to residential programs at 590. Review stock/supplies for re-ordering and inspect all medication and immunizations for expiration dates. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS required. MA/MS preferred. NYS RN license required. Experience should include handling crisis situations and providing counseling, preferably in a family and children s service setting. Strong listening and assessment skills, problem-solving skills, ability to manage crisis and emergency situations, communications skills, ability to work as a team and independently, knowledge of child welfare and city-wide services, writing skills, and familiarity with computers. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 11 of 32
NYF Main Office CQI & Standards Compliance Program - 10800024 024006 024006 Continuous Quality Improvem Incident Management Analyst V01 F 09/23/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm. DESCRIPTION: The Incident Management Analyst will work with the Continuous Quality Improvement team to support the maintenance and monitoring of agency-wide quality improvement efforts. Provide incident data entry services to the NYF CQI team. Responsible for all follow up on agency client incidents with the support of the Director of Quality Assurance and Performance Management and for ensuring agency concerns/grievances are followed up on by the appropriate agency department. Analyze trends in agency incident data for Child Welfare and Developmental Disability services, identify incident trends, best practices and opportunities for improvement, analyze, review and report on incident data to the Board of Directors, senior leadership and program staff on a quarterly basis. Work with the Director to develop and conduct trainings for agency staff on sound incident management practices. Critically assess and analyze ad hoc data and report requests, made by senior leadership, program teams and/or the agency s regulatory and oversight agencies, ACS and OCFS. Prepare internal tracking reports for psychiatric hospitalizations of agency s youth, monitored by ACS MHCU and the use of physical restraints and holds, monitored by OCFS. REQUIREMENTS: HS/GED required. Experience with data analysis and report production. Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to take initiative and manage multiple deadlines and projects as necessary. Experience in social services, particularly child welfare or developmental disabilities a plus Proficiency in Excel required. Program - 10800024 024030 024030 Continuous Quality Improvem Director of Investigations N05 F 09/28/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Days and hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Manage a team of internal investigative analysts to complete incident investigations for both the Developmental Disability (DD) Services and Child Welfare divisions. Work with team to develop client specific as well as program and system level recommendations based on investigation findings and incident management trends. Review investigative reports, evidence, findings, and recommendations. Provide feedback to analysts on content and quality of work products. Complete investigations when necessary. Ensure that all external reporting and data entry to oversight agencies is completed within required timeframes and standards. With the support of the VP for Quality Assurance, act as point person for coordination of investigations with NYF Human Resources, program teams, and external oversight agencies. Chair the DD Special Review Committee for the purpose of presenting preliminary findings and recommendations. Coordinate necessary follow up with program teams and analysts. Ensure that committee membership meets OPWDD regulations. Work closely with the other Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams to support performance management initiatives agency wide and to develop and produce a variety of ongoing performance reports for internal and external audits. Utilize internal and external data to identify and analyze trends in performance. Provide ad hoc data analysis as needed for program teams and senior management. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS Required. MA/MS strongly preferred in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Sociology, or related studies. Current OPWDD Investigator Certification.3 to5 years experience completing investigations for provider agencies under the oversight of the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Justice Center required. Experience completing child welfare investigations under the oversight of NYC Administration for Children s Services (ACS) a plus. Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Skilled in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders and manage multiple and conflicting deadlines necessary. Willingness to travel to all 5 boroughs as well as Westchester, Rockland, and Orange counties as needed to meet with program clients and staff. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 12 of 32
NYF Main Office Daycare and Head Start Program - 10102277 276008 276008 Seton Day Care Teacher II I02 F 08/20/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday, 10am - 6pm. DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the orderly functioning, planning and implementation of a Montessori-based educational/developmental program in relation to the children s individual and group needs and to be responsible for materials, record-keeping and care of the room with assistants, under the close supervision and guidance of the Director. Establish a physical environment for children that utilizes Montessori principles about space and materials. Serve as the model for observation and demonstration purposes for all assistants and visitors. Supervise intern teachers following the training program guidelines. Schedule and coordinate the work of all the assistants. Assist in identifying in-service training needs and communicating these to the Director. Attend staff meetings and parent meetings. Share with the Director responsibilities of a) interpreting the work of the program to the parents, b) the progress of the children, c) creating opportunities for parent support and participation. REQUIREMENTS: MA in Early Childhood Education, or a BA and in a Study Plan pursuing NYS certification required. Montessori training and certification is required. At least two years classroom teaching experience with children under six years of age. Good communication and writing skills. Flexibility in attitudes and ways of working and knowledge of child development/early childhood practices and Montessori principles. Executive Administration Program - 10100028 028011 028011 Contract Services Admin Grant Manager (Admin) N04 F 07/13/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. DESCRIPTION: The primary role of this position is to help manage and expand The Foundling s active portfolio of city, state and federal government contracts. This position will also work collaboratively with senior managers in Programs, Finance, Quality Assurance and in the Development and Communications team to make decision on program service priorities in the agency. This position requires a well-defined knowledge base and experience in child welfare and social services field. Some of the essential duties and responsibilities include: under the supervision of the EVP, and in collaboration with other senior level managers, prepare proposals, reports, letters and budgets for funders in a timely and professional manner. Communicate regularly with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities, and collaborate on grant reporting requirements. Identify program priorities and need for expansion to respond directly or through private fund raising efforts. Assume lead in the committee to review and assess Requests For Proposals (RFPs) issued via the HHS Accelerator System and other funding sources. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS required. MA/MS preferred. Experience and strong understanding of the Child Welfare and not for profit Social Services field. Three years experience in grant writing and related contract management responsibilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to interact successfully with program staff. Ability to learn quickly on the job and synthesize complex themes in writing. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. IS Program - 10400021 021004 021004 Information Systems Helpdesk Coordinator V05 F 05/01/2015 F/T 40 Hours. Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Required to work on call hours as needed. DESCRIPTION: The Helpdesk Coordinator answers incoming helpdesk calls but does not generally provide direct technical support. Instead, the Helpdesk Coordinator assigns tickets to helpdesk team members, coordinates schedules with users, dispatches the helpdesk staff onsite when necessary and generally stays on top of each issue until it is resolved. This is a customer-service role, not a technical role, but a successful candidate will have experience working with a professional helpdesk environment. REQUIREMENTS: HS diploma/ged required. BA/BS Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred. At least 1 year of helpdesk experienec. Must be extremely organized. Excellent spoken and written communication. Able to multitask and juggle multiple simultaneous tasks. Must type 60 wpm. Comp TIA A+ is a plus. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 13 of 32
NYF Main Office Medical&Mental Health Service Program - 10103762 762048 762048 Mental Health Services Clinical Psychotherapist K1A F 09/24/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Monday-Friday. Hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Provide clinically intensive crisis intervention/short term treatment interventions within 24 hours of the time of the referral on-site within the foster home setting. Develop initial assessments and treatment plans within 72 hours of the referral to the Rapid Intervention Team program. Provide evidence-based individual/family treatment. Develop when indicated a behavior modification program within the foster home. Provide positive parenting skills and child management training to foster parents. Coordinate all treatment plans with the child s community therapist/psychiatrists (if the child is currently in treatment or receiving psychotropic medication). Complete on a timely basis all treatment reports and progress notes. Participate in program trainings, staff meetings, family team conferences and treatment conferences when indicated. Provide consultation and coordinate treatment planning with referring agency, foster and birth family. REQUIREMENTS: Master s degree in social work, counseling or related field. Must be licensed or licensed eligible in New York State. Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule to meet the client's need. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 14 of 32
NYF Main Office OPWDD Program - 10108631 631005 631005 IRA-Supv 631 Disabilities Spec Q01 P 03/12/2015 P/T 24 Hours. Wednesday - Friday, 3 pm - 11 pm. Program - 10108631 631009 631009 IRA-Supv 631 Disabilities Spec Q01 P 09/18/2015 P/T 29 Hours. Sunday, 9 am-9 pm. Monday, 3 pm-11 pm. Wednesday, 2 pm-11 pm. Program - 10108633 633001 633001 IRA-Supv 633 Disabilities Spec Q01 P 03/12/2015 P/T 28 Hours. Saturday, 7 am - 3 pm. Sunday, 11 am- 11 pm. Monday, 3 pm - 11 pm. Program - 10108651 651001 651001 Regional IRA Office Asst Nursing Supervisor E03 F 04/09/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Days and hours vary. Located in Staten Island and Manhattan. DESCRIPTION: Administrative oversight of nursing staff at IRA locations. Ensure OPWDD regulations are followed. Oversee the management nursing staff and ensuring that all NYF policies and standards are met. Oversee management of medical records and documentation by assigned nurses. Works with nurses and residential staff to ensure medical needs of the individuals are being met and documented appropriately and in accordance with OPWDD regulation. Responsible to ensure that medical record contains complete documentation of all required health services. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to assist in development of treatment and health care plans, if necessary. Ensures that the nurses are working closely with the residential staff to ensure that required consents for routine/emergency care, preplanned medical procedures and psychotropic medication are obtained within mandated timeframes and all appointments are made and attended. Conducts health education/training and OPWDD required in services; including: Signs and Symptoms, Specific health needs of the individuals, Infection control, OSHA guidelines, AMAP training and re-certification. May be asked to sit on CQI, ICC, HRC, IRC committees. Responsible to ensure quarterly medication reviews for Bronx group homes and institution. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Nursing and current NYS RN License required. Knowledge of or experience in developmental disabilities. Knowledge of and experience in health care management and administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be computer literate. At least 2 years clinical experience. At least 2 years management oversight of medical personnel. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 15 of 32
NYF Main Office Preventive Services Program - 10101803 803024 803024 Crisis Nursery Overnight Coordinator Z02 P 08/19/2015 F/T 16 Hours. Friday and Saturday, 11 pm - 7 am. DESCRIPTION: The Overnight Coordinator is responsible for responding to all incoming calls from Foster Parents and Community Based programs and assess for emergency situations. Direct calls to appropiate staff within NYF programs. Document calls according to agency protocol. Provide assistance to Parent Helpine callers including planning for and arranging for intakes during hours when there is no Social Worker on duty. Care for the physical and emotional needs of children up to the age of 12. Maintain nursery area, write daily notes in log books, administer medication, accompany children to the doctor if is needed. Other duties as need per shift requirement. REQUIREMENTS: AA degree or 60 College credits required. Ability to work with infants and high risk children with behavioral issues. Knowledge of child development. Previous experience working with children is preferred. In an emergency must be able to work beyond scheduled shift hours Program - 10101809 809014 809014 Serv For The Deaf & Family Case Planner II M3A F 07/30/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Days and hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing Case Management services to families in which there is a Deaf family member. Writing- FASPS/ Progress notes in CONNNECTIONS. Entering all face to face contacts with family members into PROMIS on a Monthly basis. Assessing the ongoing service needs of all family members in the home, including Mental Health, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse. Developing with the family a service plan, that identifies problems that are affecting their daily functioning in the home, school, community and extended family. Maintaining a minimum of two face to face contacts with the family per month as per ACS requirements. Meeting with ACS staff, School staff, and other Community providers as needed regarding the service needs of the family and coordinating shared services. Provide information about other community services as well as formally refer families for services. Attend weekly Staff meeting, CORE training New York Foundling Training and assigned trainings. Other assignments by Director or Program Supervisor as needed. REQUIREMENTS: BA/BS in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or related subject area. MSW preferred. Fluent in ASL. Prior experience in Prevention/child welfare preferred. Computer literate. Rotating schedule will include Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Program - 10101851 851001 851001 Mobile Resp Team (MRT) Clinician W03 F 07/24/2015 F/T 35 Hours. Days and hours vary. Some evenings and weekends are required. DESCRIPTION: Report directly to MRT supervisor and program director. Receive supervision from NYF MRT clinical supervisor. Attend mandatory weekly supervision and consultation on site at 590 Avenue of the Americas (or identified location by supervisor or program director). Indirectly report to school principals. The MRT Clinician will communicate weekly via phone and email with assigned school personnel. Split time between office and identified schools in Staten Island. Participate/partner on the School Intervention Team (SIT) Build team, provide training and support to School Guidance Counselors to increase clinical capacity for full participation on SIT and in work with youth/families. Conduct Intake, psychosocial, and ongoing assessment including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing assessments of problem behaviors within the ecological context. Engage primary caregiver and other key participants in active changeoriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. REQUIREMENTS: MSW required. Experience in working with or providing services to children and families, demonstrated ability to establish trusting relationships. Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse population, computer literacy, able to research current information on medical, social and legal issues. Direct use of pragmatic (i.e. structural, strategic and functional) family therapies. Individual therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques. Marital therapy using behaviorally-based approaches. Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance. Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e. family, peer, school, and neighborhood) Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Monday, September 28, 2015 Page 16 of 32