The Child Care Worker ensures the basic needs, health, and safety of residents are met and supports youth through a nurturing environment during their placement. Essential Functions I. Maintain Health and Safety of Residents * Actively supervise youth at all times, on and off site.
* Apply behavior management and crisis intervention techniques in alignment with TCI training.
* Use a trauma-informed approach and remain sensitive in high-stress situations.
* Provide timely written and oral reports (e.g., incident reports, Life Space Interviews).
* Coordinate with clinical and medical staff as necessary.
* Maintain a safe and hazard-free environment in the cottage.
* Ensure facility security across buildings and grounds.
II. Program Delivery
* Guide and assist youth with daily living activities (self-care, chores, etc.).
* Participate in and facilitate recreational and therapeutic programming.
* Implement PBIS practices consistently, modeling ROAR values: Respect, On-task, Act Safely, Be Responsible.
* Support youth through personal challenges and refer as appropriate.
* Communicate significant concerns to relevant staff members.
III. Professional Practice
* Report to shifts on time and follow appropriate dress and conduct standards.
* Represent the agency professionally with all stakeholders.
* Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with laws and agency policies.
* Responsibly manage agency funds when authorized.
* Collaborate with treatment teams and follow all agency policies and procedures.
* Attend mandatory and recommended training sessions.
* Uphold and support the mission of Rising Ground.
Physical Demands
* Must successfully complete the physical component of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
Required Education and Experience
* High School Diploma or GED.
* Valid NY State Driver's License with a safe driving record as per DMV standards.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience working with adolescents in a Residential Treatment Center setting.
This job description is not exhaustive. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.
* Additional Requirements:
* Authorized to work in the U.S.
* Able to work onsite in NYC
* Willingness to travel to other Rising Ground sites, if required
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
Shift Options: 8am-4pm | 4pm-12am | 12am-8am
$31k-36k yearly est. 5d ago
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Passage of Hope- Case Aide
Leake & Watts Services Inc. 4.0
Leake & Watts Services Inc. job in New York, NY
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ( of the duties are included below) SUMMARY: The Unaccompanied Children Program provides long term and transitional residential care and other supportive services to Unaccompanied Children (UC) who are under legal custody of the Federal Government. Working in collaboration with the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement, ORR, our program provides a safe and nurturing environment for youth in a Basic Shelter program in our licensed residential facilities located in Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx as well as a Transitional Foster Care program in foster homes in the Bronx, Queens and Westchester. In all programs, we provide therapeutic, medical and educational services, as well as other supports that youth need to achieve success through an array of strength-based and targeted interventions as we link them with family members and/or other sponsors in the United States. We want all children we support to move forward with their lives and thrive.
Job Duties:
* Provide administrative and case support to the case management team.
* Maintain a high standard of filing and record-keeping according to ORR policies and procedures.
* Manage all communication, scheduling and coordination of KYR and Legal Intake appointments with the Legal Service Provider.
* Redact and submit all record requests to ORR in a timely manner.
* Track case management/clinical assignments and other related data points.
* Collect, organize, store, and distribute the personal belongings of the minors.
* Provide oversight of Fed Ex processing and case file storage and retention per ORR guidelines
* Complete and submit quarterly reports as requested by ORR
* Sort and file discharge paperwork or paperwork of minors that have been previously discharged.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Associate's degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience working with children. Bachelor's degree in social work or related humanitarian field is preferred.
* Knowledge of the communities supported and the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations.
* Experience with immigrant populations, child welfare, child placements, family preservation and social service provision is desired.
* Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills are essential
* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
* Bilingual (English/Spanish) a must
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
$30k-35k yearly est. 9d ago
Bilingual Tutor
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The tutoring position at the New York Foundling is aimed to help students in the foster care system by providing academic mentorship and support. Not only is this position aimed to help students with school, but also to advocate on behalf of students for resources and programs that aren't offered to them.
Responsibilities
- Host individual tutoring sessions weekly with each student on caseload of 18 youth, including traveling to and from sessions as well as submitting timely and detailed documentation, to ensure youth are met at least twice per month and academic goals/milestones are met.
- Communicate regularly and consistently to students, caregivers, stakeholders and other staff to ensure sessions are being consistently attended, all stakeholders are in agreement with service plan, and providing comprehensive services to the youth.
- Preparing for tutoring sessions including creating individualized session plans that are culturally competent and academically rigorous, as well as reviewing content, IEPs and additional supports to ensure the student is supported from a holistic standpoint.
- Attend professional development including individual coaching, group coaching, and departmental meetings, case review with team members and supervisors as well as attend additional trainings from HR, ACS and partner organizations to ensure skill and tutoring techniques are developed to the best ability.
- Advocate and support tracking academic progress, including advising on high school applications, college applications and sustaining academic progress to ensure youth reaches their highest academic potential.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Bilingual in English/Spanish
1-2 years experience working directly with students in a school or extracurricular or community based setting.
Must have: Experience working with younger youth, specifically students in kindergarten through 2nd grade.
Ability to tutor multiple courses including core academic subjects and remedial skill building.
Ability to travel across multiple boroughs (Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn) for in-person tutoring sessions; this role is primarily in-person and requires regular travel between sites.
Strong communication skills and listening skills.
Strong written communication skills.
Time management and task prioritization.
Problem solving and adaptability to meet evolving student needs.
Dedication to ongoing professional development.
Travel for in person tutoring sessions. Computer work for virtual sessions and documentation.
Preferred: Valid driver's license and access to a reliable car.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Education Required Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Salary Range: $54,105.90 /Annual + $3,800 Education Additive (as applicable) + $3,500 Bilingual Additive (as applicable)
$54.1k yearly Auto-Apply 35d ago
Bilingual Residence Manager - AOBH
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The natural supports of family and community are the most effective means to support people. In a home environment, we learn basic trust and a sense of self, culture, heritage and how to live with others. It is through this experience that we develop the skills to practice the self-regulation necessary to transcend into productive adults. It is within this culture that The Foundling's DD Division provides persons with developmental disabilities assistance to reach their maximum potential.
Responsibilities
As a member of the leadership team, the Residence Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of the daily functioning of the Agency Operated Boarding Home (AOBH) of the young prenatal, parenting and postpartum youth. The Residence Manager should guide the Lead Youth and Child Care Specialists to encourage professional growth and to ensure policy alignment with the Youth and Childcare Specialist. The Residence Manager is expected to ensure that the Lead Youth and Child Care Specialist as well as the Youth and Child Care Specialist staff promote independent living skills and follow program processes and regulations. The Residence Manager will develop and maintain positive working relationships with all program staff, youth, stakeholders and all other entities. The Residence Manager will oversee all aspects of the operations for the AOBH residence that they supervise. The program has a bed capacity of 18, expecting/young mothers. The Residence Manager is responsible for building/maintaining community relationships, ensuring policy implementation, ensuring permanency, well-being and safety of all clients in the program.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervise and instruct Lead Youth and Child Care Specialists (Lead YCCS) to ensure that the Youth and Child Care Specialist (YCCS) staff carry out their shift responsibilities.
Interpret and provide guidance around the agency's and programs policies to the clients, Leads as well as YCCS staff.
Serve as the Champion on the evidence-based model for Lead YCCS staff as well as YCCS staff and youth in the program to ensure all best practice programming is enforced as part of the model implementation.
Complete payroll sheets for the Lead Youth and Child Care Specialists.
Maintain accountability of petty cash and client accounts in adherence to budgetary guidelines.
Supervise staff to assist clients in developing good parenting skills and positive behavior while promoting independence.
Ensure that facilities meet compliance standards as required by NY Foundling, Administration for Children Services (ACS) and New York State (NYS).
Ensure that proper documentation is reviewed and submitted in a timely manner, i.e. (fire drills, progress notes on clients, shift logs and medication records, etc.).
Supervise and instruct Lead YCCS as well as YCCS staff to schedule recreational activities, shopping (food and clothing), laundry and prepare menus and food list on a weekly basis.
Provide weekly one-on-one and complete probation and annual evaluations for Lead YCCS.
Ensure that all Leads and Youth and Child Care Specialists receive all necessary training, i.e. (CPR, TCI, First Aid, Abuse and Prevention, Infection Control, etc.).
Ensure that the Lead YCCS or YCCS escort clients to medical appointments, ER visits and school, as needed.
Participate in all intake, weekly check-ins, ITM and treatment planning meetings.
Co-lead all monthly house meetings with other leadership staff.
Coordinate with all AOBH Program staff and AVP monthly staff meetings.
Ensure that all clients attend all structured programs, including tutoring, IL sessions, Health Group Parenting classes, Human Sexuality Sessions, etc.
Track reimbursable meals for the AOBH program and submit to finance.
Collaborate with the Nutritionist to maintain and edit weekly menus based on 4-week cycle.
Work with the Program Coordinator and Nutritionist to hold monthly wellness workshops highlighting various physical activity and nutrition related issues/topics relative to population at the AOBH.
Partner with the Nutritionist and Program Coordinator to plan cooking workshops to promote healthy eating and nutrition education at the AOBH.
Work closely with the Lead YCCS and YCCS staff to ensure compliance with Department of Health regulations for food service operations.
Collaborate with the Nutritionist to complete Food Protection Certification and train direct service staff in completion of Food Protection Course.
Elicit feedback from the residents on preferred food menu items.
Maintain and update the Local School Wellness Policy and Food Safety Plan accordingly.
Complete other job-related tasks, as required.
Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor F-07 must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems S-95 must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or administrator.
Qualifications
Other Requirements:
At least 2 years of experience in Child Welfare.
At least 2 years of Supervisory experience.
Able to engage adolescents who have experienced trauma.
Good organizational, communication and interpersonal relation skills.
Assist in the evaluation of Lead Youth and Child Care Specialist as well as Youth and Child Care Specialists.
Assist with staffing decisions.
Driver's License highly preferred.
Certificate of Fitness for Fire and Non-Fire Emergency Drill Conductor (F-07) must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95) must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment
Education Required Hidden (37142)
$63k-80k yearly est. Auto-Apply 3d ago
Service Referral Navigator
Leake & Watts Services Inc. 4.0
Leake & Watts Services Inc. job in New York, NY
Program Description In this new Clinical Support Program, Rising Ground will embed licensed professionals specializing in mental health, substance misuse, and intimate partner violence directly into child protective work in Brooklyn. These clinicians will collaborate closely with ACS staff and families to assess needs, provide tailored service recommendations, and ensure families are connected to appropriate supports. By integrating clinical expertise into frontline decision-making, Rising Ground will play a vital role in enhancing child safety and strengthening family outcomes across the borough.
About the Role
The full-time Service Referral Navigator serves as expert in identifying Brooklyn based resources for families supported through the CSP program. The navigator works collaboratively with the CPS team and the Rising Ground CSP clinical team, identifying appropriate service providers based upon specific needs identified, making referrals and appointments for families, and providing warm hand offs to community-based providers.
This position requires daily in-person presence at the ACS field offices in Brooklyn and travel within the community to community based providers. Occasional travel to other agency sites or meetings may also be required.
What You'll Do
* Create and maintain a database of internal and community-based providers to meet the needs of families supported
* Create relationships with Rising Ground's Access and Referral Department, internal programs, and community-based providers, ensuring that families supported have appropriate and timely access to care
* Ensure that warm handoffs occur in making referrals
* Act as a conduit for Rising Ground CSP clinicians and ACS Child Protective Specialists to ensure that Facilitate trainings as needed
* Participate in all relevant internal and external meetings
Your Qualifications
* Associates Degree minimum (Required)
* Meaningful commitment to partnering with families in a healing-centered, family-driven, anti-oppressive way
* Highly organized, self-motivated worker who can easily manage competing demands
* Creative problem-solver who anticipates challenges and seizes opportunities for collaboration
* Familiarity with Connections preferred
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes/No
Work Environment:
Clinic/Field/Corporate Office
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days may vary and hours of work in our Brooklyn Hub at 151 Lawrence Steet office in Brooklyn NY. Work hours are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Additional Requirements:
* Authorized to work in the U.S.
* Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY)
* Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
* Ability to travel into the community
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
$44k-54k yearly est. 5d ago
Senior Supervisor - EFFC
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
As a Senior Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of children and families. You will lead and mentor a team of employees and peers, driving their professional development, ensuring adherence to best practices and ensuring the team meets their key performance indicators to promote staff morale and programmatic excellence.
Note: No headcount will be added, only current supervisors from the dept and region are eligible to apply.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Supervisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of children and families. You will lead and mentor a team of employees and peers, driving their professional development, ensuring adherence to best practices and ensuring the team meets their key performance indicators to promote staff morale and programmatic excellence.
Core Responsibilities
Support and assist the AVP with coverage when AVP is out of the office ( including liaison with Admin and facilities on site issues and on site supervisory coverage) and providing training and shadowing to new supervisors being on-boarded.
Monitor Monthly safety assessments to the homes of a child/youth in care, the foster/resource parent (1X monthly or as needed based on case circumstances/ACS or OCFS requirement), Natural Parent (2x's monthly) performed by the case planner or Parent Advocate Mandated by NYF and our collaborative and governing partners (ACS and OCFS)
Perform overall case management oversight by completing documentation of supervisory case reviews in Connections and through coaching case reviews with staff in unit to provide collaborative partnership in safety, permanency and well-being assessments and to provide guidance and support to staff assigned to unit.
Monitor timely Submission of Documentation of staff that supports providing evidence of safety, permanency and well-being (Progress notes, Family Assessment and Service Plans, Permanency Hearing Reports in connections, ) of families and meets the City, State and Federal casework contact requirements for meeting with children and families
Lead in the coordination, scheduling/invitation and follow up of all ITM's for the region. Support in facilitating ITM's when AVP is out of the office. Attend Case conferences with staff to facilitate collaborative assessments towards permanency and compliance with required mandates as set by NYF and city and state regulatory stakeholders
Monitor Staffs attendance to court appearances in compliance with court Hearings as set by NYC Family Court System to assess, promote and advocate for safety, permanency and well-being of families within the foster care system.
Participate in required coaching sessions set within NYF Coaching and Mentoring model with supervisor to support professional growth, provide case management guidance and support.
Attend trainings as identified by self and/or supervisor to promote professional growth, increase knowledge relating to working with children and families, increase skills to meet job requirements
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Masters Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Family Therapy or a related field.
Must have 2 years of relevant experience in child welfare or mental health including at least 1 year supervisor experience in KEYS FAP.
An ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment with a passion for serving culturally diverse individuals and families.
Ability to be assertive, proactive, engage people from all backgrounds, openness to learning and feedback.
Excellent critical thinking, written and verbal communication, problem-solving skills, organizational and time management skills to effectively lead a team and manage multiple deadlines and projects.
Ability and willingness to work on weekends (on-call) and evenings and support staff in managing crisis and stabilizing incidents.
Experience with program evaluation, data entry and analysis, and report production.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and engage in community outreach to promote the program utilization.
Education Required Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Recruitment Tagline ($79,535.67 + Education Additive + Language Additive + licensure) Salary Range: ($79,535.67 + Education Additive + Language Additive + licensure)
$79.5k yearly Auto-Apply 41d ago
Project Assistant Self-Advocate
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Must be a NYF DD service recipient
Responsibilities
Assist in the development, coordination and implementation of trainings for DSp's and other DD Division staff as required by the agency as well as OPWDD and requested by programs. Department productivity expectations, as established by senior management, must be met by the Training Specialist. Prepare and conduct required and suggested trainings for DD Division staff.
Specifically:
Participate in orientation training of new DD Division staff
Arrange for and help set up training space and materials as needed for trainings
Suggest and facilitate trainings offered by outside vendors
Participate in team meetings
Other duties as assigned
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Must be a NYF DD service recipient
Knowledge of child welfare and developmental disabilities preferred.
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods, tools, and techniques
Strong written communication and writing skills
Obtaining training certifications as identified based on agency needs.
Education Required High School / G.E.D. Recruitment Tagline Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together Salary Range: 17.74/Hour
$49k-64k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Fair Futures Coach Supervisor
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help ur neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Fair Futures Coach Supervisor will be responsible for oversight of the Career Development Specialist & Coaches under the Fair Futures model. The Fair Futures Coach Supervisor will lead, mentor, & drive professional development, by adherence to best practices and ensuring the team meets their key performance indicators.
Responsibilities
Responsible for achieving the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) of the program.
Appropriately plans for group and 1:1 coaching by using structured agenda and by pulling appropriate reports to monitor cases and to report out during meetings with AVP
Support Coaches with the academic and career development goal-setting process, including walking though how to use the process maps, dashboards, and selecting goals based on the youth's situation in the Care4 Platform
Responsible for the staff development through weekly group supervision and in 1:1 meetings while
maintaining clear documentation of coaching/supervision and development plan.
Support Coaches in their efforts to build relationships with youth, including sharing effective engagement techniques with guiding Coaches to use motivational interviewing techniques to develop and follow action plans with the youth.
Ensures that all of our youth's needs are being addressed with regards to school-based advocacy and collaborative relationships with the New York State Department of Education (DOE), ACS, and other systems, as needed.
Review and approve documentation in Connections/Evolve NX/Care 4 with regards to daily contacts, progress notes, incident reports, case(s) closure, in order to monitor for Program Quality Assurance, adherence to the model, evidence informed processes, agency policy and OMH guidance, and contract.
Support AVP with new Fair Futures Coach Superversior & team. Asssisting with Fair Futures Model & training. Onboarding new staff as well some support with Fair Futures FAP Sup with model training & support.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years experience in mentoring, advocacy, or social work.
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, & problem-solving skills.
Knowledege of Child Welfare to help support implentaion of services to the youth in the program
Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and engage in community outreach to promote the program utilziation.
Ability to be assertive, proactive, engage people from all backgrounds, openness to learning and feedback.
Strong crisis management abilities to handle challenging youth and support team when incidents arise.
Must have great organizational and time management skills to oversee multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Education Required Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Recruitment Tagline Fostering Talent, Changing Lives Salary Range: ($70,000 + 3,800 Bilingual Additive)
$70k yearly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Compliance & Finance Auditor
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities
The Compliance & Finance Auditor advances our mission by safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring compliance across all government-funded programs, healthcare and mental health billing streams, grants, and restricted funding sources. Through collaboration with program, clinical, and fiscal leadership, the CFA supports policy and procedure development, enhances billing accuracy and documentation practices, and produces data-driven reports that strengthen the organization's capacity to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and financial risk while promoting operational transparency, optimization of billing practices and accountability. This position is critical to maintaining compliance with NY State and NYC funding agencies.
Core Responsibilities:
Design audit programs, sampling methodologies, and annual internal audit workplans in collaboration with QPC department leadership. Build testing protocols for OPWDD billing, Medicaid revenue cycle, restricted funds, procurement, payroll allocation
Manage and conduct internal audits of financial operations, program contract compliance, cost allocations, and allowable costs.
Document all findings, evidentiary support, and control validation in standardized audit workpapers. Produce written audit reports and briefings for executive leadership, and track CAPs implementation to closure.
Co-develop, revise, and implement policies and procedures that strengthen internal controls, improve regulatory alignment, and reduce risk exposure.
Partner with operational leaders, Finance, HR, Billing, and Program leadership to ensure policy suitability and operationalization.
Conduct proactive fraud risk assessments and forensic review testing based on internal audit plan and emerging needs.
Support external audit readiness (financial audit, Single Audit, OPWDD audits, Medicaid, ACS, DOH, OMH and MCOs reviews).
Recommend and monitor remediation strategies and metrics tied to risk reduction.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
Current/Valid Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential
3 years+ experience in nonprofit compliance / finance audit.
Experience auditing government funded human services, Medicaid waiver programs, healthcare billing, or behavioral health services.
Mastery of Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200, Medicaid cost/allowability rules, state oversight requirements.
Highly disciplined audit thinking
Systems problem solving and root cause diagnosis skills
CPA or CIA preferred
Education Required Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Recruitment Tagline Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together Salary Range: $92,000 +Education Additive
$92k yearly Auto-Apply 47d ago
Bilingual Therapist- Home of Integrated Behavioral Health
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Department of Specialized Clinical and Psychiatric Services consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, community providers and administrators providing a wide range of evidenced-based, trauma-informed models and services tailored to the evolving and complex needs of families, and regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, including Trauma-Focused CBT, Trauma Systems Therapy, CBT, and specialized individual and family therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients, among others. We offer a hybrid schedule, an opportunity to be a part of a multidisciplinary team, clinical trainings in evidence-based modalities, departmental didactics, and supervision to support obtaining licensure.
The New York Foundling's Home of Integrated Behavioral Health, located at 109 East 115
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Street in Manhattan and serving East Harlem and the surrounding communities, proudly assists children 21 and under and their families. We specialize in providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions for youth experience anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, and identity-based concerns.
The New York Foundling's Home of Integrated Behavioral Health, located in and serving East Harlem and the surrounding communities, proudly assists children and young adults up through age 21 and their families with evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health treatment and services. The therapist will function as a part of the multidisciplinary team working to together to provide individualized, person-centered treatment, care to youth and adolescents experiencing mental distress due to, among other concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, disruptive behaviors, and identity-based concerns.
Responsibilities
*UP TO $2,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE***
***Sign-on Bonus is not permitted for internal candidates***
Position Description:
Provide office-based and telehealth clinical treatment to assigned caseload and provide coverage for peer's caseload as needed.
Conduct thorough intakes, screenings and assessments, and create individualized treatment plans.
Provide direct clinical crisis intervention treatment using methods compatible with evidence based model principles and practices.
Identify and address safety/risk factors including but not limited to suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, homicidal ideation, and substance abuse. This includes the completion of safety plans and incident reports if necessary.
Prepare for hosting sessions by researching effective intervention strategies, and identify creative ways of implementing supportive strategies to a wide range of ages.
Maintain clear, concise and timely documentation of treatment efforts in progress notes that demonstrate compliance with the agency, modality, and the Office of Mental Health/other governing bodies.
Engage primary caregiver(s) and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement. Collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and alignment throughout treatment.
Participate in all required agency, model and stakeholder trainings, individual and group coaching and staff meetings.
Organizational expectations include:
Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and your department's
specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion,
Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports. Regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports.
Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related subject area. At minimum must hold a provisional license (LP-MHC, LP-MFT, LPLCAT, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT and/or LCSW). All provisionally licensed clinicians are expected to participate in clinical license supervision
Strong organizational skills
Effective verbal and written skills
General computer literacy; including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
Experience with common clinical problems including general knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses (e.g., child abuse and neglect, aggression, family conflict, depression, anxiety, drug use, traumatic events, truancy)
An understanding and commitment to complying with the New York State Central Register of Abuse and Neglect protocol (requiring staff to comply with requirements to report any suspected abuse, maltreatment or neglect)
Understanding and the ability to implement the following: risk and safety assessment, safety planning, trauma assessment, crisis management, incident reporting, treatment planning, and HIPAA policies
Education Required Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Salary Range: $65,662.50 /year + $3,500 - Bilingual Additive (as applicable) + $1,000 - Provisional Licensure Additive (as applicable) + $4,000 - Full Licensure Additive (as applicable)
$65.7k yearly Auto-Apply 22d ago
Senior System Engineer - IT Services
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Senior IT Systems Engineer, reporting to the CIO, is a key technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the organization's complex IT enterprise systems. This role requires a deep understanding of IT systems and extensive experience in leading and executing critical projects on time and on budget. The Senior IT Systems Engineer provides strategic guidance, mentors team members, owns technical implementations and delivery and ensures the stability, security, and scalability of IT systems.
Responsibilities
The Senior IT Systems Engineer, reporting to the CIO, is a key technical leader responsible for the design, implementation, and management of the organization's complex IT enterprise systems. This role requires a deep understanding of IT systems and extensive experience in leading and executing critical projects on time and on budget. The Senior IT Systems Engineer provides strategic guidance, mentors team members, owns technical implementations and delivery and ensures the stability, security, and scalability of IT systems.
The Information Technology Services (ITS) Department is a strategic partner to all divisions at The New York Foundling (NYF). ITS supports NYF teams to leverage the technical tools, platforms, assets, and information they use for their operational processes and daily tasks.
Essential Functions
Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud (MS Azure) and on-premises enterprise systems, ensuring their resilience, availability, health, patching and performance.
Collaborate with internal business teams, cross-functional stakeholders, application owners, DevOps, and vendor partners to support business operations and program services.
Provide subject matter expertise, offer high-level internal consulting support, and contribute to ITS leadership and decision-making.
Architect and manage highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable infrastructure and systems to meet business requirements.
Define and enforce system administration and security standards, policies, and procedures.
Design and operationalize comprehensive solutions for monitoring, alerting, and logging across all enterprise systems.
Lead Agile project development and systems delivery efforts, ensuring a strong understanding of DevOps and Data Governance principles.
Maintain suitable test environments and execute application test plans, including documentation and acceptance criteria.
Conduct in-depth performance analysis, capacity planning, and optimization for IT systems.
Evaluate, select, and manage vendor and third-party service providers, ensuring service level agreements are met, relationships are strong, projects delivered on time and on budget.
Lead and mentor the IT Systems Engineering team and other junior ITS team members, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
Drive innovation and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending and implementing solutions that deliver business value.
Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures.
Lead IT projects and initiatives, overseeing project lifecycles, managing resources, and ensuring timely and successful delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain and test disaster recovery and business continuity.
Provide strategic guidance on IT investments, budgeting, and resource planning ensuring the stewardship of resources.
Support and adhere to IT governance policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
Organizational Expectations include:
Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and the IT Services department's specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's mission, vision and values (Compassion, Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Expectations:
Bachelor's degree with a focus on computer sciences preferred, Master's Degree in Computer Science or similar is a plus
A minimum of 8 years related experience with supervisory roles required and 10+ years preferred.
Expertise with program and project management disciplines with increasing program/project management experience
Electronic Healthcare and Medical Record (EHR/EMR) Enterprise Systems administration preferred.
Specific background in ITIL-based Incident, Change & Release Management processes, and/or previous systems engineering/IT service desk experience in a highly matrixed, technology-centric business highly desired.
Successful track record managing complex, cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization from independent contractors and individual contributors up to Sr. Management
Demonstrable leadership, consultative and relationship building abilities
Strong sense of leadership and client advocacy
Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification preferred
Microsoft certifications are required. Preferred:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Security Engineer Associate
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Azure Devops Engineer Expert
TCP/IP LAN and WAN technologies including MPLS, VLANs, Cisco and Meraki switches, firewalls.
Familiarity with ServiceNow a plus
A well-rounded skill set is preferable to deep knowledge in any one technical area
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, logs/reports, and user guides and related technical documents.
Ability to respond to basic inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the child welfare community within subject matter expertise.
Ability to write guidelines, policies and manuals that conform to prescribed style and format.
Ability to effectively present information to management, peers and end-users.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in narrative or diagram form.
Computer Skills:
Ability to perform complex level functions, which would include supporting basic, intermediate and advanced level functions.
Education Required Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Salary Range: $150K - $170K
$150k-170k yearly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Early Childhood Learning- Teachers Assistant- (Ames Center)
Leake & Watts Services Inc. 4.0
Leake & Watts Services Inc. job in Yonkers, NY
About the Role To provide Special education instruction and supervision within a preschool classroom. What You'll Do * Assist the classroom teacher in the implementation of lesson plans. * Assist the classroom teacher in providing an educational environment conducive to learning.
* Assist the classroom teacher in observing/recording student behavior.
* Assist the classroom teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, bulletins boards, etc.
* Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.
* Other duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications
* High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
* Minimum of two (2) years working with preschool children
* Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
* Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development
* Must pass New York State Teacher Assistant examination and work toward certification by taking college classes.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment
Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Current working hours are 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
$29k-35k yearly est. 35d ago
DSP - Beechmont
The New York Foundling 4.0
New Rochelle, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Ensure appropriate supervision, health and safety of individuals; Implement Individual Plan of Protective Oversight.
Advocate for individuals in the community (medical appointments, church, recreation activities etc.).
Ensure individual's plan of care is implemented.
Ensure that individual medication is administered as prescribed.
Assist in daily living skills (e.g. personal hygiene, food preparation, house keeping, laundry, shopping) - Maintain facility in compliance with the OPWDD and COA standards.
Facilitate individual's learning and skill training in fire safety.
Implementation and documentation of individual's goals.
Complete daily progress notes and other individual logs.
Maintain updated certifications in CPR/first aid, SCIP, and AMAP.
Provide atmosphere conducive to positive behavior.
Observe, report regressive and unusual behavior and work cooperatively with clinical staff.
Planning and preparing balanced meals.
Cleaning and maintaining of the residential unit
Assist individuals with the purchase of groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and other items needed. - Attends appropriate workshops, trainings, and meetings.
Assist in providing spiritual development.
Assist in providing ethical and moral values.
Transport and escort individuals on recreational activities, medical appointment, home visits, etc. - Assist in development of social skills.
Remain on shift until your relief has arrived.
Complete job related tasks as needed.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
AMAP, SCIP, CPR, and First Aid Certifications preferred.
Valid NY/NJ/CT/PA Driver's License with 6 points or less required.
Experience working with adults that have developmental disabilities.
Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
Education Required High School / G.E.D. Recruitment Tagline Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together Salary Range: $19.00 + Education Additive ($0.15/hour Associate's Degree $.80/hour: Bachelor's or higher)
$19 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Home Study-Post Release Services-Home Study Caseworker
Leake & Watts Services Inc. 4.0
Leake & Watts Services Inc. job in New York, NY
About the Role The Home Study Case Worker plays a critical role in evaluating a potential sponsor's ability to provide a safe, stable, and supportive environment for an unaccompanied child prior to reunification. This includes conducting in-depth, trauma-informed home visits; verifying information gathered by the care provider; and assessing all potential risks, protective factors, and support needs. The HS Case Worker collaborates closely with the HS Supervisor and relevant stakeholders including the care provider's case manager and clinician, the sponsor, and, when necessary, family members of the sponsor or minor to ensure the child's safety and well-being. Home Study services are provided throughout the New York City tri-state area and nationally. This role requires frequent travel across states and may include overnight stays to complete in-person assessments as needed.
What You'll Do
* Initiate contact with the referring care provider (e.g., case manager, clinician) upon case activation to review the child's background and coordinate information-sharing
* Review the child's history to guide a trauma-responsive approach and ensure age-appropriate, culturally sensitive engagement throughout the assessment process.
* • Provide Home Study services by conducting in-home assessments and interviews with sponsors and household members to evaluate safety, caregiver capacity, and readiness for reunification.
* • Identify and flag any red Flags or safety concerns (e.g., abuse, neglect, trafficking, special needs, or risk of exploitation) and maintain high-level communication with the HS Supervisor to discuss concerns, timelines, or case support needs.
* • Educate sponsors on reunification responsibilities, including providing a safe and stable home, supporting access to education and healthcare, complying with immigration obligations, and fulfilling the Sponsor Care Agreement. Ensure sponsors are informed of the child's rights, including the right to attend school, be protected from abuse or neglect, and access essential services.
* Submit high-quality Home Study reports within 10 calendar days of referral acceptance, ensuring accuracy, objectivity, and alignment with ORR and agency standards.
* Routinely audit and maintain accurate Home Study case Diles (physical and electronic), ensuring all required documents are complete. Close out cases in accordance with ORR and program guidelines, including timely updates to the UC Portal and internal trackers.
* Report any suspected abuse, neglect, or trafficking in accordance with state-specific mandated reporting laws and ORR procedures.
* Be available and Flexible to accommodate evening, after-hours, and weekend work as needed to meet case deadlines and report requirements.
* Complete all required ORR and agency trainings and remain current on child welfare policies, best practices, and program protocols
* Participate in regular supervision, case staffing, and team meetings, both virtually and in person.
* Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain clear, consistent, and timely communication with supervisors. Given the fast-paced nature of the program, strong communication is essential to ensure alignment of priorities, deadlines, and case needs
* Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Program Director.
Your Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) or a related Field such as education, psychology, sociology, or other behavioral sciences.
* Valid driver's license
* Valid TSA-compliant identification, as travel, including air travel will be required as part of this role
* Minimum of two years of experience working with youth in the social service or child welfare Field.
* Skilled in writing professional, thorough, and timely assessment reports.
* Knowledge of child welfare systems and immigration-related policies
* Familiarity with local community resources and social service systems.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage high-volume report writing and meet strict deadlines.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems (e.g., Connections preferred).
* Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment:
This hybrid role requires three in-office days and two remote days per week, with Flexibility for after-hours, weekend, and holiday support as needed to meet report deadlines and expectations.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. While the program primarily operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule is also available. Flexibility is required, as staff will frequently need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays for case-related matters, including accommodating sponsor availability, fulfilling travel requirements, or ensuring timely completion of Home Study reports in accordance with ORR deadlines.
Additional Requirements:
* Authorized to work in the U.S.
* Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
* Ability to travel to other Rising Ground sites (if required)
* Ability to adapt to evolving program policies, procedures, and federal guidelines.
* Willingness to collaborate across teams and participate in From Hope to Home initiatives and interdepartmental efforts.
* Demonstrated Flexibility in meeting program demands and adjusting to organizational or policy-driven changes.
* Ability to balance independent decision-making with collaborative case coordination in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
While the program primarily operates Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, a 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM schedule is also available. Flexibility is required, as staff will frequently need to work evenings, weekends, or holidays for case-related matters, including accommodating sponsor availability, fulfilling travel requirements, or ensuring timely completion of Home Study reports in accordance with ORR deadlines.
$41k-51k yearly est. 9d ago
Bilingual Therapist - KEYS BSFT
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
Responsibilities
*UP TO $2,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE***
***Sign-on Bonus is not permitted for internal candidates***
Position Description:
Reports to assigned program supervisor or covering supervisor.
Manage
assigned caseload and provide coverage for peer's caseload as needed
, provides direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with assigned model.
Conducts assessments including review of referral information, identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses and individualized treatment planning.
Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the assigned model
Participates in all model training, supervision, consultation activities, and staff meetings.
Builds a relationships with community stakeholders (i.e., child protection services, Guardians ad Litem, judges, schools, etc.) to ensure cooperation among service providers
Manages the extensive documentation requirements to successfully comply with various mandates from agency, ACS, and other stakeholders, including model.
Timely documentation of contacts and case progress in the provided agency electronic health records and other systems as applicable
Adopts a strength focused approach with families, stakeholder, and within the program/treatment team.
Ability to accompany families/clients to psychiatric appointment and other community needs appointment.
Attends weekly supervision and consultation and on-call meetings.
Manages the extensive travel requirements
Provides 24/7 coverage during the week and participates on a weekend on-call rotational schedule as applicable
Other duties as assigned
Organizational expectations include:
Regular and punctual time and attendance, and adherence to The Foundling's and your department's
specific time and attendance policies and protocol.
Consistent demonstrated commitment to The Foundling's BHAG, mission, vision and values (Compassion,
Dignity, Family and Community, Diversity, Excellence).
Adherence to The Foundling's employee policies, Code of Conduct and applicable rules, laws, regulations or bargaining agreements.
Appropriate engagement with support departments to ensure appropriate and timely hiring, performance management, investigation, discipline, suspension, and restructuring decisions concerning direct reports. Regular supervision and performance evaluation of direct reports.
Any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Fluent in English/Spanish required
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related subject area.
Education Required Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Salary Range: $67,632.38 /year + $3,500 - Bilingual Additive (as applicable) + $1,000 - Provisional Licensure Additive (as applicable) + $4,000 - Full Licensure Additive (as applicable)
$67.6k yearly Auto-Apply 15d ago
Project Assistant - MIP
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
The New York Foundling Mentored Internship Program is hiring a temporary Project Assistant. This person is responsible for providing support to staff in the course of their normal operations and duties in departments that include but are not limited to (Development, Training, Adoption & Legal, Home finding, Executive offices, and
Mental health).
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
Assisting with basic administrative & office related task (filing, phone calls, mail handling, moving or procuring office supplies, organizing rooms)
Interacting with the community in which we serve (Child Welfare/FC)
Research, report writing, training, video project and newsletter assembly, and/or other creative projects as assigned)
Some field work is possible and traveling to different office locations may be necessary
Participation throughout the program requires you to be available for virtual and in person meetings, consistent and appropriate contact with your mentor and internship coordinator
Meeting assignment & deadlines on a weekly basis
Qualifications
Must be fluent in English and can write English
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety
Must have access to basic communication equipment (phone, laptop or tablet), the internet
Be willing to learn and exercise basic technical skills (Outlook & TEAMS)
Some presentation skills are necessary
Education Required High School / G.E.D. Recruitment Tagline Hiring Impact, Changing Lives Together Salary Range: $17.00
$17 hourly Auto-Apply 54d ago
Fatherhood Training Specialist
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Fatherhood Training Specialist is more than a facilitator-it is a catalyst for change in the lives of fathers, families, and communities. This role exists to uplift and empower fathers to see their value, embrace their potential, and build stronger, more loving relationships with their children. By creating safe and welcoming spaces, the Fatherhood Training Specialist helps fathers find their voice, share their stories, and learn the tools they need to thrive as parents and role models. Through compassion, connection, and evidence-based practice, this position helps break cycles, restore confidence, and strengthen the foundation of family. Every workshop, support group, and mentoring moment is an opportunity to inspire hope, nurture growth, and affirm that every father has the power to make a lasting difference.
Responsibilities
The Fatherhood Training Specialist is more than a facilitator-it is a catalyst for change in the lives of fathers, families, and communities. This role exists to uplift and empower fathers to see their value, embrace their potential, and build stronger, more loving relationships with their children. By creating safe and welcoming spaces, the Fatherhood Training Specialist helps fathers find their voice, share their stories, and learn the tools they need to thrive as parents and role models. Through compassion, connection, and evidence-based practice, this position helps break cycles, restore confidence, and strengthen the foundation of family. Every workshop, support group, and mentoring moment is an opportunity to inspire hope, nurture growth, and affirm that every father has the power to make a lasting difference.
Core Responsibilities:
Facilitate 8 - 10 interactive parenting workshops per month, that include 2 father support groups, and focused on skill-building, confidence, and communication. Achieve ≥85% participant satisfaction (measured by pre/post-session) Maintain ≥75% participant retention rate. Track engagement through attendance (measured by pre/post-session)
Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including attendance, satisfaction, goal achievement, and referrals. Submit monthly performance reports to Program Director by the 5th of each month.Maintain data accuracy rate ≥98% in program tracking systems.
Conduct intake assessments and develop individualized family support plans within 5 business days of enrollment. Connect 80%+of participating fathers to community resources (employment, housing, mental health, etc.). Ensure 100% of client files are documented and updated in the data management system per regs and agency standards
Partner with community organizations and agencies to expand resources-target 3-5 new collaborative relationships annually. Coordinate and co-host quarterly community or family engagement events. Support event planning, logistics, and post-event evaluation reports.
Provide timely support and crisis response to fathers as needed, ensuring follow-up within 2 business days of reported incidents. Document all interventions in accordance with confidentiality and program standards.
Attend weekly Group and individual Coaching with Program Director and Team to support professional development and program needs.
Assist and coordinate quarterly group activities and family events that bring Fathers and their children together in a meaningful ways
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Education Required Bachelor's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution
$61k-74k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Clinical Manager
Leake & Watts Services Inc. 4.0
Leake & Watts Services Inc. job in New York, NY
About the Role The Clinical Manager working in the 29i/CFTSS program for the Enhance Family Foster Care (EFFC) Program is responsible for providing an array of administrative and supervisory services within the program as well as providing limited direct clinical services for youth served by the EFFC program.
What You'll Do
* Provide administrative management and oversight for the 29i/CFTSS services provided to the EFFC program including reviewing program data, managing productivity and case assignment, and helping to develop the program to best serve the foster care population.
* Provide clinical supervision to all employees providing 29i/CFTSS services to EFFC children. Services include initial and annual mental health assessments and mental health treatment as recommended.
* Provide supervision for additional clinical supervisors within the program.
* Complete the mental health portion of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan for persons supported in EFFC.
* Manage internal and external referrals, and coordinate mental health related services including psychiatric, psychological, and neuropsychological evals.
* Maintain records for mental health treatment provided by outside organizations, including mental health assessments, consents, and treatment plans.
* Ensure mental health and psychiatric care both internally and externally adheres to ACS requirements.
* Provide or arrange for the supervision of any students assigned to 29i/CFTSS services for EFFC.
* Assign cases, manage workloads, and ensure timely completion of required documentation for the program.
* Provide direct services (assessment, psychotherapy) to a limited caseload.
* Provide consultation for the non-clinical providers working with EFFC children, including in participation in the socio-therapist team meetings.
Your Qualifications
* A master's degree or higher from an accredited program in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, or creative arts therapy or a doctoral degree in psychology.
* Must have one of the following New York State professional licenses as follows:
* Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
* Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
* Licensed Psychoanalyst
* Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT)
* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LCSW-R)
* Licensed Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
* Preference given to licensed psychologists and LCSW Social Workers.
* Training and at least 5 years of experience in providing therapy/treatment services for children and adolescents.
* At least one year of experience in clinical supervision.
* Five years' experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, or other evidence-based psychotherapy interventions preferred.
* Valid New York State driver's license preferred.
* Bilingual/Spanish a plus.
* Computer proficiency, excellent writing skills, experience with documentation in an electronic health record a plus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Supervisory Responsibility
Yes. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible for the administrative and clinical supervision of all employees providing CFTSS services for the EFFC program. In addition, the Clinical Supervisor is responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of clinical supervision for any interns/practicum students providing CFTSS services for the EFFC program.
Work Environment:
This position is provided in an office setting in agency locations throughout the five boroughs where CFTSS services are currently being provided to EFFC children as well as our central administrative office in Manhattan.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. The Clinical Supervisor is expected to work from designated agency locations where CFTSS services are being provided to children in the EFFC program. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, 10 am - 6 pm.
Additional Requirements:
* Authorized to work in the U.S.
* Ability to work in-person in New York City (NY) for at least 3 days or more per week.
* Ability to travel to multiple Rising Ground sites.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Rising Ground that the Agency wholly complies with equal treatment of all
employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to an individual's
perceived or actual race, creed, color, national origin, alienate, citizenship status, gender, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or
veteran status in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring,
compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
$46k-59k yearly est. 25d ago
Fatherhood Peer Mentor
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Fatherhood Peer Mentor will serve as a positive role model and guide for fathers working to rebuild, strengthen, or maintain healthy relationships with their children. Drawing from lived experience-such as separation, supervised visitation, or family reunification-the mentor provides support, encouragement, and practical tools that empower fathers to grow as parents and community members.
Responsibilities
The Fatherhood Peer Mentor will serve as a positive role model and guide for fathers working to rebuild, strengthen, or maintain healthy relationships with their children. Drawing from lived experience-such as separation, supervised visitation, or family reunification-the mentor provides support, encouragement, and practical tools that empower fathers to grow as parents and community members.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one weekly and group mentor ship to help fathers enhance parenting and co-parenting skills (as needed). Support fathers in identifying goals and creating action plans for family and personal development. Achieve 50%, each quarter , of fathers reporting improved parenting confidence and communication skills (via pre/post surveys).
Attend community outreach events to recruit fathers and connect them to program services. Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations and agencies. Represent the program in 2+ community meetings, fairs, and outreach events per month.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources (employment, housing, legal aid, mental health, etc.).Provide information, referrals, and advocacy to fathers to help achieve identified goals. Follow up to ensure successful resource connections. Update and share with fathers resource directory quarterly.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of community resources (employment, housing, legal aid, mental health, etc.).Provide information, referrals, and advocacy to fathers to help achieve identified goals. Follow up to ensure successful resource connections. Update and share with fathers resource directory quarterly.
Complete 100% documentation, data entry, and progress notes for all participant interactions. Track father engagement and outcome metrics as per the program KPI and goals.
Participate in training, supervision, and coaching. Support team initiatives such as events, outreach, and strategic planning. Contribute to ongoing improvement of program services to help achieve KPI and goals.
Respond to email correspondences in a timely manner and maintain family confidentiality.
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Demonstrated lived experience as a father who has faced and overcome challenges such as family separation, supervised visitation, or co-parenting barriers.
Minimum 1 year of experience providing mentorship, peer support, or community outreach (formal or informal settings).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport. Empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity when working with diverse fathers and families.
Ability to facilitate group discussions and model effective parenting behaviors.
Organizational and time-management skills to meet program goals and documentation requirements.
Knowledge of local community resources and willingness to build new connections.
Working knowledge of email, data entry, virtual meetings, Microsoft Office .
Education Required High School / G.E.D.
$30k-38k yearly est. Auto-Apply 16d ago
Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist- SCPS
The New York Foundling 4.0
New York, NY job
At The New York Foundling, we trust in the power and potential of people, and we deliberately invest in proven practices. From bold beginnings in 1869, our New York-based nonprofit has supported hundreds of thousands of our neighbors on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. We help children and families navigate through and beyond foster care. We help families struggling with conflict and poverty grow strong. We help individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, and we help our neighbors access quality health and mental health services-core to building lifelong resilience and wellbeing. Together, our interrelated programs provide a whole-person, whole-family, and whole-life approach that unlocks solutions for a lifetime.
The Department of Specialized Clinical and Psychiatric Services consists of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, community providers and administrators providing a wide range of evidenced-based, trauma-informed models and services tailored to the evolving and complex needs of families, and regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, including Trauma-Focused CBT, Trauma Systems Therapy, CBT, and specialized individual and family therapy for LGBTQIA+ clients, among others. We offer a hybrid schedule, an opportunity to be a part of a multidisciplinary team, clinical trainings in evidence-based modalities, departmental didactics, and supervision to support obtaining licensure.
The Bilingual Clinical Psychotherapist will use evidenced-based, trauma-informed therapeutic models to provide mental health treatment to youth and adolescents enrolled in foster care. They will primarily function as a part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychologists, psychiatrists, case planners, medical staff and more, working together to support the health and wellbeing of children in our care.
Responsibilities
*UP TO $2,000 SIGN ON INCENTIVE***
***Sign-on Bonus is not permitted for internal candidates***
Provide evidence-based treatment to children (including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Systems Therapy), youth and families residing in foster boarding homes and treatment family foster homes
Conduct mental health evaluations and screenings when directed
Complete treatment plans for clients as directed
Provide consultation with staff when indicated
Engage in crisis intervention when necessary
Home/community visits when indicated for clinical intervention when indicated
Participate in Clinical Planning Conferences, Treatment Team Meetings, case reviews and other conferences to ensure continuity of care.
Document all service provision as required.
Make appropriate referrals to internal/external ancillary mental health and medical practitioners.
Participate in department staff meetings and quality improvement effort.
Skill building
Other duties as assigned
The New York Foundling is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee population, the Foundling will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Qualifications
Language: Bilingual English/Spanish Required
Education/License:
Master's degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or related subject area.
At minimum must hold a provisional license (LP-MHC, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT and/or LCSW) or must obtain limited permit or license within one month of employment.
All provisionally licensed clinicians are expected to participate in clinical license supervision.
Other Requirements:
Experience treating children and adolescents in a child welfare setting with history of abuse and neglect.
Experience with common clinical problems including general knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses (e.g., child abuse and neglect, aggression, family conflict, depression, anxiety, drug use, traumatic events, truancy) and preferred knowledge of EBMs (CBT, trauma). Ability to take a systems perspective when working with youth.
Preferred strong understanding and the ability to implement the following: risk and safety assessment, safety planning, trauma assessment, crisis management, incident reporting, treatment planning, and HIPAA policies
An understanding and commitment to complying with the New York State Central Register of Abuse and Neglect protocol (requiring staff to comply with requirements to report any suspected abuse, maltreatment or neglect)
Experience with and willingness to work with culturally diverse population. Preferred experience working with the foster care system.
Effective verbal and written skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills and a need for flexibility.
General computer literacy; including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Email
Education Required Masters's Degree from a U.S. accredited educational institution or Credential Evaluation for a non-U.S. educational institution Salary Range: $65,662.50 /year + $3,500 - Bilingual Additive (as applicable) + $1,000 - Provisional Licensure Additive (as applicable) + $4,000 - Full Licensure Additive (as applicable)
$65.7k yearly Auto-Apply 22d ago
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