The Family Center has extensive experience in developing programs for families affected by cancer, HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses. The agency has been a pioneer in the research and design of services addressing permanency planning and disclosure.

The following are current openings at The Family Center:

» YouthNet Social Worker/Mediator

Title of Job: YouthNet Social Worker/Mediator

Description: The Family Center has extensive experience in developing programs for vulnerable youth and their families. YouthNet is funded by the NYC Administration for Children’s Services to address the needs of teens at risk of out-of-home placement, providing a rich menu of home-based services including individual and family therapy and mediation. YouthNet operates out of the agency’s Brooklyn office in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. The social worker/mediator will provide mediation and conflice resolution as well as individual and family therapy to YouthNet families.

RESUMES WITHOUT COVER LETTERS THAT INCLUDE SALARY REQUIREMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

PLEASE EMAIL RESUME WITH COVER LETTER TO: JOBS@THEFAMILYCENTER.ORG Include last name and position applying for in subject line.

The Family Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities:

• Provide home-based therapeutic services to high-risk teens and their families residing in Brooklyn, including individual, family and group work.
• Provide mediation services to youth and families.
• Identify and involve individuals whose input is valued in mediation and/or therapeutic process, including family members, staff, school personnel, and others as needed.
• Complete comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment.
• Complete Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) and other documentation required by the funding agency.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision and weekly team meetings.
• Develop and facilitate groups for teens, parents/caregivers and families.
• Special Projects as requested.

Requirements:

• Masters in human services discipline such as social work, psychology, art therapy or counseling.
• Experience providing individual and family therapy.
• Interest in being trained to deliver mediation services required; prior training in and experience with providing mediation preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish, a strong plus.
• Familiairty with PROMIS and CONNECTIONS preferred.

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@thefamilycenter.org

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