Post Internal Days 0 Category Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: CLINICIAN, Unaccompanied Children (UC) Services Program DEPARTMENT: Family Support Services REPORTS TO: Lead Clinician, UC Services Program CGS's Unaccompanied Children Services Program serves children/youth presenting a range of challenging behaviors, especially those related to symptoms of trauma. The Program's services are provided by bilingual (Spanish/English) staff who receive specialized training in the special needs of refugee children. The program provides a safe, therapeutic environment in a family-like setting that addresses the requirements of each child/youth in a manner that is sensitive to his or her age; preserves cultural, ethnic and religious heritage; and meets dietary needs, native language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other critical individual needs. Responsibilities The Clinician's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Carry an assigned caseload Conduct mental health assessments Provide ongoing individual and group counseling Screen for human trafficking concerns Provide crisis intervention services Perform ongoing case analysis Participate in ongoing training Participate in case conferences Perform other duties as requested Respond in a positive and respectful manner to diversity, among the agency's service population and staff Qualifications
- LMSW, or Master's degree with corresponding licensure in psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science
- At least five years of clinical employment experience in this area
- Knowledge of child welfare/child protective services
- Experience with Evidence-Based Models
- Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills
- Effective communicator with excellent writing and speaking skills
- Proficiency in Spanish required
Position RequirementsQualifications
- LMSW, or Master's degree with corresponding licensure in psychology, sociology or other relevant behavioral science
- At least five years of clinical employment experience in this area
- Knowledge of child welfare/child protective services
- Experience with Evidence-Based Models
- Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills
- Effective communicator with excellent writing and speaking skills
- Proficiency in Spanish required
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary 62,000-67,000 Benefits 15 plus paid holidays, generous PTO, medical, dental and vision benefits, Retirement Benefits, job development, tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance. Work Location Bronx, NY Division Unaccompanied Alien Children Shelter About the Organization It is our vocation to serve those in need, to aid those who desire help, and to guide those who seek better lives. Through supportive interventions, we provide help, create hope and preserve dignity. We provide help by offering an array of services for underserved families and individuals with special needs. All that we do is delivered with care, compassion, and respect, to address fundamental challenges, improve well-being and increase self-sufficiency. We create hope by strengthening and empowering families and individuals in need. By providing shelter, care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, training, and connection to high quality allied services, we produce holistic solutions that enhance each person's physical, mental and social well-being, as well as their positive connections to family and community. We preserve dignity with a faith-based commitment to recognizing the value of each person we serve, regardless of race, religion, creed, or life circumstances. EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed servicemember status. This does not include pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation - all of which are on the website. CGS does not tolerate discrimination in any employment opportunities or practices, based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity. This position is currently accepting applications.