Sociotherapist

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Socio-Therapist
 

About JCCA:
JCCA is a leading child and family services organization committed to empowering youth and families to build strong, healthy futures. We are currently seeking passionate, skilled Socio-Therapists to join our Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) team.

Position Overview:
As a Socio-Therapist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting therapeutic youth and their families by creating individualized behavioral plans that promote healing, growth, and long-term stability. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams, caregivers, and community partners to ensure that every child receives the care, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement customized behavior plans in partnership with youth and families, addressing behavioral, psychological, and permanency needs.
• Monitor child safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes through regular casework contact and service provision.
• Maintain timely and thorough documentation including FASPs, psychosocial assessments, home studies, and court reports.
• Actively participate in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences, and permanency planning meetings.
• Deliver crisis intervention and support during emergencies.
• Utilize evidence-based practices with youth, families, and foster care providers.
• Coordinate services with JCCA departments and community-based providers, including Behavioral Health and Health Homes.
• Provide family planning counseling to youth ages 12 and engage foster parents in the discussion.
• Use Family Finding methods to help connect youth with long-term supports and connections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (BSW preferred).
• Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a social services setting.
• Strong commitment to youth development, strength-based practice, and trauma-informed care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with a strong ability to meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings, based on family needs.
• Must be able to travel throughout NYC via public transportation or agency vehicle.

Why JCCA?

• Join a mission-focused, supportive team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development.
• Be part of a community making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families.
• Opportunities for growth, training in evidence-based models, and career advancement.

*Pay differential offered for Spanish or Creole language skills. Must be fluent.

Hourly Range: $25.74 - $27.31