What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Bilingual (Spanish) Social Worker NYC position at The New York Center for Children?
The New York Center for Children (NYCC) is a private, nonprofit agency which provides free, comprehensive therapy services to children, adolescents and their families who have experienced child abuse, neglect, domestic violence or other trauma.
NYCC is seeking a highly motivated, bilingual therapist with strong clinical skills to join our team. We are interested in individuals who have a background in working with children and adolescents and trauma informed treatment. This is a full time, Monday-Friday position with one remote day per week.
Job Description:
- Provide individual clinical treatment (in English and Spanish) to children, adolescents and non-offending parents who have experienced abuse/trauma. (caseload is approx. 20 clients per week)
- Facilitate therapeutic groups.
- Participate in weekly staff, clinical, peer and individual supervision meetings.
- Keep up-to-date statistics, including OVS statistics, documentation and reports as required.
- Conduct intake of new client referrals.
- Provide advocacy for children and families.
- Facilitate relations between ACS, partner agencies and families as needed.
- Conduct trainings and educational workshops.
Qualifications:
- LMSW and NYS licensure required
- Oral and written fluency in Spanish required
- Clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families.
- Experience in working in a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of how trauma impacts child development and family systems.
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Salary and Benefits:
Annual salary range of $63,000-65,000. NYCC offers a benefit package that includes health and dental insurance; 403b with match after one year employment; generous paid vacation/sick days. Clinical supervision hours are provided. One remote day per week. Stipend for professional development as well as in-office trainings.
To apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to smcnamara@newyorkcenterforchildren.org. Please indicate Bilingual Social Worker/Therapist position in the subject line.
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Salary : $63,000 - $65,000