Child and Family Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Bronx, New York, United States The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services Full time
Make a Significant Impact
Position: Case Manager

At The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services, we strive to create a profound impact in the lives of over 45,000 individuals in New York City each year.

Become part of a committed team that has been enhancing community well-being for nearly 150 years and discover the extent of your potential to effect change.


Why You Will Appreciate Working Here:

  • Explore your passion for specific age groups or populations, finding your niche in a diverse environment that reflects the rich tapestry of our city.
We prioritize your professional growth by promoting mobility and advancement across various roles and programs.

With numerous locations throughout the city, you can work conveniently close to home.

Enjoy generous vacation allowances and 15 paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Benefit from a comprehensive package that includes affordable, high-quality health and dental insurance with minimal co-pays.

Receive continuous support through exceptional supervision, specialized training from our Continuing Education team, and educational benefits.

Your Role in Making a Difference:

As a Case Manager, you will provide Community Psychiatric Support and Treatment (CPST) services aimed at delivering goal-oriented functional support to children and their families, fostering stability and improvement in daily living, personal recovery, and interpersonal relationships that facilitate integration into school and community.

CPST services are primarily delivered in community settings for children who may struggle with traditional office environments but can benefit from home and community-based rehabilitative services.

The involvement of family and caregivers is crucial in addressing the behavioral health needs of the child.

Your responsibilities will include:
  • Assisting children and families in identifying strategies or treatment options to alleviate the impact of symptoms, emotional disturbances, substance use, or environmental stressors affecting the child's functioning.
  • Supporting the identification of strengths, needs, resources, and natural supports, while developing goals to enhance interpersonal relationships and self-esteem.
  • Providing restoration and rehabilitation to mitigate the adverse effects of behavioral health symptoms on daily living.
  • Delivering services in various settings, including homes, community spaces, and via telehealth.
  • Participating in clinical treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions.
  • Maintaining documentation according to established standards and timelines.
  • Upholding professional behavior and ethical standards as dictated by licensing boards and organizational policies.
  • Traveling within the community to provide services where they are most beneficial.
  • Collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary therapeutic team.

Qualifications:
The Jewish Board is seeking individuals from diverse backgrounds with the following qualifications:


A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of relevant experience in children's mental health, addiction, or child welfare systems.

Familiarity with electronic health records and Microsoft Office is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits Include:
  • Generous vacation time, in addition to paid agency holidays and sick days.
  • Affordable, high-quality medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness programs.
  • Free continuing education opportunities.
  • 403(b) retirement benefits and pension plans.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Opportunities to engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

About Us:

The Jewish Board delivers innovative, high-quality, and compassionate mental health and social services to over 45,000 New Yorkers annually. We proudly serve individuals across all ages and backgrounds, and we are committed to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams to support our mission.


Equal Opportunity Commitment:

We respect diversity and are an equal opportunity employer, committed to not discriminating based on any protected status. We strive to accommodate the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities, ensuring a supportive work environment for all.

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