A Career at Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a nonprofit organization that has worked to improve the well-being of children, youth, families, and people with developmental disabilities across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 provides prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, medical and mental health services, and programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A career with Little Flower can be rewarding in so many ways. We are looking for conscientious and caring people who are ready to commit to the work of strengthening families and supporting the well-being of children and adults with developmental disabilities. If you’re looking for a career where you can truly make a difference, we hope you will consider joining our team. 

Job Type:

On Call

Summary Job Description:

Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) offers opportunities to better meet the behavioral health needs at earlier junctures in a child/youth’s life to prevent the onset or progression of behavioral health conditions. These services are also intended to help prevent the need for more restrictive and higher intensity services for children and youth.

The CFTSS Service Provider is responsible for providing the services of Community Psychiatric Support (CPST), and Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) to qualifying children and families. The HCBS provider is responsible for providing the services of Caregiver Family Supports and Services, Prevocational Services, Supportive Employment Services, and Community Self- Advocacy Training and Support. Services are provided directly to the child and/or the family and will often take place in home or community settings.

Service Providers will also provide CPST and PSR during a child’s visitation with biological parents/families. Service Providers will utilize the principals and best practices of Visit Coaching to deliver effective services during these family time opportunities.

Principle Responsibilities: 

• Participation in the development and ongoing monitoring of the child’s Treatment Plan.
• Provide direct services to child & family on caseload.
• Services are provided throughout the five boroughs.
• Documentation of all service provision and contacts.
• Attendance at all meetings deemed necessary.
• Coordination of care with other providers and/or collaterals to assist child in obtaining their optimal functioning level within the community setting.
• Currently the position is remote and if needed will report to the Brooklyn office.
• Attend all required trainings.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology or a related field, plus four years of related experience required.
• Master’s degree in social work, Psychology or a related field preferred, plus one year of related experience required.
• Excellent writing, communication and word processing skills required.
• Ability to travel to various communities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.
• Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license is required.

This is an Hourly Position, salary will commensurate with experience.

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status