What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Youth Care Specialist position at Abbott House?
About Us
Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future.
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Socio-Therapist to provide crisis intervention and group programming in the community to children who are placed in the Treatment Family Foster Care program.
Responsibilities:
- Provide therapeutic recreational group outings for children participating in the TFFC program.
- Offer crisis intervention as needed.
- Participate as a TFFC team member in all planning meetings for the children of her/his caseload.
- Maintain regular face-to-face contact with children (at least one time per week).
- Transport children for various purposes using agency or personal vehicle.
- Complete progress notes and other paperwork responsibilities in Connections within 72 hours of contact.
- Work collaboratively with TFFC team to develop behavior plans and interventions.
- Support foster parents in a professional and supportive manner.
About You
To be successful in this role, you should be passionate about the social services field and empowering underserved communities. Essential attributes include being compassionate, organized, self-motivated, driven, flexible, and responsive.
- You have at least a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with experience working with emotionally challenged children in the community.
- You possess excellent communication and writing skills.
