Therapeutic Support for Families (TSF)

Description

• Conduct community-based psychosocial groups using a structured format.
• Provide assessment, planning, referrals, advocacy and collateral contacts on behalf of adolescents and families.
• Willingness to learn and understand the fundamental principles of models of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is required.
• Prepare and maintain timely documentation and records in accordance with agency, state accreditation, and other requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in regular peer review, individual supervision, and clinical consultation as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain professional, collaborative relationships with the agency and community.
• Testify at court hearings as necessary.
• Part-time, hourly, up to 20 hours per week.
• Positions work primarily afternoons and evenings.
• Location of position covers New Castle County.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in social service or related field, required. Master's degree in social service or related filed, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to respond appropriately to the cultural differences present among the agency’s service population.

· Previous job or student placement experience in child welfare, family serving agency, or community based agency.

· Previous experience working with children, preferred.

· Flexibility with respect to work assignment in accordance with agency need.

· Strong interpersonal skills.

· Strong oral and written communication skills.

· Good organizational skills.

· Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license, which meets the requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.