Community Based Clinician - Bilingual

## Description**This position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and success in meeting minimally 90% LOS of Medicaid funded clinical services.**The Community Based Clinician at The YMCA of the Jersey Shore intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. **ABOUT SUPPORTIVE VISTATION SERVICES:** Parent-child visitation services for CP&P- involved families with children in out-of-home placement to maintain and strengthen familial interactions and facilitate permanency. Services are provided in the least restrictive setting that maintains safety along a continuum of supervision based on family need. Core activities include ongoing assessment, visitation, aftercare (post-reunification support), transportation and documentation.Responsible for supporting parent-child visitation for families in their homes or communities who require therapeutic intervention; completing initial intake assessments, assessment tools, and visitation plans; documenting visits and completing reports; facilitating parent debriefings before and after visits and visitation planning meetings; transporting children and/or parents; communicating with children, parents, relatives, resource parents, DCP&P, and/or other stakeholders by phone and in person; attending various meetings and trainings; and assessing families’ service needs and linking them to appropriate community providers. **ABOUT INTENSIVE IN-COMMUNITY SERVICES:** This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Partnership Program is an in-home program designed to assist youth within the community who are coping with emotional and/or behavioral challenges. The clinician will work to establish a partnership with families, and referring agencies, utilizing a strengths-based approach in resolving challenges and supporting youth and families in their communities. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, and hours of availability based on client needs.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** **IIC** – (5) visits referred by DCP&P or CSOC (Children System of Care)* **SVS** – (3-5) families -OR- 10 clinical hours for participants referred by DCF; supervising visits, providing transportation in a company provided vehicle, documenting visits, participation in DCF/CP&P case conferences – VPM, weekly clinical supervision, and weekly participation in SVS team meetings.* **\*Flexible Scheduling (late afternoons and evenings are commonly required)*** Available a minimum of 4 evenings per week.* Establish visit parameters with all parties involved.* Provide transportation to family members who require it as per caseworker.* Supervisor visits according to level of supervision required by caseworker, the exception being emergency bathroom breaks.* Document activity and interaction between family members during visits and provide copies to caseworkers within 5 business days of visit.* Complete program paperwork in a timely manner including end-of-month paperwork, weekly schedules, vehicle log/maintenance, expense forms, and evaluation forms.* Complete all record keeping according to COA and DCF standards.* Compile and transmit all required progress reports and termination summaries.* Attend and participate in weekly clinical supervision. Attend all mandatory training.* Participate in all DCF and YMCA meetings.* Maintain a safe driving record.* Report any abuse/concern of abuse immediately to a live person at DCP&P or police.* Abide by proper car seat laws, rules and regulations, as per YMCA standard.* Ensure assigned vehicles have routine maintenance, updated registration and insurance.* Contribute time and effort towards a Strong Kids activity* Demonstrate proficiency in the use of the Electronic Health Record.* \*Comply with mandated reporting, complete risk management training, uphold professional boundaries, and promptly report any suspicious conduct, inappropriate behavior, or violations of policy.## Qualifications* Valid NJ Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract.* Proficiency (written and spoken) Bilingual in a client language majority (Spanish Speaking OR Portuguese speaking ***required***)* Successful pass of multiple background checks + Federal fingerprinting ***required**** Minimum of 2 years’ experience with children and families, particularly families involved with the child welfare system and/or affected by trauma.* Master’s degree in social work, Counseling or related field.* Valid Professional license (LPC, LAC, LSW, LCSW, LaMFT, LMFT).* Knowledge of trauma and effect on children and families.* Experience/willingness to work with culturally diverse populations.* Skills in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.* Ability to communicate effectively.
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