FAMILY SUPPORT CLINICIAN

The Family Support Clinician provides therapeutic services, case management, assessment and referrals to children and their families. The FSC consults with center staff and parents regarding the needs of individual children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regularly consult with Center Directors regarding children's social/emotional needs, behavior and family issues.
• Observe, assess and provide intervention around social/emotional needs of children.
• Facilitate team meetings, developing individual plans for children that may include family supports.
• Facilitate communication between staff and parents.
• Facilitate communication and coordinate planning between South Shore Stars and relevant collateral services.
• Provide short-term clinical interventions for children and families.
• Coordinate services with the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for children enrolled through DCF.
• Consult with staff on interventions related to abuse/neglect and other child and family issues.
• Create behavioral interventions and coach staff on behavioral intervention with children.
• Develop and conduct prevention and education programs for children and parents.
• Develop and provide training for staff.
• Attend Family Support Team meetings and contribute to the ongoing planning and development of the department.
• Participate in fundraising, advocacy and other activities necessary to support Stars.
• Report all issues of concern to Director of Family Support.
• Meet weekly with the Director of Family Support for individual supervision.
• Maintain proper documentation requested by the agency.

All other tasks assigned by Director of Family Support.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in Social Work, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling or Marriage and Family Therapy
• Two years clinical experience preferred
• Demonstrated strong facilitation and communication skills
• Commitment to agencies mission of supporting low income families and at risk children

Reports to: Family Support Director

*40 hour work week

All non-Early Head Start employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination status or be subject to COVID-19 testing at the employee’s own cost. All Federally funded employees, including, but not limited to Early Head Start, must be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination status. South Shore Stars maintains the right to update this requirement at any time and require vaccination for all employees. Employees may request more information about this policy and potential accommodations.

* All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need.

Mission

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.

Four core goals form the foundation of our work:

• Enable parents to work
• Help each child reach their full development potential
• Facilitate positive youth development
• Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All Stars employees, students, families, and visitors are required to wear a mask while in any of the South Shore Stars' locations.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• clinical: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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