Job description
Are you interested in positively impacting a child’s life? Do you aspire to create change through transformative relationships? Good Shepherd Services might have just the opportunity for you! Good Shepherd Services is seeking a full time ITM Coach to work alongside staff at a residential program. For more information, please see below:
*
About Good Shepherd Services:*
“Good Shepherd Services has uplifted communities in New York City since the 1940s. Our work is rooted in that of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd who arrived in New York City more than 150 years ago to help young girls and women who could no longer live at home. Today, we carry on the Good Shepherd name, and we have grown into a nonsectarian organization of diverse backgrounds and affiliations. We’re united in our commitment to provide services to anyone who needs them. Our strength based and evidence-informed approach is responsive to the impact of trauma, racism, and adversity by promoting healing and resilience. We envision a New York City where children grow up in thriving neighborhoods, and all individuals and families can build on their strengths to realize their fullest potential. Guided by social and racial justice, Good Shepherd Services partners and grows with communities so that all NYC children, youth, and families succeed and thrive.”
*
About the Position:*
This position serves to carry out tasks to facilitate the successful implementation, staff coaching and training of the Integrated Treatment Model throughout the 17th St residential program(s). The ITM Coach shall work closely with the ITM Director to assure model fidelity, program development and integration.
Reports to: Director of Integrated Treatment Model for MST/FIT
Location: 337 East 17th Street, NY, NY 10003
Hours: 35 hours/Fulltime
*
Major Duties:*
- Participates in training and efforts that develop expertise in ITM
- Maintain ongoing communication with Director of ITM Director to ensure optimal model implementation
- Collaborates with residential staff and management, under the direction of the Director of Integrated Treatment Model, to assess needs and plan for all trainings
- Provide technical assistance and training of ITM treatment to all milieu staff as well as refreshers
- Observation, coaching and monitoring of staff, offering specific interventions and strategies
- Reviewing incidents and help create behavioral plans to meet the needs of individual youth
- In collaboration with Performance Evaluation and Planning Department, collect relevant data and ensure appropriate analysis and dissemination
- Remain informed about trends in this field and use this information to collaborate on a vision of the changes and improvements needed
- Attend all mandatory program and agency meetings
- Effectively schedules self to carry out work during traditional and non-traditional work hours including some evening/weekends and on call to provide role modelling training to all staff
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required. In Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred.
- 3 years experience working within a residential setting required
- Knowledge and experience in Child Welfare, preferred
- Experience in the development and running of groups, preferred
- Proven ability to train staff at varying professional levels
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, required
- Knowledge of Cornell TCI and/or Safe Crisis Management, preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, required
- Demonstrated administrative skills; Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Must have commitment to work from a strength based and/or youth development perspective
- Must have a commitment to GSS models of practice including Sanctuary and ACS principles to promote permanency, safety and well-being
Salary: $48,000-$54,000
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Generous paid time off (Including 5 Self-Care Days/Floating Holidays, 12 Sick Days, 15 Vacation Days, and 11 Holidays)
- Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Care)
- 403(b) Plan (GSS contributes 3% of your salary to your 403(b) plan after 3 years of service, with contributions increasing over time)
- Candidates hired in this position will work in person, but will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule when the program’s need allows
Disclaimer: This post has been created by Evidence-Based Associates on behalf of, and in working collaboration with, Good Shepherd Services. Should you have any questions about the position or this posting, please contact Chris Caudle at ccaudle@ebanetwork.com.
awa3obSX37
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year
learninglandscape.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, learninglandscape.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, learninglandscape.com is the ideal place to find your next job.