Early Childhood Coordinator (part-time)

Overview:

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is an award-winning, nonprofit, nonsectarian human services organization founded in 1943. Today, it is the largest provider of licensed outpatient community mental health services and one of the largest human service agencies in Westchester County. WJCS delivers innovative programs and services and compassionate care to more than 20,000 people of all ages and backgrounds throughout the county.

We are currently seeking an Early Childhood Coordinator to oversee the New Rochelle Parent Child Center, the Summer Fun in Hartley Park program in Mount Vernon, and provide mental health services to children age 0-5 and their caregivers in schools and the community settings. Services will include supporting young children with psychiatric diagnoses and requiring services offered by a licensed mental health facility. 

This is a part-time (21 hours per week) position, with a salary range of $36,000-$42,000, based on licensure.

Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring quality programming and efficient documentation and data collection.
• Providing curriculum, leadership, supervision and oversite of the New Rochelle Parent Child Center and the Summer Fun in Hartley Park Program.
• Performing community outreach
• Conducting comprehensive intake assessment and develop written treatment plan with the client’s parent (collaborative documentation) in compliance with OMH regulations.
• Learn, understand, and use evidence-based early childhood practice techniques. 
• Providing appropriate clinical documentation and agency reports in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Providing treatment in various modalities, including individual, family, and group therapy for ongoing treatment cases.
• Providing crisis intervention. 
• Meet or exceed agency monthly productivity requirements. 
• Maintain necessary patient related contacts with other agencies and resources 

Requirements:

We are seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling from an accredited school of social work. 
• Possession of or eligible for license to practice social work in New York State (LMSW, LMHC or LCSW) issued by the New York State Education Department preferred
• Strong computer skills 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Transportation and ability to drive to multiple locations
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency preferred

What WJCS has to offer you:

In addition to meaningful work and a supportive team environment, we offer a competitive benefits package, including (pro-rated for part-time):

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive Health Benefits, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 403(b) Plan and an Agency-Paid Pension Plan
• Ongoing Professional Development and Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition, day-care, and personal emergency reimbursements
• Disability and life insurance
• Staff appreciation events and employee mental health and wellness initiatives

 

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