Sociotherapist

Join Our Mission-Driven Team as a Socio-Therapist Location: Bronx Program: Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) About JCCA JCCA is a leading child and family services organization committed to empowering youth and families to build strong, healthy futures. We are currently seeking passionate, skilled Socio-Therapists to join our Enhanced Family Foster Care (EFFC) team in the Bronx. Position Overview As a Socio-Therapist, you’ll play a critical role in supporting therapeutic youth and their families by creating individualized behavioral plans that promote healing, growth, and long-term stability. You will collaborate closely with clinical teams, caregivers, and community partners to ensure that every child receives the care, support, and resources they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement customized behavior plans in partnership with youth and families, addressing behavioral, psychological, and permanency needs. Monitor child safety, well-being, and permanency outcomes through regular casework contact and service provision. Maintain timely and thorough documentation including FASPs, psychosocial assessments, home studies, and court reports. Actively participate in Family Court Hearings, Family Team Conferences, and permanency planning meetings. Deliver crisis intervention and support during emergencies. Utilize evidence-based practices with youth, families, and foster care providers. Coordinate services with JCCA departments and community-based providers, including Behavioral Health and Health Homes. Provide family planning counseling to youth ages 12+ and engage foster parents in the discussion. Use Family Finding methods to help connect youth with long-term supports and connections. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required (BSW preferred). Prior experience working with adolescents and families in a social services setting. Strong commitment to youth development, strength-based practice, and trauma-informed care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Highly organized with a strong ability to meet deadlines and deliverables. Comfortable working with a diverse range of clients and colleagues. Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings, based on family needs. Must be able to travel throughout NYC via public transportation or agency vehicle. Why JCCA? Join a mission-focused, supportive team that values diversity, inclusion, and professional development. Be part of a community making a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Opportunities for growth, training in evidence-based models, and career advancement. *Pay differential offered for Spanish or Creole language skills. Must be fluent. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsley Power Systems