Atlas works to prevent violence by meeting people during a crisis, like a recent arrest or open court case and connecting them to a change process that nurtures hope and strengthens relationships. As part of Atlas, Living Redemption is offering FFT to young people at elevated risk for violence in the community, victimization, or a re-arrest. FFT is an evidence-based intervention for youth and families. This high-quality, strength-focused family counseling model is designed for high-risk youth and young adults who have been referred by the criminal court, juvenile justice, mental health, school, or child welfare systems. Services are short-term and typically offered in the home, though services can be offered in the office or other community settings.
We are hiring Functional Family Therapists (FFT Therapist) for a community-based violence prevention program that aims to reduce violent recidivism through intensive and voluntary therapeutic services. This program is part of the Atlas initiative and uses the evidence-based Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to engage young people and their families in holistic anti-violence services.
Address: 162-04 Tuskegee Airman Way, Jamaica, NY 11433
About the Position:
Education Preference: Master’s degree in social work, counseling, education, or other relevant human service profession preferred; required for site supervisor position.
Preferred Experience: (* required of bachelor’s and masters’ level)
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Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic, and functional) family therapies
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Individual therapy with youth and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
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Marital therapy using behaviorally based approaches
- Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance
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Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth’s natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
Preferred Knowledge: (* required of bachelor’s and masters’ level)
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Family systems theory and application
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Social-ecological theory and application
- Behavioral therapies theory and application
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy theory and application
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Pragmatic family therapies theory and application
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Child development research and its application in the treatment
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Social skills assessment and intervention
- Basic counseling and process skills
Preferred Core Competencies:
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Ability to engage clients
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Willingness and ability to be strengths-focused
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Ability to shift to process
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Willingness to advocate for youth and family, belief in the capacity of people to grow and change
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Ability to manage stress and self-care
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Appreciation, respect, and understanding for teamwork and company systems
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Ability to maintain a high level of self-awareness
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Ability to be comfortable with cultural differences; to relate without patronizing
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Willingness to commit to empowering families to solve their own problems
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Ability and willingness to work with families in their own homes
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Willingness to be flexible to work with the families when they are available to meet
Job Responsibilities:
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Carry a caseload as assigned.
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Provide virtual/home-based* Functional Family Therapy to adults and their families, adhering to model fidelity requirements. (*as post-pandemic working conditions allow)
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Actively participate as part of a therapy team, including attending weekly team and individual supervision meetings.
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Assist families by actively referring them to appropriate services and supports, and with both clinical and concrete services.
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Make case progress notes as required by FFT and regularly report to external stakeholders.
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Participate in all FFT training, supervision, and consultation activities.
Salary: $70,000 to $75,000 Annually
Benefits: 401K, Dental, Medical, Vision
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