Job DescriptionJob Description
CLINICAL DUTIES:
Provide trauma informed and culturally competent weekly individual/group therapy to child victims of trafficking and sexual trauma; provide family therapy and supportive counseling to the child survivor’s families and their caregivers.
Promote, support and demonstrate the Client's mission, vision and values through both behavior and job performance and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards on a day-to-day basis.
Incorporate evidence-based trauma-informed care philosophy, practices and strategies in all activities.
Communicate with referral source and/or outside service providers to coordinate care supporting client’s optimal functioning.
Develop individualized treatment/service plans utilizing evidence-based models such as Functional Behavioral Assessments, positive behavioral supports strategies, etc., in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary treatment team and family/community support systems.
Coordinate discharge plans for child residents in collaboration with their parents/caregivers and assist parents/caregivers with the implementation when appropriate.
Participate in ongoing staff training and professional development initiatives.
Assist in providing crisis prevention/intervention support.
Completes data collection, data entry, and required reports and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with the program timelines and standards
Reports to the Clinical Supervisor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position performs its’ duties routinely onsite in a residential setting for children. This position may need to be accessible to take emergency phone calls after hours and weekends to offer guidance as individualized circumstances are identified and occur. Staff working in a residential setting are exposed to the possibility of vicarious trauma and victim trauma response by working with residents impacted by trauma and sexual violence. Other possible exposure risk includes narcotics, alcohol, pests, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
HOURS: Full-time schedule is standard 9:00am- 5:00pm Mon.- Fri, with the potential to be accessible during evening/weekend shifts if needed. Part-time schedule can be flexible and establish the hours and days per week while accommodating the needs of the program, residents and their families. Part-time hours will be established following what is allowable according to the Maryland’s Department of Labor laws and standards.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL EMPLOYMENT: The Client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,state, or local laws.
Company DescriptionFounded in 1978, Kennedy Services is one of Maryland’s oldest independent, woman-owned staffing services. Over 40 years later we are committed to our original mission to empower clients, talent and community through our service. It is this drive to improve the lives of those with whom we work that serves as our vision.
Our people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth.
As a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation.
Regardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.Company DescriptionFounded in 1978, Kennedy Services is one of Maryland’s oldest independent, woman-owned staffing services. Over 40 years later we are committed to our original mission to empower clients, talent and community through our service. It is this drive to improve the lives of those with whom we work that serves as our vision.\r\n\r\nOur people are the greatest contributor to our success and we attribute our growth to the quality and dedication of our employees. Simply put, we built our business one outstanding employee at a time and we work tirelessly to do the same for our clients. Over 40 years’ industry experience has enabled us to refine our recruiting and staffing processes to place the best candidates in our clients’ most difficult positions. Over the years we have staffed (temp, temp-to-perm, and direct hire) employees of varied skill sets and professions, regularly demonstrating the flexibility necessary to meet the unique needs of each client. Today we serve employers in both the public and private sectors by sourcing and placing talent that facilitates their growth.\r\n\r\nAs a woman-owned minority business headquartered within Baltimore’s Empowerment Zone, Kennedy Services is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise with the States of Maryland and Virginia, and the City of Baltimore. This status provides increased government contracting opportunities for our client partners, making us an ideal teaming partner for any company bidding government jobs requiring minority participation.\r\n\r\nRegardless of whether you are seeking employment opportunities or talent acquisition resources, Kennedy’s expertise and experience provide the strategic advantage to get you to your next level.