Family Interviewer- Bilingual English/Spanish (Per-Diem)

JOB TITLE: Per-Diem Interviewer (Family Interviewer)

REPORTS TO: Director, Clinical Operations

FLSA STATUS: Per-Diem, Non-Exempt

THIS ROLE REQUIRES EVENING AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY.

Our Mission: To build and support mentoring relationships to ignite the biggest possible futures for youth.

Our Vision: All youth achieve their full potential

Our Values: Put Youth First; Engage with Empathy; Advance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Operate with Integrity; Invest in Learning & Innovation

As the nation's first and NYC's largest youth mentoring organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC) connects generations of New Yorkers by matching a caring adult mentor, a Big, with a New York City youth, a Little. Through evidence-based, goal-centered, professionally supported programming, BBBS of NYC provides consistent support and guidance to matches that result in longer, stronger match relationships that advance young people's social-emotional development and academic progress across the five boroughs.

JOB SUMMARY:

BBBS of NYC seeks a per-diem Interviewer, who will assist with the Child & Family screening process. The individual will conduct family interviews and complete clinical assessments to assess client/family appropriateness for the program. Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends. Candidates must have internet connection and computer capabilities (with functional microphone & camera) and quiet, private space in which to conduct virtual interviews. 

Bilingual in English/Spanish required. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough interviews of applicants (youth ages 7-16) and parent and/or guardians. 
• Write clinical assessments and review for recommendation
• Utilize BBBS of NYC Case Management Manual, training(s) and ongoing group supervision for eligibility criteria for recommendation
• Provide BBBS of NYC program-related information and educate families and volunteers on program structure
• Follow BBBS of NYC child safety guidelines, working closely with our Child Safety Officer and make required reports and referrals as needed
• Connect to supervisor via email and phone for follow up questions as needed
• Attend quarterly group supervision meetings for ongoing training and support
• Provide a self-built schedule each month, providing a minimum of 10 interviews slots, contributing to the growth of BBBS of NYC

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Social Services or Social Work or related field 

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience conducting interviews and writing clinical assessments

Skills: Strong clinical interviewing, assessment writing and computer skills

Language: Bilingual in English/Spanish required. 

Weekday evenings and weekends required. Additionally, interviewers are required to provide availability to conduct minimum 10 interviews per month.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter via our Career Center web link: Applications without a cover letter or writing sample will NOT be reviewed.

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