Employer Name
(Company/Organization): Family Services of Western PA
Contact Person: Nicole
Kennedy
Phone Number: 724-212-7496 opt #2
Email: kennedyn@fswp.org
Website Address: www.fswp.org
Brief Company Description: Family Services of Western Pennsylvania
has a long history of serving families and individuals in the southwestern
Pennsylvania region, dating back to 1885. Our work is guided by our mission to
“empower individuals to reach their full potential.” Over time our role in the
community has expanded, and we presently provide more than 38 distinct programs
for families and individuals in the categories of mental health, intellectual
disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, child welfare, safety net, and older
adult services. Currently the agency operates a budget of $26 million, with
more than 450 employees, and serves more than 7,500 persons each year through a
diverse range of services.
Our comprehensive services include licensed mental health and substance abuse programs, volunteer-based supports for older adults, residential services for persons with developmental and mental health disabilities, services for family members of incarcerated people, financial counseling, vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation, student assistance programs, and transitional youth programs. All of these services are designed to assist individuals in living the most productive lives possible to the benefit of the communities in which they live.
All of our services are developed in accordance with national service organizations, the Alliance for Children and Families, the United Way, the University of Pittsburgh and the Child Welfare League of America and are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Certification by the Council on Accreditation means that Family Services meets the highest national standards for professional performance in human services.
Our comprehensive services include licensed mental health and substance abuse programs, volunteer-based supports for older adults, residential services for persons with developmental and mental health disabilities, services for family members of incarcerated people, financial counseling, vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation, student assistance programs, and transitional youth programs. All of these services are designed to assist individuals in living the most productive lives possible to the benefit of the communities in which they live.
All of our services are developed in accordance with national service organizations, the Alliance for Children and Families, the United Way, the University of Pittsburgh and the Child Welfare League of America and are accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Services for Families and Children. Certification by the Council on Accreditation means that Family Services meets the highest national standards for professional performance in human services.
Job/Internship
Description: Provides direct treatment to adolescents with chronic or acute
mental illness residing in the Adolescent Diversion and Acute Stabilization
Program. Promotes mental and physical health through individual, group, and
family counseling. In addition, provides psychiatric assessment,crisis
intervention, medication monitoring and management, service linkage and
discharge planning.
Full time position available for an energetic, sports minded person to work with males 12-17 years old in a residential setting. Duties include supervision of residents, conducting educational groups teaching communication, coping, social, and anger management skills.
Full time position available for an energetic, sports minded person to work with males 12-17 years old in a residential setting. Duties include supervision of residents, conducting educational groups teaching communication, coping, social, and anger management skills.
Requirements: Bachelors
degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, education or other human
services is a must. Experience working with children with ADHD, autism, mood
disorders, depression or other mental health challenges is preferred. Must be
able to provide own transportation and work 4pm-12mn shift including weekends.
Must be able to obtain child abuse, criminal background and FBI clearances,
pass physical, TB test, and drug test.
Deadline for
Applying: 9/18/2013
How to Apply: Submit
resumes to:
Nicole Kennedy
4782 Leechburg Road, New Kensington, PA 15068
kennedyn@fswp.org
Nicole Kennedy
4782 Leechburg Road, New Kensington, PA 15068
kennedyn@fswp.org
Job/Internship Title: Adolescent
MH Residental Worker
Full-time/Part-time/Internship/Other?
Full-time
Major(s)/Field(s) of
Study: Psychology/Human Services, Health & Sciences
