Job Description

Job Description

The Children’s Connection Associate provides a range of group therapy programming services and activities for children, youth and their families affected by incarceration. The Children’s Connection Associate is a part-time hourly position.

Personal Qualifications:

• Degree in social work, family therapy, counseling or other equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures and standards
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of community mental health resources
• Compassionate and accessible approach with youth
• Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work independently

Specific Responsibilities:

• Promote and facilitate support groups for school-aged children who had or have had an incarcerated loved one. The support groups meet in elementary and middle schools throughout the school year during school hours.
• Identify red flags in group dynamics and strategize to address issues
• Act as a liaison between Family Connection and the Sioux Falls School District
• Provide information and make presentations about Children’s Connection to the school counselors and teachers
• Participate in Children’s Connection staff meetings, per counselor policies.
• Provide referrals to outside agencies for children and families needing additional assistance
• Complete paperwork and reports in a timely manner

Referral Network & Compliance

• Establish connections with other agencies to build a referral network and identify opportunities for collaboration
• Ensure organizational compliance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements for mandatory reporting.

Email cover letter and resume to info@sdfamilyconnection.org with Children’s Connection Associate in the subject line. Learn more about Family Connection at

Up to $25/hour depending on qualificaitons

Counseling, Social Work, Therapy, Children, Support Groups

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