Crisis Intervention Specialist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summary/Objective:
The Children's Home of Jefferson County's (CHJC) Community School Liaison Program collaborates with CHJC's affiliate programs including: Care Coordination, Therapeutic Crisis Respite Program, and the Community Clinic of Jefferson County (CCJC). The Program provides both Crisis Intervention and Case Management services to youth and their families in the school, home, and community setting.
The Crisis Intervention Specialist will respond to referrals, utilize Crisis Intervention skills to regulate the situation, triage and assess youth and their families for the most appropriate immediate service provision, provide short-term care management, and link the youth and family to long-term services.
Essential Functions:
The major responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
Outreach:
1. Inform community partners, specifically school personnel, of available services and referral criteria.
2. Set up face-to-face meetings with potential stakeholders to inform them about available services.
3. Field all phone calls, emails, and other inquiries from potential referral sources.
4. Distribute program brochures throughout Jefferson County.
Service Provision:
1. In a timely manner, respond to each referral to stabilize crisis, determine most appropriate service provision, and safety plan with youth and family.
2. Conduct all admission paperwork and ensure all necessary consents/releases are signed.
3. Meet with youth and family to complete assessment of need, develop individual treatment plan, and provide supportive counseling to youth and family.
4. Maintain a caseload of up to 20 youth.
5. Collaborate with school of origin to ensure continuity of academic program.
6. Work with community agencies, organizations, and systems for long-term planning and support of the families and children served.
7. Participate in regularly scheduled Team Meetings.
8. Represent CHJC as a liaison with various private and public service providers and resource agencies.
9. Complete all CHJC and NY State mandated reports and forms in a timely fashion.
10. Provide thorough documentation in regard to all case related activities to include but not limited to: face to face contacts, phone calls, case conferences, court appearances, visitation, noted incidents, etc.
11. Makes referrals to mental health services and community based programs as needed.
Work Environment:
Works in a regular office/school environment, travel required.
Physical Demands:
Standing, walking, memory, concentration, sitting for long periods of time, hearing, carrying, speaking, writing, bending, pulling, problem solving, lifting, reaching, kneeling, running, seeing, reading, climbing, pushing.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
Full-Time/37.5 hours per week. Some nights and weekends may be required for special events.
Travel:
Local travel will be required.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field, with at least one year experience in a similar field. Applicants possessing a Master's Degree in a clinical field (i.e., Mental Health Counseling or Social Work) preferred.
Requirements
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Successful completion of routine pre-employment requirements as mandated by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Mental Health and Office of Children and Family Services along with ongoing clearances and exclusion checks. These requirements are to include employment health requirements, reference checks, criminal background checks/fingerprinting, State Central Registry clearance and your eligibility to work in the United States. Valid NYS driver's license required.
Required Trainings & Certifications (can be obtained through CHJC): NYS Mandated Reporter. CPR/First Aid. Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Certification.
Salary Description
$43,875 - $46,214