Intervention Specialist - School Based Program

Lincoln Families is a workplace that is committed to strengths-based, culturally responsive, attachment-centered, and trauma-informed care.

POSITION:Intervention Specialist - Elementary School

PROGRAM: HOPE-Contra Costa

SALARY: $52k

TEXT 'HOPEIS760' to(510) 901-5627

Helping Open Pathways to Education (HOPE):
When students can remain at their schools and receive the supports they need, they are more likely to be successful academically, have better peer and family relationships, and build confidence for a strong future. The Lincoln Families HOPE Program provides integrated behavioral supports for students, families, and schools to develop tools and learning environments for academic success across all levels:

• Teacher Consultation: General support, classroom observation, and consultation with educators to maximize student achievement and reduce behavior problems.
• Student Counseling: Intensive services to students whose emotional and behavioral needs are creating obstacles to their success at school.
• Whole School Supports: Working with administrators in the integration of school wide culture initiatives and climate improvement strategies, and the facilitation of counseling groups that address common student issues.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Intervention Specialist Supervisor or Program Supervisor, the Intervention Specialist (IS) is responsible for implementing high quality, comprehensive, strengths-based and individualized interventions to assist youth in working towards their individualized goals within their school, home and community. The IS collaborates with the Clinician, school staff and community resources to support youth building their skills. In an effort to disrupt the school to prison pipeline, Lincoln is committed to training staff to be attuned to systemic issues, implicit bias and successful alternative interventions that provide trauma-informed and culturally sensitive services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Utilize a trauma-informed lens and a team-based approach to work with youth and families on issues related to the youth’s individualized treatment goals.
• Develop and implement effective behavioral management techniques consistent with individualized goals and Lincoln’s philosophy; this includes developing and implementing behavior plans as well as developing and administering outcome measurements that ensure quality of service and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
• Provide solution-focused counseling and crisis intervention to youth.
• With the collaboration of the Clinician, the IS supports the youth in the milieu by helping them build on their social and coping skills.
• Participate actively in all team meetings, staff meetings, individual and group supervisions and school meetings (IEP, SST, SART, etc.) as requested and collaborate proactively with treatment team to deliver quality mental health services to clients and families.
• Co-facilitate therapeutic groups for youth throughout the school year.
• Collaborate with school and community resources to develop a strong quality program for each youth.
• Develop relationships and ongoing communication with teachers and other school staff; provide concrete strategies for positive and feasible individual and class intervention strategies that are in line with youth’s treatment plan and goals.
• Initiate, plan and implement youth outings into the community in order to expose youth to a broad range of experiences and promote positive interactions with the community.
• Work under the direction of supervisor and team leaders to provide on-going family contact and quality support services linking youth and family with well researched, relevant and affordable community resources and services.
• Participate in development and implementation of summer programs, family events and cross-site projects (e.g., holiday gift drive, harvest festival).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change, a fundamental belief in the value of a nurturing family/community environment, a commitment to empowering others to solve their problems, and the ability to set appropriate limits; this combination of skills allows the IS to maintain capacity in a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence. Demonstrated awareness of, sensitivity to and competence in dealing with cultural and socioeconomic diversity of client population. Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with other staff and service providers.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience in school-based or mental health setting preferred
• Spanish speaking a plus, but not required
• Must meet eligibility requirements to bill for Medi-Cal services

WHY JOIN LINCOLN FAMILIES:

• Salary: $52k annually

  • Bilingual Skills: Up to an additional $2.50 per hour (contingent upon results of language proficiency test)

• Time Off: 6 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Benefits: medical, dental and vision with 90-95% employer subsidy for employee premiums; we also offer 50% for dependents. Additional Benefits include flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, retirement & pension plans.

• Affinity Groups, Equity Teams and Advocacy: we currently have an Employee Equity Council, a Management Equity Team, staff-run Affinity Groups, and Advocacy Groups focusing on immigrant needs, housing stability & reimagining public safety.

• Wellness: Lincoln Families encourages and supports wellness for all employees so that staff are able to sustain themselves in this work and better serve our families. Staff create self-care plans and receive funding they can use each year towards those plans. Employees also have 1-3 hours of paid time per week for wellness activities.

• Professional Development/Training: Each year, employees can be reimbursed for expenses related professional licensing and other fees, as well as for professional development opportunities. Employees who have been at Lincoln Families for one year are also eligible to participate in advanced training series.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit approved site. By working with Lincoln Families, staff are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• Top Bay Area Workplace 2021 and 2022

IMPORTANT NOTE: Lincoln Families continues to require all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of your original vaccination series and first booster as a condition of employment or engage in the interactive process to request a vaccine exemption for a qualifying medical or religious accommodation.