JOB SUMMARY :

Provide crisis de-escalation to children and families, in the community. Provide short-term and intensive case management services for up to 8 weeks following the initial crisis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Deliver Crisis Response Services according to the schedule prepared by his / her Supervisor, and provide specific services and interventions for up to 72 hours as specified by his / her Supervisor
• Provide clinical interventions to children and families in crisis following the Child Behavioral Health Services Model and Protocols
• Comply with the Child Behavioral Health Services reporting requirements within the time constraints established
• Achieve certification in utilizing the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Individual Crisis Plan (ICP)
• Complete an initial assessment of the client’s needs based on program requirements and develop an ICP
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment provided to assigned clients and their families to assure a quality record
• Successfully engage and relate effectively with clients, family, community representatives, outside agencies and other referral sources
• Provide back-up on a needed basis to Family Intervention Specialist and Family Support Workers when other crisis teams are unavailable
• Report directly to and be supervised by the Program Coordinator and / or Program Supervisor.
• Seek and use supervision in a professional fashion.
• Learn and use the Absolute and Anasazi Software programs that are used by the State system
• Strive to implement the best practices currently in the field
• Comply with all Council on Accreditation Standards of Catholic Charities
• Attend staff meetings; work cooperatively with staff; participate with all team assignments established by supervisor;

serve on professional committees as required by administration

Provide additional services as assigned by supervisor

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree in human behavioral science, such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling and child development.
• A strong commitment to families and children.
• At least one year of experience (three years preferred) providing crisis treatment services to children / teens / families.
• Bilingual English / Spanish preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : Valid driver’s license

Exempt / Non-Exempt Exempt Weekly Work Hours 40 Proposed Salary $52,000 / annually ScheduleVaried

This position is currently accepting applications.

Last updated : 2024-05-03