What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crisis Care Professional - Act Together - 0.80 position at ALEXANDER YOUTH NETWORK?
Join Our Team as a Lead Crisis Care Professional
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive work environment? If so, we want you to be part of our team.
Get to know Youth Focus and Alexander Youth Network
Youth Focus has joined with Alexander Youth Network and we are both passionate about helping children overcome their mental health challenges. Our teams are committed to creating an environment that empowers every individual to thrive and make a difference.
We offer career development opportunities, mentorship and coaching, and pathways for advancement. Our teammates enjoy amazing benefits including tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, 401K, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, a comprehensive health plan that prioritizes your well-being and much more.
What You'll Do:
The Lead Crisis Care Professional provides therapeutic support to youth ages 11 to 17 in a youth crisis setting. Provides in-ratio leadership of the youth shelter. You will provide in-ratio Leadership on 2nd shift. Process crisis referrals and intakes. Serve as a resident advocate, providing referrals, facilitating individual and group sessions and case management. Plan and facilitate recreational/psycho-education groups, activities, and outings. Manage a monthly recreation/food budget and submit expenses weekly. Attend weekly team meetings. Participate in monthly on-call rotation. Lastly, this position is a key leadership role on the team. Requires a leader who is self-directed and comfortable with crisis management.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- B.A. or B.S. in a related human services or related field or equivalent work experience.
- Six months experience in human services is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
- Minimum of 21 years of age.