What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist Full Time position at Comprehensive Youth Services?
Program: Family Youth Interventions, Basic Center Program. Mount Clemens
Job Description
Work with up to 6 male/female clients, ages 12 thru 17, in a 21 day State licensed youth crisis shelter. Our program is dedicated to assisting youth in crisis, runaway and homeless situations.
· Supervise and assist clients with daily structured schedule and activities.
· Present as a positive role model.
· Facilitate group educational, recreational and life skills activities.
· Provide support and guidance to clients. (Most of the clients have experienced trauma in their lives).
· Assist clients and families with conflict resolution and crisis management.
· Help in creating a safe, comfortable environment for our clients.
· Complete daily client behavior and observation documentation as well as all other required documentation.
· Answer and assist callers on the 24 hour crisis line.
· Perform phone and in-person assessments on prospective clients.
· Assist with building upkeep and cleanliness.
· Opportunities to do community outreach, grant writing and fundraising.
Position Requirements:
· Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 2-3 years of college in a human services field (Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice) AND professional experience working with adolescents. A Bachelor's Degree with professional experience with adolescents is preferred.
· No convictions involving harm or threatened harm to an individual.
· Not a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect.
· Three professional references.
· Proof of a negative TB test.
· Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Interested individuals must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure and be able to deal with crisis situations.
· MUST be patient and interact with the clients in a non-punitive manner.
· We are seeking candidates who can work at least a year at our agency.
Hours:
· Full time IS staff work primarily Monday through Friday 7a-3pm, no more than 80 hours in a 2 week pay period (occasionally may require a weekend if Program Manager requests).
· We are a 24 hour agency and never close.
Benefits:
• 403b retirement plan with 10% matching.
• Earned PTO and vacation
• Employee assistance program.
- Medical /Dental and Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance