Intervention Specialist Full Time

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