Intervention Specialist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Case Manager in providing some case management services to youth

• Assume active participatory role in the daily activities of youth including education, recreation, rehabilitation, meal, personal hygiene and maintaining living quarters

• Observe youth’s behavior and adjustment to the program and exchange oral and written reports on those observations

• Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships with youth to encourage and assist with their social development

• Interprets and teaches facility procedures, rules and disciplinary policies to youth

• Implements facility/campus security procedures including performing unit/room and grounds checks; includes monitoring of high risk youth

• Assists in handling disturbances along with monitoring who enters and exits the facility

• Escorts youth to activities and appointments in and outside of the facility and is responsible for their supervision

• Provides transportation when necessary to support youth in their recreational activities and appointments

• Must be able to work and thrive in a team environment

• Deliver services to clients appropriately, ethically, and timely

• Teaches youth life skills with hands on approach

• Transports clients to job fairs, college campuses, conferences, and other life skill activities when needed

• Maintains reporting standards of program, keeps well-documented records, and ensures that all necessary paperwork is organized in files

• Provide crisis intervention, behavioral health interventions and support services to youth during their time in the program

• Light house cleaning/maintenance and cleaning may be required

• Other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High School/GED or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Human Service field

• Must provide transcript and course syllabi when requested

• A writing sample may be requested

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience with teenagers and young adults in a social service setting

• Clinical or therapeutic background is a plus

• Experience in a residential setting is a plus

• Case management experience of at least 2 years

• Thorough understanding of the stages of human development, trauma informed care and mental health

Qualifications

The qualifications and requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required at an advanced or superior level of performance.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds,

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality,

• Ability to maintain composure under high pressure and/or intense situations,

• Ability to be genuine, warm, and empathic with client population to build trusting relationships,

• Skill in engaging and working with groups, community leaders, and other service providers,

• Skill in helping others sustain effort over time and provide positive reinforcement,

• Skills in intervening in a crisis and resolving conflict among or between clients,

• Knowledge of life span development and life skills needed for young adults to become self-sufficient,

• Knowledge of various mental health diagnosis that may affect our client population such as separation & loss, abandonment, attachment disorders, trauma, depression and anxiety,

• Knowledge of community resources accessible by our clients,

• Willingness to work flexible hours,

• Organizational skills, and

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Must not have a criminal background which would cause questions of ability to give constructive guidance to young adults.

• Must possess a current Delaware driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Understands the position may require some physical abilities.

• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.

• Cleaning, moving, and or other duties may be necessary to support the youth through transition.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 3 years experience working with youth & young adults?
• Do you at least 3 years working in the mental health field?

Experience:

• Independent Living/Housing: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Wilmington, DE 19805 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22