What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston?
Role Summary
Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston seeks a motivated Crisis Intervention Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with youth at risk and their families, providing intensive in-home crisis intervention services.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides intensive, in-home crisis intervention services to youth at risk and their families
- Conducts screening, assessment, and planning for youth/family in accordance with program standards
- Collaborates with youth/family support in creating an individualized safety plan to ensure the safety of the physical environment
- Collaborates with youth/ family to develop an evidenced-based, individualized treatment plan
- Provides de-escalation and crisis support for youth and families
- Collaborates with community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate crisis management, family rehabilitation, reunification, and child permanency
- Provides outreach, family support and education, and referral linkage to a variety of community resources
- Maintains timely record keeping, and case documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with program standards
- Provides reporting and statistical information as required
- Participates in weekly individual or group supervision
- Attends and completes necessary training to ensure high quality, evidenced based service delivery
- Provides on call services for Home Based Crisis Intervention program on a rotational basis
- The interventionalist has a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the child/family served
Requirements
- Licensure as a New York State Qualified Health Professional such as LMSW or LMHC, preferred
- OR Master's degree in related field with at least one year of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management
- OR Bachelor's degree with at least one year of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties
- Willingness to foster agency, department and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques
- Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality regarding all records reviewed including consumer records, employee records and billing records
- Proficiency and experience with PC's and Microsoft applications
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and to handle problem resolution
- Possession of a valid NYS Driver's license and a driver's record considered acceptable by agency and insurance carrier
- Continuous use of a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $22.00-27.00/hour
- Generous time-off package
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with agency contribution
- Access to professional development opportunities
Salary : $22 - $27
