What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at Family Youth Interventions?
Company: Family Youth Interventions: Basic Center – is a program of Comprehensive Youth Services
Location: 418 Cass Ave., Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Job Title: Intervention Specialist Part-Time
Description: Work with up to 6 male/female clients, ages 12-17, in a 21 day youth crisis shelter. Supervise and assist clients with daily structured schedule and activities. Facilitating group, educational, life skills and recreational activities. Assist clients and families with conflict resolution and crisis management. Answer and assist callers on the 24 crisis line. Perform phone and in-person assessments on prospective clients. Complete daily client behavior and observation documentation as well as all other required documentation. Assist with building upkeep and cleanliness. Opportunities to do community outreach, grant writing and fundraising.
Availability: Part-time Intervention Specialists (IS’s) work 3-4 times a week on average. They can work a maximum of 7 shifts in a 2 week pay period. Shifts include a combinations of 7 am to 3 pm, 3-11 pm, and occasional 11 pm to 7 am. All IS’s share in covering weekend shifts and holiday hours. We are open 365 days a year and never close.
Our current need are individuals who can work a combination of some weekday 3-11 pm shifts, as well as 7 am – 3 pm and or 3-11 pm shifts on Saturdays and Sundays.
Wages: $15.00 an hour. When staff works any midnight, Friday PM or weekend shift, they earn a bonus hour of pay for at least 8 hours worked. There is time and a half for holidays.
Benefits: 403b Retirement Plan with 10% matching and Employment Assistance Program.
Requirements: Applicants MUST have 2-3 years of college in a human services field (Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Family Studies) AND professional experience working with adolescents Individuals must have a negative TB test result and have 3 satisfactory professional reference checks. The applicant must pass criminal and child abuse/neglect background checks. 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.
To Apply: Email resume to:
Jane Kauffman
418 Cass Avenue
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
jkauffman@familyyouth.com
Salary : $15
