Job Summary : The Crisis Care Specialist provides evidence-based in-home therapeutic interventions to family and youth under the guidance of a Crisis Care Therapist and assists the facilitation of adjustment, positive growth, and development of the youth and family.
Nature and Scope of Position :
- Provides Home Support Services (HSS)
- Prepares written reports
- Attends intra-agency staff meetings and contributes to the clinical and administrative decision-making process
- Works closely with partner agencies in the System of Care (SOC) grant
- Reports to the Program and Clinical Directors
- Has no direct supervisory responsibilities with other staff
Duties / Responsibilities :
Engages as part of the Home Support Services team (Crisis Care Therapist and Crisis Care Specialist). Tasks include (but not limited to) :Work with the Crisis Care Therapist to ensure the use of evidence-based interventions
Engage with the youth and caregivers in initial and continued psychoeducation related to the youth's diagnoses and / or behavioral health needs, as well as applicable intervention strategiesWork with the youth and caregivers to develop adaptive and emotional coping skills across settings, such as emotional regulation, problem solving, communication, conflict management, and decision makingWork with caregivers to help them acquire and use behavior management skills as indicated by the treatment plan. Examples include consistency and follow through, use of meaningful rewards and consequences, problem solving, praise and positive communication, conflict resolution, and the development of child supervision and monitoring plansWork with caregivers to develop supportive and nurturing relationships with the youth that promote resiliency and wellnessDemonstrate competency in cognitive behavioral interventions, including assisting youth and caregivers in identifying underlying emotions and emotional triggers, and in developing cognitive flexibility, emotional regulation, and / or adaptive thinking patternsWork with the youth and caregivers to identify non-adaptive interactional patterns and develop and implement family system interventions that increase youth and caregiver adaptive responses and functioningEach HSS team must provide at least 75% of services in the home, school, or community setting(s)Administer and document the CASII or ECSII functional assessment in each individualized treatment plan and 90-day treatment plan review. The treatment plan will include anchor points identified in the CASII or ECSII as areas of treatment focusRefer, consult on, and advocate for all clients on active caseload with SOC partners and other community agenciesMaintain up-to-date knowledge about community services available for clienteleComplete continuing education and other trainings as required by licensing agency and / or Youth HomesParticipate in clinical consultation and group staffingMaintain documentation as required by policy (determined by agency, Council on Accreditation, and State of Montana), review client records, and prepare necessary reports.Other ResponsibilitiesTo follow all practice and policies of Youth Homes
To operate and understand the philosophical direction of Youth HomesTo do what is in the best interest of childrenTo use the best possible judgment in each decisionTo perform the job independentlyTo consult and obtain advice when necessaryPromotes ethnic and cultural sensitivity in all facets of the program.Other Duties as assigned by Program or Clinical DirectorsRequired Skills / Abilities :
Good characterWillingness to work under challenging conditions in client's homes and community settings, and at times convenient to clientsBe willing to function as part of the organization's Crisis Telephone ServicesCommitment to mission of the agencyMaintain appropriate professional ethical conductDemonstrated knowledge in :Foster care, adoption, kinship, guardianship and permanency
The child welfare systemThe juvenile justice systemThe mental health systemConflict resolutionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skills.Excellent organizational skillsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong leadership skillsEducation and Experience :
A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related fieldPreferred 2 years of experience in working with high-risk children and their familiesAbility to relate to children and families of varied cultural and socioeconomic backgroundsPhysical Requirements :
Ability to lift 50 lbs. as neededAbility to climb stairs as neededEmployee Classification, Compensation and Benefits :
This position is a full-time, exempt positionCompensation is based on range established in the Youth Homes' Salary ScheduleYouth Homes provides a generous benefit package inclusive of employer funded :Annual, educational, and exceptional leave
Long-term disability and life insuranceEmployer contributions to :Health insurance
Health Savings Account401(k)Available access for employee funded :Dependent care flex account
Dental insurance coverageVision insurance coveragePet insurance coverageJob Posted by ApplicantPro
Salary : $18 - $20
