CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

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Job Title: Crisis Intervention Specialist

Program: Children's Mobile Response

Location: Toms River main office

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Bachelors level $53,000.00

Salary Masters level $58,000.00

Evening hours required.

Weekends Shift Saturday 3pm - 11pm

Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus.

Clinical Licensure Supervision Provided.

Job Description/Summary

Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services - full time position available. Dynamic team member needed to provide in-home intervention and de-escalation for children/families throughout Ocean County, along with follow-up stabilization and case management. Requires excellent computer and time management skills, plus understanding of crisis dynamics. Experience with children a plus.

Competencies

• Proficient in written and oral communication
• Valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing

Qualifications

Education ; Masters Degree plus 1 year experience or a BA plus 1 years of experience in a Human Services discipline.

Experience: Services to children and families, including experience in responding to crises and demonstrated clinical knowledge.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

o Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance

o 403(b) Retirement Plan

o Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

o Long Term Disability Insurance

o Life and AD&D Insurance

o Employee Assistance Program

o Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account

o Voluntary Benefits, such as Vision Insurance, Aflac, Pet Insurance

o Staff Training and Development Opportunities

o Employee Referral Bonus program

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