CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Crisis Intervention Specialist

Crisis Intervention Specialist – ORR Program

Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Full-Time

70,000

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At The Children's Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

About The Children's Home of Reading

For more than 140 years, The Children's Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Programs

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Certification Opportunities

• Leadership Development Programs

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day

• Support Individuals and Families

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• Strengthen Communities

• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will:

• Provides intensive intervention during acute behavioral or mental health crisis.

• Maintains 24/7 on-call availability for crisis response.

• Provides in-home support and de-escalation services at foster or group home placements.

• Coordinates psychiatric referrals when clinically indicated.

• Collaborates with the Lead Clinician and Clinicians on crisis response planning.

• Documents crisis incidents and interventions consistent with ORR significant incident reporting requirements.

• Provides child-facing services on-site or in-home as clinically necessary.

• Participates in clinical team consultation on crisis trends and prevention planning.

• Completes required training on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.

• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.

• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field; OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of crisis intervention or behavioral health experience.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for in-home response.

• Ability to respond to crisis outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.

• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.

• Must provide proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.

• Must complete all ORR-required pre-service training, as required and scheduled by ORR.

• Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required and scheduled by ORR, covering applicable ORR regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Must sign and comply with CHOR's Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgement, and mandatory reporter agreement.

• Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Preferred:

• Crisis intervention certification (e.g., CPI, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid) preferred.

Schedule

• Full-Time / Exempt

• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle and assist individuals as needed.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills.

Some jobs build careers.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.