Crisis Intervention Specialist - Passaic Mobile Response (2154)

Crisis Intervention Specialist - Passaic Mobile Response (2154) Sign-On Bonus Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus. Location: PassaicCounty, NJ Job Type/Status: Full Time Salary: $52,000 to $58,000 per year Position Summary: Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth up to 21 years of age who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis. The services are designed to defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situation. Duties and Responsibilities: Comply with MRSS funding source, contract and program's Annex A Complete required documentation within established timeframes per Federal, State, County, and agency regulations, policy and procedure Maintain a caseload as per program requirements. Collaboratively develop youth's Individualized Crisis Plans. Provide 24/7 emergency crisis response on a rotation basis. Respond to crisis calls within 1 hour and provide crisis intervention. Provide case management services by coordinating services to meet the needs of the youth and family. Attend school meetings and court hearings as needed. Assist team leads in training as needed both in field and in the office Develop a transition plan with families to assist with termination and ensure linkage to ongoing support. Attend and participate in individual and team supervision as well as any required internal/external meetings as determined by the Program Coordinator, Assistant Director or Director. Complete all necessary paperwork in a thorough, timely and professional manner as per program timeframes. Coordinate and/or participate in collateral meetings. Maintain timely and relevant communication with all involved parties weekly. Document all contact within 24 hours in EHR systems - CYBER/Awards. Complete all required trainings through CFS and CSOC Maintain yearly CAT certification Job Requirements (Qualifications): Possess a bachelor's degree in a behavioral health or related human services field, such as social work, counseling or psychology and have a minimum of one year related field work experience; or Possess a master's degree in a behavioral health or related human services field. Experience with community relations and crisis intervention. Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and assessment skills. Excellent writing skills. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit for up to: 7 hours per day or as needed by the program Ability to lift up to: 50 poundsAbility to drive to visit youth and families in home for an initial dispatch, follow up visit and/or termination visit. Also, at times may need to deliver donations and Flex Funds as needed to family's homes. Must have a car and a valid driver's license Benefits: At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.* Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday 401k Plan Medical insurance plan options Prescription Insurance Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health & Wellness Activities Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities Opportunity for advancement Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages. #J-18808-Ljbffr Center for Family Services