Crisis Intervention Specialist

About the Organization
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton is a faith inspired non-profit organization, mission-driven, family-friendly, and passionate about services to our communities. We offer a wide variety of exciting career opportunities in the areas of Direct Care, Clinical, Fundraising, Human Resources, IT, Finance, Marketing, and Nursing. When you join us, you can expect a true focus on work-life balance, rewarding career, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit programs. Some of our benefits include: generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick time; Employee Assistance Program, excellent health & pension plans; Public Student Loan Forgiveness program; and wide array of training and staff development opportunities to earn on-site CEUs. Catholic Charities is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for staff as well as for people seeking assistance.

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Req Number
DIR-26-00058

Location
CFS - Mercer Mobile Response (Hamilton, NJ)

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Number of Openings
1

Category
Direct Care - Professionals / Paraprofessionals

Description

JOB SUMMARY: Provide crisis de-escalation to children and families, in the community. Provide short-term and intensive case management services for up to 8 weeks following the initial crisis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Deliver Crisis Response Services according to the schedule prepared by his/her Supervisor, and provide specific services and interventions for up to 72 hours as specified by his/her Supervisor
2. Provide clinical interventions to children and families in crisis following the Child Behavioral Health Services Model and Protocols
3. Comply with the Child Behavioral Health Services reporting requirements within the time constraints established
4. Achieve certification in utilizing the Crisis Assessment Tool (CAT) and the Individual Crisis Plan (ICP)
5. Complete an initial assessment of the client's needs based on program requirements and develop an ICP
6. Provide accurate and timely documentation of treatment provided to assigned clients and their families to assure a quality record
7. Successfully engage and relate effectively with clients, family, community representatives, outside agencies and other referral sources
8. Provide back-up on a needed basis to Family Intervention Specialist and Family Support Workers when other crisis teams are unavailable
9. Report directly to and be supervised by the Program Coordinator and/or Program Supervisor.
10. Seek and use supervision in a professional fashion.
11. Carry out job responsibilities in keeping with contractual requirements
12. Learn and use the Absolute and Anasazi Software programs that are used by the State system
13. Strive to implement the best practices currently in the field
14. Comply with all Council on Accreditation Standards of Catholic Charities
15. Attend staff meetings; work cooperatively with staff; participate with all team assignments established by supervisor; serve on professional committees as required by administration
16. Provide additional services as assigned by supervisor

Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human behavioral science, such as social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling and child development.
• A strong commitment to families and children.
• At least one year of experience (three years preferred) providing crisis treatment services to children/teens/families.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED : Valid driver's license

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Weekly Work Hours
40

Proposed Salary
$52,000/annually


Schedule
Varied


This position is currently accepting applications.