Trauma Support Specialist - Broome

Job Description

Job Description

Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency.

Part time - 8-20 hours a week
General hours: Friday 5-8, Saturday 12-8, Sunday 12-8.

Full time - up to 40 hours a week
General hours: Thursday - Monday 12-8:30.

Bachelors Degre - $30 an hour Part Time, $25 ah hour Full Time

Licensed Clinician - $50 an hour Part Time, $40 ah hour Full Time

Position Summary: The Trauma Support Specialist should be a positive, proactive, charismatic professional who builds relationships with youth, in a residential setting, to assist youth in avoiding crisis (CPEP) and to intervene in a trauma informed manner when crisis occurs.  

Responsibilities:

• Build strong and supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow their treatment plan.
• Resolve conflict, de-escalate crises, monitor for and address high-risk behaviors, maintain stabilization following a crisis episode, and prevent escalation of behavioral health symptoms.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional or medical needs with consented providers that are involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director as needed on each child's progress.
• Providers must collaborate with child/youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a related field  required
• Master's degree and limited permit, LCSW, LMSW, LMHP, LCAT, or LMFT preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree  required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required .

Benefits available to all staff:

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development

Full Time Benefits:

• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

EEO Statement: Children's Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.