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About the Role

The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides short-term, intensive, in-home crisis intervention services to youth at risk and their families. The program serves children/youths who are at imminent risk of out-of-home placement or hospitalization with a goal of improving safety, stability, and well-being within their own home and community.

Responsibilities

• Carries a low caseload of up to 3 families for approximately 4-6 weeks for crisis services, requiring multiple visits weekly and crisis intervention in the client’s home environment.
• Conducts screening, assessment, and planning for youth/family in accordance with program standards.
• Collaborates with youth/family support in creating an individualized safety plan to ensure the safety of the physical environment.
• Collaborates with youth/ family to develop an evidenced-based, individualized treatment plan.
• Provides de-escalation and crisis support for youth and families.
• Collaborates with community agencies, coordinating services as needed to facilitate crisis management, family rehabilitation, reunification, and child permanency.
• Provides outreach, family support and education, and referral linkage to a variety of community resources.
• Maintains timely record keeping and case documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with program standards.
• Provides reporting and statistical information as required.
• Participates in weekly individual and group supervision.
• Participates in staff meetings and agency-wide events as scheduled.
• Attends and completes necessary training to ensure high quality, evidence-based service delivery.
• Provides on call services for Home Based Crisis Intervention program on a rotational basis.
• Accommodates a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the child/family served.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree Required.
• Licensed NY State Qualified Health Professional (QHP) Preferred, such as LMSW or LMHC.
• Clean and valid NY State Driver License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• At least one year of relevant experience in community-based mental health or case management.
• Relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards.
• All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS’s corporate compliance & ethics program.
• Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Type

• Full-Time

Education Level

• Masters Degree Preferred
• Bachelors Degree Required

Salary/Compensations

• $25.00-30.00/hour DOE
• $1,500 Sign On Bonus

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 403b retirement plan
• Generous time off package and work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Intrinsic reward of truly making a difference in people's lives

About the Company

• As a regional agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rochester, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston builds communities that care for all people.
• We serve all people seeking help in a safe, welcoming and comforting environment that feels like being home.
• If you’re looking for an opportunity to express and explore your passion for helping others, then join a team that truly makes a difference DAILY, in people's lives.
• Don't miss out on being a part of something special!

Equal Opportunity

• Catholic Charities is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our agency and our people.
• EOE/AA Disability/Vet