Crisis Intervention Specialist
About the role
Sign-on Bonus: $1500. Are you interested in a career in social services and crisis intervention? Are you a recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is a direct, hands‑on opportunity with great flexibility. National Youth Advocate Program is partnering with Franklin County Children's Services to provide mental and behavioral health care and crisis stabilization to adolescents, youth and children who are displaced awaiting temporary or permanent home placements. In this role, the NYAP Crisis Intervention Specialist will work with high‑needs youth with the focus of stabilization 24/7/365. Based at the Columbus, OH FCCS offices and under the general supervision of the NYAP Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will be an integral contributor of an 8‑member team providing services and oversight to displaced youth, providing on‑site crisis intervention, de‑escalation, and stabilization services for children who are experiencing or who are at risk for experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Responsibilities
- Provide live crisis support for those at imminent risk or those in need of emotional support.
- Reassess safety and provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
- 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families in crisis is preferred.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Good driving record.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Phone reimbursement
- Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance
- Participation in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs
Pay
Compensation: $23 per day shift during the week + shift differential. Sign‑on bonus: $1500.
Schedule
Schedule: 3 twelve‑hour shifts per week (approximately), with two weekend shifts per month. Day shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with flexibility to work weekend shifts as required.