Crisis Intervention Specialist - Supportive Housing Cortelyou

Position Summary

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthens families, and fosters self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
• De-escalate high risk behaviors that may be creating an unsafe environment for a client or others around them
• Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
• Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies
• Provide routine follow-up
• Provide supportive counseling and motivational interviewing on a short term basis
• Provide crisis management support as necessary
• Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups
• Participate in clinical team meetings
• Make referrals for clients and linkages
• Create Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
• Serve as an advocate and liaison for persons in crisis
• Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
• Emergency On-call rotation with Program Director and Assistant Program Director
• Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Assistant Program Director
• Other tasks, as may be required

Qualifications Required

• Master's in counseling, psychology, public administration or mental health required, MSW/LMSW preferred
• Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations. Experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community strongly preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
• Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality
• Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenants apartments
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
• Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends
• Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
• Interest in working with underserved populations
• Familiarity with electronic data records systems
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH

Benefits

Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthens families, and fosters self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.

Schedule

This position is full-time, with 35 hours per week. The schedule includes the possibility of working until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends.