Crisis Specialist - (Full-time Days)- $5,000/$6,000 Sign On Bonus!

Job Duties

• Daytime crisis intervention services, hours starting at 8 am-7 pm or later.
• Crisis calls may extend past 5 pm, and staff are required to complete the crisis until coverage from the evening shift arrives.
• Some coverage of nights, weekends, and holidays if schedule or staffing requires additional support.
• Conducts Crisis/Safety Assessment with an ETA of 60 minutes for CCRP or 90-minutes to respond in person for other crisis programs.
• Links clients to necessary resources, e.g., health insurance, therapy, housing, and medical treatment.
• Provides in-home services to identify service needs, assess child and family safety, develop safety plans, and provide services to meet family and child needs.
• Implements services under the guidelines of the practice framework, known as ARC (Attachment, Self-Regulation, and Competency).
• Offers follow-up services after crisis response up to or extended past 90 days of crisis.
• Completes required paperwork within established timelines and Medicaid-compliant documentation.
• Obtains and recertifies for the IM CANS assessment tool yearly.
• Handles aspects of intake and assessment as assigned per program need.
• Provides transportation for clients in accordance with program guidelines.
• Aids in the integration of all services provided for the client by serving as a central point of communication for service components during crisis.
• Represents the agency at court hearings as necessary.
• Maintains comprehensive client files.
• With supervisory or Director approval, there are instances in which crisis response event may require tele-assessment services or phone support.
• Utilizes assessment tools to determine the immediate level of care needs and service array for referred clients, which may specifically include determination of psychiatric hospitalization or safe deflection.
• Facilitates linkage to a psychiatric hospital when determined to be needed, and facilitates linkage to transportation services to the psychiatric hospital.
• Completes a Safety Plan or Crisis Prevention Plan at all Mobile Crisis Response events with client/guardian and collateral involvement and under the guidance of a QMHP and LPHA.
• Provides resource information to clients and guardians to assist in crisis management.
• Trains and educates caretakers during crisis stabilization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree required; BSW in human service-related preferred.
• Experience 1-3 years of related experience in child welfare required.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance required.

Skills

• Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Suite environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as highly organized, yet flexible, and can handle multiple priorities/projects well;
• Ability to manage tight Ability to function well in a team;
• Resourceful in researching issues and developing solutions with minimal Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills (verbal, written, active listening).
• Demonstrated ability to build professional Demonstrated problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure

Benefits

• Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
• Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, up to 5 paid Sick days annually, and a Mental Health Day.
• Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, and health savings account.
• Agency paid life and ADD up to $50K based on salary
• Multiple Voluntary Supplemental plans for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
• Voluntary Legal Plans and Pet Insurance.
• The agency paid long-term disability and short-term disability.
• Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities