EMHS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SPECIALIST TSWIII

About the role

We are currently looking for a qualified, full-time, Enhanced Mental Health Services Support Specialist/TSW-III to join our residential team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of intensive, individualized, strength-based, and needs-driven intervention activities that support the engagement and participation of the youth and his/her significant support persons.
• Aid in the remediation of behaviors and reduction of symptoms through implementation of a positive behavioral plan and modeling interventions for the youth’s family/caregivers.
• Assist licensed/waivered professional staff in assessments and treatment planning; may plan and implement specific aspects under supervision.
• Provide 1:1 behavior intervention for clients based on client’s treatment plan.
• Regularly communicate/consult with Youths’ therapist, Clients’ treatment team, regarding client’s behavior, progress, and treatment goals.
• Participate in child/family team meetings.
• Maintain children in supervision at all times, focusing on behavior, safety, and general well-being.
• Promote growth and development in the children and assist them in reaching goals in accordance with their treatment plan.
• Initiate incident reports concerning behavioral problems, injuries, or accidents; provide complete and accurate documentation including dorm logs and other reports as assigned.
• Drive a vehicle when necessary.
• When scheduled to serve as TSW-III (as part of supervision ratio), TSW-III shall provide/assist with EMHS Support Services only in the absence of scheduled EMHSS staff, and only to youth who are in need of immediate 1:1 behavior intervention, based on youth’s treatment plan and ability, and only as long as the dorm remains in ratio.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Social/Behavioral Sciences required.
• One to two years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and leadership through a minimum of two years related experience in the field of child or family welfare services.
• Proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Special interest in working with youth and fulfillment of the general requirements as established in the California Administrative Code, Title 22.
• Writing and verbal skills and the ability to compose quality reports and other necessary correspondence are essential.
• Clear communication skills, both orally and in writing in English.
• Aged 21 years or older and able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check and Child Abuse Index check.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV history and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.

Skills

• Knowledge of child and family welfare services.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

Quarterly and annual performance bonus available.

Pay

$19.50 per hour; $20.50 per hour (bilingual Spanish).

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday from 2:00PM - 10:00PM

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.