Bilingual Crisis Intervention Specialist: Mobile Response

Center for Family Services; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance plan options

401k Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Center For Family Services in Morris/Sussex, NJ, seeks a Bilingual Crisis Intervention Specialist for its Mobile Response program. The role provides crisis management and de-escalation services to youth and families, with a focus on rapid response and community-based support.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, at least one year of experience with children and families, is fluent in Spanish, and demonstrates energy, creativity, and cultural competence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology).
• At least one year of experience working with children and families.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish.
• Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team, and be culturally competent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload per program requirements.
• Collaboratively develop individual and family service plans with behavioral specificity with the family.
• Provide 24/7 emergency crisis response by phone or in person on a rotation basis.
• Respond to crisis calls within 1 hour and provide crisis intervention.
• Provide case management services by coordinating services to meet the needs of the family.
• Attend school meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Assist team leads in training in the field and in the office.
• Develop a transition plan with families to assist with termination and ensure linkage to ongoing support.
• Attend and participate in supervision and required meetings as determined by the program coordinator.
• Coordinate and/or participate in collateral meetings.
• Maintain timely and relevant communication with all involved parties weekly.
• Document all contact within 24 hours.
• Maintain ethical and legal compliance.
• Complete all required trainings through CFS and CSOC.
• Maintain yearly CAT certification.
• Currently working with a hybrid model (office, home, community).

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Bilingual Crisis Intervention Specialist - Morris/Sussex Mobile Response (2193)

Sign-On Bonus
Take advantage of our new sign-on bonus! Center For Family Services is a place where you can be part of a dynamic, top workplace team dedicated to improving lives. When you apply and get hired, you are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus.

Location:Morris/Sussex County, NJ
Job Type/Status:Full Time

Salary: $50,000 to $57,000 per year

Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist for it's Morris/Sussex Response and Stabilization Services Program. The Crisis Intervention Specialist should be energetic, creative, and flexible to join a fast pace environment. The Crisis Intervention Specialist providescrisis management and de-escalation services to youth and families in Morris/Sussex County.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload as per program requirements.
• Collaboratively develop individual and family service plans and goals which are behaviorally specific with the family.
• Provide 24/7 emergency crisis response phone/in person to agency clients on a rotation basis.
• Respond to crisis call within 1 hour and Provide crisis intervention
• Provide case management services by coordinating services to meet the needs of the family.
• Attend school meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Assist team leads in training as needed both in field and in the office
• Develop a transition plan with families to assist with termination and ensure linkage to ongoing support.
• Attend and participate in individual and team supervision as well as any required meetings as determined by the program coordinator.
• Coordinate and/or participate in collateral meetings.
• Maintain timely and relevant communication with all involved parties weekly.
• Document all contact within 24 hours.
• Maintain ethical and legal compliance.
• Complete all required trainings through CFS and CSOC
• Maintain yearly CAT certification
• Currently working with a hybrid model (office, home, community)

Job Requirements (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing,criminal justice, special education)
• A minimum of one year of experience working with children andfamilies.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish
• Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team, and be culturally competent and responsive.
• Must have a car and valid driver's license
• Current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family ServicesApply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org .

DisclaimerMany positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.