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

Center for Family Services; Northern (KY); 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
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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

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.