Children's Intervention Specialist

Oaks Integrated Care; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,996 - 32,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending plans

Opportunity for career growth

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Children's Intervention Specialist to provide stabilization and support services to youth during crises in Cherry Hill Township, NJ. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and have strong skills in crisis intervention and supportive counseling. The role involves responding to crises within one hour, developing crisis plans, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position offers excellent time benefits and an opportunity for personal and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in behavioral health or related field required.
• Minimum of one year related fieldwork experience.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from CSA through a warm line.
• Respond to crises within 1 hour.
• Develop and maintain Individual Crisis Plans with families.
• Complete required documentation with 98% accuracy.
• Participate in team meetings and trainings.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Supportive counseling

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

Children’s Intervention Specialist - Children’s Mobile Response

Job Category: Community Crisis

Requisition Number: CHILD001066

• Posted : January 29, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Camden County
1409 Kings Hwy N
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034, USA

• Pay or shift range: $22.50 USD to $23.39 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Join our team today and immerse yourself in a rewarding career for years to come!

As a Children’s Intervention Specialist, you will be working in the community to help provide stabilization and support services to youth and their families during crisis situations.

The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to provide supportive counseling for youth and their families in the program. Must demonstrate the ability to provide crisis intervention and response 24/7 when assigned. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain contact with the youth, family, and their support system. Must demonstrate the ability to produce a progress note in the DAP format with 100% accuracy. Must demonstrate the ability to generate and maintain appropriate documentation as noted by the biweekly chart review with at least 98% accuracy. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and implement treatment recommendations in conjunction with DYFS, the case manager, and other community partners that lead to an appropriate discharge from the program. Must demonstrate the ability to access local networks of services as dictated by the current ICP. Must demonstrate the ability to maintain a professional relationship with youth, family, their support system, and all service providers. Must participate in and pass all company mandatory training as scheduled. Must demonstrate basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Receive referrals from the CSA through a “warm line” at the office
• Respond to the location of the crisis within 1 hour
• Diffuse the crisis using crisis intervention strategies
• Complete assessment tool at the beginning and end of service and transmit to the CSA using the electronic record
• Develop Individual Crisis Plan with the family and obtain approval from Coordinator and CSA
• Maintain caseload and monitor stabilization services
• Work with the Coordinator and other team members to coordinate care for all clients served
• Maintain documentation with 98% accuracy, and within the required time frame
• Participate in team meetings and staff meetings
• Participate in the rotating on call schedule with the ability to respond to the site of the crisis within 1 hour
• Attend state required sponsored trainings as scheduled
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits for qualified positions!
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision towards professional licensure for eligible candidates
• Team-oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a behavioral health or related human services field, such as social work, counseling or psychology and have a minimum of one (1) year related field work experience; OR
• Master’s (MA/MS) degree in a behavioral health or related human service field

All positions require a valid driver’s license in good standing and pre‑employment drug screening. Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

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