Crisis Intervention Specialist

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

11 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Phone reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

The National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) seeks a Crisis Intervention Specialist to join the Columbus, OH team under the FCCS partnership. You will provide on-site crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services for high-need youth 24/7/365, based at FCCS offices and supervised by NYAP Clinical Supervisor.

You will reassess safety, coordinate referrals to behavioral health and other services, and work with an eight-member team to support displaced youth awaiting placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• 2 years of direct service experience with youth in crisis preferred.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide live crisis support for those at imminent risk or those in need of emotional support.
• Reassess safety and provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Safety assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Sign-on Bonus: $1500

Are you interested in a career in social services and crisis intervention? Are you a recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is direct, hands on opportunity with great flexibility.

3; 12 hour shifts/week: two weekend shifts per month.

Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

(Flexibility to work weekend shifts, required).

Compensation

$23/day shift during the week + shift differential.

Working at NYAP

• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Phone reimbursement
• Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance

NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.

National Youth Advocate Program is partnering with Franklin County Children's Services to provide mental and behavioral health care and crisis stabilization to those adolescents, youth and children who are displaced awaiting temporary or permanent home placements. In this role, the NYAP Crisis Intervention Specialist will work with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization 24/7/365. Based at the Columbus, OH FCCS offices and under the general supervision of the NYAP Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will be an integral contributor of an 8-member team providing services and oversite to displaced youth, providing on-site crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services for children who are experiencing or who are at risk for experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide live crisis support for those at imminent risk or those in need of emotional support.
• Reassess safety and provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families in crisis is preferred.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving And Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.