Evening Crisis Behavior Specialist (Children 5-17)

St. Joesph’s Villa; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Villa is recruiting an Evening Behavior Specialist for its Crisis Services team.

The role involves providing crisis intervention and stabilization to children aged 5-17 within CRC and CSU settings, under supervision of the Program Manager-Operations for Crisis Services. Key duties include implementing treatment plans, coordinating with staff and community resources, and promoting program policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psycho-educational techniques for crisis situations.
• Ability to coordinate with families and community resources.
• Ability to develop awareness of needs of children in crises.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Participates as an active member in a team approach to service delivery.
• Attends staff and treatment meetings.
• Develops and implements safety plans and treatment objectives.
• Uses trauma-informed care techniques with clients in crisis.
• Plans psycho-educational services for daily treatment.
• Ensures adherence to house rules and program policies.
• Communicates shift-change information and client progress.
• Maintains accurate documentation per licensing standards.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psycho-educational techniques

Team collaboration

First aid

Staff development

Documentation

Education

BA/BS in social work or related field

QMHP certification (VA)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

St. Joseph’s Villa is recruiting an Evening Behavior Specialist for its Crisis Services team.

The role involves providing crisis intervention and stabilization to children aged 5-17 within CRC and CSU settings, under supervision of the Program Manager-Operations for Crisis Services. Key duties include implementing treatment plans, coordinating with staff and community resources, and promoting program policies.