HBC Interventionist

ACCES Employment; Town of Vernon (NY); Vor Ort; USD 69.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Colonial Group seeks a dedicated professional to support youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Westchester County. The role partners with families to keep youth safe at home and engaged with community resources.

Responsibilities include safety planning, assessments, parent training, and outreach across multiple locations. Strong organization, communication, and EHR skills are essential; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to navigate electronic health record (EHR).
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting work plan for the day to best meet the needs of the families.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with families to create safety plans for youth in the program.
• Conduct assessments of youth and families' strengths, needs, and behavioral concerns.
• Provide training and support to parents on keeping their child safe at home.
• Drive to homes of families and other community locations for sessions and outreach.
• Connect the family to local resources.
• Attend CSE meetings and other appointments with the family as appropriate.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

EHR navigation

Adaptability

Bilingual

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Mt. Vernon, NY

Hours: M-F 9:30 to 6 pm

Salary: $68,500 to $78,500 (depending on degree level and license)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

This position will work collaboratively with youth in Westchester County with an intellectual or developmental disability who are at risk of a separation from their families due to a potential hospitalization or other out of home placement.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Work collaboratively with families to create safety plans for youth in this program.
• Conduct assessments of youth and families strengths, needs, and behavioral concerns.
• Provide training and support to parents on how to keep their child safe at home.
• Driving to various locations including homes of families and other community locations for sessions and outreach to the community.
• Connect the family to local resources.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Helps family apply for OPWDD or OMH services.
• Attends CSE meetings and other appointments with the family as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to navigate electronic health record
• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting work plan for the day to best meet the needs of the families.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Masters in Human Services field preferred
• Bachelors degree required
• Experience with youth with IDD and/or behavioral health diagnoses a plus
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole a plus

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Drivers license required
• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community
• Must be able to move in tight spaces