HBC Interventionist

Access, Inc.; Town of Wawarsing (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCES Employment seeks a dedicated professional to support youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in Ulster and Sullivan Counties, NY. The role emphasizes collaboration with families, safety planning, and connecting clients to community resources within the region.

The position involves conducting assessments, providing parent training on at-home safety, and traveling to homes and community locations to deliver services and outreach, with attention to licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced practice.
• Experience with youth with IDD and/or behavioral health diagnoses is a plus.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with families to create safety plans for youth in the program.
• Assess youth and families for strengths, needs, and behavioral concerns.
• Provide training and support to parents on home safety.
• Travel to family homes and community sites for sessions and outreach.
• Connect families to local resources and services.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

EHR navigation

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Ellenville, NY

Hours: M-F 930 am to 6 pm

Salary: $62,500 to $72,500 (depending on licensure and degree)

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

This position will work collaboratively with youth in Ulster and Sullivan 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