HBC Interventionist- Bilingual

ACCES Employment; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCES Employment in Middletown, NY seeks a youth services worker to collaborate with families in Rockland and Orange Counties, supporting youth with IDD or behavioral health needs to prevent out-of-home placement.

Responsibilities include safety planning, family assessments, parent training, and connecting families to community resources, with driving to home and community sites required. Salary ranges from $68,500 to $78,500, depending on degree level and license.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with families and partners.
• Experience with electronic health records or similar systems.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, community-based setting.
• Flexibility to adjust plans to meet family needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with families to create safety plans for youth.
• Conduct assessments of youth and families' strengths and needs.
• Provide training and support to parents for home safety.
• Travel to homes and community locations for sessions.
• Connect families to local resources.
• Help families apply for OPWDD or OMH services.
• Attend CSE meetings and other appointments as appropriate.

Skills

Organization skills

Communication skills

Electronic health record navigation

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Masters in Human Services

Bachelor's degree

Experience with IDD / behavioral health

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole

Job description

Location: Middletown, NY (Covers Rockland and Orange)

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

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES

This position will work collaboratively with youth in Rockland and Orange Counties 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

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