HBC INTERVENTIONIST - HOME BASED CRISIS

ACCES Employment; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCES Employment in New York seeks a Family Support Specialist to assist youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Dutchess County. The role emphasizes safety planning, assessments, and parent training, with outreach to families in the community.

You will drive to homes and community sites, connect families to local resources, and participate in school meetings as appropriate. A Bachelor's degree is required and a Master’s is preferred; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong organization

Excellent communication

Electronic Health Records

Adaptability

Flexible work planning

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree in Human Services preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

This position will work collaboratively with youth in Dutchess 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