Youth Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention Specialist

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking a Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention Specialist to assist program staff in stabilizing youth and teaching social skills within the LTFC program. The role collaborates with therapists and care providers to ensure a holistic treatment plan and may require extended hours and weekend work.

Responsibilities include case participation, documentation, and coordinating with foster families and community resources to support youth wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Minimum two years' experience working with children and/or adolescents.
• Experience with refugee and/or immigrant populations preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive, strengths-based, one-on-one support to clients in collaboration with the therapist and treatment plan.
• Establish relationships with youth, foster families, biological families, case managers, and other providers.
• Customize behavioral and safety plans for individual clients.
• Provide interventions for foster parents and care provider staff.
• Provide feedback to clients, foster parents, and staff on behavior plans.
• Identify skills, supports, and resources to enhance youth wellness.
• Assist in education and supervision of those in group sessions and activities.
• Maintain ongoing client documentation including progress notes, treatment planning and assessments.
• Transport and accompany youth to appointments as assigned.
• May participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Therapy coordination

Crisis intervention

Legal basics

Cultural competence

Professional communication

Active listening

Critical thinking

Social perceptiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work/psychology or related field

Job description

Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains is seeking a Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention Specialist to assist program staff in stabilizing youth and teaching social skills within the LTFC program. The role collaborates with therapists and care providers to ensure a holistic treatment plan and may require extended hours and weekend work.

Responsibilities include case participation, documentation, and coordinating with foster families and community resources to support youth wellbeing.