Youth Crisis Intervention & Engagement Specialist

Gulf Coast Jewish Family And Community Services, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

PTO Days 15 per year

Healthcare Concierge

403b with 25% match

Paid Holidays 13

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS in Florida seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to provide crisis intervention and wrap-around services for youth and families in the St. Petersburg area. The role requires in-person responses, developing Support Plans, and coordinating with schools and community partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a four-day work week, PTO, holidays, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related area from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years’ experience in field-based social work or related human services field preferred.
• Knowledge of child development preferred.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide an in-person response, as required, and within the timeframes designated by contractual requirements.
• Identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, using the required assessment tool, to develop a Support Plan and coordination of services.
• Provide referral and follow-up to appropriate community resources as deemed appropriate to meet youth and families’ needs.
• Coordinate with schools, the Department of Corrections, the Juvenile Justice Department, and other community providers.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gulf Coast JFCS in Florida seeks a Youth Engagement Specialist to provide crisis intervention and wrap-around services for youth and families in the St. Petersburg area. The role requires in-person responses, developing Support Plans, and coordinating with schools and community partners.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work, 2 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers a four-day work week, PTO, holidays, and comprehensive benefits.