Youth Interventionist — Family & Community Support

Access: Supports for Living; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Access: Supports for Living is seeking a dedicated professional to support youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are at risk of family separation due to hospitalization or out-of-home placement in Dutchess County, NY.

You will work with families to create safety plans, assess strengths and needs, train parents to keep children safe at home, and travel to homes and community locations to provide outreach and connect families with local resources.

Qualifications

• Masters in Human Services field 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

• 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.

Skills

Organization skills

Excellent communication

Navigate EHR

Adaptability

Flexible work planning

Education

Masters in Human Services field preferred

Bachelor’s degree required

Job description

Access: Supports for Living is seeking a dedicated professional to support youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are at risk of family separation due to hospitalization or out-of-home placement in Dutchess County, NY.

You will work with families to create safety plans, assess strengths and needs, train parents to keep children safe at home, and travel to homes and community locations to provide outreach and connect families with local resources.