Youth Services Case Manager — Crisis Intervention

Harris County; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Background check and drug screen

Job summary

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults in Cypress, TX, seeks a Community Youth Service Crisis Counselor to provide school-based crisis intervention, short case management, assessments, and service coordination for at-risk students and families. You will maintain confidential records and collaborate with school districts and agencies to link families to services.

Responsibilities include crisis counseling, safety planning, preparing care plans, and debriefing after traumatic events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of paid crisis counseling and case management experience with youth and families.
• Experience using PC software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Crisis counseling and case management for at-risk youth and families.
• Develop short-term care plans and coordinate services across systems.
• Connect families with community and school-based resources.
• Prepare and maintain confidential case documentation.
• Promote CYS services to staff and community partners; participate in meetings.

Skills

Youth development

Crisis intervention

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Home visits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Case Management Software

Job description

Harris County Resources for Children and Adults in Cypress, TX, seeks a Community Youth Service Crisis Counselor to provide school-based crisis intervention, short case management, assessments, and service coordination for at-risk students and families. You will maintain confidential records and collaborate with school districts and agencies to link families to services.

Responsibilities include crisis counseling, safety planning, preparing care plans, and debriefing after traumatic events.