Interventionist - LIC002 - Mon 9-5pm, Tues-Wed 11-7pm, Thurs 9:30-5:30pm, Fri 10-6pm, FlexibleJob DetailsJob LocationCoram - Coram, NY Position TypeFull-Time Education Level4 Year Degree Salary Range$26.44 - $28.84 Hourly Travel PercentageUp to 50% Job ShiftDay and Evening Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services Job DescriptionPosition Summary: An Interventionist’s primary role is to provide intensive in-home crisis intervention for the youth in crisis, through assessment of child needs and goal plan development. The Interventionist is also responsible for linking the youth to therapeutic and recreational community based resources, providing advocacy, monitoring and consultation of the youth’s needs. Essential Accountabilities: OPERATIONAL
Responsible for three assigned cases and will work with the identified child(ren) and their families for a period of 4 to 6 weeks.
Flexibility with his/her schedule in order to meet the needs of the families served.
Available to all families in program 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for the purpose of crisis intervention and support on a rotating basis.
Provide back-up case coverage to a fellow team member when needed.
Work intensely with a family, in their home and community, as frequently as needed. As the caseload is kept small, an Interventionist will visit the family as many times as necessary during the course of the week, with a minimum of three visits weekly, and daily phone contact.
Provide education to families regarding children’s mental health, teach behavior modification techniques, parenting skills, and provide parents with crisis stabilization strategies.
Collaborate with community treatment providers, schools, other organizations, etc. to ensure continuity of care for youth and families served.
Complete all necessary paperwork related to his/her cases, including but not limited to, home safety assessment, intake face sheet, intake evaluation and psychosocial history, admission/ discharge CAIRS, child strengths/ needs, safety alert plan, goal plan, goal plan fourth week review, goal plan termination review, progress notes, authorizations of release of information, consent forms, continuity of care document, discharge/ aftercare plan, and termination summary. An Interventionist will complete all documents thoroughly and submit them to his/her supervisor by the required due dates. An Interventionist will be responsible for maintaining case records consistently.
Provide families with appropriate linkages and assist with relevant community resource identification.
Meet with the Program Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision to review cases. An Interventionist will prepare for supervision and display a readiness to discuss case issues, including interventions and linkages.
Prepare and meet with Program Director, and LINK team, every morning, to discuss updates and status of their cases.
Participate in weekly team meetings, and act as a team member by providing mutual support, brainstorming of ideas, constructive feedback, etc.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Participation in trainings.
Attend workshops and conferences as requested. OMH mandatory trainings required.
Responsible for maintaining (or having access to) a personal vehicle throughout the course of the work day.
Utilize his or her own personal vehicle to transport clients and other duties to meet the program needs.
Submission of car insurance policy before the expiration date.
Other duties as assigned by Administration.
QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and 1-year experience in the Human Services field, master’s degree preferred. NYS driver's license and access to a vehicle.