Job Location Columbus, OHPosition Type Full TimeEducation Level 4 Year DegreeJob Category Nonprofit - Social Services
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Are you interested in a career in social services and crisis intervention? Are you a recent graduate seeking experience in mental and behavioral health? This position is direct, hands on opportunity with great flexibility.
3; 12 hour shifts/week: two weekend shifts per month
Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
(Flexibility to work weekend shifts, required).
Compensation
$23/day shift during the week + shift differential
Working at NYAP
NYAP is participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.
National Youth Advocate Program is partnering with Franklin County Children's Services to provide mental and behavioral health care and crisis stabilization to those adolescents, youth and children who are displaced awaiting temporary or permanent home placements. In this role, the NYAP Crisis Intervention Specialist will work with high needs youth with the focus of stabilization 24/7/365. Based at the Columbus, OH FCCS offices and under the general supervision of the NYAP Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will be an integral contributor of an 8-member team providing services and oversite to displaced youth, providing on-site crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services for children who are experiencing or who are at risk for experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Responsibilities
The Crisis Intervention Specialist will perform duties including, but not limited to:
• Provide live crisis support for those at imminent risk or those in need of emotional support.
• Reassess safety and provide referrals for behavioral health and other needed services.
• Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum
Qualifications
•A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families in crisis is preferred.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
Driving and Vehicle Requirements
Apply today!
www.nyap.org/careers
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
(NYAP) National Youth Advocate Program has a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families. We provide opportunities and resources through our innovative programs and services. We are dedicated to strengthening the families and communities we are proud to serve.
