Crisis Intervention Counsel

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York•New York, NY

20h•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

St. John’s is a nonprofit social services agency serving New York City youth involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. It provides holistic, trauma-informed support to young people up to age 21. The Crisis Intervention Counsel interacts with youth in placement and in the community, provides crisis support, and works with youth, families, agency staff, and treatment teams. This is a full-time, in-person/in-field role that requires regular travel around all five boroughs.

Requirements

High school education.
At least one year of related experience.
Valid New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Interact with youth throughout their day-to-day schedule while they are in placement and in the community.
Provide crisis intervention support to youth in placement and in the community, including real-time, in-person and/or phone emergency support for assigned youth 24/7.
Attend and actively participate in treatment team meetings, release conferences, and other meetings related to youth service plans.
Support staff in de-escalating conflicts by providing strength-based, unbiased crisis counseling and support to all individuals.
Provide ongoing mentoring to youth and staff on trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.
Support the creation and implementation of Behavior Support Plans to help assure the safety of assigned individuals.
Support families when youth refuse to attend school, are arrested, have criminal court proceedings, do not follow release conditions, or experience challenges at home in the community.
Attend required or offered training sessions at ACS, OCFS, and the agency.
Enter face-to-face contacts with youth and families, Elevated Risk Conference (ERC) notes, Behavior Support Plans, and other information into CNNX.
Partner with the Aftercare Coordinator and the Case Planning and Programming team to maintain a safe, reality-based transition plan for youth in the Aftercare program.
Perform other duties as assigned.