Crisis Intervention Specialist - CWWV

FrontLine Service • Cleveland, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Intervention Specialist (CIS), as part of the Children Who Witness Violence program (CWWV), provides acute trauma intervention services in homes and community settings. Services include trauma screening and assessment, Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and practical and emotional support for family members and witnesses of traumatic and/or violent community events.

CWWV staff partner with law enforcement, hospitals, schools, the Department of Children and Family Services, and other community agencies throughout Cuyahoga County. Staff are also trained to participate in community responses to schools and communities after a violent incident.

This is a non-exempt, union position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The minimum starting wage is $36.06 per hour.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• At least one year of professionally supervised work delivering mental health, chemical dependency, and/or social services.
• Must hold one of the following credentials: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute trauma intervention services in home and community settings.
• Conduct trauma screening and assessment.
• Provide Child Family Traumatic Stress Intervention and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
• Offer practical and emotional support to family members and witnesses of traumatic and/or violent community events.
• Partner with law enforcement, hospitals, schools, the Department of Children and Family Services, and other community agencies throughout Cuyahoga County.
• Participate in community responses to schools and communities following a violent incident.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level