Crisis Intervention Specialist

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) is partnering with Franklin County Children's Services to provide mental and behavioral health care and crisis stabilization to adolescents, youth, and children who are displaced awaiting temporary or permanent home placements. The NYAP Crisis Intervention Specialist will work with high-needs youth, focusing on 24/7/365 stabilization. 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 oversight to displaced youth, offering on-site crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization services for children experiencing or at risk of a behavioral health crisis. This is a direct, hands-on opportunity with great flexibility.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families in crisis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: $1500
• Generous PTO
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Phone reimbursement
• Student Loan supplemental Payment assistance
• Participating agency in the Great Minds Fellowship and Great Minds Workforce Commitment Incentive Programs.

What This Job Offers

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