CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST

Apis Services Inc•Bethlehem Township, PA

1d•$0 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life. We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed. Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive. No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided. For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support. Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field; OR Bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of crisis intervention or behavioral health experience.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required for in-home response.
Ability to respond to crisis outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends.
Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
Must provide proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
Must complete all ORR-required pre-service training, as required and scheduled by ORR.
Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required and scheduled by ORR, covering applicable ORR regulations, policies, and procedures.
Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgement, and mandatory reporter agreement.
Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment applications and in interviews. Material omissions are grounds for termination.

Nice To Haves

Crisis intervention certification (e.g., CPI, ASIST, Mental Health First Aid) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides intensive intervention during acute behavioral or mental health crisis.
Maintains 24/7 on-call availability for crisis response.
Provides in-home support and de-escalation services at foster or group home placements.
Coordinates psychiatric referrals when clinically indicated.
Collaborates with the Lead Clinician and Clinicians on crisis response planning.
Documents crisis incidents and interventions consistent with ORR significant incident reporting requirements.
Provides child-facing services on-site or in-home as clinically necessary.
Participates in clinical team consultation on crisis trends and prevention planning.
Completes required training on crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.