HBC Interventionist- Bilingual

Access Supports • Middletown, NY

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About The Position

The HBC Interventionist works collaboratively with youth in Rockland and Orange Counties who have an intellectual or developmental disability and are at risk of separation from their families because of potential hospitalization or another out-of-home placement. The role partners with families to support youth safety and continued care at home, and includes driving to family homes and other community locations for sessions and community outreach. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred; English/Creole is also noted as a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong organizational skills and accurate attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to navigate an electronic health record.
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adjust the daily work plan to best meet families’ needs.
• Ability to move throughout the workday and follow people served throughout the community.
• Ability to move in tight spaces.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a human services field preferred.
• Experience with youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health diagnoses is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred; English/Creole is also a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with families to create safety plans for youth.
• Assess the strengths, needs, and behavioral concerns of youth and families.
• Train and support parents on keeping their child safe at home.
• Drive to family homes and other community locations for sessions and community outreach.
• Connect families with local resources.
• Help families apply for OPWDD or OMH services.
• Attend CSE meetings and other appointments with families as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time