Intervention Specialist

SAFY•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$45,000 - $56,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SAFY is seeking a full time Intervention Specialist for our Las Vegas division in Nevada. As an Intervention Specialist, you will be responsible for providing services to clients referred into the psycho-social rehabilitation program. The scope of services provided by this position utilizes a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs. Who We Are At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, or other license-eligible related field of human services.
Two years of experience of direct work with youth in a social service or mental health capacity.
Must possess a valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation to meet the travel requirements of this position.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Nice To Haves

Willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks
Persevere in challenges and adversity
Cultivate collaborative relationships
Understand and leverage diversity
Advocate for equity
Aspire to work inclusively
Partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level

Responsibilities

Provide behavior management, social competency, problem identification and resolution, effective communication, self-sufficiency, and life goals to youth/families in service.
Direct counseling and/or teaching services to assigned individuals and families utilizing a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs.
Provide parent education training and psycho-social interventions.
Provide intervention techniques in the Safety Services program including behavior management, crisis management, social connection, resource support, and separation. These services are provided through in-home and over the phone safety monitoring, teaching, and guidance.
Responsible for completion and accuracy of assessments identified (i.e., Risk Assessment, and Suicide/Homicidal Assessment).
Work as a member of a team to develop, assign, and implement services to children and families with quarterly treatment plans and safety plans including explicit goals.
Must meet weekly utilization standards as required by supervisor.
Monitor and document treatment plan outcomes on a quarterly basis.
Report via appropriate documentation all special incidents directly to the supervisor as well as referring agencies as defined in the contract/agreement.
Timely completion of recorded services and progress notes.
Participate in the 24-hour crisis intervention as assigned.
Assist families in identifying and using community resources to successfully meet their needs. Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation as required.
Establish contact and maintain professional communications with referral sources as required by program design.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending
Health Savings account options
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
10 paid holidays per year
3 Floating Holidays
Generous sick & vacation time
Additional day off for your birthday
Quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
Access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Company paid cell phone or phone stipend