Intervention Specialist Full Time

Comprehensive Youth Services•Mount Clemens, MI

18d

About The Position

Work with up to 6 male/female clients, ages 12 thru 17, in a 21 day State licensed youth crisis shelter. Our program is dedicated to assisting youth in crisis, runaway and homeless situations. · Supervise and assist clients with daily structured schedule and activities. · Present as a positive role model. · Facilitate group educational, recreational and life skills activities. · Provide support and guidance to clients. (Most of the clients have experienced trauma in their lives). · Assist clients and families with conflict resolution and crisis management. · Help in creating a safe, comfortable environment for our clients. · Complete daily client behavior and observation documentation as well as all other required documentation. · Answer and assist callers on the 24 hour crisis line. · Perform phone and in-person assessments on prospective clients. · Assist with building upkeep and cleanliness. · Opportunities to do community outreach, grant writing and fundraising.

Requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 2-3 years of college in a human services field (Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice) AND professional experience working with adolescents.
No convictions involving harm or threatened harm to an individual.
Not a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect.
Three professional references.
Proof of a negative TB test.
Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Interested individuals must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure and be able to deal with crisis situations.
MUST be patient and interact with the clients in a non-punitive manner.
We are seeking candidates who can work at least a year at our agency.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's Degree with professional experience with adolescents is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist clients with daily structured schedule and activities.
Present as a positive role model.
Facilitate group educational, recreational and life skills activities.
Provide support and guidance to clients.
Assist clients and families with conflict resolution and crisis management.
Help in creating a safe, comfortable environment for our clients.
Complete daily client behavior and observation documentation as well as all other required documentation.
Answer and assist callers on the 24 hour crisis line.
Perform phone and in-person assessments on prospective clients.
Assist with building upkeep and cleanliness.
Opportunities to do community outreach, grant writing and fundraising.