Intervention Specialist

City of Chattanooga • Chattanooga, TN

23h • $56,187 - $67,880 • Onsite

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist provides clinical mental health support to youth within Hamilton County schools. Key responsibilities include facilitating small groups for at-risk students and offering individual and family counseling as needed. The specialist will also manage data collection, develop psychoeducational curricula, and gain hands-on experience in community outreach. Close collaboration with school administrators, counselors, teachers, and community leaders—along with a strong working knowledge of local resources—is central to the position. The Intervention Specialist is a stand-alone position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with five (5) years of any combination of relevant education, training, or experience; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
• Must be able to travel throughout the City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge or experience with juvenile, parole/probation court
• Knowledge of community resources and agencies that provide support to youth
• Knowledge of the school system and related resources
• Knowledge of evidence-based methods and best practices that are specific to client’s needs
• Experience working with at-risk youth or juvenile court
• Skill in working independently or in a team environment
• Skill in organizing, planning and prioritizing work
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skill in using a computer and related software applications
• Skill in building relationships
• Skill in facilitating meetings
• Skill in exercising good judgment and effective decision making
• Skill in delegating and managing a team of volunteers
• Skill in sensitivity to changing situations
• Skill in planning, developing, supervising, and managing program and/or events
• Skill in preparing and maintaining policies and procedures
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of trauma-informed assessment, intervention and case management strategies preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

Responsibilities

• Intervene and collaborate with the school system to ensure youth remain in school.
• Assess and identify students' unique needs and behavioral records.
• Help students with social or behavioral difficulties by creating intervention programming.
• Provide case management that includes student follow-up and advocacy.
• Conduct needs assessments with school-assigned at-risk students.
• Provide access to mental health support for at-risk youth.
• Conduct needs assessments and provide immediate support.
• Provide students with immediate support and conduct needs assessments.
• Create intervention programs.
• Implement intervention plans and track student progress.
• Connect with probation/parole and juvenile court as needed.
• Build trust relationships with parents, teachers, and others to create and implement intervention plans.
• Monitor student achievement data.
• Facilitate and recruit volunteers to assist with mentoring youth intervention strategies.
• Train and support school volunteers to facilitate small group sessions.
• Mentor youth on a one-on-one basis as well as provide family counseling and support.
• Recruit partners who support, identify, and assess the needs of students.
• Connect with or refer youth to appropriate agencies or organizations, which may include City of Chattanooga onsite or offsite partners.
• Provide research-based methods and strategies for assisting and supporting at-risk youths.
• Create behavioral programs (such as grief support groups) with curriculum.
• Collaborate with community resources for youth awareness.
• Support educational and supportive initiatives for at-risk kids in schools or their communities.
• Assist in outreach programs that engage school break youth programming by providing counseling and/or referrals.
• Promote community outreach programs that assist with essentials, such as clothing, food, and funds that support students and families.
• Attend youth and school events, as needed.
• Support all divisions of OCH staff with initiatives, programs, and/or activities on an as-needed or requested basis.
• Must meet regular attendance requirements.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, coworkers, managers, and citizens.
• Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Robust pay scales that reflect our commitment to our staff.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling where possible.
• Exceptional Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs designed for you and your family that deliver savings to you beyond your paycheck, featuring a centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees.
• Growth: A focus on professional development and upward mobility within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED