Trauma Support Specialist - Broome

Children's Home of Wyoming Conference • Binghamton, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Trauma Support Specialist should be a positive, proactive, charismatic professional who builds relationships with youth, in a residential setting, to assist youth in avoiding crisis (CPEP) and to intervene in a trauma informed manner when crisis occurs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in a related field required
• 2 years of experience with a bachelor's degree required
• Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and limited permit, LCSW, LMSW, LMHP, LCAT, or LMFT preferred

Responsibilities

• Build strong and supportive, therapeutic relationships with youth and their families that meet their needs and follow their treatment plan.
• Resolve conflict, de-escalate crises, monitor for and address high-risk behaviors, maintain stabilization following a crisis episode, and prevent escalation of behavioral health symptoms.
• Timely identify and effectively communicate all behavioral, emotional or medical needs with consented providers that are involved in the youth's care.
• Confer regularly with the program supervisor, licensed professional, and program director as needed on each child's progress.
• Providers must collaborate with child/youth, family members, and other involved service providers to provide comprehensive care.

Benefits

• Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
• 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
• PTO plus 9 paid holidays
• Childcare Reimbursement
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees