Treatment Foster Care Crisis Intervention Counselor

LYDIA HOME ASSOCIATION • Evanston, IL

14d

About The Position

Support youth and families in Lydia Home’s Treatment Foster Care program through trauma-informed, relationship-based care aimed at preventing and de-escalating crisis situations. Provide in-home support during crises and collaborate with clinical personnel to determine next steps when a youth cannot be de-escalated at home. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and use of appropriate crisis protocols.

As assigned, obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and conduct related debriefings and consultations, as well as provide oversight of behavior management procedures and practices. Supervise and support youth during therapeutic reset and crisis stabilization interventions outside the home, including in residential settings and on the Crisis Stabilization Unit. Spend time with youth and families in residential and home settings to build relationships, provide short-term respite care, and support the residential milieu.

Requirements

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be in good physical and mental health under DCFS Rule 404; able to lift 40 pounds and stand for the majority of an 8-hour shift.
• To provide billable Medicaid services under DCFS Rule 132, must have either a bachelor’s degree in a human services field; a bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting; or a high school diploma/GED plus five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership and organization skills.
• Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to nurture, set healthy limits, and teach or model skills; openness to learning and supervision; reliability; ability to build respectful rapport and collaborate while providing appropriate care to clients and families; and ability to work effectively with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance to transport clients.
• Sensitivity and respect for diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home.
• Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA).

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, relationship-based support to youth and families in the Treatment Foster Care program to prevent and de-escalate crises.
• Provide in-home support during crisis situations and collaborate with clinical personnel on next steps when a youth cannot be de-escalated at home.
• Assume assigned on-call responsibilities and follow appropriate crisis protocols.
• As assigned, obtain TCI certification and conduct associated debriefings and consultations.
• Provide oversight of behavior management procedures and practices, as assigned.
• Supervise and support youth during therapeutic reset and crisis stabilization interventions outside the home, including in residential settings and on the Crisis Stabilization Unit.
• Build relationships with youth and families in residential and home settings, provide short-term respite care, and support the residential milieu.

What This Job Offers

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