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About The Position

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in social services or related fields is required.
• 1+ years of experience providing direct services to high-risk youth.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and effective collaboration with a variety of organizations and individuals
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Cultural responsiveness and humility
• Ability to work and communicate respectfully within a context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds
• Experience using technology; social media, database systems, Google Suite
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related fields is preferred.
• 1+ years experience providing direct services to high-risk youth including counseling and advocacy is preferred.
• 1+ years of experience working in an Access Center environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of social, emotional, and cognitive development, trauma informed care and harm reduction service model
• Individuals with mental health lived experience are encouraged to apply
• A commitment to and a passion for the mission, vision, values, and culture of SPY
• Life and Lived Experience: have learned lessons from circumstances and others and applied to personal development

Responsibilities

• Establish authentic, positive, and supportive relationships with members and provide/welcome feedback.
• Conduct thorough screenings of individuals entering the program to assess their mental health needs
• Serve as the point person for crisis de-escalations, utilizing de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate safe exits from the property for individuals experiencing crises, ensuring a supportive and respectful process.
• Conduct checks for weapons and unwanted substances in accordance with site safety guidelines.
• Promote and coach peers to engage in their mental health and develop mental health management plans and goals.
• Provide support and guidance to clients as they enter, ensuring their comfort and addressing any immediate concerns.
• Work with staff and community personnel to maintain a safe environment for all program participants.
• Work closely with program staff, including clinicians, case managers, and staff personnel, to ensure a seamless and coordinated approach to client support
• Act as a liaison on behalf of community members to follow-up with health management/care plans and providers.
• Promote COVID-19 awareness; provide community education on prevention, transmission and testing; encourage testing and clinical care for symptoms.
• Provide direct service support to young people at the Access Center through clothing, laundry, day to day operations and more.
• Assist youth in understanding care plans, language, and instructions.
• Facilitate community members’ access to mental health related services, including but not limited to: information and instruction on appropriate use of resources, overcoming barriers to obtaining needed care and social services.
• Promote and coach self-love and care by supporting community members to engage in their mental health and develop management plans and goals.
• Document activities, service plans, and results in an effective manner while strictly adhering to policy and procedure.
• Attend internal and external meetings; including the Dept of Mental Health.
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Benefits

• comprehensive health coverage
• 403b with agency contribution
• ample paid time off
• professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth