Home Based Crisis Interventionist

Location: Newburgh, NY, United StatesDate Posted: Mar 29, 2024

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Location: Newburgh, NY and Rockland County, NY

Rate of Pay:$62,500 to $72,500 (depending on degree, bilingual and licensure)

Hours: M-F 11 am to 7 pm

Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred

OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES :

This position will work collaboratively with youth in Rockland and Orange Counties with an intellectual or developmental disability who are at risk of a separation from their families due to a potential hospitalization or other out of home placement.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS :

• Work collaboratively with families to create safety plans for youth in this program.

• Conduct assessments of youth and families strengths, needs, and behavioral concerns.

• Provide training and support to parents on how to keep their child safe at home.

• Driving to various locations including homes of families and other community locations for sessions and outreach to the community.

• Connect the family to local resources.

  ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:

• Helps family apply for OPWDD or OMH services.

• Attends CSE meetings and other appointments with the family as appropriate.

  QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES :

• Strong organization skills with accurate attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to navigate electronic health record

• Able to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment

• Able to demonstrate flexibility in adjusting work plan for the day to best meet the needs of the families.

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Masters in Human Services field preferred

• Bachelors degree in human services required

• Experience with youth with IDD and/or behavioral health diagnoses a plus

• Bi-lingual English/Spanish or English/Creole a plus

  PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Drivers license required

• Must be capable to move throughout work day and follow people served throughout community

• Must be able to move in tight spaces

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