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Overview Responsible for offering empathetic intervention services for youth in crisis ages 12-17 at our Youth Crisis Center; facilitates individual, group and family conferences and provides appropriate referrals to residents and families as needed. Experience working with youth in crisis, effective written and oral communication skills, organizational and leadership skills, ability to adapt to changes quickly and easily, and willingness to be a team player. Background checks are required and include a clean three-year driving record and other federal requirements. High School Diploma/GED at the least one- year experience working with youth. Duties Individual must have flexibility in working various 8.0- hour shifts (40 hours full-time and up 25 hours part-time) weekly as scheduled by the Program Manager a month in advance. Availability for emergency coverage if required. Facilitate group discussions, life skills, and other harm reduction curricula. Household chores, cooking, and basic life skills. Case management and documentation, completion of intake and assessment with youth. Participation in all required training programs. Responsible for maintaining the residence and clients in a clean and safe environment. Responsible for completing and submitting special incident reports for clients as they apply per the special incident reporting guidelines and data collection as needed. Other duties as assigned. Experience This role is ideal for compassionate professionals eager to provide impactful crisis intervention while working during the quiet yet critical hours of the third shift. If you are energized by supporting high-risk populations through clinical crisis management and possess a strong foundation in behavioral health practices, we invite you to apply!

Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person