Intervention Specialist Full Time

Program: Family Youth Interventions, Basic Center Program. Mount Clemens
Job Description
Work with up to 6 male/female clients, ages 12 thru 17, in a 21 day State licensed youth crisis shelter. Our program is dedicated to assisting youth in crisis, runaway and homeless situations.

• Supervise and assist clients with daily structured schedule and activities.
• Present as a positive role model.
• Facilitate group educational, recreational and life skills activities.
• Provide support and guidance to clients. (Most of the clients have experienced trauma in their lives).
• Assist clients and families with conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Help in creating a safe, comfortable environment for our clients.
• Complete daily client behavior and observation documentation as well as all other required documentation.
• Answer and assist callers on the 24 hour crisis line.
• Perform phone and in-person assessments on prospective clients.
• Assist with building upkeep and cleanliness.
• Opportunities to do community outreach, grant writing and fundraising.

Position Requirements:

• Applicants must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree or 2-3 years of college in a human services field (Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Criminal Justice) AND professional experience working with adolescents. A Bachelor's Degree with professional experience with adolescents is preferred.
• No convictions involving harm or threatened harm to an individual.
• Not a perpetrator of child abuse and neglect.
• Three professional references.
• Proof of a negative TB test.
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interested individuals must be able to multi-task, work well under pressure and be able to deal with crisis situations.
• MUST be patient and interact with the clients in a non-punitive manner.
• We are seeking candidates who can work at least a year at our agency.

Hours:

• Full time IS staff work primarily Monday through Friday 7a-3pm, no more than 80 hours in a 2 week pay period (occasionally may require a weekend if Program Manager requests).
• We are a 24 hour agency and never close.

Benefits:

• 403b retirement plan with 10% matching.

• Earned PTO and vacation

• Employee assistance program.

• Medical /Dental and Vision Benefits

• Life Insurance