The Crisis Support Specialist will:

Provide support to youth and families to develop and practice positive relationship and skill building based on individual needs and ongoing assessment Implement activities included in the youth’s individualized treatment/service plan aimed at promoting sustainable positive behavioral changes that reflect improved daily functioning Provide individual support, such as positive behavioral supports, social and emotional learning supports, regulation and other positive, health coping skill development Provide education/training/coaching for youth/caregivers Provide modeling for youth and families Support community involvement via strengths and interests focused recreational activities, skill building and informal connection development Provide and/or arrange for health and wellness promotion services as part of the treatment plan and accessing social determinants of health. Attend treatment team meetings On Call coverage as needed

The Assertive Community Treatment program serves youth ages 5-20 in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The Program provides intensive and immediate access to treatment services and supports in youth and family’s home and community. A multidisciplinary mobile team is tailored to each youth and their family and through a family centered approach will focus on crisis stabilization and assisting the youth with improving functioning and symptomology of mental health and emotional concerns. Interventions will assist with enhancing family functioning and overall stability in the family home.

Hours:

Full time

Full time benefits include:

3.2 weeks of PTO in first year Health insurance, vision, dental & life insurance benefits 9 Agency-paid holidays 403(b) employee participation and employer match