About this role
Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Provide crisis intervention to SCS clients in rural and Louisville Metro locations. Clients may be both adults and youth. • Assess the situation, engage and develop rapport, and de-escalate. • De-escalate person in crisis and determine what you can do to help them today; this may occur in person in the community, at the individual's residence, etc. • In consultation with appropriate SCS staff/therapist, assist in development of a plan in consultation with appropriate SCS staff / therapist utilizing the strengths of the individual and available community resources to resolve the immediate crisis. • Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients. • Facilitate follow-up interventions with the individual as needed. • Complete and coordinate accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all interventions transacted during the work shift. • Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to emergency coverage needs. • Attend and participate in staff and team meetings. • Utilize person centered and trauma informed approach to each interaction. • EDUCATION
• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of four years’ experience in human services with a high school diploma or equivalent (and) active peer certification at time of hire, or • Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related field of study with no experience. • Good communication and interpersonal skills. • Knowledge of available community resources. • Ability to make sound decisions and judgments in stressful or unusual situations. • The ability to work in a team environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing. • Exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families. • Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue. • May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities. • Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. • Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points.
Time Type: Part time