Treatment Foster Care Crisis Intervention Counselor

Company : Lydia Home Association

Job Type : Full Time

Evanston, United States

Job Description - Treatment Foster Care Crisis Intervention Counselor

Part-time

Description

Support youth and families in the Lydia Home Treatment Foster Care program by providing trauma-informed, relationship-based care to prevent and de-escalate crisis situations.
Provide in-home support to youth and families during crisis situations and, in collaboration with clinical personnel, determine next steps when a youth cannot be de-escalated in the home.
Assume on-call responsibilities as assigned and execute the use of appropriate protocol when navigating crisis situations.
As assigned, be certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention [TCI] and conduct associated debriefings, consultations, and oversight of behavior management procedures and practices.
Supervise and support youth while they are out of the home for therapeutic reset and crisis stabilization interventions (to be provided on residential milieu and on Crisis Stabilization Unit).
Spend time with youth and families in residential and home settings to develop relationships, provide short-term respite care, and support the residential milieu setting.

Requirements

Must be at least 25 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or GED certificate
Must be in good physical and mental health [DCFS Rule 404] (able to lift 40 pounds and stand majority of 8 hour shift)
To provide billable Medicaid services, per DCFS Rule 132 must have a Bachelor’s degree in the human services field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a non-human services field plus two years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting, OR a high school diploma/GED and five years of supervised clinical experience in a mental health setting.
Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills
Demonstrates leadership and organization skills
Able to demonstrate sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability
Has the following characteristics: Able to nurture, set healthy limits, teach/model skills, open to learning and supervision, reliable, builds respectful rapport, collaborative while providing appropriate care to clients/their families, and works effectively with interdisciplinary treatment team members internal/external to the organization
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance in order to transport clients
Demonstrates sensitivity and respect of diverse individuals and communities served by, working in partnership with, or employed by Lydia Home
Must be able and willing to support the mission of Lydia Home Association (LHA)

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