Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc, New York, New York, us, 10261
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Position Position: Crisis Intervention Specialist
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week - Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends
Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000
Reports to: Assistant Program Director
Overview and Program Context Position Summary: Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.
1921 Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The Program specifically services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at 1921 Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 population C agreement and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Responsibilities
Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
De-escalate high risk behaviors that may be creating an unsafe environment for a client or others around them
Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies
Provide routine follow-up
Provide supportive counseling and motivational interviewing on a short term basis
Provide crisis management support as necessary
Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups
Participate in clinical team meetings
Make referrals for clients and linkages
Complete psychosocial assessments for 2010e applications
Create Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
Serve as an advocate and liaison for person in crisis
Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
Emergency On-call rotation with Program Director and Assistant Program
Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Assistant Program Director
Other tasks, as may be required
Qualifications
Master's in counseling, psychology, public administration or mental health required, MSW/LMSW preferred
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations. Experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community strongly preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenant’s apartments
Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends
Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
Interest in working with underserved populations
Familiarity with electronic data records systems
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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Position Position: Crisis Intervention Specialist
Hours: Full Time - 35 hours per week - Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends
Salary range: $60,000 - $70,000
Reports to: Assistant Program Director
Overview and Program Context Position Summary: Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.
1921 Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The Program specifically services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at 1921 Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 population C agreement and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Responsibilities
Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plans
De-escalate high risk behaviors that may be creating an unsafe environment for a client or others around them
Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issues
Recommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies
Provide routine follow-up
Provide supportive counseling and motivational interviewing on a short term basis
Provide crisis management support as necessary
Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups
Participate in clinical team meetings
Make referrals for clients and linkages
Complete psychosocial assessments for 2010e applications
Create Wellness Self-Management Services Plans
Serve as an advocate and liaison for person in crisis
Complete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot database
Emergency On-call rotation with Program Director and Assistant Program
Follow-up on hospital admissions and discharges
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required by Assistant Program Director
Other tasks, as may be required
Qualifications
Master's in counseling, psychology, public administration or mental health required, MSW/LMSW preferred
Experience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations. Experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community strongly preferred
Strong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detail
Proven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstances
Maintain client and staff confidentiality
Comfortable providing services in BCS office and tenant’s apartments
Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekends
Previous work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organization
Interest in working with underserved populations
Familiarity with electronic data records systems
Must undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMH
BCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are
strongly encouraged to apply.
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