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Min: USD $50,000.00/Yr.
Max: USD $55,000.00/Yr.
Position Overview
SCSC - Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center Brooklyn, New York
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, intentional peer support and provide support to peer specialists
Provide strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, social determinants-of-health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological, and social needs
Develop connection with guests experiencing an emotional crisis by utilizing trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented focus, and intentional peer support and provide support and recommendation to the peer specialist as needed
Promote a safe and secure environment for staff members and guests by ensuring safety protocols, boundaries, and ethics are followed
Support peers with identifying and processing linkages to internal S:US programs and community resources to aid in peer support
Provide emergency and relief coverage as necessary; maintain the physical appearance of the program and report necessary findings to management
Ensure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet Length of Stay (LOS) requirements by following up, reviewing admission packets timely, and conducting outreaches to S:US programs and other external networks
Support peers with registration and departures and ensure accurate documentation was completed
Conduct weekly reviews of all program documentation and provide reports on outreaches, groups, fire drills, community meetings, progress notes, and the program’s guest tracking system to maintain accuracy
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Complete mandatory S:US and program trainings as scheduled
Schedule and host mandatory supervisions with supervisee caseload
Host monthly community meetings to receive guest feedback
Complete tasks assigned by any program manager as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a behavioral health or related setting
Have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery with a willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully
Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorder
Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24‑hr program
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de‑escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
Completion of peer specialist coursework with active peer certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work
Bilingual – Spanish preferred
Experience working with families, youth, and children
Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our
Benefits Page
and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop a partnership with guests experiencing crisis utilizing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, intentional peer support and provide support to peer specialists
Provide strength-based, person-centered, trauma-informed, social determinants-of-health assessments of children’s biological, educational, psychological, and social needs
Develop connection with guests experiencing an emotional crisis by utilizing trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented focus, and intentional peer support and provide support and recommendation to the peer specialist as needed
Promote a safe and secure environment for staff members and guests by ensuring safety protocols, boundaries, and ethics are followed
Support peers with identifying and processing linkages to internal S:US programs and community resources to aid in peer support
Provide emergency and relief coverage as necessary; maintain the physical appearance of the program and report necessary findings to management
Ensure full occupancy of the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center to meet Length of Stay (LOS) requirements by following up, reviewing admission packets timely, and conducting outreaches to S:US programs and other external networks
Support peers with registration and departures and ensure accurate documentation was completed
Conduct weekly reviews of all program documentation and provide reports on outreaches, groups, fire drills, community meetings, progress notes, and the program’s guest tracking system to maintain accuracy
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Complete mandatory S:US and program trainings as scheduled
Schedule and host mandatory supervisions with supervisee caseload
Host monthly community meetings to receive guest feedback
Complete tasks assigned by any program manager as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum 2 years of work experience in a behavioral health or related setting
Have lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery with a willingness to share personal experience appropriately and respectfully
Experience working with people diagnosed with mental illness and people struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorder
Experience working within a respite/residential or crisis 24‑hr program
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to utilize critical thinking, problem-solving, and de‑escalation skills to assist with creating and maintaining an environment that promotes recovery
Ability to utilize various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel
Completion of peer specialist coursework with active peer certification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILL
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, or Social Work
Bilingual – Spanish preferred
Experience working with families, youth, and children
Company Overview S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and development. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our
Benefits Page
and see how S:US invests in you.
We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential, and continuous quality improvement.
S:US is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.
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