Let's Talk Intervention Specialist- Full-time - Tampa, United States - The Crisis Center

The Crisis Center

Verified Company

Tampa, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Position Summary

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay brings help, hope and healing to people facing serious life challenges or trauma resulting from sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence, financial distress, substance abuse, medical emergency, suicidal thoughts, emotional or situational problems.

The Intervention Specialist position supports this mission by providing crisis counseling as well as comprehensive information and resources referrals via telephone, IM chat, text message and in person.

The Intervention Specialist will also perform safety and reassurance checks and offer specialized follow up care to persons in need of short-term care coordination as it relates to mental health.

The IS will provide advocacy and referrals for primary and secondary victims of crime, (reported or unreported) to include sexual assault, physical abuse, and domestic violence.

The Intervention Specialist reports to the Manager of the Let's Talk program.

Strategic/Transformational
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service as the first point of contact with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay by linking community members with appropriate services and providing immediate crisis intervention as necessary.

Transactional/Administrative
Duties and Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service during crisis intervention, counseling and suicide lethality assessments.
Provide comprehensive information and resource referrals; and offer follow up for care coordination services for persons needing shortterm advocacy and support, including primary and secondary victims of crime (reported or unreported.)
Demonstrate availability for off hours assignments when necessary for service area functioning.
Complete required initial and ongoing training as needed.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the supervisory team.
Complete preservice training requirements including: CCTB Core Training within the first sixty days of employment.
Complete ongoing training requirements as prescribed including: Introduction to Trauma Informed Care, Psychological First Aid within the first twelve months of employment.
Expected to meet all contracted deliverables.
Expected to maintain an average score of 80% or greater on all individual performance metrics.

Required Competencies
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Cooperation/Teamwork:

Works toward win/win solutions. Deals with conflict collaboratively. Discusses root causes underlying the problem. Develops effective working relationships.

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Engaging Communication

Relates to people in an open, honest, sincere manner.

Treats people with respect. Is friendly and approachable. Listens attentively to others. Communicates ideas clearly. Communicates appropriately with leadership and coworkers.
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Customer Service (Internal & External)- Recognizes and attends to important details with accuracy and efficiency. Treats customers courteously. Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Elicits feedback from customers to monitor their satisfaction. Considers both short and long-term interests of the customer in making service decisions. Proactively identifies customer needs. Takes responsibility to resolve customer complaints. Takes business or personal risks to serve customers' long-term interests. Creates strategies to help the organization serve customers more effectively.

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Adaptability:

Adapts readily to changes. Works effectively under stress. Needs mínimal supervision. Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment. Is reliable, dependable and results oriented. Maintains productivity and composure under pressure. Effectively prioritizes work and establishes clear goals and plans.

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Problem Solving

Views problems as opportunities to create new solutions.

Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions.
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Judgment- Gathers sufficient input before making decisions. Sees interrelatedness between issues. Considers alternative solutions. Makes appropriate and timely decisions.

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Valuing & Fostering Diversity:

Demonstrating respect for individual differences and establishing a climate where all people can be comfortable and productive through sensitivity, empathy, and acceptance of cultural, racial, mental health, and socioeconomic diversity.

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Self-Management- Taking of responsibility for one's behavior and well-being; Working effectively under stress and adapting one's style to changing situations; Comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and needs mínimal supervision; Exhibiting a professional demeanor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in a social service field required.
Veterans and Certified Peers highly preferred
Exhibits excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
Comfort with diverse populations and flexibility are essential.
Proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated lead