Community Stabilization Specialist - Winchester, United States - Northwestern Community Services Board

Northwestern Community Services Board

Verified Company

Winchester, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

This position requires the incumbent work as part of the Emergency Services team to assist with the provision of community stabilization services to a wide variety of individuals having various types of needs.

These services must be provided under the general supervision of the Crisis Services Program Manager and be conducted in accordance with current agency policies and procedures relating to Emergency Services and Community Stabilization services.

This job description is based upon an evaluation of agency requirements at the time this description was written. This job description will change as the position is developed further, or in response to organizational or technological changes._

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree earned in relevant human services field required
At least oneyear experience working in the provision of crisis intervention; or training, and experience indicating the possession of essential knowledge, skills and abilities to perform essential job duties
Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred
Must possess a valid Driver's License, good driving record, and the ability to provide own transportation

- *Accepted Human Services Degrees: Art Therapy, Behavioral Sciences, Child Development, Child and Family Studies/Services, Cognitive Sciences, Community Mental Health, Counseling, Counselor Education, Early Childhood Development, Education (with a focus in psychology and/or special education), Educational Psychology, Family Development/Relations, Gerontology, Health and Human Services, Human Development, Human Services, Marriage and Family Therapy, Music Therapy, Nursing, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Counseling, School Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, Therapeutic Recreation, Vocational Rehabilitation._

Additional Requirements:

May be exposed to allergenic environments from client's homes, including dust, smoke, pet contamination, cleaning supplies, etc.
May be exposed to clients with infectious diseases
Must be able to drive for long periods of time to travel in and out of the catchment area as needed
Must be able to walk distances, climb and descend stairs, maneuver in and out of agency vehicles
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds at times
Must possess a valid Driver's License, good driving record and the ability to provide own transportation