Crisis Intervention Specialist MCR - Rockford - National Youth Advocate Program

    National Youth Advocate Program
    National Youth Advocate Program Rockford

    12 hours ago

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    **Job Summary**

    The Crisis Intervention Specialist - Mobile Crisis Response position is responsible for providing in-home crisis intervention services to youth and foster families in crises as needed. This role requires effective communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills to support the development of potential foster parents and promote placement stability.

    **Responsibilities**

    • Provide in-home crisis intervention services using effective crisis response modality.
    • Support the development of potential foster parents in understanding the needs of youth entering foster care and the expectation of mentoring primary families.
    • Recruit new foster families by working with current, former, and prospective foster parents.
    • Responsible for knowledge and implementation of all rules, regulations, and policies related to foster care.
    • Document all interactions in case notes that meet billing expectations.
    • Provide crisis interventions services to de-escalate situations and promote placement stability.

    **Requirements**

    • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
    • Previous experience as a caseworker in IL child welfare system required.
    • Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

    **Work Environment**

    This role requires the ability to drive to foster homes and work independently in non-traditional hours. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to work flexible hours, remain objective and professional in all areas of job function, and demonstrate tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others.


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