Job Description:

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, 3-11 pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide crisis intervention to SCS clients in rural and Louisville Metro locations. Clients may be both adults and youth.
• Assess the situation, engage and develop rapport, and de-escalate.
• De-escalate person in crisis and determine what you can do to help them today; this may occur in person in the community, at the individual's residence, etc.
• In consultation with appropriate SCS staff/therapist, assist in development of a plan in consultation with appropriate SCS staff / therapist utilizing the strengths of the individual and available community resources to resolve the immediate crisis.
• Provides advocacy services on behalf of clients.
• Facilitate follow-up interventions with the individual as needed.
• Complete and coordinate accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all interventions transacted during the work shift. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to emergency coverage needs.
• Attend and participate in staff and team meetings.
• Utilize person centered and trauma informed approach to each interaction.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years’ experience in human services with a high school diploma or equivalent (and) active peer certification at time of hire, or
• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, Human Services, or related field of study with no experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of available community resources. 
• Ability to make sound decisions and judgments in stressful or unusual situations. 
• The ability to work in a team environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing.  
• Exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.  
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.  
• May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.   
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points.

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