Crisis Behavioral Specialist/Facilities Manager - CHILDRENS RECEIVING HOME

Position Summary: The Crisis Behavioral Specialist (CBS) is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the clients and providing lead...To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Ability to work varied hours including nights, weekends and holidays. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Required

BA/BS Degree, or Child Development Teaching Permit

or 12 semester units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, Adolescent Development units, Foster and Kinship Care Education and at least 100 hours of experience working with youth

or valid certificate as an Alcohol Counselor, Drug Counselor or Alcohol and Drug Counselor and at least 100 hours experience working with youth

or valid Vocational Training certificate, credential or documentation demonstrating experience as a trade journeyperson who instructs children in vocational skills and at least 100 hours experience working with youth

or previously employed as a staff or volunteer at a group home or short-term therapeutic center for at least one year.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must have Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and Mastered TCI – LSI 1 Status.

Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business.  The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.

Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment

Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.

Must maintain TCI, CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.

Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and web browsers.

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.

Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.

Skill to accurately assess clients' needs.

Knowledge of child/adolescent development and behavior.

Knowledge of child abuse and substance abuse issues.

Knowledge of team, family and group dynamics.

Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to the operation and delivery of support services to clients and families with particular emphasis on child protection services.

Strong crisis intervention skills.

Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Good organizational, problem solving, time management skills.

Strong leadership, supervisory, training and performance planning skills.

Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.

Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.

Ability to work in a team approach with diverse sectors of the community, including but not limited to, government officials, residents, children, parents, school personnel and community based providers.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. Fine motor skills such as typing, the use of a computer mouse and telephone handset is required.

Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.