Behavioral Support Intervention Specialist

Behavioral Support Intervention Specialist Location Brooklyn,NY (57 Willoughby St) Job Code 4634SN # of openings 1

JCCA is seeking a Behavioral Support Crisis Intervention Specialist to work with all unaccompanied minors in the Long Term Foster Care program
, helping them achieve their behavioral goals and address challenges. The Specialist will work with the case management and clinical teams to develop a behavior plan that addresses individualized behavioral strengths and challenges pertaining to the specific youth.

• Develop and maintain youth’s behavioral plan, in collaboration with the youth, case manager, clinician, and foster parent
• Monitors safety and well-being by conducting regular casework contacts and providing the necessary services to meet the needs of the children and families.
• Assist program staff in providing stabilization and a holistic service approach to the UC youth
• Provide social and behavioral skills support to UC
• Create workshops to address social and behavioral needs and skills for the youth
• Conduct visits to foster homes and schools
• Crisis intervention as needed
• Actively participate in case staffing, team meetings, and group supervision with other UC team members
• Implement evidence-based models with foster parents, parents, discharge resources and youth
• Writes and uploads progress notes into the Electronic Health Record and into the UC Portal
• Document Child Level Events, when applicable

Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field required

• Experience supporting children and families in clinical and community-based settings
• Expertise in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and emotional regulation techniques
• Adept at delivering culturally competent, family-centered services during times of acute need
• Strong knowledge of child development, mental health challenges, and family systems

Oral and written fluency in Spanish required