Crisis Intervention Specialist - Supported Housing - Cortelyou

Company: Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services, Inc
Location: New York
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Career Opportunities with Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service (inc)A great place to work.Careers At Brooklyn Community Service (inc)Share with friends or Subscribe!Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available.Crisis Intervention Specialist - Supported Housing - CortelyouPosition: Crisis Intervention SpecialistHours: Full Time - 35 hours per week - Ability to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekendsSalary range: $55,000 - $60,000Reports to: Assistant Program DirectorPosition Summary: Founded in 1866, Brooklyn Community Services (BCS) empowers children and families to reach their full potential, strengthen families, and foster self-sufficiency in adults. With programs in 40 locations, BCS serves more than 20,000 individuals a year.1921 Cortelyou is a 46 unit supportive housing program located in Flatbush Brooklyn. The Program specifically services young adults 18-25 years old with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness and have a chronic history of being unhoused. Most of the young adults living at 1921 Cortelyou are members of the LGBTQ+ community. The Program offers a safe and affirming living environment and supportive services to help our young adults to move towards long term stability. This Program is under the NY/NY 15 population C agreement and funding is being provided through the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.Position Summary:The crisis intervention specialist will respond to situations where stress, depression, or any other mental health issue may create a personal crisis including but not limited to the following: suicidal thoughts, emotional trauma, serious mental illness, anxiety, housing crisis .models the best practices of hospitality and positive culture and work enthusiastically as part of a team.Responsibilities:Conduct routine behavioral risk assessments and safety plansDe-escalate high risk behaviors that may be creating an unsafe environment for a client or others around them.Provide guidance to clients in dealing with housing-related issuesRecommend appropriate Person-Centered interventions strategies.Provide routine follow-up.Provide supportive counseling and motivational interviewing on a short term basisProvide crisis management support as necessary.Facilitate one-on-one sessions and groups.Participate in clinical team meetingsMake referrals for clients and linkagesComplete psychosocial assessments for 2010e applications.Create Wellness Self-Management Services PlansServe as an advocate and liaison for person in crisisComplete documentation in a timely manner in Apricot databaseEmergency On-call rotation with Program Director and Assistant ProgramFollow-up on hospital admissions and dischargesAttend staff meetings and trainings as required by Assistant Program DirectorOther tasks, as may be requiredQualifications Required:Master's in counseling, psychology, public administration or mental health required, MSW/LMSW preferredExperience working with individuals with mental illness and substance abuse, preferably with homeless adults and at-risk populations. Experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community strongly preferredStrong communication and organizational skills; great attention to detailProven ability to work with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and circumstancesMaintain client and staff confidentialityComfortable providing services in BCS office and tenant's apartmentsAbility to work until 8 pm, twice a week and rotating weekendsPrevious work experience in a social service agency or non-profit organizationInterest in working with underserved populations.Familiarity with electronic data records systemsMust undergo pre-employment screenings such as the Criminal Background Check required by OMHBCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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