Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.

Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.

With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.

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Location: Morris/Sussex County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Center For Family Services is seeking a Crisis Intervention Specialist for it's Morris/ Sussex and Stabilization Services Program.   The Crisis Intervention Specialist should be energetic, creative, and flexible to join a fast pace environment. The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides crisis management and de-escalation services to youth and families in Morris County.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a caseload as per program requirements.
• Collaboratively develop individual and family service plans and goals which are behaviorally specific with the family.
• Provide 24/7 emergency crisis response phone/in person to agency clients on a rotation basis.
• Respond to crisis call within 1 hour and Provide crisis intervention
• Provide case management services by coordinating services to meet the needs of the family.
• Attend school meetings and court hearings as needed.
• Assist team leads in training as needed both in field and in the office
• Develop a transition plan with families to assist with termination and ensure linkage to ongoing support.
• Attend and participate in individual and team supervision as well as any required meetings as determined by the program coordinator.
• Coordinate and/or participate in collateral meetings.
• Maintain timely and relevant communication with all involved parties weekly.
• Document all contact within 24 hours.
• Maintain ethical and legal compliance.
• Complete all required trainings through CFS and CSOC
• Maintain yearly CAT certification
• Bilingual a plus (additional 2k)

Job Requirements (Qualifications): 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, criminal justice, special education)
• A minimum of one year of experience working with children and families.
• Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team, and be culturally competent and responsive.
• Current driver's license with a driving record of at least three years
• Vehicle with current insurance and registration 

Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
• 401k Plan
• Medical insurance plan options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health & Wellness Activities
• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunity for advancement

Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.