- Respond in the community with DHS Caseworker to assist with screening mental health needs and making referrals accordingly - Responds to calls with CPS DHS where a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis - Respond with CPS DHS Caseworkers on initial contacts with a family where mental health issues have been observed as a current threat to the safety of children in the home.- Specialist will help de-escalate situations with families and perform a trauma assessment… Show more - Respond in the community with DHS Caseworker to assist with screening mental health needs and making referrals accordingly - Responds to calls with CPS DHS where a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis - Respond with CPS DHS Caseworkers on initial contacts with a family where mental health issues have been observed as a current threat to the safety of children in the home.- Specialist will help de-escalate situations with families and perform a trauma assessment that will assist in the development of the Service Plan. - Specialist will be the person to arrange for a mental health assessment and ongoing treatment from a community provider. Show less

- Aid clients in practicing coping skills such as de-escalation, assertion of needs and anxiety reduction- Crisis Intervention; family and client interventions performed - Identify family and individual strengths to help resolve child and family safety and attachment concerns - Work with mentally ill, emotionally ill and developmentally delayed individuals and families - Prepare clear, concise written reports including treatment goals and closing summaries - Provide in home… Show more - Aid clients in practicing coping skills such as de-escalation, assertion of needs and anxiety reduction- Crisis Intervention; family and client interventions performed - Identify family and individual strengths to help resolve child and family safety and attachment concerns - Work with mentally ill, emotionally ill and developmentally delayed individuals and families - Prepare clear, concise written reports including treatment goals and closing summaries - Provide in home services that focuses on the relationships with others, emotional regulation and behavioral management to promote, maintain or restore successful community living - Help clients practice coping skills while out in the community such as becoming involved in school or in their community- Help clients become involved and develop life skills such as riding bus, utilizing public library, going out in public and acting appropriately/respectfully, money management, resource assistance Show less

- Supportive/crisis counseling with clients as needed - Attend group counseling sessions with co-facilitator, chart group notes- Spend 1:1 time with clients - Support clients’ treatment goals as identified by the treatment team- Maintain boundaries, set limits and manage clients while on shift - Setup, assist and supervise meals/snacks; Eat facility meals and snacks with clients during assigned shifts - Observations of clients after meals- Provide problem solving and… Show more - Supportive/crisis counseling with clients as needed - Attend group counseling sessions with co-facilitator, chart group notes- Spend 1:1 time with clients - Support clients’ treatment goals as identified by the treatment team- Maintain boundaries, set limits and manage clients while on shift - Setup, assist and supervise meals/snacks; Eat facility meals and snacks with clients during assigned shifts - Observations of clients after meals- Provide problem solving and coping support Show less

- Maintain a safe environment for youth ages 1 year-16 years old- Demonstrate appropriate problem solving and interactive problem solvingGuide activities for youth to recognize their emotions, help self-esteem and build healthy relationships and boundaries- Provide crisis intervention; calming a crying child, helping a child process personal emotions or situations, de-escalate distressed youth - Peer counseling; emotion exploration and validation