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Community Intervention Specialist- Healing Hurt People Apply now   Job no: 503530 Work type: Full-Time Location: Center City - Philadelphia, PA Categories: Drexel University, Dornsife School of Public Health

Job Summary This position requires a dynamic, organized, and flexible self-starter who is eager to provide community and hospital-based trauma-specific services to violently injured people and their families. The Community Intervention Specialist (CIS) position will be based out of HHP's main office in downtown Philadelphia and St Christopher's Hospital for Children. This role will also work in coordination with other local hospitals, schools, and community-based partners. The CIS position will provide acute intervention, outreach, trauma-focused counseling, and case management for children and adolescents (ages 5 to 18) and adults (up to age 35) victims of or witnesses to interpersonal violence. HHP is a trauma informed, hospital and community-based program dedicated to decreasing the long-term consequences of trauma and to increasing physical and emotional healing amongst young people in Philadelphia. HHP abides by State, Community Behavioral Health (CBH), and Pennsylvania Commision on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) standards and regulations. Thus, this position requires the ability to document services provided to HHP participants in a timely and efficient manner. Applicants with work experience in trauma services are encouraged to apply. Applicants with personal experience in overcoming adversity and violence related injuries or their own healing from trauma are also encouraged to apply. Essential Functions The CIS position will provide acute intervention, outreach, trauma-focused counseling, and case management for children and adolescents (ages 5 to 18) and adults (up to age 35) victims of or witnesses to interpersonal violence. This position requires the ability to provide clinical services in a non-traditional setting (hospital; home; school), utilizing a wide range of strategies to address symptoms of trauma and disruptions in daily living (safety, emotional management, loss, and future). The candidate must also be able to provide clinical case management services, supporting individuals in the program in increasing connection to school, employment, family, social support, and social services. Job requires a significant amount of community/home-based work, some evening hours, and a willingness to engage within a diverse range of neighborhoods in Philadelphia. The position requires a professional with strong skills for engaging caregivers and other key family members, especially when working with children. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications A master's level degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Family Therapy is required. Please review the  Equivalency Chart for additional information. Must be licensed by the State of Pennsylvania in at least one of the following: Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Willingness and ability to bill following Community Behavioral Health (CBH) guidelines for the services provided. Ability to complete the billing requirements including maintenance of timely and accurate chart records (including but not limited to intakes, treatment plans, notes) required. Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and writing skills are essential. Computer literacy required (ability to compose and send emails, draft client case notes, use an internet-based database system, compose documents in Microsoft Word, and perform basic internet research). Reliable personal transportation required (car). Preferred Qualifications Documented history of serving at-risk populations including racial and ethnic minority youth, communities living in poverty, individuals impacted by interpersonal trauma, violently injured Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, a d Queer (LGBTQIA+) youth, and/or justice system involved youth. Experience providing services in a fee-for-service or billing environment (i.e., Community Behavioral Health provider) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability and desire to offer historically marginalized and currently underserved individuals a high quality of service. Ability to motivate and establish therapeutic alliance with clients. Knowledge of, and demonstrated skills in, clinical counseling such as motivational interviewing and strengths-based case management. Experience performing social services case management a plus. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site). Documented training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and/or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Physical Requirements Typically sitting at a desk/table Typically bending, crouching, stooping Typically standing, walking Lifting demands  25lbs Location Center City - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information This position is classified as exempt, grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from a minimum of $41,120.00 to a maximum of $61,680.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review. We encourage you to explore Drexel's Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on our compensation framework. You can also find valuable information about our benefits in the Benefits Brochure. Special Instructions to the Applicant Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified. Advertised: Jul 11 2024  Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Aug 11 2024  Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

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