Early Intervention Specialist

Salary: $24.25 to $26.50 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Director, the Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) is responsible for co-facilitating children, teen, parent, and multi-family groups with a psychoeducational curriculum in a community setting. EIS will perform basic duties/assignments related to human services and education, as well as activities that may include the application of higher-level skills acquired through professional training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare lesson plans based on the curriculum
• Facilitate phone screenings with interested participants
• Facilitate children, teen, parent and multi-family groups with a psychoeducational curriculum
• Administer child and parent surveys and review results
• Develop stakeholder communications
• Present the program description and function to stakeholders and community
• Food donation requests and coordination
• Format and generate reports related to participants' satisfaction
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot peripheral equipment such as scanners and printers
• Develop, duplicate, store and maintain digital files Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Bachelor's degree
• Must maintain a valid California Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record based on Phoenix House policy

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated commitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For? Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward-Thinking
• Proficiency in MS Office systems
• General knowledge of human development
• General knowledge of methods and procedures used in the preparation and presentation of curriculum
• Some knowledge of human services principles, methods, and strategies
• Ability to provide detailed and accurate office/administrative support
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced changing environment
• Ability to establish and consistently enforce appropriate boundaries with patients
• Ability to model positive behavior and demeanor
• Understanding of addiction, co-occurring models, and treatment modalities
• Understanding of patient development and family systems
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, and collaborative
• Skills and ability to engage and develop a rapport with patients and families of various backgrounds
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred