Behavioral Support Crisis Intervention Specialist

About Upbring

At Upbring, we are servants on a mission to break the cycle of child abuse. We are warriors, brave as the thousands of Texas Children and families we serve. We stand up for those who can't speak for themselves. We are a family who values innovation, empathy, patience, understanding and trustworthiness.

About our Children's Shelters

Many children begin life in the face of serious challenges. Instead of playing pretend and imagining grand adventures, unaccompanied children face perilous conditions alone as they travel to unfamiliar countries, leaving home and loved ones behind to escape war and violence. Our children's centers, operated through a grant from the Office of Refugee and Resettlement (ORR), provide safety, stability and wraparound services. We help children grow into adults who have received love and kindness, instead of only violence and chaos.

What You'll Do

The Behavioral Specialist acts as a mentor for the minor, assists program staff in providing stabilization of the minor, teaches social skills, and works well with the minor on existing behavioral issues with the Clinician. Oversees the minor's case and its progress and shares updates and recommendations with care provider staff to ensure holistic support for the minor's treatment plan as the minor continues in the existing placement.

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

All Upbring Children's Shelters employees must comply with ORR's vaccination mandate.

All staff must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route if working directly with unaccompanied children (UC). Medical and Religious exemptions may be requested after an offer of employment is accepted.

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards

• Models' specific strategies and provides technical instruction for Youth Care Workers, Case Managers, with consultation from Clinicians including all director care staff for UC unaccompanied children
• Determines behavior capabilities of UC as they function at home and in school
• Provides status reports to clinician of progress and developments for UC in the program
• Measures goals and objectives of behavior support plans to ensure they are being met
• Maintain up to date documentation by utilizing forms authorized by Clinician related to unaccompanied youth in a timely manner
• Enter progress notes on students with identified behavior issues
• Attend all professional development
• Reports possible cases of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment at home and in the program
• Assists and ensures communication between child and biological family and sponsors occurs as required by ORR Policy and state licensing requirements.
• Identify and establish relations with community service providers
• Assist with UC after hour/weekend emergencies in the foster home setting
• Perform other activities and duties as assigned

Communication

• Obtain required information and complete regular reports regarding resident progress
• Maintain contact with foster parents and families regarding UC progress and needs; complete monthly documentation on assigned caseload
• Coordinate community services for minors as needed
• Prepare and maintain data and information for all assigned UC and services provided complete reports with collected data and information
• Complete case notes and ensure all case files and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner; maintain case logs for all assigned UC
• Maintain behavioral data and services provided to UC

We Are Servants | We Help Others

Teamwork

• Assists UC in identifying inappropriate behaviors and develop better behavior alternatives
• Assist Clinician with designing behavior interventions for UC
• Assist as required in transporting minors to any required services
• Work closely with management and the team to ensure case management and program services are effectively and efficiently supporting Agency objectives and program purpose

We Are Family | We Are Passionate & Compassionate

Building Relationships

• Respond to UC and foster parents and families regarding needs and concerns with compassion and empathy in a timely manner Work closely with service professionals, court officials, parents and families, clinical staff, and service providers to develop, manage, and evaluate UC needs
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with UC, community partners, services providers, professional service providers, management, and staff
• Work as team player and exhibit professional behavior and a positive attitude with both internal and external clients that reflects positively on the Agency and is consistent with Agency policies and practices
• Actively participate in exhibiting cultural awareness and sensitivity when interacting with children, parent(s)/guardian(s), staff, and the community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, psychology, or closely related field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (Based on service area and service population)
• Ability to establish rapport, trust, and boundaries with children, parents, and families
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people
• The ability to apply compassion and empathy, while dealing with stressful and difficult situations
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a group
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage heavy caseload and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to work evenings and Saturdays as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, human services, psychology or closely related field
• Specialty certificate in Applied Behavioral Analysis

Perks at Upbring

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 access to telemedicine and counseling services
• Discounted Gym Memberships

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 50 lbs.

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Belonging

We are a diverse and inclusive Organization that recognizes our strength is in the efforts of our selfless warriors. Honoring and recognizing the value and dignity of all individuals is the cornerstone of our agency. The more diverse the individuals, thought processes and lived experiences, the greater the opportunity is to combine unique perspectives to make a greater impact. Our trust, respect, and appreciation for one another is demonstrated through our communication, celebration of progress and relentless effort to be at our bestTO FULLFILL OUR MISSION OF BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status.