Intake Specialist, Family and Community Services

Position Overview

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Family Therapy Services team as an Intake Specialist. The Intake Specialist engages families referred by juvenile justice and child welfare systems, completing intakes and assessing the strengths and needs among youth (ages 6 to 18) and their families. The role also supports the Family Therapists on the team to provide additional resources and referrals to families when needed. This position reports to the Director of Family Therapy Services and works closely with the Family Therapists and Program Assistant. The role helps the team provide in-home and on-site support through crisis intervention, assessment and follow-up, and internal and external referrals.

Compensation and Work Attributes : Full-Time (37.5+ hours / week), Non-Exempt, Hybrid (in office and at homes / community locations).

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake appointments and assessments, including administering pre and post surveys
• Support Family Therapists in developing strength-based family treatment plans
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization as needed
• Provide linkages and referrals as needed for families
• Attend training and educational opportunities in the unique aspects of the culture, common family dynamics, or frequently seen issues of clients in the program
• Complete documentation congruent with the Brief Strategic Family Therapy model, and ensure compliance with agency and contractual documentation expectations
• Participate in consultation sessions and in supervision and other agency-related meetings
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience (Must-Have)

Nice-to-Have

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and arms to type on a keyboard, handle papers, and reach for the phone. Employees must occasionally lift and / or move up to 20 pounds and up to 25 pounds.

Time Away from Work and Benefits

Application Instructions and About Us

Please submit your resume and cover letter with your application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Local candidates preferred; relocation is not provided. About Jewish Family Service of San Diego : Jewish Family Service is a client-centered, impact-driven organization serving the community for over 100 years. We value dignity and respect for our employees and strive for their success. To learn more, visit jfssd.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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