Trauma-Informed Intervention Specialist - Residential Services
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Trauma-Informed Intervention Specialist (TIIS) in LUK’s Residential Services works with youth and staff to ensure that youth develop skills to regulate their emotions and staff deliver trauma-informed interventions. This position also helps newly placed youth transition to the residential setting. The TIIS gets to know each youth, including their triggers and behaviors, and supports each youth to create and use an individual emotional regulation plan. Interventions will be offered in individual and group formats.
This position will work with other staff members and the youth’s multidisciplinary team. They will model and teach effective responses, and collaborate on assessments, treatment planning, progress reviews, and discharge planning.
This position is expected to have or develop expertise in the Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) trauma treatment model and its application in a residential setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate a sound understanding of the impact of separation on a youth’s emotional, developmental, and behavioral well-being as well as trauma reactive behaviors in youth. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or closely related field and at least one year of experience working with youth. Experience working in a residential setting is preferred. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Valid driver’s license, reliable and safe transportation required.
This is a full-time position located in North Central Massachusetts. Work will take place within the therapeutic milieu and will include community-based travel. Work schedule must accommodate the needs of the youth/family. Bilingual/bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.
In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers a substantial and unique benefit package found here.
Introduction to LUK, Inc.:
LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff!
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Requirements:
Purpose:
The Trauma-Informed Intervention Specialist helps newly placed youth transition to the residential setting using a trauma-informed lens. This position also develops a thorough understanding of each youth in placement with the goal of helping them regulate their emotions while helping staff deliver trauma-informed interventions.
Responsibilities Include:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the ARC trauma treatment model and its use in the residential milieu
- Facilitate the implementation of ARC in the residential setting
- Facilitate the smooth transition for youth new to the residential setting
- Develop an understanding of the triggers and behaviors of each youth in the program, specifically how the behavior is fulfilling a need or trauma response
- Provide effective trauma-informed responses to each youth with the intent of creating a sense of safety through relationship
- Assist youth in creating and using individual emotion regulation plans
- Deliver group and individual interventions with youth
- Model responses for and teach effective responses to staff
- Collaborate with other members of the multidisciplinary team on assessments, treatment planning, progress reviews, and discharge planning as needed
- Attend and participate in weekly scheduled supervision, staff meetings, leadership meetings, and required trainings
- Participate in the Division’s on-call system
- Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent services
Knowledge and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree Human Services or closely related field
- 1 year of experience working with youth required
- Experience working in a residential setting preferred
- Demonstrate or develop expertise in the ARC trauma treatment model
- Bilingual/bicultural candidates encouraged to apply
Skills and Abilities:
- Cultural responsiveness
- Strong communication skills
- Computer skills
- Able to work independently and collaboratively on a team
- Driver’s license along with reliable and safe transportation
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume sharing your interest and unique qualifications for this position to:
Online: Click “Apply for Job” below, fill out demographic information, and attach your resumé and cover letter.
Mail: Director of Human Resources
LUK, Inc.
545 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Email: HR@LUK.org HR@LUK.org with the subject line “Trauma-Informed Intervention Specialist”
FAX: 978-829-2210
Job Location:
The Trauma-Informed Intervention Specialist will work in North Central Massachusetts with access to office space in Fitchburg. Driver’s license and reliable, safe transportation required.
Salary Range and Benefits:
Pay Range: 12. Salary Range: $41,600 – $51,500. Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on our exceptional Benefit Package.
For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit: www.LUK.org/Benefits
Position Overview:
LUK Division: Residential Services
LUK Component: N/A
Direct Supervisor: Lead Clinician/Clinical Supervisor
LUK Staffing Category: 12
This position is 40 hours per week
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EOE and Diversity Commitment:
LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.