ABOUT PATH INC.
PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.
WHY WORK AT PATH?
A Career with Meaning
At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.
In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:
- Competitive pay
- Annual increases
- Performance and longevity bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
- Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
- No-cost pension plan
- Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
- Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
- Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
- Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment
JOB SUMMARY:
To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. As a member of the CMCT team, accompany a CMCT crisis worker when dispatched to provide engagement, crisis intervention and assistance to the youth and family experiencing a crisis. To provide resources and serve as a support for caregivers during the intervention time. Facilitate parent support groups. The CMCT program operates 365 days/year from 8:00am to 10:00pm.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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At minimum, full or part time, paid or volunteer experience within the past 3 years.
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Personal experience as a caregiver to a child involved with behavioral health services, juvenile justice, child welfare or special education.
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Active Driver’s license and personal car required.
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COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
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Accompany crisis worker when dispatched and assist in engaging the family and youth; provide crisis interventions and provide added support to the family/caregiver.
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Utilize approved evidence based tools and practices when providing interventions.
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Assist the crisis worker to obtaining each individual’s perspective on the crisis and assist in the development of a crisis/safety plan.
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Assist families in developing and accessing natural supports.
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Assist CMCT team members to engage families and enhance their understanding of the family’s experiences.
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Assist in the linkage of youth and family to the CRC or other 24/7 crisis staff and remain with the youth and family until the connection and collaboration is complete.
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Be knowledgeable about local youth and family resources.
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Provide up to 72 hours of intervention and support to the youth and family
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Develop and facilitate parent support groups to provide skill building and support mutual support among caregivers
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Empower families to identify and build upon their strengths.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Minimal in nature.