Family Crisis Therapist

Each participating elementary school in the K-5 Early Intervention Program is assigned one Family Student Interventionist (FSI)/Family Crisis Therapist who works with identified children and families whose behavior impedes their learning process and or the learning process of others. The FSI works to de-escalate behaviors using social and emotional coping tools as well as home visits to support parents with additional skill building. The FSI collaborates with the school and community to coordinate services for the youth and family. The FSI in this position will be placed at Claymont Elementary School (3401 Green St, Claymont, DE 19703).

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Intervenes in family crisis situations.
• Provides on-going clinical assessment and treatment.
• Develops and implements treatment plans.
• Assesses progress and recommends appropriate strategies for continual functional improvement within the family.
• Conducts individual and family therapy sessions.
• Prepares clinical reports and documentation of progress towards goals of families and clients.
• Provides on-going consultation with professional staff.

The State of Delaware recognizes the value of telework and flexible working schedules. This position is eligible for Alternative and Limited Telework Work Schedules (Telework may be approved when the staff's school is closed) as according to the State of Delaware’s Alternative Work Arrangement Policy. More information will be shared at the time of interview. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16.  This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.