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title: Crisis Intervention Specialist at Huckleberry House
description: Huckleberry House is hiring for the Crisis Intervention Specialist role in Columbus,
  OH. Full-time role. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Huckleberry House |
| **Location** | Columbus, OH |
| **Salary** | $19/hr - $21/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 |
| **History** | First seen 67 days ago (2026-09-08), reposted once |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Huckleberry House.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Huckleberry House.

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## Description

**Employment Status:** Full -Time and Part-Time

**FLSA Status:** Non-Exempt

**Department:** Crisis Program

**Reports To:** Crisis Program Coordinator/Manager

**Summary**

The Crisis Intervention Specialist provides direct supervision, support, and crisis intervention to youth and families accessing the Crisis Program. This position responds to calls and walk-ins, conducts intake and risk assessments, connects clients with resources, and ensures a safe, supportive environment within the program.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

- Responds to crisis calls and walk-in clients, providing de-escalation and crisis intervention.
- Conducts intake and risk assessments for youth seeking program admission and determines eligibility.
- Provides program and community resource information to callers and visitors.
- Facilitates crisis groups and provides ongoing support to youth in the program.
- Utilizes Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques when needed.
- Completes all documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Performs light housekeeping, cooking, and routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Participates in team meetings and contributes to problem-solving and program improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Shifts needed: 1st shift 7AM - 3PM, 2nd shift 3PM - 11PM and 3rd shift 11PM - 7AM, weekend shift**

**Essential Competencies**

- Communicates effectively and compassionately with youth, families, and staff
- Remains calm and solution-focused in crisis situations
- Demonstrates initiative and can manage multiple tasks
- Adapts approach to meet individual client needs
- Collaborates well with team members
- Invests majority of time in direct client interaction

**Qualifications**

- High School Diploma or GED required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to problem-solve, de-escalate, and resolve conflicts
- Basic computer and data entry proficiency
- Ability to build rapport and show empathy toward youth
- Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
## Skills

- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Self-Motivation
- Cooking
- De-escalation Techniques
- Problem Solving
- Initiative
- Crisis Intervention
- Empathy
- Data Entry
- Housekeeping
- Basic Computer Skills
- Maintenance
- Communication

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