Crisis Intervention Consultant (Student Assistant)

Student Assistant • Gainesville, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crisis Intervention Consultant Student Assistant within Housing & Residence Life is responsible for providing intervention and consultation for residents and Housing & Residence Life staff. This role involves being on-call for emergencies, coordinating with campus partners, documenting concerns, and completing administrative tasks. The position also requires maintaining knowledge of policies and procedures, and attending staff meetings and trainings.

Requirements

• Open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS)
• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
• Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.
• Enrolled as a full-time University of Florida graduate student in good standing seeking their degree in counseling or related area of study
• Successful completion of the core counseling curriculum and first practicum are required; or similar demonstrated academic and clinical experience
• Be available for 20-hours per week

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework in crisis intervention such as skills and knowledge associated with mental status assessment and crisis theory and practice
• Knowledge of university and community resources
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated professionalism, dependability, and ability to lead or mentor others
• Ability to work well within a collaborative environment

Responsibilities

• Create education materials, basic workshops, and continuing education trainings for staff related to mental health such as mediation, basic counseling skills, and stress management
• Provide intervention and consultation, both on-site and over the phone, for residents and Housing & Residence Life staff
• Serve in an on-call rotation to foster a culture of continuous care responding to student concerns and emergencies utilizing established crisis management and response protocols.
• Coordinate with staff and campus partners using established processes to assess needs, resolve crises, and connect residents with appropriate campus and community resources.
• Observe, document, and report concerns and policy violations using approved reporting systems and timelines
• Complete assigned administrative tasks such as: Generating reports as directed, completing required forms, and managing communications provided to residents
• Maintain current knowledge of Housing & Residence Life policies, procedures, emergency protocols, and documentation standards
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, trainings, and individual supervisory meetings; participate in required staff development and compliance training modules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level