Crisis Intervention Specialist (Part-Time)
About The Position
As a part-time Crisis Intervention Specialist, you will cover the weekend shifts. You will respond to staff calls for assistance or support to behavioral events. You will help individuals who struggle with a variety of behavioral challenges including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and drama/stressor related symptomology. You will work under the guidance of the Behavioral Intervention Specialists to provide in-the-moment training of intervention strategies and plans and collaborate with the Behavioral Intervention Specialists to carry out treatment plans for individuals and assist with day-to-day tasks to ensure health and well-being.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Human Services or related field and/or 2 years of experience in human services, preferably in a psychiatric crisis or emergency.
- Proven work experience as a Crisis Intervention Specialist or similar role.
- Have CPR/First Aid training (required).
- SCIP Training.
- Physical prowess, i.e. - able to lift and engage in interventions when needed.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills to connect with individuals and coworkers.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Responding to crises when a crisis or warning signs of a crisis are noted by other providers.
- Working to de-escalate individuals in crisis, providing emotional support and assistance to help them regain control of their behavior.
- Providing practical assistance and resources to help individuals manage their crisis.
- Effectively using verbal and non-verbal communication skills and behavior support techniques to help manage aggressive behavior and defuse students in crisis.
- Collaborating with other staff members, including therapists, nurses and other professionals, to ensure comprehensive care.
- Helping in assessing the nature and severity of crises.
- Assisting staff in completing thorough documentation of behaviors as needed.
- Working collaboratively with team members to effectively support all students in program assignments.
- Attending training sessions to keep current on behavior management.
- Supporting behavioral team with training staff on techniques to support student behaviors.
- Attending team meetings when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
