Crisis Intervention Specialist - Temporary

City of Glendale•Az 85307, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional level crisis intervention services for the Glendale Fire Department Community Assistance Program. The Crisis Intervention Specialist - Temporary -provides professional level crisis intervention services while identifying potential critical situations and offering applicable resources correctly. This team member is responsible for programs, staffing and interacting with the community and providing on-scene crisis intervention. This position is intended to work 40 hours a week and may participate in associated medical benefits, and sick leave effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in Arizona State Retirement.

Requirements

A completed master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services or a closely related field from an accredited institution AND a minimum of one (1) year full time experience with on-scene crisis intervention.
Additional experience cannot be substituted for this educational requirement.
Valid Arizona driver's license.
Must have current CPR-AED certification within 1 year of hire.
Must have or obtain an AZ Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or License in Counseling preferred.
Possession of a Crisis Intervention Certificate of Attendance (documentation of Crisis Intervention Training) within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

Coordinates City of Glendale Fire Department crisis intervention services.
Maintains certification requirements of volunteers.
Recruits and leads students from Colleges and Universities.
Responsible to monitor, maintain and evaluate interns as well as track all required incident reporting and record keeping.
Provides industry specific training and continued education for volunteers, interns, firefighters, and PEER support.
Provides guidance and direction to volunteers/interns on program policies, and procedures.
Monitor and guide volunteers/interns with practical reviews, both verbally and written.
Complete required intern learning contracts and end of semester reviews.
Implements time management of shift work and schedules for adequate coverage.
Maintains the volunteer and intern database, tracking attendance, volunteer hours and eligibility.
Interacts with the community regarding crisis response related issues.
Identifies potential critical situations and offers applicable resources correctly.
Acts as a liaison providing information about related programs and services to outside agencies.
May present budget recommendations to chain of command.
Negotiates with educational institutions for intern contracts on behalf of the department, with approval.
Coordinates a clearinghouse for social services through interns (Case management).
Attend and participate in professional groups; committees; and meetings with command staff, department managers and direct supervisor.
Keeps current on related information at local, state and federal levels.
With approval may purchase equipment or supplies.
Follows City-wide safety policy and practices and adheres to responsibilities concerning safety prevention, reporting and monitoring.
Operates city vehicles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.