Crisis Intervention Support Staff

Manhattan Childrens Center • Manhattan, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Manhattan Children’s Center (MCC) is seeking a positive, dynamic Crisis Intervention Support Staff that is interested in joining a therapeutic team where the goal is to offer every child the opportunity to thrive. At MCC we emphasize staff training and mentoring that is facilitated through close supervision and consistent professional training and development with 5 days per year of guest speakers, workshops, and open forums. MCC has created a workplace that is inclusive and diverse - where authenticity is celebrated, and everyone can pursue their related interests. We have an open-door policy which reflects our commitment to transparent and flexible communication between managers and team members. Data informs decisions, and we are constantly learning, creating, and evolving to meet the needs of the children. We are humble and have the mindset of being better today than we were yesterday.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma; bachelors preferred.
• One year of working with students with autism and/developmental disabilities.
• Energetic, can-do attitude and a willingness to collaborate with teachers, related service providers, parents, and other faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention (CPI) or other crisis prevention training preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on crisis support for students and therapists during behavioral episodes to set a tone of stability and control during daily activities.
• Engage and use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) holds/transports/lifts or disengagement tactics for students during behavioral episodes. This may mean physically intervening after being trained thoroughly, to help deescalate children when they become a danger to themselves or others.
• Create an environment that promotes individual success and independence.
• Participate in professional development and training in the safe management of students in crisis.
• Maintain a professional and calm demeanor during behavioral episodes.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with the On-Call supervisor and the rest of the supervisory team.
• Collaborate with staff working directly with students to produce the best possible outcomes during and after a crisis.
• Act as a liaison between staff, the nurse, case manager, facilities, and administration.
• Completing other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) in addition to paid company closures during the last week of December, President’s Day week (February), Spring Break (April), 1st week of July, and the last two weeks of August.
• Affordable health insurance plans to support employee well-being.
• Employer retirement plan.
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability.
• Educational opportunities at Capella University, plus scholarships and offers to help you save on tuition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED