Crisis Responder

Solterra Academy•New Britain, CT

4h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to specific individual needs. Our dedication lies in the cooperative, self-motivated, adjusted, and academically accomplished development of each child. Crisis Responders support students in emotional and behavioral crises using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) skills to de-escalate situations in a developmentally appropriate manner. They provide individualized attention, support, and monitoring, collaborating with each student’s primary team to implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) aimed at helping students develop social problem-solving, stress management, and anger control skills. Crisis Responders play a vital role in maintaining a safe and structured school environment by utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and TCI strategies. Position Type: Full-Time Hourly position plus summer school requirement Starting Hourly Rate: $22.00 Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (In-Person) Summer Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (In-Person) Please note: This position requires a year-round commitment, including both the regular school year and our summer session. We do not offer summer-only employment.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months experience using TCI techniques in a therapeutic setting.
At least 6 months experience working with children and adolescents who have emotional or behavioral challenges.
Must be physically capable of demonstrating and implementing TCI-approved emergency restraint techniques.
Valid driver’s license, with the ability to obtain any additional licenses required to transport students.
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly to staff requests for assistance in de-escalating students in crisis using TCI techniques.
Proactively support students to minimize the likelihood of a behavioral crisis.
Implement PBIS strategies consistently and effectively.
Utilize TCI techniques to support students emotionally and behaviorally.
Follow each student’s Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) throughout the school day.
Establish and maintain appropriate personal boundaries and set limits with students.
Exhibit cultural sensitivity and understanding in all interactions with students and families.
Use a therapeutic tone and demonstrate patience during daily interactions with students.
Record student performance data as directed by teachers and primary team members.
Complete Behavioral Incident Reports (BIRs) and Restraint/Seclusion documentation in a timely manner.
Assist with student transportation to field trips, job sites, and emergency transport home when necessary.